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National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
Lister shearing handpiece with comb and cutter. (Note on comb/cutter - "Although the handpiece appears to have been presented complete with comb and cutter I think the tools are modern (Tom Crocker 3/11/93)".) Early version of the Lister S Hardened, No. 31. Hand piece contains genuine parts.LISTER / S/ HARDENED/31537shearing, sheep stations management, animal health, sheep stations - management -
Port of Echuca
Coloured Postcard, W.T.P Post card, Original photograph probably taken late 1890's Postcard c. 1908 (postcard appears to be dated 08)
P. S. Adelaide was a logging steamer operating between Echuca and Barmah forest. It was built in 1866 by G. Linklater, Echuca. Original owner J. G. Grassie, Poon Boon Station & S. H. Officer, Murray Downs Station. In June 1891 she was purchased by Murray River Sawmills and spent most of her working life on the Barmah Forest run. In 1960 she was purchased by Echuca Apex Club and steamed to Echuca. Installed on a bed of cement in Hopwood Gardens, Echuca before being restored to be refloated as a significant addition to the Port of Echuca maritime fleet (Parsons, R. Ships of the Inland Rivers. 2005. p.46)The P.S Adelaide is extremely significant as it it the oldest known wooden hulled paddle steamer in the world. She was built in Echuca in 1866 and still operates on the Murray River today. She has worked in the Wool Industry, the Timber Industry and the Tourist Industry.Colour (hand painted?) postcard and colour negative f P. S. Adelaide towing an outrigger barge. Three men can be seen on the lower deck and one on the top deck.on the front of the postcard:". Log barge & steamer Echuca" On the bow of the steamer: "Adelaide". On reverse of postcard, in blue pen:" PORT 16.3.82 COL NEG 13x18x1." In black pen encased in a square:"396.1" In blue fountain pen. Letter addressed to "Mrs. J. Robertson 37 Roxburgh St. Ascot Vale." " Your letter to hand(?) Sat. I am much better since my trip away. Was sorry to hear Jess(?) was not well. Hope she is better again. Hoping all are well. Love to all H." Postcard stamped: "Echuca Victoria Ap 6 08" Printed in green "Post W.T.P. Card". In has a red one penny postage stamp in top right hand corner.p. s. adelaide, echuca, port of (riverboats), echuca - history, post cards, echuca, paddle steamers, timber barges -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Keith Kings, 10/11/1968 12:00:00 AM
35mm Kodak white cardboard copy colour slide by Keith Kings of a coloured photograph of MMTB Bus No. 46, Garford HL Chassis. Photographed at Albert Park, 1920's. See Keith's slide notes."Copy from old photo in TMSV Archives. Albert Rd, Albert Park late 1920's ?? MMTB Original Bus No. 46, Garford HL Chassis, Preston W/S body."trams, tramways, buses, mmtb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Nobbies Kiosk, Late 40's early 50's
Photograph taken on a camping trip to Phillip Island by the donor's brother.Photographs of the Kiosk and vehicle at The Nobbies. Late 40's early 50's. Two photos the same - one larger.the nobbies kiosk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fluoride Wins The Day, 2002
Dr. Gavin Oakley, a Blackburn dentist.Dr. Gavin Oakley, Blackburn dentist spearheaded the introduction of fluoridation to Melbourne's water supply in the late 1970's.Dr. Gavin Oakley, a Blackburn dentist.oakley, gavan, blackburn -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kormoran Crew
Some of the H S K Kormoran crew were house in camp 13. The German cross is a memorial to their fallen comrades.Black and white photograph of 10 men standing and 10 men seated in front of a hut. Between the hut and the men is a large German cross on a stone plymth. A sign is being held by the 5th and 6th men from the left.Sign: Lager Hortebeker 1942 H S A Kormoranh s k kormoran, camp 13, german memorial, erich falk -
Orbost & District Historical Society
printer's block, 1920's
This printer's block was used by the Snowy River Mail in the 1920's. This block is an advertisement for Tomlinson and McFarlane Bros, Drapers and General Merchants of Nicholson Street, Orbost.Since 1890 the Snowy River Mail has been the local newspaper of the Orbost district.This local paper has been the means by which readers in Orbost were able to learn about newsworthy events and issues in their local community for over a century.A printer's block from the Snowy River Mail. It is an advertisement for ladies' wear in the 1920's. It is an ad for Tomlinson and McFarlane Bros.of Nicholson Street Orbost and advertises fashionable contour corsets. The plate is nailed onto a block of chipboard.printing newspaper media advertisement tomlinson-and-mcfarlane-bros -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Men's Bicycle
Bike was used by Percy Blackham on a daily basis until he was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s The bike was used by Percy Blackham, on a daily basis until he was unable to ride any longer. This bike was made by Malvern Star, an Australian company, established in 1902. 1920's Men's Bicycle with bike clips, light and generatorbike, bicycle, transport, percy blackham -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Greenwood Kindergarten in 2004, Ringwood
