This copy of the book is personally signed and dated by the Curator of the first Warrnambool Museum, which was also the Warrnambool Public Library. This copy also has many hand written notes in the margins. This little book is one of only 1000 books published of the original Queen's Jubilee Edition. It spans fifty years of the history of Warrnambool from the time that the first Government Land Sales commenced. It also deliberately coincides with the 1887 celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year of her ascension to the British Throne. The book is an invaluable reference for researchers of local Warrnambool history and has been used as a textbook and reference book for local students. After the closure of the Warrnambool Museum, the book was held by the Warrnambool City Council until, in 1974, it was transferred to the newly established Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The author, Richard Osburne, (1825-1895) was born in Australia. He moved to Warrnambool in 1847 as the first local Journalist. In 1851 he founded the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper which he operated until the end of 1880. Osburne was much involved in civic and community affairs of the town, and he set himself the task of recording the history of the city's early pioneers. In the introductory pages of the book the author refers to himself as "The Father of the Warrnambool Press". Only 1,000 copies of this edition of the book were printed. In September 1980 a facsimile edition was printed with the addition of illustrations from the period, an index and relevant annotations by local historian T.A. Wicking (Tom Wicking). This later book was named the Premier Town Edition, due to Warrnambool being awarded the title of Premier Town in Victoria in 1979-82 by the Premier of Victoria; it also received the inaugural award in 1959 and a later award in 1988-91.This book has strong significance for being signed in 1887 by Joseph Archibald, the Curator of the first museum and library in Warrnambool, the Warrnambool Museum. It is also significant for the annotations added to many of the pages, perhaps for the Facsimile edition that followed many years later. This book is rare. It is one of only 1000 copies printed, and one of three in the Collection of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The book was dedicated to the early colonists as well as to the new arrivals by the writer, Richard Osburne, who entitles himself as "The father of the Warrnambool Press". The content of the book is invaluable as a reference for Warrnambool and District's local history in its early colonial and pioneering days. It provides the information that helps in an understanding the foundation that the city was built on, connecting the people of today to the pioneers of the past.The History of Warrnambool: Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria, From1847 up to the end of 1886 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) Author: Richard Osburne, "Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner from 1851 to the close of 1880" Publisher: The Chronicle Printing and Publishing Company Limited Date: 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) (Roman numerals are covered in tape) Edition: Original: Queen's Jubilee Edition Black fabric covered hardcover book with embossed gold titles on spine and front cover. Inscriptions include stamps and handwriting. It once belonged to the Warrnambool Public Museum and is signed by the first Curator, Joseph Archibald, in 1887. The first fly page has a message to the readers, as shown in the Inscriptions of this record. Many of the pages in this book have handwritten notes in the margins and within the text and some of the lines are crossed out.Handwritten: "Warrnambool Museum" Signed: "J Archibald / 1887" Stamped: "WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC MUSEUM" Printed on fly page: "PRICE, FIVE SHILLINGS" First fly page: "THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE EDITION. TO OLD COLONISTS AND YOUNG AUSTRALIANS, OR NEW ARRIVALS, THIS HISTORY OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE CAPITAL OF WESTERN VICTORIA, IS DEDICATED AS INTERESTING AND USEFUL, BY "THE FATHER OF THE WARRNAMBOOL PRESS" RICHARD OSBURNE."warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, the history of warrnambool, richard osburne, osturne's history of warrnambool, queen's jubilee edition, 1847-1887, warrnambool history, the chronicle printing and publishing company, capital of the western ports of victoria, first government land sales, warrnambool examiner, five shillings, warrnambool's first reporter, warrnambool public library, 1887, 1979, premier town, premier edition, queen's jubliee, queen victoria's jubilee, western ports of victoria, 1847, government land sales, chronicle publishing and printing co., 1000 copies, t a wicking, old colonists, young australians, new arrivals, rise and progress, capital of western victoria, interesting and useful, the father of the warrnambool press

Certificate given to crew and passengers for the first time they cross the equator by ship, supposedly from "Neptune" and "Davy Jones". Known as Crossing the Line. This certificate was given to Corporal "George W. Bell". Refer Cat No. 10663.2 for his service details and collection.White single page sheet with stylistic images of a mermaid swimming around edges in black. In centre is a message to sailors and soldiers who are crossing the equatorial line giving them authority to do so. A common souvenir of the time.Signed by "Neptune", "Davy Jones" and Captain W.E. Carley, Ships Master. Inserted name is "George W. Bell". At top "Imperivm-Neptuni-Regis".ceritifcate, souvenir, crossing the line, george w. bell, usat charles lummis

