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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Weapon - Harpoon Gun and Harpoon, n.d
Part of the Kurtze Collection purchased by the City of Portland in 1990s from Brendan Kurtze. Theo Frederics said his grandfather used this gun to shoot porpoise. He was a fisherman - Frederickson? Changed name when migrated to Australia from Sweden. Further research with Theo and other family personal conversation with Theo Frederics (Gordon Stokes 1997)Wooden stock, bronze breech, steel barrel. Barrel painted high gloss black, polished bronze sights and name plate running length of barrel. Gun has pivot mount. Harpoon, steel, with hinged flukes.Front: On bronze name plate. 'CHASE OSBORNE & CO WHITEHALL PLACE LONDON WORK BIRMINGHAM GOLD MEDAL AWARDED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883'. Back: -harpoon, whaling, maritime -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Moving Ringwood's Church of England Church from Pratt Street to Ringwood Street - 1924, 1924
Moving Church of England Church from Pratt Street to Ringwood StreetTyped below photograph, "Moving Church of England Church from Main St. Cnr. Pratt St. to Cnr. Ringwood St. and Civic Place - 1924" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Street at Bond Street Ringwood, looking south, early 1960s prior to Eastland development
Typed below photograph, "Ringwood St. - The building of the Church of England and the vestry. Looking towards Civic Place. Eastland Car Park Civil Works on left". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Mayor Cr. Stan Morris speaking at launching of history book on Ringwood during Jubilee celebrations, 1974
Typed below photograph, 'The Mayor Cr. Stan Morris speaking at launching of history book on Ringwood during Jubilee celebrations, 22.10.74. "Place of Many Eagles"'. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard of Sister Rocks
Elsie Moulden Long time resident of StawellColoured postcard of Sister Rocks Stawell St9 Nucolorvue Pty. Ltd. Copyright Stawell Victoria A Nu-Color-Vue Place Stamp Here Post Card Looking Nth Printed in Australia -
National Wool Museum
Document
Unused invoice / receipt from the Alva Woollen Manufacturing Company of Footscray, from the 1930s.Document (unused invoice/receipt) from the Alva Woollen Manufacturing Company, Footscray, 1930s.2 BARKLY PLACE, FOOTSCRAY / Footscray, W.11 _____193 / M ________ / ALVA WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING CO. / Makers of Fancy Woollens, Shawls, Scarves and Blanketswoollen mills, alva woollen manufacturing company -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos ReviewSet Design, Liliom by Ferenec Molnar directed by Joy Youlden
The Adult Education Association Drama Group originally staged Liliom at the Union Theatre, University of Melbourne on Saturday, 3rd November, 1951, at 8pm and on the 8th November it was re-staged by them as the opening production of the The City of Heidelberg Repertory Company, now known as the Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc. in the Eistedford Hall, Ivanhoe. Sketch for Prologue, Fair Ground Scene, and Sketch for Scenes 2 and 3, The Tin Type Shop, for Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951. Resulting sets were transported to the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe and used in the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Theatre.Sketch for Prologue, Fair Ground Scene, and Sketch for Scenes 2 and 3, The Tin Type Shop, for Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951. Resulting sets were transported to the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe and used in the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Theatre. Sketch for Prologue, Fair Ground Scene, and Sketch for Scenes 2 and 3, The Tin Type Shop, for Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951. Resulting sets were transported to the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe and used in the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Theatre Company. Photo from unidentified newspaper of the director of Liliom by Ferenc Molnar, Joy Youlden.an Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951 and restaged at the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe as the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Repertory Group. The Adult Education Association Drama Group performers, backstage workers and technicians staged the play at the Eisteddfod Hall in Ivanhoe. Local Councillor E.A. Carlyle attended and addressed the audience. Reg Rudd is described as director-producer. He announced another Repertory evening in February. Inagural production under the name of The City of Heidelberg Repertory Company, now known as the Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc., staged in the Eisteddfod Hall, 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia on the 8th November, 1952.All items in good condition. Original and one colour photocopy of hand drawn sketches for the Prologue and Scenes 2 and 3 settings in blue biro with watercolour washes on ecru paper. On the back side of paper with scene sketch of Act 1. Photo – Joy Youlden - Small black and white cutting from unidentified newspaper on newsprint which has yellowed, Cutting has been glued onto ecru A4 paper sheet. Sketch for Scene 6, The Land Beyond, and Sketch for Scene 7, Julies House 