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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Technical school in Bendigo
BHS CollectionTypewritten letter from the Bendigo Inspectorate placement committee to the heads of Primary schools advising them of the change to the boundary between the two technical school. Attached to the letter two drawing showing in the first the area covered by the white Hills technical school and the Kangaroo Flat technical school and in the second the Bendigo, Golden Square and Eaglehawk High School boundaries. The letter is dated 19th July 1968 and signed by W.F.R Budge (District Inspector of Schools) Aileen and John Ellison Collection.technical school, white hills technical, kangaroo flat technical -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: HAND WRITTEN LETTER
Hand written letter. The names Carl Schroeder, Charles Norton, Eaglehawk Hotel, Highett Street at the top. The body of the letter the words: on Tuesday 19th December at Princes Hotel in UK parlor - present: self, Norton, Samuel Dennis (miner), Harry Johnson (draper) and Alfred Holeman (coach painter). We were playing dice (?). Norton came in - Everybody knows you are a thief. Note (?) a recanter of thinking (?), you are? liar. Apology by letter & pay expenses. On the back the names Schroeder and Norton.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger, H. James & Co, 1900-1957
This ledger was used initially by H. James & Co., Shipping and General Commission agents in Orbost in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It was then used by James and Bird, Auctioneers and Estate Agents.Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district. He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF. John Bird was an auctioneer and estate agent,A large handwritten ledger with blue/green cloth covers. It has brown suede corner pieces and a suede spine. The end pages are marbled as are the page edges.james-henry orbost-history bird-john -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Steroscope (wood), Holmes, Holmes stereoscopes were manufactured from the 1860’s onwards
Stereoscopes work on the principle of viewing left and right eye images of the same image and in the process having the image appear as 3 dimensional. The have been popular since the middle of the 19th century.The Holmes version of this object was manufactured cheaply and became widely available, hence it is an object with which many people would be familiar.Wooden oval shaped with glass viewing inserts. Extension in cross shape with wire brackets either side.warrnambool, stereoscope, holmes stereoscope -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Parasol, c.1880
This lady's parasol is typical of what a lady would have used in the late 19th century as a fashionable accessory as well as shielding her complexion from the sun. It has no known local provenance.This very attractive item will be very useful for displayThis folding parasol has a black wire frame, a white handle with a brass inset and a white knob at the end. There is another knob at the top end of the handle. There is a mechanism for folding and unfolding the parasol on the handle.The undercovering is cream sateen with frilled edges, overlaid with black lace. There is a cream grosgrain bow at the top .parasol, vintage clothing accessory -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass Lamp Base, c. 1920
This lamp base would have had a glass chimney clipped to the burner. It is a portable kerosene lamp used in the 19th century and the early 20th century for household lighting before the advent of electricity.This item is retained for display purposes as an example of household lighting a hundred years ago.This is a clear glass lamp base with a metal burner attached to the top. The bottom of the base is hollow. The glass on the stem and bulb is patterned. A BLIXTENvintage household lighting, kerosene lamps -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Documents and Photographs of Geoffrey Nicholson East-Almond
East-Almond embarked from Melbourne on board the Hororata on 19th October 1914, and returned to Australia on 10th October 1918. He took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and also served in France.Collection of documents and photographs of Major Geoffrey East-Almond (7th Battalion, Machine Gun Section). Includes passport from 1932, Unit notebook and newspaper clippings.hms crescent, ww1, gallipoli, documents, 7 battalion, geoffrey nicholson east-almond -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Community Theatre The Mikado
"The Mikado" is a two act comic opera with the music by A. Sullivan and the libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It is a satire of late 19th century British society set in a fantasy Japan. It opened in March 1885.Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts program for 'The Mikado' production Green coloured program, title of The Mikado in red ink on front cover Red ink details of The Story, Characters & Cast names on inside page. No photos of cast members A4 size program folded in half (2 double sided pages), Program made from light cardboard. No dates mentioned souvenir programme, bendigo community theatre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Sandridge, 1860