Intended as a key resource for both first-time and experienced genealogists. It offers an introduction to the role, services and collection of Public Record Office Victoria, and a guide for family history researchers using the archives.colour photographs, b&w photographs, charts, letters, records, maps, plansgenealogy, local history, family history, public records, bibliographies, catalogues, victorian history

A copy of a black and white photograph of a group of couples all on a visit to Marysville for their honeymoons. The original photograph was taken in April 1938 and was the chance first meeting of the honeymooners which blossomed into life-long friendships amongst the couples.A copy of a black and white photograph of a group of couples all on a visit to Marysville for their honeymoons.MARYSVILLE - APRIL 1938 LEFT TO RIGHT: HONEYMOONERS: FREDA AND ALAN HANCOCK (MY PARENTS)/ BERT AND WINIFRED (WINNIE) MILLER/ MARION AND CHARLEY KING ?/ ? THE BUS DRIVER THE CHANCE FIRST MEETING OF THE ABOVE HONEYMOONERS/ BLOSSOMED INTO LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS NORMAN HANCOCK 2009marysville, victoria, australia, honeymoon, photograph

First edition of the The Australian, 15/07/1964 First edition of Australian newspaperFirst edition newspaper, 24 p., illus. newspapers, the australian, first edition

1 - "Elizabeth Street looking south from Franklin St, tramcar blocked by north bound traffic. Note double parking on east side of street." Date 28-2-54, time 1512 hrs. The W2 class tram is fitted with dash canopy lighting, has the destination of "Mgr. River", route 54 with an ancillary board "Showgrounds via North Melb." covering up the car number. In the background is the Argus building, with a sign for "De Luxe Goodyear tyres" along with the Mitchell Brush, ANZ Bank and Holden motor cars. 2 - "Elizabeth Street from Franklin Street, looking south, showing double parking on west side of the street. Date 3-11-54, time 1524. Buildings as above. In addition, Teitler's Royal Saxon Hotel. 3 = "Elizabeth st from A Beckett St looking south showing large truck double parked on west side. Date 3-11-54, time 1523 hrs. Has the F bulley & Co, Ariel Motor Cycles, the Argus building and Rhodes Oldsmobile buildings in the view. Yields information about the traffic issues in Elizabeth St and a W2 fitted with dash canopy lighting.Set of 3 Black and white photographs with handwritten details of time and location on the rear.On the rear of each print is the details - see Context.trams, tramways, traffic congestion, w2 class, elizabeth st, dash canopy lighting, route 54

Finishing touches of sealing the time capsule into the cairn at Rutherglen Showgrounds.Colour photograph of several men finishing the sealing of the capstone to a stone cairn.On back of photo: "Don Nash & Ewart Henderson. Time capsule Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"rutherglen showgrounds, time capsule, cairn, monuments, don nash, ewart henderson

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1944"First Prize Awarded to "Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Folk Song Points: 93 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers" mrs grail, corowa, corowa eisteddfod, folk song, first prize

Mrs Grail was a well known social singerFirst prize certificate printed in black on medium blue background on light card, Awarded to Mrs William Grail at the Corowa Eisteddfod in 1944"First Prize Awarded to "Name: Mrs. W. Grail Item: Contralto Solo Points: 93 Adjudicator: Harold Rodgers"

Both men are dressed in typical clothing of the time period. They are dressed for going out as they are attending the Stawell Gift which was very popular at the time for a annual outing.Demonstrates typical dress of the period for local residents.Rectangular Black & white. Two men dressed in typical clothing of the time period. Suit, tie and hat. They are standing together posing for the photo.In red ink stamped across the back Kodak Nov 85m. Written in blue ink "George Davis & Eric Hamilton ready to go to Stawell gift 1929"gift, george, streatham, nerrin, davis, stawell, eric, hamilton