16 Years later, an Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951. Resulting sets were transported to the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe and used in the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Repertory Group. Sketches for Scene 4, The Railway Embankment, and Sketch for Scene 5, Behind The Shop, an Adult Education Association Drama Group production at the Union Theatre from 1st – 3rd November, 1951. Resulting sets were transported to the Eisteddfod Hall, Ivanhoe and used in the opening production in January, 1952 for the newly formed City of Heidelberg Repertory Group. Handwritten detail of scene numbers and names, name of producer, theatre company AEA (Adult Education Association) Drama Group Show and place, Union Theatre.eistdford hall, fern matthews, city of heidelberg repertory group, adult education association drama group, liliom, liliom by ferenec molnar directed by joy youlden, 1952, 1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 2003 at the Shrine, 2003
An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guest speaker appears to be a school girl and present is a Edward (Ted) Kenna a VC winner. It could be the launch of Badge week - the poster says: Support Legacy Buy a Badge with a boy playing at the beach. 685.1 The President David Ford with the school girl 685.2 Four men, second from left is Ray Ward with Chairman on his badge, on the right is a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 685.3 A group including the Ted Kenna VC and his wife Marjorie. 6865.4 Bill Panter, Edward Kenna VC and Legatee Stan Carpenter (this photo was featured in the President's report published with the 80th Annual Report). 685.5 David Cull and Marjorie Kenna. 685.6 The school girl speaking 685.7 President David Ford and Ted Kenna VC The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events.A record of a function at the Shrine for Legacy Week 2004.Colour photo x 7 of the launch of Legacy Week in 2003 at the Shrine with school girl speaking and Edward Kenna VC as a guest.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 0013 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 3A, 6A, 8A, 10A, 11A, 14A and 15A.legacy week, legacy appeal -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Appeal 2004, Event at the Shrine, 2004
An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guests include some youths and Ron Barassi. It could be the launch of Badge week - the poster says: Buy a Badge, with an image of the Widow and Children statue. Ron Barassi, an ex-AFL footballer, participated in several Legacy events over the years. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. 00686.1 The President George McKenzie with the youths and Ron Barassi. 00686.2 Three men, on the left is Legatee Des Lovelock and on the right is Legatee Lucky Luscombe. 00686.3 Four men, on the right is Legatee Geoff Brewer. 00686.4 Four men, second from right is Legatee David Cull, Chief Executive. 00686.5 Five people, second from right is Legatee Geoff Brewer next to Ron Barassi. 00686.6 Unknown man with President George MacKenzie 00686.7 Ron Barassi talking to a couple of people See also the photos at 00687. The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events.A record of a function at the Visitor Centre at the Shrine. Colour photo x 7 of a function at the Visitor Centre at the Shrine with guest Ron Barassi.Printed on the back "No.< > Clarendon Photos 0549" which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 14.legacy week, legacy appeal, george mckenzie -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2004, 2004
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies, The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. The same roll of film as 00695.A record of a church service for Legacy Widows in 2004.Colour photo x 3 of widows arriving at a church.Printed on the back -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, PHOTOGRAPHIC, 1914-1915
Souvenir postcards 1914-1915 Belgium.1. Sepia Postcard. 2. Sepia Postcard. 3. Sepia Postcard. 4. Sepia Postcard.1. Campagne De 1914-1915 Ypres La place de la gare - The Place of the Station. 2. Guerre 1914-1915 Meaux pont due Moulin - The Bridge of the Mill. 3. Campagne De 1914 - 1915. The Cathedral Saint Martin After the Bombardment. 4. Ypres - Les Halles Apres Le Bombardment - The Hall after the Bombardment.passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1, belgium -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Helen Doyle, The Church on the Hill :A centenary history of St. Brigid’s Crossley and its Irish Catholic community, 2014
History of St Brigid's Catholic Church and the Irish-Australian communityGreen tinted paperback with photograph of farming men with children and horses on front cover. Title and other text is dark brown edged in white. A number of Irish surnames are written in darker green on the paler part of front cover. This effect is also on back cover in tan lettering. The back cover description is written in brown text with image in oval above text.non-fictionHistory of St Brigid's Catholic Church and the Irish-Australian community warrnambool, crossley, st brigid's church, crossley catholic church, helen doyle -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Edna Barrie and Hubert Opperman, 1994
The plaque of Oppy reads: Hubert Opperman was born in Rochester, his early job as a Telegraph Boy encouraged his love of cycling. Throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s “Oppy” was the dominant figure in Australian cycling. He first won the Australian Road Cycling Championship in 1924. He won it again in 1926, 1927 and 1929. At the same time he was becoming and international star. This statue is modelled on his on his stunning victory at the Bol D’Or in Paris in the same year that he was highly placed in the prestigious Tour de France. His first place in the 1265 kms Paris - Brest- Paris road race was the highlight of his sporting career. That year he was voted Sportsman of the Year by a French newspaper. In 1991 Sir Hubert attended the Centenary Celebrations of the race and was honoured with Gold Medal of the City of Paris “Oppy” retired from cycling in 1940. Typically he celebrated his retirement with a 24 hour marathon at the Sydney Velodrome breaking one hundred and one records in the process. After war service with the RAAF he entered Federal politics holding the Victoria seat of Corio for the Liberal Party from 1949 until 1967. During this period he served as Minister for Shipping and Transport and Minister for Immigration. In 1967 he was appointed Australian High Commissioner for Malta, receiving the OBE in 1952 and was knighted in 1968. This Statue was officially unveiled by SIR HUBERT OPPERMAN On his 90th birthday, 29th May 1994Oppy signing Edna Barrie's leatherbound copy of 'Melton-Plains of Promise'. . The Inscription reads - To Edna with my Melton remembrances as the place I first rode a bicycle Hubert Opperman ‘Oppy’ [ 29/5/1904 – April 1996]. Edna Barrie contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. (She was also present at his last bike ride at Rochester in 1995.)local identities, local significant events -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Letter from Mrs Ethel Cleeland re Island history 1968, 15/7/1968
She was Ethel Hartley who married John Blake Cleeland and died in 1984.The 1968 "back to" was to commemorate 100 years of settlement on the Island.HistoricalHandwritten 5 page letter to Mr Harris, secretary of PIDHS, re places of interest in Newhaven area and their history. Dated 15/7/1968 and written at Woolamai House, Newhaven. This was for the Back to Phillip Island in 1968.newhaven, mrs ethel cleeland, back to phillip island 1968, cape woolamai granite quarry, maritime safety, navigation light, mr finn stonemason, san remo - newhaven punt, cattle transport, newhaven school, boat building newhaven -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ledger, Copies of specifications, 1927
This ledger contains copies of specifications and accounts dating from 1927 to 1935 with some entries dating from 1950 and 1951. The accounts were issued originally from the office of John William Crawley Junior, a surveyor, architect and engineer in private practice in Warrnambool and also the engineer for the Shire of Warrnambool from 1895 to 1935. His father, brother and son were also engineers, working in that capacity or as Shire Secretary for the Shire of Warrnambool, with the Crawley family recording a total of 132 years of service to the Shire. The Shire of Warrnambool existed from 1863 to 1994. The ledger was passed on to, and used by John Crawley’s son, Rolf, the engineer for the Shire of Warrnambool from 1935 to 1968. It then came into the possession of Michael Hand who took over the private practice of Rolf Crawley in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society acquired the ledgerThis ledger is of interest as it contains accounts connected to the work of John and Rolf Crawley, Shire of Warrnambool engineers in the early to mid 20th century. The information in the ledger will be of great interest to researchers.This is a hard cover book of 100 pages. The book is bound on the spine with dark red tape. Some of the pages are unused. The pages are ruled with red and blue lines and there are some loose pages. The cover is torn in some places.‘Ledger’ ‘Copies of Specifications’ john william crawley junior, warrnambool, rolf crawley, warrnambool, shire of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, RATS OF TOBRUK, G Belan
Item in the collection relating to Doug Dean, refer cat No 4575P for his service details.Plaque with clock face, copper in smooth and dimple style, top has crown over “T” for Tobruk with scrolls over, kangaroo centre, place name under, clock has hour and minute hands in black.On top half, “RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION BENDIGO VIC”tobruk, bendigo, association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH VIETNAM, FRAMED, 1968
Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Colour photo Vietnam, of Trooper G Murray standing near APC No 134153.Underneath photo is a typed note re. time and place of photo. photo is on a green background with black, gold edged wooden frame.vietnam, baria, fsb coral, tet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Standard Ready Reckoner, 1920
Standard Ready Reckoner. Hard cover book red with black printing. Spine missing, sticky tape in place of. Inscription on fly leaf 'K.B. Campbell 1929'. Letters and numbers written on back fly leaf.accounting, ready reckoner, standard units and measure, measurement -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tourism Booklet - 'Discovering Portland', Discovering Portland, n.d