Original would have belonged to Joseph Turner, City Valuer 19th century and grandfather of member Ken Turner, who now holds original that he loaned to us for copying in 1998.Photocopy made from 1860 plan of Sandridge with proposals for various lots beyond the Lagoon, beyond the railway and even on the Railway Reservetown planning, built environment, joseph turner, land sales -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. Jim Wharrie with Ruby Wharrie and Lewis van Praagh in fancy dress
Ruby Wharrie in Fancy Dress with Lewis van Praagh, Jim Wharrie is sitting between Ruby & Lewis in his dressing gown. Taken in 19th May 1982 from "The Heidelgerger" ( Melbourne).Black & white print form a newspaper of Jim & Ruby Wharrie with co performer Lewis van Praagh, aged 86 at the Austin Hospital. Both Jim & Ruby are 80 years of age. Ruby is dressed in a blazer with a frilled blouse underneath and a bowler hat. Jim is in a dressing gown and Lewis dressed in a blazer with decorative cuffs, a bow tie and a stiff rimmed hat with a medallion & scarf around his neck.stawell -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Buggy ownership plate-A Ziebell, Homemade
This plate was attached to the buggy (0254.2) which acted similarly to a number plate in denoting ownership. As such it is the only one of its kind. Estimated date of manufacture was late 19th or early 20th Century.This object is of primary significance. Its significance relates to the buggy (0254.2), belonging to Alfred Ziebell, to which it was attached.Metal hand painted ownership plate. Black background with yellow writingA. Ziebell Thomastownbuggy, number plate, alfred ziebell, ziebell's farmhouse, friends of westgarthtown -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Book, Summa Theologicae, 1686
One of several 16th-19th century editions of the Summa in the collection. This work of Aquinas was a landmark of medieval western thought. It is regularly consulted by scholars of theology to this day and underpins much Catholic philosophy.An early folio of a landmark of medieval western thought.Folio size, Rag paper bound in Vellum. Binding cracked and broken.Guillaum McCormack, Middensis; Summa Theologae -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Furniture - Bed, Iron Bedstead
19th century iron and nickel plated brass bed formerly in the Catholic Bishop's Palace Ballarat. Originally purchased for the palace in the 1870s and bought at auction to replace similar bedstead that was broken at Hymettus.A recorded piece with history of only two owners, marketed from Ballarat manufacturer and retailer Tunbridge & Sons in the late 19th century.Nickel plated iron & brass three quarter bed. Base stretcher stencil label of Tunbridge & Sons manufacturer Ballarat.On timber matress base/frame stamped Tunbridge & Sons Ballarat.bishops' palace, ballarat, bed, iron furniture, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
John Killen No 1323 enlisted in the AIF on 19.7.1915 in 10th reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment age 21years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 9.9.1915, hospitalised 4.1.1916 with Mumps, embarked for France 25.3.1916, transferred to 1st Anzac Cyclist Battalion 12.5.1916, hospitalised 24.1.1917 with Bronchitis, promoted to Corporal 27.7.9118, discharged from the AIF 27.8.1919. Refer 2825.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re J Killeen. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. “1323 Cpl J.Killeen 4 L.H.R A.I.F”medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Tunic, 1943 (estimated); 1940-44
Tunic and badges assembled by owner to respresent a Great War Light Horse tunic from WW2 Tunic which is almost identical to the Great War tunics worn by Light Horse OR's. This tunic forms part of a mannequin essemble representing a 1st AIF 4th Light Horse soldier of the period 1916-1919 serving in Sinai, Palestine and Jordan.Tunic, OR's, 1st AIF style. Woollen serge, 8 oz, Olive drab, 4 patch pockets, 4 large plastic buttons, beige, 9 small plastic buttons, beige. Sgt rank chevrons right sleeve (3 stripes). 5 Blue service chevrons stitched to lower RH sleeve. 2 Colour patches (4LH Regt) Lt blue over Dk blue. 2 'A' badges brass attached to colour patches. 2 'rising sun' collar badges, oxidized copper, attached to collar points.Makers label not present1914, 1918, 1917, ww1, 1916, 1915, jacket, light horse, tunic, woollen jacket -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1978
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury Township and the Jacksons Creek Valley. Plans for the development included a golf course, houses and community and recreational facilities. The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured aerial photograph of a display village area under construction. Two lakes are on the LHS of the photograph and Francis Boulevard is in the foreground and the middle distance.goonawarra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, housing developments, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., glamor homes, craftsmen homes., villa bella homes, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1978
