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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Bartz Schultz, A tapestry of service: the evolution of nursing in Australia. Volume 1 Foundation to federation 1788-1900, 1991
This book, covering the period from 1788 to Federation is Volume 1 of the first comprehensive history of nursing in Australia. The author traces the development of traditions and structures that have helped shape the course of nursing and the evolution of a profession.Illustrated book. Mid blue cover with large darker blue rectangles on front back and spine. Title and author's name printed in white and yellow on front and spine rectangles. Publishers mark printed in white at base of spine. Back cover has summary of book along with biography and photo of author.non-fictionThis book, covering the period from 1788 to Federation is Volume 1 of the first comprehensive history of nursing in Australia. The author traces the development of traditions and structures that have helped shape the course of nursing and the evolution of a profession.nursing-australia-history, nursing profession -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Jean Brown
Jean Brown (Nee Vincent) joined because her husband -Les Brown(dec)- was a volunteer. They had 4 children - Stephen, Christine(Myrtle), Peter, Mark, (Stephen, Peter, Mark were juniors & seniors). Jean joined the ladies auxiliary in 1955 - 1/06/1975 and 1985 - current. Has been a member for over 20years and is a life member. As an auxiliary member was involved in Street stalls, presentation nights, social nights, RCH appeals. ... Was also a member of the west end mothers club and helped at the technical school. 2. Peter Brown - was in juniors 1971 - 1976, (in 1972 at Chelsea the team of R. Clarke, P.Brown, R.Wood and G.Canny won 4man) was in seniors 1984 - 1991 .3 Stephen Brown - juniors 1966, Seniors 1972-1985, 1987-1991 (approx. dates) .4 Mark Brown - Juniors 1981-1986, Seniors 1987-1992 competed in 3 state demonstrations whilst in seniors -
Upper Yarra Museum
Wooden Marking Gauge
Marking Gauges have been around for centuries in wood working shops, and is used to mark parallel lines on wood, either along the grain or across the grain, across the grain leaves a more jaggard line.This simple tool allowed Crafts or Trades people to consistently and accurately make parallel lines.Wooden Marker Part 1 - Marker Part 2 - Wooden screw Part 3 - Moving .....wood worker, carpenter, cabinet maker, gauge, mark, joints, mortice & tennon -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows -- Grateful Remembrance of the men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1918 -- Coloured
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows (Colour) Saint Mark and Saint George. To the glory of God and in grateful Remembrance of the men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1918.stawell religion -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
Shearing handpiece. Sold in the US by Stewart Machines Chicago, Flexible Shaft Co. Sold by Cooper in Australia, model is air cooled and has no numbers or identifiable marks on handpiece. Manufactured between 1912 and 1924.shearing, sheep stations management, sheep stations - management -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Sandra Forbes, Sandra Forbes (Pergamon Press) to Mark Strizic, 18.08.1970
A letter from Sandra Forbes, the Senior Editor of Pergamon Press to Mark Strizic, regarding some small changes to 'Living in Australia'. This attachment was included in the letter on same date to Robin Boyd (item D326.1).Quarto, carbon copy, 1 page -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW2 Helmet
This is an example of the British Brodie Pattern Mark 11 steel helmet. This style of helmet was worn during WW2 by all three services, Army, Navy and Air Force although colour schemes did vary.An example of standard issue WW2 equipment worn by all branches of the Australian services.Camouflage green outer, webbing chin strap, black fabric adjustable lining. Metal rim around outer edge. Appears unused..ww2 equipment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram memories revived by night flight", 20-9-2018
Item reports on the BTM running night trams to mark the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo of 33 and 40 at Gardens Loop. Item and photo by Ashleigh McMillan.Yields information about the BTM's marking of the anniversary of closure of the SEC System in 1971.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 20/9/2018 with text and photo of two trams at Gardens Loop. trams, tramways, btm, night trams, closure, tram 33, tram 40 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 1955
The Rev. Alexander C. H. Crigan was Padre Oliver's assistant for about 4 to 5 years. He was inducted to the charge of St. Mark's Church of England, West Preston, by Bishop McKie in December 1955.Written on verso in red ink:chaplain, clock, alex crigan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Controller Key, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