Thirteen page booklet 'Discovering Portland', by Carol White. Glossy heavy card covers, lighthouse on front, aerial view of Portland Island, Dorset, UK on back. Coloured photos and descriptions of places of interest on Portland. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Portland, Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine, Willaura, Victoria, n.d
Forty page booklet promoting Portland, Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine, Willaura. Lots of business ads. Stories on places to see; photos of same, town scenes etc. Cream cover, white pages, black print. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Council in Chambers ca 1973/4
Ringwood Council in Council Chambers.Undated B&W photos (3 copies), but based on names of Mayor and other councillors, likely to be 1973/4 (Refer Appendix II, Ringwood- Place of Many Eagles by Hugh Anderson).Names handwritten on back of one copy are: JCB McCubbin, JM McRae, SC Morris, P Vergers, AW Hall (Town Clark), GRG Smart (Mayor), AC Robertson (City Engineer), BL Lawrenson, RJ Martin, WE Lilburn, DM Taylor. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Just a Line from MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Just a Line from MARYSVILLE 1355 PRINTED PAPER/ MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD/ COPYRIGHT From Printed in Great Britain To Marysville Chalet/ Marysville/ Phone 12 Dear Nev. We had a good/ trip up, left Ballarat/ 1/4 to 2 & Ivy & Kev were waiting 1/2 hr for us &/ Kev took the lead through Melbourne & by cripes/ was I glad to get through it, our darn engine/ kept cutting out, at the stop signs, by cripes I felt/ like crawling under the seat. Its beautiful weather/ here, we done a couple of good walks, going fishing/ this afternoon, Merle & Valerie have mixed up with/ some of the young mob & seem to be doing alright./ Well hope every-thing is going OK down there./ Merle & Val are thinking of going horse riding./ The trees and ferns are gorgeous here, tall I have never/ seen so tall a trees. Well Nev must close now. Love from Mum. Xmarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenie, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), black spur (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright riding a camel, May 1940
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man riding a camel and being led by a dark skinned man in flowing robes.In the background are other more indistinct people and animals. The man is Frank Wright and the place is near the Pyramids in Egypt.Handwritten on back - Near Pyramids, May 1940frank wright, cornet, conductor, camel, pyramid, egypt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Hoisting and Hoisting Appliances, 1900
Brown, half leather bound book including sections of hoisting, prospecting, placer and hydraulic Mining, Preliminary Operations at Metal Mines, Metal Mining and Surface Arrangements at Metal Mines. The book includes illustrations and an index.mining, tools, tunnels, timbering, illustrations, ventilation, hoisting, prospecting -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright with the Statue of Liberty in the Distance, mid 1900's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and standing at the rail of what appears to be a boat (perhaps the Staten Island Ferry). In the background can be seen the Statue of Liberty. The man is Frank Wright and the place is New York.frank wright, new york, statue of liberty, conductor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SIGNIFICANCE, A GUIDE TO ASSESING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE OBJECTS AND COLLECTIONS, c2001
Significance A Guide to Assessing the Significance of Cultural Heritage Objects and Collections. Publisher: The Heritage Collections Council. ISBN: 0 642 75094 7. Place of publication: Canberra. 72 pages. Photographs & illustrations, some in colour.australia, museums, managing collections -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FRAGMENTA PHYTOGRAPHIAE AUSTRALIAE, c1871
Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae.Vol VII Place of publication: Melbourne. 166 pages. Black & white illustrations. Inscription in front is to Baron Von Muller, possibly in Latin, written with grey lead pencil. Green hard cover. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HEALTHY GOLDEN BENDIGO, 1906
Healthy Golden Bendigo The Paradise of Sunshine, The Riviera of the Southern Hemisphere. The most favored spot in Australia for Vicitors and Tourists. Views places of interest with descriptive matter. Plans of the lines of reef. Records of the World's Premier Goldfield.Bendigo Progress Association.bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CALENDAR COLLECTION: GILLIES 1975
Wall calendar from 1975. Sepia photo of a Bendigo tram. With compliments from Gillies pastrycooks, Howard Place, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo 3550. Wholesale phone 439533. Retail phone 434965. Box 222.business, retail, gillies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, c1966
EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1966. Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Mud ready to lay the foundation stone in place and do the brick work around it.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection. - construction of latrobe uni. c1966. bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. mud lay foundation stone place the brick work