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury Township and the Jacksons Creek Valley. Plans for the development included a golf course, houses and community and recreational facilities. The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured photograph of the reflecting pool at the entrance of the Goonawarra Golf Club. The surrounding area has been landscaped and a display home is in the distance.goonawarra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, housing developments, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., glamor homes, craftsmen homes., villa bella homes, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1978
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury Township and the Jacksons Creek Valley. Plans for the development included a golf course, houses and community and recreational facilities. The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured photograph of the clubhouse at the Goonawarra Golf Course taken from the 10th fairway. Parked cars are visible on the RHS of the photograpg and there is a row of gum trees behind the clubhouse.goonawarra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, housing developments, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., glamor homes, craftsmen homes., villa bella homes, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1978
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury Township and the Jacksons Creek Valley. Plans for the development included a golf course, houses and community and recreational facilities. The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured photograph of the clubhouse at Goonawarra Golf Course as seen from the 10th green. A small white van is parked ouitside the building. There is a line of trees behind the clubhouse.goonawarra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, housing developments, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., glamor homes, craftsmen homes., villa bella homes, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/08/1980
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury town and the Jacksons Creek valley. Plans for the development included a golf course, houses, community and recreational facilities..The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decadesd of the twentieth century and into the twenty firsat century.A coloured photograph showing the signpost indicating the entrance to the Goonawarra Estate from Sunbury Road. Trees are growing on either side of the road and Mt. Holden can be seen across the skyline.goona warra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., craftsmen homes., glamor homes, villa bella homes, mt. holden, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers' Memorial World War 2 in Main Street -- Showing inscription 1999
World War 2 Soldiers’ Memorial 1999. "In remembrance WW2 and Korean War, Malaysia, Borneo, Vietnam". The unveiling ceremony of the memorial was held on Sunday Nov 4th, 1956, by Lieutenant Edmond Herring. KCMG. DSO. MC. EO. The ceremony was dedicated "To the men of Stawell and District who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War 2 and Korean War. Two black & white photos taken in 1999 of World War 2 memorial. One photo an enlargement of the other. The memorial includes a list of all these who served in World War 2 and sits in a garden bed. At the top of the list is a world globe showing Australia surrounded by Asia, at the base Remembrance is prominently written around the base. stawell ww2 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Duffle bag
This item was used as a duffele bag to carry equipment (ie. blankets, clothes, food) by the service man, Stanley Linton Nicholls. Nicholls was born in Ballarat on 16 June 1911 and was enlisted during WW2 into the second Australian Imperial Force on 4th August 1942 in the third military district of Victoria. He served as a Corporal and was discharged on 19 December 1945.Canvas bag, cylindrical in shape with closed round base and open, drawstring top. Smaller circle of same material attached inside drawstring opening as an internal cover/flap when closed. Metal eyelets (12) along top hem for drawstring (missing); two eyelets missing. Name and service number inscribed on side of bag in paint; slight staining around paint. Side panel: “S.L. NICHOLLS/VX84489/45017”. Green circle with three line breaks at even intervals. Green circle repeated on base. Base: Green circle as above. “45017”bag, barracks bag, gear bag, kit bag, canvas bag, equipment bag, duffle bag -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, 75th Anniversary of Legacy, 1998
Legacy 75th Anniversary ceremony at the Shrine. Photos show the official party on the dais listening to the speakers, the military band playing and a choir singing, and the crowd facing the Shrine. The official party includes Tom Butcher the President of Legacy and Sir James Gobbo the Governor of Victoria. A post-it note says "75th Anni Com Serv Sun 4th Oct"A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 7 of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back " -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Film - DVD, 2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League finals, 2011
