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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FIRST DAY COVER BENDIGO GOLD CENTENARY
BHS CollectionFirst Day Cover Bendigo Gold Centenary. 1851 - 1951 on a cream envelope with a Poppet Head and Gold Mine printed in blue with the words Bendigo, Gold Centenary. Philatelic Exhibition, Official cover. In grey print is First Day Cover. On the right side in black ink is D1723 hand printed. Two small holes on the right and some staining. Box 625Wide Worldphilately, covers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - EDGARS NEWSAGENCY RECEIPTS, 1949
Edgar's Newsagency was situated on the corner of Hargreaves Street and Killians Walk. It later became POwney's Newsagency and then The Athletes Foot.Edgars Newsagency Receipts: A collection of receipts (9) in cream, grey and beige coloured card. In blue ink is Edgars Newsagency, 293 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Phone 238. The date, amount and transaction no. Box 625business, retail, newsagency, edgars newsagency. hargreaves street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - RAY WHITE 1992 FRIDGE MAGNET CALENDAR, 1992
BHS CollectionRay White 1992 Fridge Magnet Calendar: White and yellow card with black print. Printed on the front is * Ray White 21 View Point, Bendigo (054) 42 1122. Over 300 offices working for you. ERA Ray White (Bendigo) Pty Ltd Licensed Estate Agents. The 1992 Calendar with Public holidays in Yellow and School holidays shaded in grey. On the back is a fridge magnet, Emergency Phone Numbers and a table of commission on sale of property. Box 625business, retail, real estate -
Merbein District Historical Society
Equipment - Stopwatch
The Citizen Quartz stopwatch belonged to Merbein Swimming Club citizen quartz stop watch with grey cord on the box: Donated by Wallaces Bakery Merbeinsports, merbein, competition, swimming -
Merbein District Historical Society
Tool - Corking machine
Used in the 1940s and 50s Spring operated metal hand operated corking machine painted in grey.corking, winery, mildara, merbein -
Merbein District Historical Society
Functional object - School Bag
Original Merbein High School vinyl bag with zip and shoulder strapLarge grey bag with handle, zip opening on the top and insignia of schoolMerbein / M.H.S on insigniahigh school, school bag, merbein high school, education, mhs -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, Uncle Ted Pryor on the right with unknown person
Embossed grey mounting board with sepia photograph embossed with Finnigans Mildura with logo -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, Merbein Football Team - Under 16, c. 1953
sport, graham (totter) driscoll, jim wakefield, frank cetinich, ian hinks, len mann, ted adams, gordon zrna, michael murphy, ivan cole, david potts, john dwyer, des broadstock, max smythe, kevin avery, john york, harold mann, keith (fatty) grey, ron (dobba) connors, noel broadstock, doug bannister -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CARPENTER STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Alexander Fraser lived at 178 Carpenter Street with his wife Mary. He was a builderBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, cement rendered double fronted bungalow central porch with apex roof. Flower boxes on porch [PTO] ramp to side door on left. Leadlight windows on top of front door and windows. On back of photo board ' Frasers Carpenter Street, £1200 sewered' Date stamp: 9 December 1927, on back. Sold for £3650 with certain coverings, 19.10.50.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigoplace, building, residential, stamped on back in rectangle ''t.c. watts and son/auctioneer/estate agents/253 mitchell street/bendigo'' stamped on back in circle ''royal historical society of victoria, bendigo branch'' -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - Surrey College Cricket Team, 1899, 1899
Surrey College was opened in early 1892 by Reverend Dr Frederick Darling who had been the first minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canterbury Road. He resigned this position to open the school which operated until 1905 with additional premises at 12 Vincent Street. The main building fronted 219-233 Union Road. The school had 40 boarders as well as day boys. Courses included algebra, euclid, history, typewriting, shorthand and drill. In the 1930s, Nethercourt Private Hospital took over the site. Later it became St Jude's Hospital. Land in front of the building was sub-divided off in the 1970s. The building is still extant as a private dwelling with York Street, Surrey Hills as the address. This is one of 3 photos donated by Susan Hobbs, whose grandfather Rev. George Edward Downton is thought to have been a student at the college. George E. Downton was born in Avoca in 1885. He was later a missionary in New Guinea and Secretary to the Australian Board of Missions in Adelaide. He died in 1926 or 1927. This photo is one of two that were originally in the Box Hill Historical Society collection. They were transferred to us in 2024. The third photo could not be located. There was also a rough