Device used by drivers to unlock the tram controller and move the tram forward or in reverse. Does not appear to be have been used extensively, little wear marks. Would have been made at Preston Workshops.Demonstrates part of the equipment a driver would have used.Brass Controller key - four parts - cast handle, cast securing clip, spring and steel rivet. trams, tramways, drivers, preston workshops, controllers, controller key -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Met Tram, "W Class tram driver training written test", 3/1997
"W Class tram diver training written test" - six pages in an Yes / No or multiple choice or provide a detailed answer format with marks shown for each of 38 question. Dated 16/3/1997Yields information about the exam question asked as part of the written test for W class tram drivers.Document - 6 A4 pages, was stapled in top left hand corner.melbourne, tramways, w class trams, training, exams, testing -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Robert Hannaford, Presidential Portrait of Dr Lindy Roberts, 2013
The painting was commissioned by ANZCA to mark the presidential term of Dr Lindy Roberts from 2012 until 2014. The artist Robert Hannaford has a long history of painting portraits of politicians and distinguished professionals in the field. Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Lindy Roberts seated in front of a plain brown background. She is facing front on with legs crossed, one hand over the other resting on her knee. She is wearing the Presidential medal which is slightly covered by her multi-coloured jacket of pink, grey and white. The painting is set in a wide timber frame.[artist signature and date, lower RHS] HANNAFORD ' 13painting, anzca president, roberts, lindy, hannaford, robert -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Domestic Object - Torpedo bottle, 1880c
Found during a dive at the entrance at Lakes Entrance, manufacturers details on one half, P C Dixon & Co Rosslyn St Melbourne, other half has Lion on hind legs with Trade MarkTorpedo soda water bottle, moulded in two halves.glass technology, bottles -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Valuations, Insurance Valuations of Public Sculptures, fountains and Monuments for the City of Ballarat, 1994, 11 April, 1994, 9/5/94 and 2012
Insurance valuations of public sculptures, fountains and monuments for the City of Ballarat: attention Ian Rossiter. (Town Clerk) valuations prepared by John Jones, Historian, Consultant, Valuer in Australian Art. Print--out contains valuations of the Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens only and the criteria used for updating valuations. Unsigned though very likely written by John Garner.Important in knowing a valuation of each statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1994.2 faxes, 1. 1page only. 2.7 pages and 1 copy of 3 pages,(Prime Ministers' busts). 1 page print- out and a copy Fax 1. 11 April 1994. Fax 2. is water damaged. Printed across the top of this fax 94-05-09 11:20 Fax No 6622400. Two folder ring marks on the left hand of each page of the faxes. Fax 2 is signed John Jones on p.6. No marks on print-out. statue valuations, statues of prime ministers, john jones, valuer, city of ballarat, ian rossiter, valuation criteria, value of the statues in the ballarat botanical gardens. total value of ballarat statues in 1994. lists of ballarat statues, sculptors, dates of when the statues were made, marble, slate, granite, bronze, sandstone, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Indicates a friendship at that dateQuinn CollectionThree-page letter written on three sheets of blue, lined paper (0390.a1-0390.a3) Letter is written on board S S Morgenster and is undated. Letter begins 'Hello Al' and ends 'Your pal Arthur.' Blue envelope (0390.b) is post-marked Durban, dated 15 September 1948 and bears one blue and one red South African stamp. 0390.b has been re-addressed from Rector Street, New York to South Street, New York. The back of the envelope is stamped with three circular (one large and two small) New York post-marks and two horizontal Church Street Station marks.Date style:15.IX.48quinn, s s morgenster, 1948 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal, Ballarat School of Mines Hillman Award (medal), c1992
Lindsay F.J. Hillman was born in Ballarat in 1910, and attended the Ballarat Junior Technical School. He became a cadet in Electrical Engineering Laboratory at the Ballarat School of Mines where he gained eventually gained a student Teachership for diploma studies at the School. Hillman was particularly active and excelled in a wide range of sporting interests and in student activities. In 1928 and 1928 he was awarded the Ballarat School of Mines Honour blazer by the Old Boys' association for all round athletic ability, leadership and scholarship. After spending two years with the Melbourne City Council Electric Supply Department gaining industrial experience Hillman was awarded his Diploma of electrical engineering in 1931, returning to the School in 1932 to teach apprentices and senior students. Hillman was appointed lecturer in Engineering Design and Graphics in 1937, lecturer in Engineering Design and Civil Engineering in 1944, Lecturer-in-Charge of Mechanical and Civil Engineering in 1948 and Head of the Electrical Engineering