Mt Beauty was a construction town built from 1948. The houses were English Pre-cut Types - several of each type were erected with several variations. This house had 3 bedrooms and is dated as 'traced on 18 Dec. 1956'. Mt Beauty is a construction town built by the SECV during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for workers and their families. Houses were provided along with many other facilities eg. schools. This house plan is a good indication of the quality of housing provided at the time eg. laundry, toilet etc. Large sheet with title at top "State Electricity Commission of Victoria" showing 'front', 'right' and 'left' elevations and the 'floor plan'. Printed at the bottom - 'Kiewa Scheme / Mt Beauty Housing / English pre-cut Type 3B ILA /. There are further notes printed at the bottom of the sheet.mt beauty housing, english pre-cut type housing, house plan, state electricity commission of victoria

The coal from this open-cut mine is used to generate electricity for the State of Victoria. in 1934 two thousand miles of high tension transmission lines conveyed energy from a system of inter-linked power stations to the whole Melbourne metropolitan area, as well as to nearly 170 rural centres. Black and white image of the western end of the Yallourn open-cut in 1934. the bucket dredge on surface is reaching down 90 feet, on which level there is another similar dredge going down another 90 feet to the bottom of the 180 foot seam.yallourn, electricty, power, coal, open-cut, dredge

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and octagonal handle. Throat on obverse features decal inscription: REX. Throat on reverse features a decal of two crossed racquets with a ball below. Inscription: E. KENT/TRADE/MARK. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Ink, Leathertennis

Forme-cut folder, containing nine A0 sized posters, one per graduate. Introduction by Paul Mah, Co-ordinator/Teacher. Staff listed as James Baker, Roberta Crisci-Richardson, Jason Grace, Peter Grziwotz, Sam Harmer, Alister Heighway, Dr Jennifer Jones-ONeill, Paul Mah, Kate Neal, Ewen Ross. Course fell under the University of Ballarat, School of Education and Arts, Arts Academy, at this time.Promotional catalogue for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2013. Forme-cut package containing suite of nine, A2 posters, folded to A5 size. university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus

A Spalding 'Geneva' tennis racquet, featuring: laminated convex throat; and, fine-grooved, octagonal handle. 'A.G. Spalding & Bros. Made in U.S.A.' logo encircling ball trademark features on throat on reverse, and impressed onto butt cover. Decal of model name feature across throat on obverse. Initials 'IM' carved across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Gut, Leathertennis

A pair of cut glass cruet bottles with square cut design and glass stopper.cruet bottles glassware tableware

Cut Glass Water Carafe with alternative side strips of patterned cut glass.glass technology, glassware

A B.H. Dyas 'Doug' tennis racquet, with bevelled crown, slender, flat and concave throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Retailer's decal across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis

A wooden tennis racquet with solid convex throat. Octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Model name: 'THE MSD' imprinted across throat on obverse. Along throat on reverse is imprinted: MADE FOR/MELBOURNE SPORTS DEPOT/MADE IN ENGLAND. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Leather, Guttennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and grooved handle. The throat on obverse features the decal inscription: EUREKA. The throat on reverse features the decal logo, in gold, of a dog above a diamond device. Inscription within device: D & M/TRADE MARK. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a laminated, convex throat, and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: VANTAGE. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Ink, Painttennis

A wooden racquet with a solid, convex throat and a fine-grooved handle. Decal across throat on obverse: FAVORITE. Decal of company trademark across throat on reverse, inscription in front of large 'W' reading: THOS.E.WILSON & CO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet with a solid, convex throat and a fine-grooved handle. Decal across throat on obverse: FAVORITE. Decal of company trademark across throat on reverse, inscription in front of large 'W' reading: THOS.E.WILSON & CO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Clothtennis

A Spalding 'Ace' wooden tennis racquet with concave throat, partially double-strung net, and grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Spalding ball trademark features on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Gut, Ink, String, Leather, Painttennis