family tree and notes for the Downton family with correspondence regarding the donation but this was not found.Sepia photograph on grey mount board of 15 men and boys. Eleven of the boys are dressed in whites, 5 wearing ties and 1 a bow tie, one with a boater and one with a cap. The boy seated on the right is holding a cricket bat and the boy seated on left is wearing cricket pads on his legs. There are stumps and bails in the middle of front row. Three young men are in suits and boaters with one in the back row holding items in his hands. On the right hand side of the back row is Reverend Frederick Darling, Principal of the College, who wears a top hat and tails. There is a brick building behind with windows and blinds, and some foliage and plants behind and in front of boys. "Surrey College - Surrey Hills/Principal: Rev Fredk. A Darling, Melb. Unib./Cricket Team, 1899"schools, sport, cricket, 1899, surrey hills, surrey college, rev frederick a darling, george edward downton, susan hobbs, union road, nethercourt hospital, st jude's hospital, 219-223 union road, york street, 1890-1899 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Leisure object - CARDS, PLAYING, "NAVY CODE", WW 2
Cards given to his (father) in N G / VX 81823 T.H. DRUMMOND..1) Cardboard box containing 52 playing cards and sheet of instructions black print on white paper, box red, yellow, blue, white and grey print of navy vessel. cards red yellow blue white and grey, naval vessel or cover, flags and pendants on back. .2) Sheet of paper with coloured international code and flag signals on one side and instructions for playing two games traditionally played in Navy.sticker " A gift from the Australian Red Cross Society" on box.cards, playing, leisure object -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - JOHN MASON SHOE REPAIRS ADVERTISING MATCH BOOK
BHS CollectionJohn Mason Shoe Repairs Advertising Match book: White card with black print with grey sandpaper at the bottom for striking the matches. Printed on the front * John Mason Shoe Repairs, 14-15 Dispensary Walk Bendigo, 436676. At the top is * We aim to Please*. On the back * Coloured Laces * Shoe Polishes and colour changes * Sprays * Leather dyes * Insoles. A metal staple is used to attach. Box 625Contents 20 Made in Australia By Hanna Match.ephemera, mementoes, advertising, john mason shoe repairs. dispensary walk. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: HANRO EMPLOYEES EARLY 1930'S, 1932
BHS CollectionHanro Employees Early 1930's: Black and White photograph mounted on grey card with a grey border underneath the photograph hand written in black ink is *Vincent Kelly & Bartlett Bendigo* The photo was taken on the steps of the Bendigo Post Office. Large group of women employees standing with six men seated on the steps in front and several men standing in the back row. A small water stain is on the card to the left of the photo. On the back, hand written in black ink is *Hanro Employees on Bendigo P.O. steps Early 1932 or '33* A pencil mark runs down the back. Box 116AVincent Kelly & Bartlett Bendigo.photograph, person, hanro, hanro staff -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Bus transfer tickets, late 1970's early 1980's?
Block of 180 tickets - grey ink on off white paper, MMTB Bus transfer tickets for the Heidelberg, East Doncaster, North Balwyn tram, Box Hill bus and Warrandyte bus routes, numbered 764021 - 764200. The ticket number is in black ink. The tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a single metal staple with a light card retaining strip.trams, tramways, box hill, north balwyn, east doncaster, buses, mmtb, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - mounted, Darge Photos, c1921
Mounted black and white photograph of the crews and staff at the Hawthorn Tram Depot c1921 mounted onto a dark grey card. The tram behind has been renumbered to P class 131, fitted with the large roller destination box and has route 17 showing. There are 30 men shown, only the depot manager? not in a uniform. Includes Inspectors. A number of men have a returned service man badges showing. No staff numbers. Made by Darge studio, 175 Collins St Melbourne.trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, route 17, p class, staff, uniforms, crews, tram 131, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - mounted, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Feb. 1937
Mounted black and white photograph - dark blue grey card, semi embossed of 47 men in uniform and Manager at the Hawthorn Tram Depot with four tramcars behind. Trams - left one numbered 14, with two types of destination boxes showing Wattle Park or Burnley. Photo possibly before the HTT was absorbed by the MMTB in Feb. 1920. There appear to be a couple of Returned Servicemen badges in the photograph. Photo by Sutcliffe, Cromwell Buildings, 366A Bourke St Melbourne.trams, tramways, staff, personnel, uniforms, htt, burnley, wattle park, hawthorn depot, tram 14 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Auction Sale Brochure, Ware Estate, East Ringwood, Vic. - 1958
Folded double-sided advertisement for auction of 24 home sites and existing residence on Saturday, 24th May, 1958, including locality map, subdivision layout, terms of sale, and summary of local facilities and services. Additional plan of lots 28-33 dated 26/10/60 by Licensed Surveyor for Kirkpatrick & Webber, 225 Maroondah Highway Ringwood headed Plan of Subdivision of part of Crown Allotment 26A Parish of Ringwood.Subdivision includes Mount Dandenong Road, Ware Crescent, Davey Drive, and Grey Road (later Grey Street). Timber residence included in the subdivision was formerly Ware Kindergarten Holiday Home. (Agent) Ellingworth's Estate Agency, 580 Station Street, Box Hill - (Phone) WX1228. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - Gift Box, Yarra Trams, "Celebrating our first year together", Dec. 2010
Metal gift box or tin, contained within a black card cover with Yarra Trams name on the outside. The Gift box or tin, with lid, has the words "Celebrating our first year together", with the Keolis Downer EDI Rail logo and Yarra Trams logo. The box contains a silver coloured metal torch, with LED bulbs fitted with a cotton hand strap. Three AAA size batteries by Ninghai Hengjui Battery Co. contained within the dark grey foam holder. The torch has been printed with the Yarra Trams logo. Folded with in the box is a 10 folded card giving the achievements of the first year (from 30 Nov. 2009) to Nov. 2010. Printed in full colour.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker, myki, keolis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Wagon, H.H. Smith & Co. Baker, Circa 1930s - 1940s
This baker’s wagon or cart transported and delivered bread and other baked goods in the Warrnambool area. It currently has advertising for H.H. Smith & Co. Henry Huntington Smith (1857-1941) owned and operated his Warrnambool bakery in the late 19th and early 20th century. However, the design of the wagon is similar to those used by local bakers in the 1930s and 1940s and probably originated from Stephenson’s Bakery in Warrnambool, which operated around that time. The wagon’s original internal shelves were removed in the early days of Flagstaff Hill so that children could have rides around the village in a horse-driven cart. BAKERS’ HISTORY There were many bakeries in Warrnambool in the 19th to mid-20th century. Each bread bakery made horse and cart deliveries in its allocated zone. SMITH’S BAKERY; – as shown on the wagon’s signage. Henry Huntington Smith (1857-1941) was born and educated in Warrnambool. He worked at Davis’ steam biscuit factory in Timor Street before he began his own bakery business in 1885 near the corner of Fairy and Koroit Streets. A few years later Smith built a new bakery on the corner of Fairy and Lava Street where it still stands today (2025) as Monaghan’s Pharmacy. The building was designed by James McLeod in 1892 as a bakehouse, shop and residence for Smith The address was known locally as Smith’s Corner. Next door to the bakery, at 136 Fairy Street, were stables built by Jobbins and McLeod in 1886 for William Cust. A photograph in the archives of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society shows the 1892 building with four fancy horse-drawn wagons on the street with white-clad drivers and a promotional stand erected with 5 bakers in uniform and the signage “H H Smith & Co, Pastry Cooks and Confectioners”. One of the wagons appears to have “H H Smith” painted on the side. H.H. Smith & Co. placed an Advertisement in the Weekly Times in December 1896 promoting its business as bakers, confectioners and pastry cooks, praising their shop as an ‘ornament to the town’ with ‘neat appointments’ and ‘dainty decorations’. It also boasted of supplying a large number of customers within a twelve-mile radius of Warrnambool. In November 1919 The Warrnambool Standard announced the marriage of Henry H Smith, Mayor of Warrnambool, to Jeannie Samson-Goodman in East Adelaide. In the same newspaper was a notice that Frank Crossley was to open as baker and pastry cook in H.H. Smith’s premises. As well as being the proprietor of the H.H. Smith Bakery, Henry Huntington Smith was a Councillor for the Warrnambool Municipality from 1913 to 1937 and Mayer for two terms. In December 1919 during his first term as Mayor, he was honoured for the work he had done with returning soldiers after World War I, receiving a document in recognition of this work, presented by the Mothers, Wives and Sisters of returned soldiers. Smith was very interested and involved in the community in many roles, including being the Vice President of the first Warrnambool and District Historical Society. STEPHENSON’S BAKERY: – believed to be the past owner of the wagon. The last owner of the bakery was Harold Stephenson. Stephenson was enlisted in the A.I.F. and was invalided home in 1943 before the end of the Second World War. He also served as a Councillor from 1958 to 1976, during which time he served six terms as Mayor for the City of Warrnambool (1966-1973) while he had the bakery. He was very involved in many local organisations including the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and the Road Race Committee. He died in 1985, lauded as being one of Warrnambool’s “most distinguished civic leaders”. It has been said that the baker injured in World War II invented a special contraption to enable him to get up into the wagon and that he alerted his customers that he was in their vicinity by blowing a whistle. The customers would come out and choose their bread from the back of his wagon then pay him for it. However, another account is given by a man who once earned pocket money by helping the baker on his rounds. He says that it was Stephenson, the owner and manager of the bakery, and not the delivery baker who received a significant injury during the war, making him unable to climb the stairs of his upstairs accommodation at the bakery, therefore causing him to sleep downstairs. At this time in the early to late 1940 Stephenson’s bakery had three wagons, one for each of the delivery rounds. The wagons were painted black and yellow. Two of the drivers were Stan Lake and Ali (Alec) Dean who both had wagons with the covered cabin design. The third driver was Bill Lake who had a flat wagon. Stan Lake delivered in the area around Lava and Koroit Streets, Ali Dean had another round and Bill Lake had the Dennington area. Bread continued to be delivered into the 1960s but by this time the delivery vehicles were motorised. The goods produced at Stephenson’s bakery included bread baked in different shaped tins such as High Tin, Sandwich and Vienna. Some shapes were easily divided into half by breaking them apart, therefore the baker could make two-quarter loaves from a half loaf, satisfying different needs. There was the option of white or brown bread, sweet buns, fruit buns and Boston buns. The baker’s assistant was known to take great delight in ‘trimming’ the broken halves of excess bread and crust, enjoying his treat. THE BAKERY PREMISES: – Southeast corner of Fairy and Lava Streets, Warrnambool. The building retains the original cast iron veranda. Above the veranda, a motif of a wheat sheaf in ornamental plaster can be seen. Inside the building, there are still some of the original fittings. The building was classified by the National Trust in August 1979. After the Second World War, an official system of zoning was introduced as a fair way for the baking industry to operate. In 1949 different pricing was introduced by the Government for either delivered or retail purchased bread. Many of the small local bakeries went out of business after the Government banned zoning. The way was made open for the larger bread manufacturers to enter the local market with cheaper prices. Some of those companies were Mc Queens, Tip Top, Twisties, and Sunicrust, (Mc Queens ‘new’ bakery building was where the current Toyworld shop now stands, is, in the Ozone carpark.) O’Grady’s Bakery, later changing hands and known as Burkes Bakery, was on Fairy Street near the Timor Street intersection, on the North West side. There was also a bakery named Almay. The baker’s wagon is significant because of its association with H.H. Smith’s Bakery in Warrnambool.. The H.H. Smith’s Bakery building on the corner of Fairy and Lava Streets, built in 1892, is classified by the National Trust, August 1979. Smith Street Warrnambool was named after Henry Huntington Smith, who was a Warrnambool Councillor 1913 – 1937 and Mayor 1919 – 1921. Baker’s wagon, often referred to as a baker’s cart. Four wheeled horse-drawn delivery wagon, front wheels smaller than rear wheels. Wagon is clad with metal sheets and lined with varnished timber panels. Wheels have metal rims, wooden spokes and rear wheels have wooden brake pads. Horse shaft is timber with metal fittings. Front has a metal lamp holder, brake lever, metal hand grips and decorative metal foot plates. The wagon has suspension leaves on back and sides and double suspension leaves on the front. Driver’s area at front has a roof, glass side windows and wooden box seat with hinged compartment accessing wagon storage area. Door above back of seat has buckled leather handgrip strap attached, door slides open for access to wagon area. Back of wagon has a wooden step and a split door; top door has ventilation louvers, both doors have metal latches. Wagon is painted cream with brown trim and signage and green step. Remnants of red and green paint are visible; underside of seat panel is painted grey. Wagon advertises H.H. Smith & Co. Baker, a Warrnambool business established in 1885, but is of a more modern design seen around 1930’s and 1940’s and most likely belonging to Stephenson's bakery. Brown signwriting on sides of wagon “H.R. 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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Envelope Art
One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of soldier running away from aircraft dropping bombs. Box and bottles in foreground.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left- "Fair Dinkum Wouldn't it!" Box - "Jungle Juice 100% OP' ww2, envelope art -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio - Audio Compact Cassette Tape, Harry Gilham, Audio Recording; Eltham Library History presented by Harry Gilham, 1994