Department in 1949, a position he held until his retirement in 1973. In 1975 Lindsay Hillman was appointed to the Council of the Ballarat School of Mines and played an active role in school affairs.As Vice-President of Council from 1981 until his death in 1991 Hillman took a leading part in the implementation of many of the major building projects on the Lydiard Street Campus. The L.F.J. Hillman Award was established by the Ballarat School of Mines Council in conjunction with and through the generosity of the Hillman family in honour of the late Lindsay Frederick John Hillman. The bronze medal was presented annually to an enrolled student in an accredited course in the field of electrical/electronics studies at the Ballarat School of Mines. specific Criteria for the Award consisted of a balance of academic performance, leadership qualities, commitment to further study and involvement in sporting and/or community groups. Bronze medal designed depicting the portrait of Lindsay Hillman. The medal has a copper finish, and is presented in a blue hinged box. The first Hillman Award was presented in 1992. The recipients are: 1992 - Brett A. Hovey 1993 - Nil 1994 - Brent L. Ferguson 1995 - Kirsty McKenzie 1996 - Peter J. White 2000 - Roger Bush 2001 - Thomas Edward George 2002 - Mark William Holden 2003 - David James Hopwood 2004 - Leighton Dunn 2005 - Donald Pirouet 2006 - Mark Irvin 2007 - Ricky Wilson 2008 - Luther Dean 2009 - Daniel Thatcher 2010 - Craig Coulter 2011 - Sarah Draper 2012 - Rhys Hendrickson 2013 - Jayden Hooper "Lindsay Hillman Memorial Medal" Verso: "The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, Est. 1870 Presented to "ballarat school of mines, hillman, lindsay hillman, medal, numismatics, honour blazer, electrical engineering, electronics, hillman medal, hillman award -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Souvenir Ticket Closure of Hawthorn Depot", Feb. 1965, Apr 1966
1384.1 - Ticket, printed on gold card using brown ink titled "Souvenir Ticket Closure of Hawthorn Depot" for the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria's 5th tour to mark the closure as a running shed on 13/14 Feb. 1965. Notes the Official Opening day of 6/4/1916. Tour used tram SW6 850. See Reg Item 1384 for another sample of this ticket and another Hawthorn depot associated tour ticket. 1384.2 - Ticket printed on dark gold card using brown ink titled "Souvenir ticket to mark the 50th year of the opening of the Hawthorn Tramway Trust", gives dates of the opening, MMTB Takeover and closure. Notes it is the 11th TMSV tour.The date of the MMTB taken over has been changed in ink from "1st" to "2nd"trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, tours, tmsv, htt, hawthorn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Stopping Place Indicator to fit SEC 17" Reflector", "Track Lights - stop Mark Light Indicators", 1925
Set of two foolscap prints of drawings showing details for the stopping marks for Melbourne trams - when street lights were not that good. Both drawings date stamped 8/7/1966 giving date Bob obtained them from the MMTB. .1 - Drawing O2706 - "Track Lights - stop Mark Light Indicators", dated 1925, shows a round light to be placed in front of a street light. .2 - - Drawing No. E9641 "Stopping Place Indicator to fit SEC 17" Reflector" - shows a rectangular light to be placed in front of a standard SEC street light with a bulb. Notes Red for compulsory stops and yellow for provisional or hail stops. Original drawing 1943, Rev C 1958.trams, tramways, tram stops, street furniture, electrical equipment, drivers -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Christine E.Hallett, Celebrating Nursing, 2010
Through a combination of art, photographs, recollections and history Celebrating Nursing is an inspiring tribute to the breadth and depth of nursing from earliest times to the present day (2010)Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a light grey cover with title, author's name and publishers mark embossed in gold lettering on spine. The front cover of the dustjacket has a black and white photograph of a nurse in uniform ca.1920's (Eileen Sullivan, who trained at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 1926-1929), on a cream background. Author's and publisher's names are printed in light brown on the base of this photo. The title is printed in dark brown above the photo. the title and authors name are printed in white on a golden-brown background on spine. Publishers mark (blue and yellow) is printed at base of spine on cream background. The back cover of the dustjacket has a summary of the book and information about the authornon-fictionThrough a combination of art, photographs, recollections and history Celebrating Nursing is an inspiring tribute to the breadth and depth of nursing from earliest times to the present day (2010)nursing-history, nurses-history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Flag, Evan Evans Flags, c2010 to 2012