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, Nineteenth Century
Carte de Visite portrait woman. N White Photo Sandhurst printed on front & reverse.N White Mitchell St Sandhurstphotograph, person, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Small full length portrait of a lady standing beside a pedestal? With a vase on it. She is resting her right arm on a book on its edge on the pedestal. Her dress is long with a trailing piece at the back. It also has an apron piece with a frill at the front and continuing to the back. She is wearing a lacy collar and a locket which she is wearing over her right shoulder and under her left arm. Photo mounted on cream card with gold printing and a gold border. Decorative name of photographer on the back.N. White, Mitchell St., Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, n white -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: LIEUT. WILLIAM JOHN SYMONS VC
Postcard with a photograph of Lieutenant W.J. Symons VC. He is sitting on a cane chair on a cushion and is holding a walking stick. He has his Victoria Cross on his left breast and is in full army uniform. The photo is in an envelope addressed to Mr. A Smark, Town Clerk, Eaglehawk, also written on the front are the words 'Symons, VC, Eaglehawk. The postcard has the word copyright impressed into the bottom right hand corner. See Research for further information on William John Symons.Yeoman and Co. Mitchell St. Bendigopostcard, ww1 soldier in uniform., lieutenant william john symons, victoria cross, mr. a smark town clerk, yeoman and co. mitchell st. bendigo -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image
Part of a collection relating to the Parkin family.Black and white photograph of a man standing in front of a Furphy water cart and other equipment displayed in a park.On back of photo: "Uncle Bob Mitchell"parkin family, furphy water cart, bob mitchell -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image
Part of a collection relating to the Parkin family.Black and white portrait photograph of a young boy and girlOn back of photo: "Ron & Margaret Mitchell"parkin family, mitchell family, ron mitchell, margaret mitchell -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Somers Camp, c1930
A black and white photo of junior legatees at Somers camp, probably in the 1930s. Names on the reverse say Les Mitchell and Roy Gilbert. In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. These photos were with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).Legatee Savige's property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Somers beach.Handwritten 'Left to right Les Mitchell, Roy Gilbert' in blue pen. Stamped '6 54' in black ink - same as 01928.beach, junior legatee outing, legacy somers camp, savige property -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE ,MOUNTED WW2, c.1946
Stewart William ROSS enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX78589 on 27.3.1942 age 38 years. He was discharged on 25.4.1943 with the rank of Sapper in 5th Docks Operating Coy. The Docks unit served in Darwin.Plastic covered, hard backed printed certificate presented by the citizens of Bendigo to S W ROSS.Printed on certificate: “To You Who Served. The Citizens of Bendigo Express Deep Thankfulness To: VX78589 S W ROSS (Sapper) No 5 Aus Docks Op Coy RAE Australia” documents-certificates, civic momentoes, military history-army, shire, bendigo -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph
Photograph of the sailing ship 'William Mitchell' in a wooden frameflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM IN BENDIGO
Tram in Bendigo. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO VIEWS COLLECTION: VIEW POINT FROM MITCHELL STREET
Colour photograph of View Point from Mitchell Street.bendigo, streetscape, view point -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Copied Photograph Black and White of John Pascoe (Jack) Mitchell
John Pascoe (Jack) Mitchell Born 12/2/1888 in Violet Town, Victoria, Was a Labourer and Enlisted in the Army aged 26 in Melbourne on 27/7/1915. He was promoted to Sgt in the 5th Battalion and was discharged from the Army on 31/3/1919. He died on 24/4/1972 in Myrtleford.Copied Black and White Photograph of John Pascoe Mitchellww1, chiltern shire honor roll -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Three photographs : Bendigo Easter Fair, 27 April, 1938
The Bendigo Easter Fair was established in 1871 to fundraise for the Bendigo Hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. Donated by the Sadner family who were associated with the Bendigo Hospital, these family snap shots capture the regalia and atmosphere that the Chinese community bring to this community event. Set of three black and white photographs. All photograph are taken on the streets of Bendigo during the 1938 Easter fair and parade. 0322.1; Exterior; Three people on horses in traditional chinese costume. Person in the foreground is holding the reins of one of the horses. 0322.2; Exterior; street view with children in foreground and a line of people in costume holding chinese banners. 0322.3 Exterior, street view from balcony of the two cars with people lined up on either side.Verso; 0322.1, 0322.2 27 April, 1938. 0322.3 Handwritten; Late 1930's C/r Mitchell, Garsed Streets from Terminus Hotel Balcony.eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo hospital, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, mollie sibson, bendigo easter fair, mayor sandner, mayoress sandner, bendigo chinese dragon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREATER BENDIGO PHOTO COLLECTION: CORNER MITCHELL AND QUEEN STREETS, 1960-1970's
