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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: HANRO SAMPLE ROOM PHOTO
See Item 11000.189Hanro Sample Room Photo: Tall Room with 3 banks of Studio type lighting. At the back is a glass door. The walls are painted wood panelling to the door line in front of that is the reception desk with a curved desk that has a vase of glowers. A filing cabinet is to the right with cupboards to the back. A black phone sits on the desk. To the right of the room is a display of knitwear in wood style cabinetry with a change room and Hanro underwear display. To the left you can see part of the rack display. At the bottom of the photo at either side is some sticky tape Box 116Aphotograph, building, hanro, hanro -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Writing slope, c 1830
Mary Russell brought household items to Australia from England in 1934. Her mother, Elizabeth Russell used the writing desk that was originally given to her mother, Agnes Marian Byrne when she went to boarding school. Agnes used it all her life. Desk damaged by a visiting child who forced the desk closed/open at one point. Estimated that Agnes went to school about 1830'sA square wooden box with brass inlay decoration on lid and front around lock. Hinged lid opens to be a writing surface of velvet. At lock end, groove for pens and small well for ink bottle. Key (not to be used) is in the ink well. Base lined with green hessian glued on. Lid and base angled to give sloping writing surface. A total of 12 items including the box.domestic items, writing equipment, handcrafts, woodwork -
Orbost & District Historical Society
writing desk, before 1888
This was presented to Mr A.D. Munro by the residents of Orbost on his retirement as postmaster in 1888. In 1883 the mail terminus was at Newmerella. In July 1883 it was extended to the north side of the river and Archie Munroe became Acting Post Master. He was Post Master until 1885 when the telegraph line came to Orbost.Archie Munro was a well-known Orbost identity who first operated a boot shop in Cameron's barn. He was also active in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son of Hector Munro.A large brown leather portable writing desk. It has a brass handle on the top. Inside are copies of some Munro family documents in a document folder.On a brass plate-Presented to Mr A.B. Munro by the RESIDENTS OF ORBOST on his retirement as Post Master. A.D. 1888munro-archie writing-desk post-office -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Electricity Classroom, 1900, 1900
Henry Sutton taught Electricity and Magnetism at the Ballarat School of Mines. The first reference to this room was in the 1900 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report: 'The dynamo has been connected by cables to a switchboard in the new lecture-room ... '. Black and white photograph of the interior of a classroom at the Ballarat School of Mines, including a number of desks, and gas light fittings. The room was the Electricity and Magnetism Classroomballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, electricity, electricity classroom, classroom, henry sutton, laboratory, m4351 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Electricity Classroom, 1900, 1900
Henry Sutton taught Electricity and Magnetism at the Ballarat School of Mines. The first reference to this room was in the 1900 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report: 'The dynamo has been connected by cables to a switchboard in the new lecture-room ... '. Black and white photograph of the interior of a classroom at the Ballarat School of Mines, including a number of desks, and gas light fittings. The room was the Electricity and Magnetism Classroomballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, electricity, electricity classroom, classroom, henry sutton, laboratory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES, 1993
Photograph - Woman on racing bike. On Rear: Helen Ratcliffee 18 yo Applied science part time at VCNV cyclist HelenCap17 desk-sportrecreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser -
Clunes Museum
Book - READY RECKONER AND WAGES BOOK
CALCUTION METHODS FOR WAGES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES1. WAGES BOOK - COMPRISING TABLES FOR CALCULATING WAGES 2.READY RECKONER. A HANDY BOOK FOR MARKET,DESK & COUNTER BEFORE DECIMAL CURRENCY.non-fictionCALCUTION METHODS FOR WAGES AND OTHER ACTIVITIESlocal history, document, ready reader, ready reckoner -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, College photographs, E.B. Littlejohn, 1977
Black and white studio portrait of Eric .B. Littlejohn seated at a desk with a bookshelf behind him. Photograph taken on his retirement as Principal in 1977.e.b. littlejohn, retirement, 1977, principal, publicity -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Slide - Sims Image Collection
From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Lt Stephen (Steve) G Phillips kneeling on his desk doing paperwork at the records office, Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam, Saigon 1969.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, lt stephen (steve) g phillips, phillips, steve phillips -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
photograph