Set of four Australian flags mounted on wooden dowel for use on Melbourne tramcars. Flag made from nylon or a similar synthetic, sewn into a white nylon circular section with a folded cap and then slipped over the dowel and stapled into position. .1 - Flag in good condition - does not appear to have been used .2 - Flag in worn condition with tattered ends, dirt marks, gouging on the wooden dowel and grease marks. .3 - Flag in good condition, with broken dowel. Label sewn into flag with Evan Evans name, phone number, Approved by AT, dated 27/4/2012 and with website. .4 - as above, dated 4/5/2012, broken dowel replaced with a new one.trams, tramways, flags, melbourne -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Ammunition, September 1938
Part of Vickers machine gun ammunition belt of 250 rounds, stripless type that was factory filled & meant to be discarded on use.The vickers machine gun was in general use by British & Commonwealth forces during WW2 & Korea.Fabric belt for Vickers machine gun, manuafactured by Thomas French & Sons Ltd in September 1938, mark 3 "stripless". Belts held 250 rounds but this one has been cut short. there were 2 types of belts; initially refillable in the field and later stripless that were discarded when used.T F & S Ltd Sept 1938 III 250 M/G PATd on brass header strip..ww2, vickers machine gun -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bottle
Bottle, large clear glass whisky bottle, handmade top,3 piece moulded - turn marks on neck, lead paper seal, glass is irridescent in areas, embossed on base "C.S & Co Ld", c 1860's - 1880. H 30cm x Dia 8cm. Recovered on dive at Queenscliff.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bottle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Dividers, Early 20th Century
Dividers are used by navigators to measure the distance between two points on a map or chart. Each point of the divider is places on a map point, then the distance between the points of the divider is measured against the scale of the chart or map. This helps determine the ship's path of travel, the distance travelled and the current location.Not very significant as not associated with any historical event or person, same pattern of dividers is available today from many retail outlets. Also item was probably made around 1940s to 1950sDividers; brass navigator's dividers with fine, stainless steel points. Made in Britain by W & H C (inscription). This navigational tool is used by a ship's navigator to mark the ship's position. Each end point of the divider is placed on a position on a chart or map, then the length between the points of the divider is measured on the chart's scale.Inscribed "British Made" and "W & H C". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, navigational dividers, navigational tool, dividers made by w & hc, w & hc britain -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons, Victoria - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate with gold Lodge seal. Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird has been appointed to the office of Grand Registrar in the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria for the ensuing twelve months. Signed by the Grand Master under the Seal of the Grand Lodge on 21st May,1952. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SANDHURST CLUB
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Sandhurst club building: members of the Sandhurst Club contributed 2,300 pounds to build for themselves these handsome clubrooms in 1893. The elaborate joinery marks the transition from the busy, cast-iron patterns towards the simpler 20th century designs. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'TRIP MARKS 75 YEARS'
Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown). 'Trip Marks 75 Years'. Photograph of Birney Safety Car in background. People in front: Left to right: A Sandow, SEC Northern Branch; Mayor and mayoress of Eaglehawk, Councillor A. Roy and Mrs Roy; Basil Miller and tram diver Mr Gordon James.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - F. G. JONES COLLECTION: MASONIC DOCUMENTS, 1940's
Document. Masonic. 1 - 2 envelopes addressed to F. G. Jones. 2 - Receipt No. 1509 for fees of 1 pound paid on 21/1/1947. 3 - Letter from Secretary of the Bendigo Lodge of Mark Master Masons to F. G. Jones requesting his presence on 2nd Sept. 1941.organization, club/society, freemasons, f. g. jones collection, masonic documents, bendigo lodge of mark master masons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1893 LETTER
The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery letter headed notepaper dated 16th / 11/ 1893 to Mr E P Hastings signed Julius Cohn regarding share scrip in name of Robert Neave. One centimetre high water mark lettering on paper reading 'St James, Air Dried Vellum'bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated Oct 31st 1867. I hereby certify that Richd Luke of Long Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed at the end Richd Luke, his mark X, declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, richd luke, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: SET SQUARE
Pittock coach builder's box: set square located in assinged location at the front of the box * rusted steel blade with timber and bras handle * square 270 mm L x 160 mm deep handle * no discernible manufacturer's marks Item stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 13000.1.