Photo of the corner of Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Late 1960s early 1970s. Shown are the Coles store and McCalman's world of fashion.bendigo, streetscape, mitchell street and queen street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: FEMALE PHOTO
Black & white portrait woman, parted drawn back hair style. Lace collar with Vic mourning brooch. Earrings. Vita 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne printed on front. Reverse. Printed in Gold 'From the Vita Portrait Studio. Circular printed stamp contains, S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Artist Manager around margin.S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street Melbourne.photograph, person, female -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, 1950's
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo's ESCo bogie trams during the 1950's.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo bogie tram No. 24 at the Bendigo Tram depot during the 1950's. Has the destination of "Depot" Peter Duckett Collection. See Destination EaglehawkOn rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In the bottom right hand corner, in ink "1950's" and "pic 29" in red ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, secv, tram 24 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
H M S TRUMP was ordered on the 20th December 1941, laid down 31st December 1942 , launched 25th March 1944 and commissioned 8th July 1944. She was built by the Vickers Armstrong Company at Barrow in Furness (England). She saw action in various conflicts with her service in Australia. H M S TRUMP was finally scrapped at Newport - Wales in August 1971.Historical significance.Plaster and wooden plaque. Depicting H M S Trump a T Class Submarine Pennant # P333.Inside circle of trumpet enclosed by Laurel leaves surrounded by gold coloured rope. Name TRUMP on top with Crown above. Crown depicts sailing ships. -
Embroiderers Guild Victoria
Tool - Thimble, 1890's
Silver thimble made in America c 1880's when there was still a huge amount of domestic sewing down by hand and a thimble was an essential tool to protect the finger tip when pushing a needle through fabric. Sterling silver thimbles were special for their precious metal and this one came into the collection in a presentation box (T 513 1) Simons Bros of Philadelphia, PA USA were a very large jewellery manufacturing company which started c 1840's, with successful mechanisation the firm was able to increase production and sell its products in the booming 1870-1880's and is still in business in 2024.Sterling Silver Thimble with dimpled top half and panelled base 4 (size) on panel on lower band. Inside apex: Cursive S in a shield = Simons trademark -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photo of the Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE heading out, Photograph of lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE, March 1936
The QUEENSCLIFFE lifeboatLifeboatsblack & white photograph of the Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE, probably after the early 1930'sReverse - "Fisherman's Pier (demolished about 1955) - (c1947-49) - lifeboat shed before moved to new pier because of "sanding-up"- P & H [Ports & Harbour] shed on left [on S arm of Fisherman's Pier]"community information, the queenscliffe lifeboat -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, F. A. & G. E. Williams, 1900
Copy of original photograph of the Williams family, early house in Tatura. This photograph was reproduced from a glass negative found in the ceiling of the Williams old shop (store) corner Thompson and Hogan St.Copy of original. Black and white photograph of couple in front of house in Tatura, early 1900's. Double front weatherboard house with verandah on two sides.Frank Ernest and Grace Elizabeth Williams at "Gracedale" Hogan Street Tatura. About 1900's near presbyterian church.frank ernest williams, grace elizabeth williams, williams family house, glass negative -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM AND TOWED HORSE-DRAWN TRAM - CHARING CROSS
Black and white photo of Western side Charing Cross, Electric tram, number 13, towing ex-Ballarat double decked horse drawn tram in foreground. Note crossover in Mitchell Street. Written in pen on reverse: Copied "ex 'The Bendigonian', 21/08/1909". Stamped with rubber stamp indicating K. S. King's Collection and Number S-A 782 written in pen.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 7/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 21 in Mitchell St, near the Railway Station, 7-3-1954. Photo by Wal Jack. Printed on Ilford paper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 21 in Mitchell St near Rly Stn Sunday morning 7-3-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T67PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 21