From Miriam Armstrong's great uncle born 1903 - 2003Copper kettle with lid and spout.kettle, copper

The Lucas Factory was once the Phoenix Foundry on Armstrong Street South.lucas factory, phoenix foundry, building, manufacturing, vehicle

Water Well Kofoed’s Brewery Armstrong covered in netting and wire stawell

Black and white photograph. Truck with elevated platform on back. Two men wearing overalls and helmets on platform Truck on tram lines in View Point with Armstrong Tyre Service in background. Support pole for wires. Two men and one woman on footpath in background. Inscriptions: in image - 'Armstrong Bendigo Motor Pty Ltd Tyre Service', 'Firestone', 'Firestone Tyres', No. place on truck 'V916/80' On Back 'S'. History of object: James Lerk 18.2.2000 'State Electricity Commission inspecting tram trolley wire, Charing Cross'.place, streetscape, charing cross

North Central Panel Beaters 1987, formerly Charlton Motors Pty Ltd Service StationColour photograph showing North Central Panel Beaters building on the corner of High and Armstrong Sts. Red car in front of shop on High St, blue & white vehicle on LH side on Armstrong St. Sign attached to verandah showing St Arnaud 42. Signage on front window says Mechanical Repairs, Automotive Service Centre, Ph S?. 1389. Safety tape around tree on LH side of photo and barricades on the High St kerb at the end of the verandah. Telstra tower visible in background.north central panel beaters, charlton motors

Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This flyer is advertising the sale of 12000 sheep, 30 cattle, 10 horses and station plant at the expiration of the lease of Coomete. It states that Coomete has been in the possession of Mr. Augustus Bostock for over 30 yearsThis is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This document contains a detailed view of the stock owned by Augustus Bostock at Coomete. From a social perspective the details provided show that it was an event of some importance in the farming area.Cream paper with heading and title in large font at the top with Coomete Estate in uppercase inside banner lines underneath with details of stock and numbers to be sold in smaller print below. Mercer printer Geelong. For further particulars apply to Armstrong, Howe & Co Geelong and Terang, James Jellie Warrnambool.coomete, warrnambool, augustus bostock, coomete lease, 1894

Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx. 180 pages, with glossy card orange covers, titled "Tender Schedule for Electric Trams" and "Contract 3000". Compiled and published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing Monday 10 May 1977. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specification, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer. Includes an Alphabetical Index. Includes a drawing for a single ended version of the tramcar. Became the Z3 class. Only the table of contents and the drawings scanned. See Reg Items 1583 and 2266 for other similar documents. See Reg Items 337 and 338 for a report on the operation of single ended tramcars 2 copies held.Has in ink written on front cover "J Armstrong" with a stamp blacked out and other copy of the same signature.trams, tramways, z3 class, specification, tenders, mmtb, melbourne, single ended tramcars

Black and white photo of View Point, Bendigo. Commercial buildings - National Mutual, Cahill Solicitors, Whelans Solicitors, Colonial Mutual Building, ( Whirrakee Restaurant ) AMP building, Armstrongs Tyres and Army Disposals. Radio Tower.Peter Hyatt 1995place, streetscape, view point/pall mall

Black and white photo of class 3A1 outside the school. All children are in uniform. Two children are identified. Gillian Armstrong is third from the right in the bottom row and Michael Frobisher is second from the right in the back row.vermont high school, schools

Avro Anson, Armstrong-Whitworth, Gun turrets, Air ministry 1939armstrong-whitworth, raf, air ministry, gun turrets, avro anson

People - "Jones, Florence; Armstrong, Adam" Buildings - Car Associated with - Wedding

From great uncle of Miriam Armstrong who lived in the Thornbury Area.Metal kerosene hurricane lamp with lantern glass and hanger. On lid "Tropic"On lid 'Tropic', on lamp 'Chalwy' & 'Tropic'lamp, kerosens, lighting

The building is in Armstrong Street South and is now part of the Federation University site.ballarat brewery, ballarat brewing company, armstrong street south, building, manufacturing

Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. (Continued) . . . At Ballarat in more lawless days, when Mr Armstrong had it entirely his own way, he used to collect a bundle of faggots, pile them up in the middle of the forfeited tent, and set the whole concern in a blaze - burning them out, furniture, merchandise, and clothing; and yet, even to this, unauthorised as it was, they never offered serious resistance. On the present occasion the culprit seemed to fear that Mr. Armstrong was going to do the, and humbly begged and exemption for his ''traps'', which was graciously granted. In the course of the day this man was fined 100pound (it being a second offence), which he paid before the night; such are the profits of illicit trade . . . These seizures are pretty frequent; Mr. Armstrong tells me he had as many as nine bonfires blazing together at night in various parts. Markings: 34 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