Joe Grenville repairing a desk at the Ely St fir stationblack and white photographJoe Grenvillejoe grenfell, ely st -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Cook at Brighton office
Portrait images of John Cook and also at his desk in Brighton.Col. negatives and B/W prints of John Cookassociation for the blind, john cook -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Writing Slope, early 20th century
In the words of the donor, Betty Stone, "This fitted writing slope box belonged to Ellis Dale of “Latrigg”, Wangoom, Warrnambool, and has an inscription “E. Dale”, hand written by Ellis on a small brass plaque featured on the lid. Ellis Dale, born 21 November 1860, was the second son of William and Elizabeth Dale, of Dale Bluestone Quarries Wangoom. He worked with his father at the quarries, and continued, after his father's death, to operate the family business with his son lvor until he died, aged 79 years, on 2 August 1940. Although the tradition was that the writing box was originally owned by Ellis's father, William Dale, there is some doubt that he brought it with him from England when he migrated in 1852 - however, we do know that it is at least one hundred years old. (Note: For additional information please refer to my book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families)This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is significant for its association with a ‘glory box’ or hope chest’, a tradition of single ladies making and collecting a range of linen and other domestic items in preparation for their future marriage.Polished wooden Writing Slope or Travellers Desk. Owned by Ellis Dale. Box opens to be a sloped writing desk, with a leather writing surface decorated with a gold leaf border, and several compartments; one has a slightly concaved cover that pivots to open. Leather-covered boards hinge at the centre, and both sides lift, revealing further storage. Brass protectors on top corners, inlaid brass strengthening supports on two corners. Brass slide-releasing catches secure writing base as desk closes. The brass shield centre of the lid is engraved. Part of the 'Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection.Engraved shield on lid "E.Dale / Wangoom"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, writing slope, writing box, traveller's desk, portable desk, lap desk, ellis dale -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ink well, 19th Century
Could have been used at home or business. An ink wellwas made of glass or ceramic and typically sat on a desk. The writer would dip the pen (or quill) into the bottle to put more ink on the pen. Because they sat on a desk, ink wells were often decorativeWe have mostly dispensed with ink bottles and quills. This item is an example of early stationery equipment commonly used in schools, households and commercial enterprises.A clear glass inkwell which is quite heavy and not easily upset. It has a concave hole in the top. ink-well writing penmanship -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Table, Side, Unknown
This table was probably used as a desk. It has many ink stains and scratches.Small side table with drawer. Bevilled edges on front and two sides, back has a straight edge. Legs and frame have been varnished or painted a dark color. Alll four legs have been turned. Nonetable, side, drawer, bevilled -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Latch
The latch from the front of the right hand section of Robin Boyd's desk.walsh st miscellaneous -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Furniture - CAC Desk AO358G Boeing (CAC) Collection)
Historical Details: . Description: A Desk from the CAC Factory. Level of Importance: AO358G -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Ink well stand, Second half of 19th Century or first half of the 20th Century
This inkwell stand contains 24 individual inkwells. Rather than attempting to top up the individual inkwells on each pupil's desk, the inkwells would have been collected together, and topped up in the stand. This would have avoided ink spillage or splatter on multiple desks.After a child was deemed old enough to progress from just using slate and board, he/she would have been supplied with a pen shaft made of wood and with a very basic metal nib. An ink jug would be used to fill up the individual inkwells using the inkwell stand. This operation would have been conducted by the teacher him/herself, or by an older pupil under the close eye of the teacher.Wooden inkwell stand with 24 holesNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ink, inkwell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Councilor H.D. Michell, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Cr. H.D. Michell sitting in large chair, behind desk; velvet drapes in background. Council chambers, Casterton Town HallBack: Black stamp - '003635' "Foreword" Cr. H.D. Michell Shire President 1963/4 - pencil 1/4 Black -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 363P
Used in the Physics Department at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 4 memories; operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 363P; Serial No. 11110811Metalic adhevise strip label: "Ballarat C.A.E. PHYSICS"ballarat college of advanced education, physics, sharp, electronic calculator -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Scientific Instrument, Sharp Corporation Pty Ltd, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 361P, c1970s