The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994 and celebrates its 30th anniversay in 2024. This audio recording, presented by Harry Gilham, President of Eltham District Historical Society at the time of the opening is a summarised history of the Eltham Library service to 1994. Eltham Library Service 1930s - 1994 Originally collated by Harry Gilham, President, Eltham District Historical Society Inc (1993-2009) (edited 2022) In the Eltham township area, in the early 1930s, library books for adults were available from E J Andrew's newsagency in Main Road. In the newsagency come haberdashery, some shelves were set aside for a lending library of adults' books. In 1935, Mr & Mrs JC Rains purchased the newsagency and continued the lending service until the late 1940s. At this time the business was extended from haberdashery to sell ladies' and men's clothing. The library section was discontinued. In the 1930s a mobile book library was also run by a Mr Foster of Bible Street, Eltham. In the 1950s adult books were available from racks in the foyer of the Eltham Shire Offices which was then located beside the Eltham Hall on the comer of Arthur Street and Main Road. In the early 1950s a referendum of ratepayers was called to seek public opinion on the issue of raising money for a public library for which the rates would have to be increased - the motion was defeated. On 11 November 1965 Eltham Shire Council, in conjunction with the City of Heidelberg and the Shire of Diamond Valley, met to form the Heidelberg Regional Library Service. Eltham was represented by Councillors Charis Pelling and John Lewis. The first library service for the Shire of Eltham from this group came in the shape of a bookmobile van which had, amongst others, a central stopover near the Shillinglaw trees outside the newly opened Shire offices at 895 Main Road, the original site of Shillinglaw Cottage and the former Shillinglaw farm. Present-day Wingrove Park was another stopover and the many recorded requests for this service can be read as denoting the areas of population or gathering points at that period throughout the Shire. 1968 saw the Shire convert the ‘Brinkkotter’ house in Dudley Street to house both adult and children's books. This library was originally staffed from the City of Heidelberg Library and records of committee meetings range from borrowing Heidelberg's old library shelving to trying to increase the Government's subsidy to a dollar for dollar basis. Book loans in the period 1966-67 totalled 30,400 and the following year ran to 52,113. With 2 books plus 1 paperback the limit per person, it was overcrowded and unable to house the range of other services which had become common library stock. Planning to extend the Shire Offices by the addition of the south wing was an opportunity to re-house the Shire's Library. The opening of the library in the extension was carried out on 17th August 1971 by the Hon R J Hamer ED, MP, Chief Secretary of Victoria. Cr Geoffrey Dreverman officiated as the Shire President. The Heidelberg Regional Library Service continued until September 1985 when it disbanded. On 21 November 1985 the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service was established. At that time Eltham was represented by Councillors Mary Grant and Robert Manuell. By 1987, over-crowding of the Eltham Library and an inability to house the range of other services yet again rose to prominence. At a Council meeting held on 1 June 1987, the Councillors supported a resolution which threatened to close the library on 30 September 1987. Council's frustration arose from yet another re-run of the annual State Government versus Council Library funding and records show first arose in Eltham Council in 1967 with the Government of 1he day. After prolonged public anger and petitions the motion to close the library was rescinded in August 1987. Council, considering the community's concern, set up a ‘Library Review Working Party’ which a year later became the Library Occasional Committee with direct access to Council. This Committee investigated the workings of the 386 square metre library and found inadequate space for storage and display, lack of equipment, out-of-date furniture together with an increasing patronage which resulted in queues of borrowers becoming longer no matter when the library was open. Community consultation took the form of 1,000 questionnaires sent to users and non-users along with noticeboard reminders of what was planned. Council developed a strategy to set aside capital funds from 1988 on an annual basis so that preliminary planning and consultative expenses could be met, and construction could be completed early 1997. The Committee visited metropolitan libraries which were catering for a similar population as was projected for Eltham. Australia-wide Federal Government funding grants under the Local Capital Works Program became available from October 1992 for community projects endorsed by local Councils. The Eltham Council submitted a proposal, based on library findings and requirements accumulated by the Library Occasional Committee, to the Federal Grants