Editor's chair. Used by Mr Billy Ross, proprietor of "Snowy River Mail". Donated by Mr George Hollins, later proprietor of "Snowy River Mail". William Ross (1868-1957) was editor of S.R.M. for many years. He was also a talented musician, Presbyterian church organist. Married Jessie Gray. Brought up Jean,Les, Dave, Keith Gray.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 centuryLarge round carved wood and leather arm chair on metal swivel. Wooden leg supports. Padded seat - probably horsehair. Spring suspension.On back of head rest - cut out 3.chair chair-wooden billy-ross snowy-river-mail

A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.California Nugget /PIPE TOBACCO/ COUP CUTknitting textile machinery machine knitting textile mills textile mills, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting, textile mills

A small rectangular Windsor patterned clear glass container for a dressing table, possibly used for hairpins in the 1930's or 40's. It has 4 angled pieces that protrude from each bottom corner. Three rows of hexagonal shapes are part of the pattern on all sides. There are chips and cracks. It may have had a lid.Hexagonal cuts to the pattern on all sides of the container.glassware, domestic object

From the Collection of Charles Henry HonybunRed "Town Talk" tin to hold tobacco. Delicate aroma. Delicate Blend of high class & carefully selected tobaccos"Town Talk" mild fine cut tobaccocharles honybun

A Wright and Ditson 'Sutton' tennis racquet, with: laminated convex throat; string whipping around shoulders; hide reinforcements along sides of shoulders and throat; and, moderate-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: SUTTON. Wright & Ditson Championship logo, with tennis player on ball trademark feature on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Paint, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis

A 'Cup Defender' tennis racquet, with: bevelled crown; laminated convex throat; hide reinforcements along underside of shoulders and throat; and fine-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Name of model features across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, String, Ink, Leather, Hidetennis

A Wright & Ditson 'All American' model wooden racquet with open throat and octagonal grooved handle. String whipping around shoulders, throat pieces and around base of throat. Leather end wrap. On obverse, model name appears as a decal atop throat on base of head. On both obverse and reverse the trademark, patent information and country of manufacture are printed on shaft. On reverse, Manufacturer name is printed as decal on base of head, above throat. Indistinct letters carved into handle,and into shaft. Instructions on side of throat state: BAL/FROM/THIS/POINT. On one side of shaft:WRIGHT & DITSON/MAKERS/MADE IN U.S.A. and further down:STRUNG BY. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Stringtennis

An Andersons Match wooden tennis racquet, with concave throat, cloth tape reinforcements around shoulders, and a fish-tailed handle butt. Impressed model name across throat on obverse. Decal of manufacturers trademark across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Ink, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden racquet with a solid, convex throat, painted orange, and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: CLUB. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Ink, Painttennis

A wooden racquet with a solid, convex throat, painted orange, and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: CLUB. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Ink, Painttennis

A 'Hardcourt' tennis racquet, with: concave throat; whipping over cloth tape reinforced shoulders; flat and wide throat; an inlaid fibre crown protector; and, fine-grooved octagonal handle, with three deep-grooves along the two handle faces.Model name features across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's decal: F LTD./LONDON, features across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, String, Ink, Leather, Fibretennis

A wooden racquet with a laminated, concave throat, brown whipping, and fine-grooved handle. Decal along throat on obverse: BLUE RIBBON. Decal of company trademark across throat on reverse, inscription in front of large 'W' reading: THOS.E.WILSON & CO. Hand carved name along stem on obverse: JACK. Hand carved initials along throat on reverse: MV. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Cloth, Stringtennis

A Spalding 'Gold Medal' tennis racquet, featuring: laminated convex throat; slightly bevelled head; double screwed throat; and, mid-grooved octagonal handle. Decal of model name and wreathed medallions emblem feature across throat on obverse. Decal of 'A.G. Spalding & Bros. A.D. 1876.' logo encircling ball trademark features on throat on reverse, and impressed on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Gut, Leathertennis

A transitional flat top tennis racquet with a convex throat. Inscription across throat on obverse: SEABRIGHT/TRADE MARK/HORSMAN/MAKER. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Leather, Stringtennis

A Slazenger 'Pastime' tennis racquet with solid convex throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Model name features on throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis