Set of four colour photographs by Ron Hood in early Sept. 1971 of trams on the Sturt St west line: 1 - Tram 32, inbound in Sturt St West to Mt Pleasant 2 - tram 30 outbound in Sturt St West 3 - tram 32 inbound in Sturt St West showing the Western Highway and the track layout. 4 - tram 30 inbound in Wendouree Parade, climbing up to Carlton St.Yields information about tram operations on the Mt Pleasant - Gardens via Sturt St West line after the closure of the Victoria St to Gardens via Drummond St Nth route.Set of 4 Colour slides in plain white cardboard mounts.In ink "Ballarat Sept. 1971" and slide numbers 25, 26, 27 & 28tramways, trams, sturt st west, wendouree parade, tram 30, tram 32

Alfred Herbert BEGBIE No 1791 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Battalion on 13.7.1916 age 30 years. He was KIA on 31.8.1918 at St Quentin France.Commemorative Plaque, round, bronze showing Brittanica, a lion and seals with space for an individual name. The plaque is encased in a circular wooden frame, brown colour, the rear has a chain attached for hanging.“He died for Freedom and Honour - ALFRED HERBERT BEGBIE”memorabilia, plaque, memorial

A Returned Services icon, Bill McKenna, has been honoured for more than 30 years of tireless work at the Montmorency-Eltham RSL Sub branch.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna, service award, returned services league

Grave of Percy Edgar Judkins (died 12/09/1938) in Plot# Q13 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.percy e judkins, greensborough cemetery

Professor Alfred Mica Smith was a renowned lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines. Photographer L/A/ Fraser was at 30 Bridge St Ballarat from 1895 to 1900. Black and white photograph a the head and shoulders of a man, Professor Alfred Mica Smith of the Ballarat School of Mines. Written on the lower right :YOurs sincerely, A Mica-Smith. B.A., B.Sc."ballarat school of mines, mica smith, smith

James(Jim) Mitchell pictured in Uniform born 30/4/1890 Violet Town, Victoria, Enlisted in Liverpool, NSW. Died 4/12/1921James (Jim) Mitchell pictured in Uniform enlisted in Army during WW1Black and white copied photograph of James(Jim) Mitchell in Army uniform ww1, chiltern shire honor roll

Order of service for the funeral of Roger Brian Gosney, a Museum volunteer. Service held on Monday 30/10/2023 with the wake at the Museum. Service by Harrison Funerals.Details the order of service for a Museum volunteer's funeral.Order of Service - card printed in full colour.funerals, roger gosney, btm

Enlarged b & w copy 21 x 30, this photo shows twin gable roof of cottage with picket fence in front and thick scrub and bushes.Black and white photograph showing group of twenty three people outside John Carpenter house at New Works, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Site 8. 1916. (John Carpenter House 1889). Photo W Thomson, Clydebank, Salehistoric site, people

Issued in 1973 as a public relations activity. Donated by Ron Harris (student 1970) when he attended the Burnley 125 Festival 30/4/2016.Two unused car windscreen transfers with the Burnley Horticultural College logo. Burnley Horticultural Collegeron harris, transfer, burnley horticultural college, marketing

Yields information about the appearance of the operation of BTPS tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a tour.Set of 13 colour prints of BTPS / BTM tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a BTPS tour 30-4-1989. All photos by Lloyd Rogers, on AGFA paper. All have a photo number on rear and captions - see images 14 to 19. .1 - At Sth Melbourne Beach terminus. .2 - MMTB Paying fares dated Dec. 1968 in four languages inside tram. .3 - 661 and 878 at Brunswick Depot .4 - Y612 partly derailed at Brunswick .5 - 661, 8789 and 612 at Brunswick .6 - 661 at Batman Avenue .7 - Batman Avenue .8 - from the window looking forwards - reserved track. .9 - at South Melbourne Beach terminus with Bleak House in the background and an Advert for Swan Premium beer. .10 - ditto with Vopas Centre building in the background and an advert advertising Volvo motor cars - Swedish Lifesavers. .11 - ditto .12 - interior view of tram .13 - At Batman Ave with the shop on the railway side in the view.See images i14 to i19 for rear of photos.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, brunswick depot, south melbourne beach, tram 661, tram 612, tram 878

75 blue envelopes addressed to Messrs Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd, Box 848J GPO Melbourne Victoria 3001. Sent from Hay NSW (The Riverina Office of Wilkinson & Lavender). Letters are enclosed within two pieces of brown cardboard, secured with an elastic band. Written on outside of cardboard ' Air Mail Flown Covers. R.K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo, Vic. Aus' 'By Air Mail' sticker affixed alongside name and address. Various postage stamp denominations on envelopes; 1p, 11/2p, 3p, (King George V), 3p (air mail service), 11/2p (1929 Centenary of Western Australia), and A.A.S. Ltd stamp*. No contents in envelopes. Cancellation marks on stamps. Items collected by R. K. Munro, 63 Pyke Bendigo Victoria 3550. Wilkinson & Lavender were Stock & Station Agents and Airline agents for A.A.S Ltd. R. K. Munro was employed by Wilkinson Lavender in 1929/30? *Australian Aerial Services Ltd - featuring a winged messenger.Wilkinson & Lavender Stock & Station Agents, Airline Agents for Australian.Aerial.Services Ltdaviation, civilian, air mail envelopes within aust., basil watson collection.

Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal includes stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover features a photo of snow gums at Mount Buffalo. Page 24 has a photo taken by C. Bottomley, of the Chair Lift at Falls Creek where the National Championships were to be held. On page 26 there was Birdseye view photo of Falls Creek with the Ski Tow in the foreground and Mt Nelse towering over the village. Page 27 had a short report of the beginning of the construction of a road "over the top" of the Bogong High Plains. It included a note on the farewell held for Dick Walpole by the Myrtleford Ski Club as he departed for the Winter Olympics. The Galleon Ski Club Lodge was advertised for sale on page 30. On page 41 a report explained the extension of the Downhill Course at Falls Creek in preparation for the National Championships to be held from the 21st to 27th August 1960. This would result in a course with a vertical descent of 1,200 to 1,300 feet and about a mile in length.schuss journal, national championships 1960, dick walpole, galleon ski club lodge

Troy weight is a system of units of mass from an unknown origin. While the name Troi is believed to have come from Troyes in the north east of France the system used primarily in the precious metals industry and adopted in Australia originated in 15th century England. Troy weight units are the 'grain' and 'pennyweight' (24 grains), the troy ounce (20 pennyweights), and the troy pound (12 troy ounces). One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams. The troy ounce and grain were also part of the apothecaries' system and was long used in medicine, but has now been largely replaced by the metric system (milligrams). When the Weights and Measures Act was passed in Victoria in 1862 local inspectors were established throughout the colony to ensure accuracy particularly in the weighing of gold. By the 1870's each local council had a set of standards that were used to test the scales, weights and measures of local merchants and businesses. This set would have been de commissioned some time after 1947 and was offered back to the Borough of Eaglehawk in 1989. Hinged, lockable wooden box with brass handle, hinges, latches and lock. Remnant wax on front face of box above and below lock. Interior of box is lined with purple velvet which is worn in several places. Box houses nine troy weights ranging in size from 100oz Troy to 2oz Troy. 1oz Troy is missing. Accompanying set is a two page letter from Weights and Measures Branch of Consumer Affairs offering set back to the Borough of Eaglehawk in 1989. Troy Weights: Part a) 100oz Weight, 68 mm Diameter at base x 113 mm H b) 50 oz Weight, 53 mm D x 90 mm H c) 30 oz Weight, 45 mm D x 77 mm H d) 20 oz Weight, 39 mm D x 65 mm H e) 16 oz Weight, 37 mm D x 60 mm H f) 8 oz Weight, 30 mm D x 47 mm H g) 4 oz Weight, 24mm D x 36 mm H h) 2 oz Weight, 19mm D x 28 mm H i) 1oz missing Hinged Wooden Box: Part j)171 mm H x 300mm W x 196 mm D Typed two page letter: Part k) 295 mm H x 210 mm W x 1 mm Top Troy: Each Troy weight stamped with small symbol made up of the number 5, an image of a crown and the word STANDARD. Side Troy : Each Troy weight stamped with small symbol made up of the number 5, an image of a crown and the word STANDARD above a series of date stamps recording every time the weight was tested. Date stamps: 30.4.1866; 16.9.81, 30 12.86; 1.2.92; 10.5.97; 15.1.04; 10.2.09; 17.12.14; 20.4.20; 29.9.25; 23.1.31; 18.6.36; 14.7.41: 11.7.47 Exterior Top of Box: Remnant of paper pasted to wood. Faint printed text 'ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE'.borough of eaglehawk, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo commerce

Part of the Cooper Collection. "John Percy VERCOE", No. 2530, enlisted 18/5/16 in 5th Reinforcements, 60 BN. Aged 30 years. Embarked for England 25/9/1916, embarked for France 4/2/1917, WIA 26/4/1918. GSW to left eye, severe. Left eye excised England 30/4/1918. RTA 23/9/1918. Discharged from the AIF 4/1/1919. Passed away 30/12/1925. John received a Congratulatory card from MAJ.General J.H. Hobbs, K.C.B, V.D. Commanding 5th Aust. Division - for bravery and devotion to duty in dressing and carrying wounded to the Regt. Aid Post during a counter attack on Villers Brettoneux on the night of 24/25th April 1918.Brass map of Australia fashioned into a bracelet. Band is secured with a clip. Owners details engraved on the map.Engraved in the face of the map: 'No.2530, PTE J.P. VERCOE, 60TH BATT, AIF, 1916.cooper collection, trench art, john p. vercoe

This table spoon is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, a Loch Line ship of 1,693 tons which sailed from Gravesend, London, on 2 March 1878 with 17 passengers and a crew of 36 under Captain George Gibbs. “The intention was to discharge cargo in Melbourne, before returning to London via the Horn with wool and wheat”. Instead, on 1 June 1878, after 90 days at sea, she struck the sandstone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on the south west coast of Victoria, and sank with the loss of 52 lives and all her cargo. The manifest of the LOCH ARD listed an array of manufactured goods and bulk metals being exported to the Colony of Victoria, with a declared value of £53,700. (202 bills of lading show an actual invoice value of £68, 456, with insurance underwriting to £30,000 of all cargo). Included in the manifest is the item of “Tin hardware & cutlery £7,530”. This table spoon is one of 482 similar items of electro-plated cutlery from the LOCH ARD site, comprising spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape or design and metallic composition. 49 of these pieces display a legible makers’ mark — the initials “W” and “P” placed within a raised diamond outline, which is in turn contained within a sunken crown shape — identifying the manufacturer as William Page & Co of Birmingham. An electroplater’s makers’ marks, unlike sterling silver hallmarks, are not consistent identifiers of quality or date and place of manufacture. A similar line of five impressions was usually made to impress the consumer with an implication of industry standards, but what each one actually signified was not regulated and so they varied according to the whim of the individual foundry. In this case, the maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or removed by corrosion after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that these samples of electro-plated cutlery probably originated from the same consignment in the LOCH ARD’s cargo. The generally common range of marks are drawn from 255 tea spoons, 125 dessert spoons, and 99 table forks. These marks are clearly visible in 66 instances, while the same sequence of general outlines, or depression shapes, is discernible in another 166 examples. Suggested trade names for William Page & Co’s particular blend of brass plating are ‘roman silver’ or ‘silverite’. This copper alloy polishes to a lustrous gold when new, discolouring to a murky grey with greenish hue when neglected. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only seven in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register most valuable. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Unrestored table spoon from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. The spoons metallic composition is a thin layer of brass alloy which has partially corroded back to a nickel-silver base metal. Approximately 30% of original plate remains, another 30% bears dark green corrosion, and there is a clump of sediment (15%) on the handle. The spoon is bent. Three makers marks are recognisable (Trade mark, Deadeye, Maltese Cross) and two others present only outer shape (Circle, Diamond).flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, william page and co, birmingham brass plating, table spoons

Seven stacks of handwritten documents pertaining to Melbourne Branch of Cohn Bros, six for years 1924, one for year 1927. 1. Envelope containing Melbourne Stock Sheets + Swan Hill + Bank Certificates years 1924 stapled and pinned together. 2. Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss 30th April 1924 3. Balance Sheet 30th April 1923. 4. Pinned together Balance Sheet 30 th April 1922. 5. Pinned Comparitive Figures April 1921. 6. Particulars of Percentages to Turnover, April 30th 1921. 7. Stapled together Melbourne Branch Stock 30 April 1927.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Set of seven colour photographs of initial work in the construction of the off site storage buildings at Bungaree. Taken by Carolyn Dean on 29/1/2000 and 30/1/2000. On Kodak paper. .1 > .3 on 29/1, rest 30/1 1347.1 - John Phillips and Alastair Reither setting out the foundations pegs. .2 - Foundation pegs in. .3 - ditto .4 - Mowing the grass (jungle) - John Phillips and Jim Parker. .5 - the sheep watching the grass go. .6 - the site from the south end. .7 - ditto from the north end.` See Fares Please! March 2000.All have on rear in black ink "29.1.00 or 30.1.00 / Photo by Carolyn Dean"bungaree, storage, btm

Yields information about the vicinity of the Mt Pleasant terminus.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 30, 18 and another single trucker, possibly at the Mt Pleasant Terminus. Tram 30 has destination of "Gardens via Drummond North" and a SEC advertisement "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen". Tram 18 has a advertisement for a Fete on an auxiliary board. Taken by John Phillips late 1960's or early 1970's. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file. Two copies held to box 01-01-70., added 11/2005.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, tram 30