Committee to build a new Eltham Library. The Federal Grants Committee supported the funding request allowing commencement of the library project three years earlier than planned. With finance finalised, the Council set up its Eltham Library Re-development Special Committee which was given the task of overseeing what could be the last major expansion of the Shire's Library Service as Eltham's population nears its projected maximum. The new library was designed by Gregory Burgess and Peter Ryan of Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd. Construction of the library commenced in 1993 and was officially opened May 22nd, 1994. The library building was designed to reflect its parkland setting. External features include: the roof which includes interesting aspects when viewed from Main Road; verandahs which provide ramp access and give a sheltered entrance to the building; walls which feature locally made mudbricks, conventional bricks and copper panels; and space for an outdoor courtyard/reading area which will be developed later. Internally there are several features. The building includes a foyer with a fireplace suitable for displays including artwork, a community multi-purpose room suitable for meetings or functions and an outdoor cafeteria. The ceilings are lined with Victorian Ash. The shapes for the ceiling give a free-flowing form to the building. Brush Box has been used for the circulation and information desks. The tree trunk columns are Grey lronbark from New South Wales. Arches and various-shaped windows add interest to the internal structure. The carpet design reflects the Eltham environment and compliments the natural colours and timbers used in the building. Tiles by artist Felix Bosari feature in the building and additional art by local artists added externally and internally to the building. Since 1994 the library has undergone a major extension to cater for children’s services and others. See also EDHS_02111Digital file only recorded from Audio Cassette tape on loan Converted to MP3 file; 11.1MB, 0:08:49eltham library, opening, harry gilham, harry gilham collection, 1994, audio cassette, audio recording -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: A TRUSCOTT & CO
A. Truscott took over this drapery and grocery store from Mr Pengally upon his retirement in November 1884Copy of a black and white photo of A. Truscott & Co., Family Grocer, Long Gully. Weather board building with a veranda. Two gum trees in front of the shop. A grey horse is harnessed to a dray and there are two men and two women behind it. A pink sticker is stuck on the bottom with - Cnr havilah Rd , Arms St. Long Gully. Now Leadlight Shop - written on it. Written on the back is: Verandah blown off by whirly wind Landed on top of shop roof. Now replaced 1986. Cnr Havilah Rd & Arms St. This photo also has references in Box 704, Truscott collection, 12322 - 12324.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - a truscott & co, leadlight shop -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Jude Rae, Presidential Portrait of Dr Leona Wilson, 2013
Dr Leona Willson was the first female to be elected president of ANZCA (2008 - 2010) and the first New Zealander to hold the position. In 2011, Dr Wilson was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in which she is proudly wearing this medal in the portrait. The portrait was commissioned by ANZCA to mark the presidential term of Dr Leona Wilson which was unveiled at the ANZCA Council meeting June 2013. The artist, Jude Rae, is a Sydney based artist primarily known for her still life paintings, portraits and architectural interiors. Her artwork is held in major public and private collections in Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA. Dr Leona Wilson was the first female ANZCA President and first President from New Zealand to hold the position.Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Leona Wilson wearing the Presidential medal without the Presidential gown. She is wearing the New Zealand Order of Merit medal on her left lapel. She has her hands clasped in front of her and is seated on an angle in a chair in front of a plain grey background. The painting is mounted in a thin black frame and sits in a box frame coloured brown and gold.painting, wilson, leona, rae, jude, new zealand order of merit -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Apollo Brailler Mark II, 1979-2005
Designed by Nimoka (Nippon Moujin Youga Kaihatsu), it was produced between 1979-2005. A heavy Braille writer for its size, the Apollo provides a standard typewriter style albeit with the oblong keys sitting to the left hand side of the brailler. The design easily fits within a small musical instrument style case, and consists of a rectangular shaped structure made out of metal base with black coloured keys and a grey coloured soft plastic cover. Underneath a battery compartment (which powers a bell) is kept closed with a capped screw.Black and green metal object with covering boxApollo Brailler Mark-II (Serial number) 834400braille equipment, assistive devices -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - Surrey College staff and boarders, 1899, 1899