Used in the Physics Department at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (Now Federation University.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 4 memories; operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 363P; Serial No. 11110811Metalic adhevise strip label: "Ballarat C.A.E. PHYSICS"ballarat college of advanced education, physics, sharp, electronic calculator, calculator -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Phone
Fiddleback wooden wall telephone with central battery and writing desk and card instruction frame. Introduced circa 1906. Has transmitter and receiver and crank handle.Card on front: not legiblewooden wall phone, fiddleback -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Sign, Australia Post, Mr. E. Rankins
When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Ted Rankins was the last Post Master at the Bendigo Post Office and a long term telegraph volunteer post his retirement. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about the daily workings of the Post Office up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life. This sign was issued to Ted during his time working at the Post Office and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Yellow plastic desk plate. Made from one piece of plastic which has been folded to make the 'A' frame shape. Name printed on front.MR. E. RANKINSted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - POOR CLARE COLLECTION: FOUR SISTERS AT ART CLASS
Black and white photo: four sisters of the Poor Clare order (Bendigo Community of Poor Clare Colletines) which is situated at 18 Edward's Road, Kennington, 3550. Three nuns seated at long desk, one standing. Nuns are dressed in full robe and veil. Appear to be engaged in a drawing activity. Labrador dog sitting in front of desk. Written on back of photo in blue ink 'Painting'.church, diocese of bendigo, poor clare order -
Box Hill Historical Society
Photograph - Citizens Advice Bureau
Staff of the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bank Street. Merryl Laity is sitting at front deskBlack and white photographbox hill citizens advise bureau, citizens advice bureau, bank street, laity> meryl -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Furniture - DAP Desk 24-4-465
Historical Details: . Description: A Desk from the DAP Beaufort Division Factory. Level of Importance: DAP 24-4-465 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Councilor D.P Mullane, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Cr. D.P. Mullane sitting in large chair, behind a desk. Velvet drapes in background. Hands crossed. Council chambers, Casterton Town Hall.Back: Black stamp '003635' "Exactly the same size as Cr. Mitchell" - handwritten, blue biro Blue biro line arrowed each end drawn across photo. '3" ' above line "Foreword" 3 1/2 Cr. D.P. Mullane Shire President 1962/3 1/4 Black E' - pencil -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ink Well
This inkwell was in use up until the early 1960's (especially in schools) and used as a source of ink into which a nib pen was inserted which could hold only a small amount for distribution onto mainly paper. The pen itself did not contain any "self" ink replenishment(such as fountain pens or later on biros ). Writing using this method involved a greater time period and also involved a drying application such as blotter to stop the ink from smudging(blurring or becoming smeared).This ink well is very significant to The Kiewa Valley because it represents a period before "cartridge" fountain pens and biros. It was in a "slower" paced era when written communication was not required to be an "instant" method. This was also a period in time when all forms of communication, especially in a rural settings, had no requirement, because of the facilities available, to be the "now" contingency. The "lay back" environment of semi isolated rural areas can be highlighted by the well used phrase of the times - "she'll be right mate"Brown coloured inkwell. Made of pottery, cylindrical shaped container with a raised neck opening at the top. This item has a flat bottom for positioning on a desk or other flat surfacepottery, inkwell for nib pens, stationery -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: PCOT students sitting exam in gym c1980s, Photograph: Preston College of TAFE students sitting exam in gym c1980s
Large black and white photograph of students at desks in the gym building of Preston College of TAFE. They seem to be sitting an exam, with two teachers at side rear. Undated but estimated to be 1980s.preston college of tafe, students, nmit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Ink Well, 1860-1900
White partly glazed ceramic probably stoneware inkwell. May have been used in a desk or writing case as the bottom outer side is unglazed. Quite roughly made.ceramics, stoneware -
Loreto Australia and South-East Asia
Davenport Desk, mid 19th century
Thought to have belonged to founder, Mother Gonzaga Barry. One of of early furnishings of the convent.Small wood writing desk with drawers on right hand side and false drawers on left. Leather inlaid top with gilded pattern. Hinged lid and hinged top storage.