This telescope was amongst various items collected from a sea dive in Port Phillip Bay. The diver was the caretaker of the Port Lonsdale Lighthouse, who dived on various wrecks in the bay during the 1960's. After the caretaker's death, his son sold off many of the shipwreck artefacts. The telescope was purchased from the caretaker's son in the 1990's by a previous owner of the Marine Shop, Queenscliff, Victoria. John Browning was particularly well known for his scientific advances in the fields of spectroscopy, astronomy, and optometry. Between 1856 and 1872, Browning acquired provisional patents for designs of numerous scientific instruments. He was also the recipient of an award at the 1862 International Exhibition held in London. Also recognised for his temperature-compensated aneroid barometer. Browning's scientific instruments were used in physics, chemistry, and biology. The products he designed and manufactured included spectroscopes, telescopes, microscopes, barometers, photometers, cameras, ophthalmologist, and electrical equipment such as electric lamps. John Browning was born around 1831 in Kent, England. His father, William Spencer Browning, was a maker of nautical instruments. John Browning's great-grandfather was also an instrument maker as well as John’s brother Samuel Browning of the firms Spencer & Browning and Spencer, Browning & Rust, who also manufactured navigational instruments. The latter firm was in operation in London from 1784 to 1840 and was succeeded by the firm of Spencer, Browning & Co. John Browning initially intended to follow the medical profession and entered Guy's Hospital, a teaching hospital and a school of medicine. Despite having passed the required examinations, however, he abandoned his plans. Instead, he apprenticed with his father, William Spencer Browning. At the same time, in the late 1840s, he was a student attending the Royal College of Chemistry several days per week. By the early 1870s, practical optics had become John Browning's primary interest, and he listed his occupation as an optician on the census records from 1871 to 1901. He was well known among London's ophthalmic surgeons for his various ophthalmic instruments. He had a large part in reforming the art of crafting spectacles. Other achievements were as an author of the book, How to Use Our Eyes and How to Preserve them by the Aid of Spectacles. Published in 1883, the book included thirty-seven illustrations, including a diagram demonstrating the anatomy of the eye. In 1895, he was one of the founders of the "British Ophthalmology" the first professional organisation for optometry. He was not only its first president but also registered as its first member so many considered him to be the first professional optometrist. Other professional organisations he belonged too was as a member of “The Aeronautical Society of Great Britain”. In 1871 constructing the first wind tunnel located at Greenwich Marine Engineering Works. He was also a member of other scientific organisations, such as the “Microscopical Society of London”, the “Meteorological Society”, and the “Royal”. Then in 1908 the company of W. Watson & Son, opticians and camera makers, took over John Browning's company since 1901 John Browning had been semi-retired but in 1908 he fully retired and moved to Bournemouth in Hampshire. He died in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in 1925.The telescope is significant for its association with one of the world’s leading scientific instrument makers and inventor of the 19th and early 20th century. It is believed the donation came off a wreck either in Port Philip Bay or between Point Lonsdale and the Nepean Heads making it a significant maritime historical artefact. Its provenance is good given it was taken off a wreck in this area by the Point Lonsdale lighthouse caretaker. Examples of John Browning's telescopes because of their scientific and historical importance are highly valued by collectors.Marine style single draw brass telescope with a sunshade. The single draw has no split and the second cartridge is held in a long brass tube within the single draw, mounted from the objective end. The eyepiece is flat and at the end of the first draw in a very faded engraving that is believed to read "John Browning, 63 Strand, and should read London under the word strand but this is hard to establish given the engravings condition. This interpretation of the engraving has been arrived at by examination of other John Browning telescope engraving examples."John Browning, engraved to the first tube in copper plate style "63 STRAND" Engraved under in capital textflagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, shipwreck artefact, port phillip bay, port lonsdale lighthouse, wreck, 1960’s diver, queenscliff marine shop, john browning, telescope, spectroscopy, optometry, scientific instruments, william spencer browning, optician, navigational instrument, microscopical society of london, aeronautical society, marine technology

The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) provided an interim civil administration and a peacekeeping mission in the territory of East Timor, from its establishment on 25 October 1999,[1] until its independence on 20 May 2002, following the outcome of the East Timor Special Autonomy Referendum. This card instructs personnel the correct procedure for the disarmament, apprehension and detention.A green UN Disarmament, Apprehension and Detention Card that has writing on both sides. Used by United Nation Forces in East Timor.military, army, timor, east timor, united nations, un, card, laminated, untaet, untaet pkf, pkf, green card, disarmament, apprehension, detention

Illustration. Taken and cut from a book. A page of text including three illustrations. The largest is a view of front of Richmond Hotel and gardens. Woman in a wicker chair with small girl. The woman is holding a parasol and the girl is wearing a hat. To the top right of main image is an image of a weatherboard building with two men outside. Underneath is written - First House Built in Victoria. To the bottom right of main image is an image showing a weatherboard building. Underneath is written - First Hotel in Victoria. Front: 'RICHMOND HOTEL The First Built Residence in Portland' - printed, beneath illustration