The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the National Wheelchair Rugby League. The DVD features the game for 3rd/4th place, between the South Australia Sharks and Gold Coast Titans. Following this game is the championship game played between Victoria Thunder and New South Wales Gladiators. T These games were played in Adelaide.DVD Inside case.2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League Finalssouth australia sharks, gold coast titans, victoria thunder, new south wales gladiators, wheelchair rugby, darryl wingard, national wheelchair rugby league, djuro sen, george hucks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Real estate sale, Duncan & Weller Auctioneers, "Burwood Park Estate" Boundary Road, 1926
Pamphlet advertising the sale of land at the Burwood Park Estate, Boundary Road Burwood, Saturday 4th September. Does not give the year, most likely 1926. Promotes the tram service, nearby shops, the suitability of the soil for gardening and other facilities. Has a photo of possibly W 259 at the terminus. The plan of sub-division shows 18 lots for sale.Demonstrates the style of land sale pamphlet including the availability of tram services to prospective purchasers.Pamphlet - folded - printed in two colours of cream coloured paper with photographs and plans.sale of land, trams, real estate, burwood park, burwood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: LICENSES, 1965- 1975
Aulsebrook Collection: Various Licenses Small paper lisences. Blue and yellow paper. Typed and handwritten. Stamps. All related to Aulsebrook and Ellis family. Inland Angling License, 19th January 1965, Mr Robert Aulsebrook (Image 19a) Inland Angling Licence, 7th January 1967, Mr Robert Wallace Aulsebrook (19b) Fishing Licence (Amateur), 7th January 1967, Mr Robert Wallace Aulsebrook, (19c) Game Licence, 19th February 1971, Robert Wallace Aulsebrook, (19d) 11. Shooters Licence, 31st December 1972, Robert Wallace Aulsebrook (19e) Amateur Fishing Licence (Inland Angling), 22nd January 1974, Mr Robert Wallace Aulsebrook, (19f) Amateur Fishing Licence (inland Angling), 22nd January 1974, Florence Jean Aulsebrook, (19g) Amateur Netting Licence, 25th February 1974, Mr Robert Wallace Aulsebrook (19h) Junior Permit, 24th April, 1974, Mr Maxwell Ellis (19i) Junior Permit, 24th April 1975, Kerrie Aulsebrook, (19j) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Book draft, Probus Beyond 2013 The Final Years - Probus Club of Ringwood, 2018
A4 ring binder with USB and final draft pages of notes and photographs prepared for 4th book on Ringwood Probus Club but never went to print prior to the club closing on Monday 17th December, 2018. Folder includes photographic record of the Probus Club of Ringwood by Ron Thorn who was inducted into the Club in 1985. The total collection of Ron's photos fell into three main groups: Club functions, tours and excursions; Activities of special interest groups; and Members, speakers and special guests. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, WW1
"Pte James W. FRAKEL"23020 was a member of the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment during WW1. His brother John requested that he give some details of the time since his enlistment. The letter is quite a detailed account from his enlistment to his injury and demob. Moved to Australia 19201, Tattered original letter from Pte James Farrel, from Feb 4th 1916, describing his history in the Army. Written on brown paper in small neat hand writing. Some pages torn in half. In total 20 pages. 2. Photocopy of the original letter on letter size paper over 10 pages. Copy in black and white with extra copy of 1st page in colour. 3. Transcription of letter over 6 pages (3 sheets double sided).ww1, norfolk regiment, james w. frakel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HUSTLERS REEF MINE - REFERENCE FOR WM RICHARDSON
Hand written reference for William Richardson. It mentions he has been employed as an engine driver and is very handy at smith work. Signed by Tho Tregear, Mining Manager from the Hustlers Reef No 1 G. M. Co. Dated July 4th 1896. Blue stamp of Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch in the top left corner. Also another piece of paper mentioning William Richardson is the grandfather of Albert Richardson who wrote notes on mines.mine, gold, hustlers reef mine, hustlers reef no 1 co, william richardson, tho tregear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION:LODGE REGALIA PRINTED MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE, 22 September 1965
Document. Certificate with the Crest of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria Australia. It explains that John Frederick Harper was regularly received into Free Masonry on the 26th day of April, A.L 65 and was admitted to the Third Degree on the 4th day of September 1965 in the Erimus Lodge RO 5021 English Const. In testimony where of I have to hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Grand Lodge at Melbourne the 22nd day of September AD 1965.document, certificate, lodge membership certificate