“The Squadron’s Most Prestigious Trophy” THE CACTUS STORY Years ago a story was told of a Donkey which lived in the desert. The standard of living was poor, and the main course on the menu when things were tough was cactus. The Donkey accepted the good with the bad, and in bad seasons it was always cactus. One day during his wanderings he came to a high fence. On the other side of the fence was lush grass and all sorts of vegetation and animals in prime condition. The Donkey said to a horse, “things look good in there, how does one get in”. The horse said “go down to the end of this fence, and you will come to a gate, there will be someone at the get, ask to get in”. The Donkey went to the end of the fence, found the gate and asked to get in. The horse at the gate said, “what do you want to come in for, all of us are geldings?”. The Donkey said “if that is the case, it is back to the cactus for me”. It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club, when during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of money. A lot of members were out of work, and each Monday many would front up for the jobs that were offering or those who missed out went back to the dole or as many put it “Back to the Cactus”. The “Cactus Cup” race, to be free of entrance fees, was an idea conceived by H.A. (Toby) Armstrong, soon to be backed by Bert Bryant, Ivor Bowles and Jim Thorpe. It was First sailed March 25, 1922, when 9 yachts on sealed handicaps, raced over a 5 mile rectangular course for a small Trophy donated by Jim E. Thorpe and the winning crew of the yacht Helen, skippered by D.Dowse, entertained at a café after the race by the instigators of the race. The next contest was April 12, 1930, for another small trophy also donated by Jim Thorpe, and the crew of the winning yacht Petrel, skippered by Stan Gamble, later on having to arrange for a mussel supper to the extent of Trophy money at an informal musical evening held in the spar room. From then on races for the Cactus Cup became an annual event. In time the format was changed to result in the crew of the first winning yacht having to collect mussels from the pier on the first Saturday of July, cook and prepare them for a no charge informal supper and entertainment evening held in the spar room, towards which the Club provided a keg of Beer. Member Bob Ellis had a special song for the occasion, “Up at Tumba Bloody Rumba shooting Kanga Bloody Roos”. Jim Thorpe then agreed to purchase a Perpetual Cup to be named the Cactus Cup. As guest of honor at the Cactus Supper Evening, May 1940, a dinner suit function in the Spar room, he presented the Cup along with Replica to Barney Snider who won with Eun-Na-Mara. Soon entries became few, for reason nobody wanted to win because of the penalty of having to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. In the interest of the contest and its revival, it was decided that the crew of the last yacht to finish had to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. On the death of Jim E Thorpe in 1944, the trophy, along with its annual replicas, were then provided for by Ivor Bowles until his death in 1970. In time for reason of pollution, the collecting of mussels from the pier was discontinued, so Otto Meik the new provider decided that the format be changed and be replaced by a supper on the day of the race, consisting of bottle mussels, beer and frankfurts. Following the death of Otto Meik in 1979, with no provider for the trophy of replicas, the Squadron in the early 80’s broke tradition by introducing race entry fees. In 2006 the Cactus Cup Tradition was reinstituted by a donation from J.H. (Bert) Ferris – RMYS historian. The Cactus Cup is now free to enter once again for all. The race is run early and a late afternoon feast of mussels and frankfurts is eaten afterwards.Deep sectioned Silver Cup, 300mm high to lip, tapering to thick plain stem flaring out to stepped footing, has two shaped handles. Silver Lid with Donkey positioned on shaped dome. Overall height 110mm. Cup stands on 145mm high round black base with stepped footing, surrounded with Silver winner inscription band.ROYAL ST. KILDA YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL CACTUS CUP INAUGURATED 1922 INSTIGATED BY H.A. ARMSTRONG ESQ. ORIGINAL CUP PRESENTED BY J.E. THORPE ESQ.cactus cup, trophy

Childrens story time at St Kilda Library with Philippa Armstrong, Children's Librariancolour photograph unmountedPhotographer's caption sheet attached. Shows photographer Simon (?) Hoey and identifying number 960507602. Back of photograph is stamped: Warning This photograph is subject to Copyright provisions. It may not be resold, copied, republished, displayed for promotion purposes or reproduced in any way without the written permission of all copyright holders. Leader Newspaper Group.philippa armstrong, st kilda library

Jens Kofoed’s Home Armstrong (Rear View) tanks and Palm Tree in foreground.stawell

Petrol bowser fire c. 1930 at garage cnr High & Armstrong StsSmall black & white snapshot of a petrol bowser fire. Boy on a bicycle and a man watching from the road. Bicycle propped in gutter.

Petrol bowser fire c. 1930 cnr High & Armstrong St CharltonSmall black & white snapshot of petrol bowser fire. Thick black smoke behind tree. Boy on a bicycle, small crowd of onlookers, two men carrying a table. fire, charlton

Letter to BHS re Armstrong, James Salter & Lily Elena, from Mrs S Forbes, Belmont, Vic (17/9/1981) Death dates, residency and cemetery details provided by author. Reply from Sec. BHS.Mrs S. Forbesperson, family, armstrong, james salter armstrong, lily elena armstrong, golden square. kangaroo flat cemetery

Black and white historic postcard (Set 1 No 7 ) Red Store, Mitcham Road, south side of Whitehorse Road showing double fronted shop with two salesmen outside with goods for sale.|Original supplied by Raleigh Armstrong.armstrong, raleigh edward, red store, mitcham, nunawading library & information service

Licence for use of 11 acres of unused roads in the Shire of Grenville for 3 years at a charge of one pound eighteen shillings and six pence.White oblong paper headed "Unused Roads and Water Frontages Act 1903". Licence number 1767, dated 1st January 1905, issued by Department of Public Works to Armstrong Kerr of Linton. Document is printed on both sides.On back: "2743. A. Kerr".armstrong kerr, agricultural activity, roadside grazing permit

Petrol bowser fire at garage on the corner of High & Armstrong Streets Charlton c.1930Black & white snapshot photo of petrol bowser fire. Onlookers include a dog and a man, three men standing together, and three other men on the rh side of the photo. There is also a motorbike with a side car. The number 442 is on the side car.fire, petrol bowser, garage

Armstrong Post Office and Cob & Co Staging Depot. Next to Station Masters Residence.Colour photograph of Weatherboard Building, Iron Roof. Other Buildings in Background.

The shop was located on Armstrong Street. Two of the men pictured are James Burt & Gordon Veal.james veal, armstrong street, building, commerical, persons, shop, butcher