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Puffing Billy Railway
New Record Saw Bench, circa 1930's
Saw Bench - New Record Saw Bench Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No C28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.Ltd. Sydney Rosebery Engine Works Ltd began as the engine and pump manufacturing division of Buzacott & Company, and in 1923 became an incorporated company. In 1935, Westinghouse gave Rosebery Engine Works the right to manufacture and sell nearly all Westinghouse products. The name of the company then changed to Westinghouse Rosebery Ltd From the late nineteenth century, petrol engines gradually supplanted steam engines for running a wide range of machines, and in turn petrol engines were largely supplanted by electric motors. The Champion was a successful small petrol engine made by the large Sydney company, Westinghouse Rosebery, based on the American-designed Fuller and Johnson engine. With hopper cooling and a fuel tank between the skids, and weighing only 240 pounds (109 kg), it was easy to mount on wheeled transport, making the Champion a self-contained mobile source of power. Engines of this type were used in rural areas for driving chaff cutters, small saw benches, pumps and orchard sprayers. These engines were also commonly used in both rural and urban areas for powering concrete mixers. Both Westinghouse Rosebery in NSW and Toowoomba Foundry in Queensland made these engines in large quantities, beginning in the 1920s when tariff protection made local manufacturing viable. The production of small petrol engines continued in Australia until the 1970s, when reduced tariff protection led to increased competition from cheaper imported engines. Historic - Industrial Timber working - belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No c28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.ltd. Sydneysaw bench, puffing billy, new record, internal combustioin, westinghouse rosebery pty.ltd., rosebery pty, internal combustion engine. -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Norman Hofmaier, 'Promethius 1 from the Mallee Mysteries Series', by Norman Hofmaier
Norman Keith HOFMAIER (12.08.1951- ) Born Beulah, Wimmera, Victoria Norman Hofmaier was a scion of a well-known family, he completed his secondary education at Hopetoun High School and Ballarat College. Later he studied Visual Art at University of Ballarat, including painting, design and sculpture. Hofmaier’s childhood in Beulah was spent on the family property running beside the Yarriambiack Creek. Both he and his father had an intimate knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Mallee. The Wyperfeld National Park, home to the Big Desert, was a favourite place for Norman’s uncle who planted acres of native trees at the family property. Dr Di Bresciani explains: “The colours and vastness of the Mallee are represented in many works which reflect, variously, the relentless quiet and swirling energies found in the ‘dust storm might’ of the Mallee area. Most works may be described as abstract, lyrical abstract or abstract expressionist." From the 1970s until the 1990s he began an outpouring of work, using oil-based paints overlaid manually on large, specially-prepared boards using brushes, cloths, sponges, sprays or rollers. Petrol solvents were used to soften, blur and enhance shapes and edges. His work reflected his exploration of his inner state, sometimes flowing and placid, sometimes tempestuous. After a brief sojourn into city-life Norman returned to working in the country, until finally submitting to mental illness and permanent care in the mid 1990s. Norman Hofmaier's works are represented in major collections including that of the well- known artist Mitch Pearson ( an important influence and lifelong friend). The work 'Pastel of a Nude' was shown in a widely distributed magazine and two works owned by Mark Shannon were planned to be published as record covers in 1993. He won an award during the bicentennial recognising his skill as a Wimmera artist. From the 1970s until the 1990s he began an outpouring of work, using oil-based paints overlaid manually on large, specially-prepared boards using brushes, cloths, sponges, sprays or rollers. Petrol solvents were used to soften, blur and enhance shapes and edges. This work was purchased from the exhibition 'Norman Hofmaier: Mallee Mysteries' at the Lost Ones Gallery in Camp Street, Ballarat. The exhibition explored the legacy of Hofmaier’s work as well as raising money for the Ballarat Art Foundation. The Hofmaier family donated 16 works of the artist to be sold to raise funds for the foundation, to support emerging artists.Original painting in square format, featuring abstract swirls of blue, white, red, yellow and green.On back of work: 1. pools of diluted oil paint covering approximately 8 cm from each edge, 2. in right hand corner in permanent marker "N Hofmaier" 3. middle right hand side, torn exhibition label, with the words, "Belauh", "Local Art", "Prome", "Local Art", "$350", "Collect A", "oin" 4. Bottom right corner, two exhibition labels on card. Cards read: The flowing of movement before any known bodies are formed. Matter and gases bubble forming kaleidoscopic colours and shapes. Promethius 1 Oil based pigment with petrol on prepared board 1320 x 1210 mm On front of work, bottom right hand corner, in white lettering, N Hofmaier. Bottom right hand olive green frame damaged on front of work.painter, mallee, beluah, norman hofmaier, wimmera, abstract, alumni -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rear of Stubley Motors, 1951_
Rear of Stubley Motors 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers at 96 Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STREET SCENE, INGLEWOOD, 1950 - 1960
Black and white photograph. Street scene. Foreground: verandah with wooden posts. Background: (opposite side of street) Ford agency with kerbside petrol bowsers, sporting store, tobacconist/hairdresser?, State Savings Bank of Vic, Royal Hotel. On back - MP 282, RHSV stamp. History of object - Inglewood (ref. E Lunn 5/11/99, J Lerk, 10.3.2000)Alan Doneyplace, streetscape, inglewood, see also 2000.550.01, 2000.551.01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a car parked outside of a shop. The car is a light coloured FJ Holden and is parked to one side of a weatherboard building with a metal roof. A sign on the building says General Store and there are two petrol bowsers to the left of the building. There is various signage on and outside the building. The words Peter Ellis's F J Holden are handwritten along the top border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: F M FITZPATRICK EAGLEHAWK, 1950's - 60's C
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo of a shop in Eaglehawk Rd., Eaglehawk. Above 1 verandah are the words Taubmans Paints Hardware & on the other Timber. F. M. Fitzpatrick Crockery. Below this latter sign is a petrol bowser. On the left hand side is the front part of a parked car. Above the shop is a brick unit with a high wall at the side.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, f. m. fitzpatrick, eaglehawk. -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Petrol Engine, Early 20th century
Single cylinder horizontal petrol engine mounted on a 4 wheeled trolley. Two flywheels, one either side, no pulley. Galvanised cylindrical fuel tank mounted on a wooden box in front. Box contains a battery and ignition coil. Trolley has cast iron wheels and is designed for pulling by hand. Painted red and grey. Probably a power source for farm machinery. On a brass plate fixed to the cylinder. "Waterloo Boy Gasoline Engine / No. 81491, HP 4 / Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co. / Waterloo Iowa / Patented / August 7 1900, Dec 3 1901, Oct 7 1907 / Other patents pending / Sold by Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co." On each side of the water tank is an oval white transfer with "Waterloo Boy" above an illustration of a small boy wearing a wide brimmed hat.machinery ... engine ... petrol ... metalwork -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Baang Yarnda floating guest house Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1926 c
Black and white photograph showing two wooden jetties on lake one leading to Baang Yarnda floating guest house Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two black and white photographs taken from same location looking toward the Esplanade 04998.1 shows a car and petrol bowser in front of Broomes Federal. 04998.2 shows Broomes Federal Guesthouse with double facade.guesthouses, roads and streets, waterfront -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage - Interior View 1946, 1946_
Interior view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage - Interior View 1946, 1946_
Interior view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers at 96-104 Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - M&MTB Garford KB 27.3 H.P bus, M&MTB, c1920s
Official M&MTB photograph shows front on view of Garford KB 27.3 H.P petrol chassis with a Cable Tram Workshop body. Seated 20. Bus No.49. One of four buses in the fleet (Nos. 47 to 50.) Entered service 1925. Retired by 1933 when the chassis was converted into a truck. Yields information about M&MTB early bus fleet Black and white print without notes.official m&mtb, garford bus, cable tram workshop body, 47 to 50 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Purcell Stubley and staff, 1970s
Purcell Stubley with staff from Stubley Motors. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage 1946, 1946_
Main Street view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, C. Wraight's Kangaroo Ground Supply Store, c.1910
Cornelius (Con) and his wife Elizabeth ran the store and post office from about 1904. Their son Donald became involved with the store in the 1930s. A petrol bowser was added in early 1933 and a second in 1937. The Wraights ran the store till the 1940s. Elizabeth died 10 April 1952 and Cornelisu May 30, 1954.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image (negative of original print missing)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, cornelius wraight, eltham-yarra glen road, general store, kangaroo ground store -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Kangaroo Ground Store, 280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground, 22 July 1993
Cornelius (Con) and his wife Elizabeth ran the store and post office from about 1904. Their son Donald became involved with the store in the 1930s. A petrol bowser was added in early 1933 and a second in 1937. The Wraights ran the store till the 1940s. Elizabeth died 10 April 1952 and Cornelius May 30, 1954.Colour photo print 10 x 15 cm, originally stuck down on corflute for displaycornelius wraight, eltham-yarra glen road, general store, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground store, kangaroo ground supply store, milk bar, post office, service station -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "General remarks - ..re estimates..", Oct. 1932
The document by ESCo, for Ballarat, titled "General Remarks to be read in conjunction with estimates attached hereto", in particular the Sebastopol line, option of closing Drummond St north, keeping only the Ripon St line, the introduction of a petrol bus service. Date of the document - 7 October 19??, possibly 1932, see the last line of the document.Yields information about ESCo estimates and the possibilities of reducing operating costs by closing lines.Document - single sheet, carbon copy typed.tramways, tramcars, esco, sebastopol, ripon st, drummond st nth, closure, finances -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Ideas and ideals fuel an inventor with a mission, 1/05/1990 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol.Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol. It also does away with spark plus or a radiator. He claims to have been opposed by the oil companies. Photograph. Cutting from 'The Age' Thursday 17 May 1990.Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol. wishart, john, wishart engine, cars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, letter from Duncan and Fraser Ltd, 1992
Photocopy, A4 sheet of a letter from Duncan and Fraser Ltd of 46 Franklin St Adelaide dated 27/11/1913 to the Town Clerk, Ballarat City Council advising of a trip to the Continent and in Great Britain looking at Petrol, Electric Motor Buses and Tramcars. Shows Duncan and Fraser letterhead, photo number, with includes a motor car, Duncan & Fraser's building and an Adelaide A class tramcar.trams, tramways, duncan fraser -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 11/10/1939 12:00:00 AM
Yields information the appearance of the SEC tram depot in July 1938 and in particular No. 29, the orphan of the fleet.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 29 at Rubicon St., 11-10-39. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North, has a number of billboards in the background, including one for Atlantic Petrol. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat No. 29 ex MMTB 152 11-10-39 / (1937 - ? ) and in bottom right hand corner "W. Jack T34"trams, tramways, rubicon st, albert st, tram 29 -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Kerosene Tin Cutter, Chapman and Co, Unknown
Used in the late 19th or early 20th century.A large triangular shaped metal blade tin cutter for manually opening kerosene and petrol tin lids which were often recycled for use on farms in the 19th and early 20th century. It has a rectangular shaped tubular steel handle attached to the top side by two rivets. On one of the triangular points of the blade is the manufacturer's brand ' Chapman and Co, Enfield S.A'. It was Australian made.'Chapman and Co, Enfield S..A'. tin openers, tools, tin cutter, farming equipment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Holden dealership, 1960s
Stubley Holden dealership 1960s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Holden parts, 1960s
Stubley Holden dealership 1960s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Motors, 1950s
Stubley Motors 1950s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Motors, 1950s
Stubley Motors 1950s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage workshop, 1951_
Stubley Garage workshop 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Shanty Town at Tullamarine, 1971
Discusses the reasons for Sydney's and Melbourne's new airports. Discusses the transformation from picturesque landscape to a growth of unordered supplementary structures surrounding airports (motels, sheds, storage rooms, petrol stations, shopping mall). Boyd predicts this "shanty town" image will only get worse, and critiques the image of Australia first presented to international visitors.Original manuscript of an article published in "The Sunday Australian", 27.06.1971Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 8 pagesNumbered in 13 paragraphstullamarine airport, international airport, melbourne's shanty town, robin boyd, manuscript -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph, Wal Jack, Bendigo No. 23 at Charing Cross, 3/01/1954
Photo of No. 23 at Charing Cross with the destination of Quarry Hill, photo by Wal Jack 3-1-1954. Has the Beehive in the background, a Plume petrol sign and the watchmaker's clock in the background. Printed on Ilford paper. Two prints held. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative Yields information about Bendigo tram 23 in 1954 and Charing Cross.Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 23 bogie to Quarry Hill at Fountain (Charing Cross) Bendigo 3-1-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T59PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 23 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Faraday & Kent, 172 Union Road Surrey Hills, 1979
This site was previously occupied by a Golden Fleece petrol station and later by Cobb & CO car rental. In Paul Towers bought the property from Faraday & Kent, for whom Norm Henderson was the proprietor, in 1996. In 2003 it was bought by Evan Lewis. (NOTE re source: undated note re verbal history given by un-named person).A colour photograph of the corner of Guildford Road and Union Road. There are four cars parked in front of a building. There is a sign identifying Faraday & Kent - home painting and wallpaper.guildford road, surrey hills, faraday & kent, businesses, paint shop, union road, norman henderson, evan lewis, paul towers, norm henderson