From Title Page; "AUSTRALIAN EDITION/ OF/ MANUAL OF/ MILITARY LAW/ 1941/ Including Army Act and Rules of Procedure as/ modified and adapted by the Defence Act 1903 - 1939 and the Australian Military Regulations". Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram, embossed lettering on front, black colour ink print on spine. 850 pages - cut, plain, off white colour . No illustrations. Amendments have been added to many pages - paper slips glued to designated pages. Amendments noted on Page iii - handwritten red and black ink pen dated "30/11/41", 31/9/42", "31/12/42", 30/6/43". Front end paper - three purple and one black ink stamps and handwritten signatures and information in black and blue ink pen. Front end paper - purple ink stamp. "Major/ Brigade Major B.P. & G. Force" date "1942", illegible signature. "Major/ G.S. Victoria Garrison Brigade - date "1942", illegible signature. "Major/ Adm.Comd. Vic Garrison Bde with illegible signature - date "42/43" - black ink print. "Lt.Col/ A.A. & G.M.G., Vic covering Force " - with illegible signature - handwritten information, black ink pen "Private Property", blue ink pen. Return to/ Room 10 Block B/ Southern Command.publication, book, ww2, manual, military law

Photograph made into a postcard of a group of people at Legacy Camp Yea in approx 1928. Seven men and 28 boys. Legacy has provided camps and outings for junior legatees for many years. A photo showing Legatees and boys attending a camp in late 1920s.Black and white photo a camp on a postcard."POST CARD" printed in Black ink. "Legacy Camp Yea 1928-30? Received from Josie Brown (sister of Alec and Ted Brown from Central Class?" in pencil on reverse. Legacy Camp Yea 1928-30? received from Josie Brown sister of Alec and Ted Brown from Central Class" in black ink. "D.S. Lee Yea" in black ink.camp, junior legatee outing

Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Folded world map showing statistics, images and graphics relating to wool in the 1990's.front: World Wool Map / Rabobank / International / Rabobank International / Food & Agricultural Research / Croeselaan 18 / 3521 CB Utrecht / The Netherlands / Telephone +31 (0) 30 2161178 / Fax +31 (0) 30 2161920 / E-mail: [email protected] / Web-site:www.rabobank.com/far / Map produced by G-O graphics / Wijk bij Duurstede, The Netherlands / www.g-o-graphics.nlstuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, map

Jacket - brown cotton twill fabric with shoulder epaulettes, long sleeves, button cuffs, two inside pockets, metal buttons, waistband with draw tape. Cotton manufacturers label back of jacket below collar, with black print information and handwritten information.Cotton label information - black ink print. "V.555/MADE IN/ AUSTRALIA/ 1943/ SIZE/ D^D/ 30". Handwritten black ink pen "3/92404". uniform, army, workwear

The arrival of explorers Hume & Hovell in 1842 brought about the widespread clearing of land in the valleys for pastoral uses and the displacement the original inhabitants in the high country which became a boon for cattlemen due to extensive lush summer grazing for cattle. High country cattlemen built a variety of huts for shelter and storage, when driving cattle up to the plains in summer, during mustering and bringing the cattle down from the mountains before winter closed in. These same huts now provide shelter from the elements for hikers, bush walkers and skiers. Wallace’s Hut is the oldest of the Cattleman’s huts still standing in the Alpine National Park and is classified under the National Trust. Due to their age and the ravages of the elements, including bush fires, many of the huts have been destroyed, or are falling into disrepair. Groups of willing volunteers are now working to preserve as many of the huts as possible with restoration or rebuilding.The numerous cattleman’s huts of the Alpine National Park and the colourful characters who erected them represent a significant part of the history of the high country area and early cattle grazing, which has been the theme for many poets and film-makers alike. They also have a significant role in the early days of the SECV when they were used by surveyors and other workers for shelter and temporary accommodation. More recently the huts have functioned as shelter for hikers and skiers caught out in the elements and a refuge along the long trek for bush walkers. They are a popular attraction for tourists and feature prominently in much of the tourist information of the region. Black and white double page Newspaper article from the Herald Sun Newspaper of February 18, 2006 regarding the efforts of Mr David Oldfield to preserve Victoria’s remaining High Country Huts through his photography and efforts to restore old and Re-build missing ones. Article shows a photograph of David Oldfield and some of his photographic work of the huts. Page number and date printed at top of each page 30 Herald Sun, Saturday, February 18, 2006 Herald Sun, Saturday, February 18, 2006 83 cattlemen's huts; david oldfield; bogong high plains; wallace's hut; high country; alpine national park

Donated by S Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, SandringhamPostcard scene of the beach at Rhyll, Phillip Island with Cowes in the far distance.The Rose Series P. 3431. The Beach, Rhyll, Phillip island, Vic. On Back: New Year's Greeting written to Lena from Frank Kirkland - 30/12/1925. rhyll phillip sland, foreshore rhyll phillip island, s serpell