Surrey College was opened in early 1892 by Rev. Dr Frederick Darling who had been the first minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canterbury Road. He resigned this position to open the school which operated until 1908 with additional premises at 12 Vincent Street. The school had 40 boarders as well as day boys. Courses included algebra, euclid, history, typewriting, shorthand and drill. In the 1930s, Nethercourt Private Hospital took over the site. Later it became St Jude's Hospital. land in front of the building was subdivided off in the 1970s. The building is still extant as a private dwelling with York Street, Surrey Hills as the address. This is one of 3 photos donated by Susan Hobbs, whose grandfather Rev. George Edward Downton is thought to have been a student at the college. George E. Downton was born in Avoca in 1885. He was later a missionary in New Guinea and Secretary to the Australian Board of Missions in Adelaide. He died in 1926 or 1927. Sepia photo of 26 men and boys and one female against a background of a two-storey brick building. This is the rear of the Surrey College. There are 4 additional figures in the background and an additional house can be seen beyond the property boundary. Many of the boys wear or hold caps or boaters. The 2 men in the back row on the right are wearing academic gowns and mortar boards. The gentleman with the beard on the end is Rev. Frederick Darling, the Principal of the college. Sepia photo on cream mount board. Note that the photo is detached from the mount, so the photo is numbered SHP2025.15.1 and the mount as SHP2025.15.2.Front: "Surrey College - Surrey Hills / Principal: Rev. Fredk. A. DARLING, Melb. Univ./STAFF AND BOARDERS, 1899." Back: "York Street, Surrey Hills" in grey lead pencil; possibly Susan John's hand. Back, bottom LH corner: "L. Johnstone" Back, top RH corner: "5621" - this was the registration number used by box Hill historical society Middle back: Purple stamp - "Tennent/Photographer / 110 Johnstone Street / Collingwood" schools, 1899, surrey hills, surrey college, rev frederick a darling, george edward downton, susan hobbs, union road, nethercourt hospital, st jude's hospital, 219-223 union road, 1890-1899, york street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - INVOICE COLLECTION: Reed Bros
10934.28a - Receipt 3823 Receipt dated: 11 July 1939. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent diagonal black line through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase of tomato sauce, vinegar, water and additional items. Purchased for the amount of 29 pounds, 7 shillings and 6 pence. 10934.28b - Receipt 2606 Receipt dated: 15 Jan 1946. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase freight shipping. 10934.28c - Receipt 1006 Receipt dated: 16 Nov 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent diagonal green X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase of vinegar and other items, including delivery. Purchased for the amount of 8 pounds and 8 pence. 10934.28d - Receipt 23588 Receipt dated: 21 Jan 1948. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent diagonal black line through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase of water, tomato sauce, vinegar and other items. Purchased for the amount of 57 pounds, 7 shillings and 10 pence. 10934.28e - Receipt 1152 Receipt dated: 26 Nov 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase of vinegar and freight delivery. 10934.28f - Receipt 0548 Receipt dated: 19Nov 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in blue pencil. 10934.28g - Receipt 24769 Receipt dated: 9 Nov 1945. Green, square shaped paper. The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent green X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Purchase details stamped in black and red ink. The receipt indicates the purchase of tomato sauce, additional items. Including delivery. Purchased for the amount of 9 pounds, 5 shillings and 4 pence. 10934.28h - Receipt 13628 Receipt dated: 19 Sep 1941 Green, square shaped paper. The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent Blue X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Purchase details stamped in black and red ink. Additional notes written in grey lead pencil. The receipt indicates the purchase of tomato sauce, apple sauce, vinegar and additional items. Purchased for the amount of 13 pounds, 12 shillings and 3 pence. 10934.28i - Receipt 13217 Receipt dated: 15 July 1941. Green, square shaped paper. The receipt header reads "Reed Bros." in large, bold capital letters. The Reed Bro's were wholesalers and general merchants, manufacturing aerated waters, cordials, tonics, sauces, vinegar, and pickles. below the company name, it lists the company's: Address - 10 Bridge Street, Bendigo. Contact Info - Phone 471, P.O. Box 66. There is a prominent blue X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Purchase details stamped in black and red ink. The receipt indicates the purchase of banana and peanut spreads. Including delivery. bendigo, morton's stores, reed bros.