70 Years On The first scheduled aviation service in Australia West Australian Airways Ltd Perth to Derby Western Australia Group Captain Sir Norman Brearley Pilot Barry Hempelaviation

These four pages list the Office Bearers and Committees of Melbourne Legacy in 1942. This is a record of Legatees involved in the first 20 years of Legacy. Some very notable names that were key in establishing Legacy, including Sir Stan Savige. It was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy which appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1940-50s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1940-50s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future. This is a record of Legatees involved in the first 20 years of Legacy. Four quarto typed pages recording Office Bearers and Committees in 1942.1942 is written in pencil on the first page.history, organisation structure

This scrapbook serves as a record to Eugene and Mollie Sander's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo. Collected by the Sandners it chronicles twelve months of activities and politics through selected Bendigo Advertiser articles and cartoons and event memorabilia from August 1978 to August 1979. Eugene and Annie Mary (Mollie) Sibson married in 1933 and both were associated with the Bendigo Hospital. Eugene held a the position of Medical Officer for 48 years and Mollie as a paid nursing sister until her marriage in 1933, although Mollie did continue to hold an unpaid position on the Board of Management of the Hospital for many years afterwards. Eugene was first elected to council in August 1976 and elected Mayor of Bendigo for the 1978 – 79 term at which time Mollie served as Mayoress. 28 page foolscap size scrapbook used by Eugene and Mollie Sandner to save articles and memorabilia commemorating Eugene's and Mollie's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo. sandner collection, eugene sandner, mayor eugene sandner, mayoress mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo base hospital

A folded blue flag with embroidered emblem of 1st Battalion that has a kangaroo standing in front of two long gunsand text belows "Duty-First - Royal Australian Regiment"Duty-First Royal Australian Regiment (inscription) Flag 1 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment One of several unit flags flown at Nui Dat during the first and second tours of Vietnam by the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (description)flag, 1st battalion rar

On January 18, 1875, Mr R.A. Nicholson opened Charlton's first school. On the first day of school he wrote to the education department stating that 42 children were in attendance and also sent in a request for the Minister of Education to supply the "much needed accommodation" which had been promised to him some time ago as there was only a bark hut 18 feet by 10 feet for present purposes. Three weeks later, Mr Nicholson wrote again to the Education Department, sending in the above photograph of the bark hut as a photographer had recently been in the area. He once again stressed his need for a more suitable building. Sepia photograph of students and their teacher Mr Nicholson standing in front of Charlton's first school in 1875.bark hut school, education, charlton

Black and white photograph - postcard size"Written on back of photograph" Distance casting -Ringwood First time using 51 ft head,40yds Beening cast J.M.Gillies - Circa 1940's

This banner is one of the many awarded in the Western District of Victoria for competitive cycling races. The Western District Road Racing competitions were significant in being a regional competition which the Geelong Cycling Club took part in.Grey coloured satin cloth banner. The banner has a yellow fringe attached to the bottom of it and has yellow embossed inscriptions. "Western District Road Road Championships/Horsham 1991/Junior Teams Time Trial/First Geelong/R. Smith/D. Harbison/B. Scarlett"western district road racing; geelong cycling club; horsham; junior teams time trial; r. smith; d. harbison; b. scarlett; banner;

This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for first place in the Australian National Alpine Championship Men's Slalom in 1969. It has been engraved on one side. The badge is missing. The mug was donated by W.D and H.O. Wills, a tobacco company which sponsored many sport competitions in Australia..Engraved on side of mug: AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1969 Men's Slalom First Donated by W.D. & H.O. WILLSross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers

Order of Service for the life of Arthur Lunt who was a long time member of the Wednesday Working Group of the Whitehorse Historical Society.Order of Service for the life of Arthur Lunt.lunt, arthur gaskell, whitehorse historical society inc

Alexander Russell Simpson, the nephew of James Young Simpson, invented these forceps, which are also known as axis-traction forceps.Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster. Examined and identified by Bryan Hibbard.Set of A.R.Simpson style forceps. Consists of two plated metal forcep blades with ebony handles. The inside of the handle of one blade is engraved with the text 'Left Lower first'. The inside of the handle of the second blade is engraved with the text 'J.GRAY & SON/SHEFFIELD'. The number '12' is engrave on both blades at the point where they interlock. 'Left Lower first' , 'J.GRAY & SON/SHEFFIELD'forceps, obstetrics