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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sticker, "I'm keeping Port Melbourne beautiful!", Keep Australia Beautiful, c. 1992
From the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign of the 1980s/90s (the organisation was located in the former Port Theatre at Bay and Liardet Streets during that time)Self adhesive sticker 'I'm keeping Port Melbourne beautiful!' with Keep Australia Beautiful logo; red and blue on whiteenvironment, keep australia beautiful -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Illustration, Boardman, Pierce, n.d
Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait).Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait). Roads Board member 1865 - 66; Auditor 1869 -74.Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait). boardman, pierce -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Pump - Centrifugal
Green painted self priming centrifugal pump bolted to a wooden base. Label attached warning of the need for safety guards. Primo Titan. Thompson Kelly & Lewis logo on front. Instruction plate on top. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Clothing - Dress, 1930s
Hilary Reardon Collection;Garment made by Mrs. Margaret RobinsonEvening dress of cream self-spotted silk with beaded neck and hem with piped waistline. Full length- Hand finishedlocal history, costume female, dress, robinson, margaret, reardon, hilary, fashion -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Indenture Between Robert M. Serjeant, Joseph Flude and the Trustees of the Ballarat School of Mines regarding Letters of Patents for the Benefit of the Ballarat School of Mines, 1877, 04/03/1875
R.M. Serjeant was listed as a mining manager and Joseph Flude as a metallurgist. In 1875 they were both living in Ballarat. The patent number is A.D.1875, 4th March. No 2031. According to the patent the hearth of the furnace is in the form of a cone revolving horizontally. The feed is supplied to the apex of the cone by an archimedian screw. The crown of the furnace comprises a double covering or roof with an intermediate chamber for receiving heated air. The inner covering is pierced to admit of the heated air being brought into contact with the pyrites on the face of the revolving hearth. The discharge of the roasted substance is affected by means of a scraper at the base of the cone. It was claimed that this was a new mode of introducing heated air, and the exclusion of flame during the operation of roasting pyrites. The self-acting charge and discharge of the furnace and the peculiar construction of the hot air chambers, and the use of perforated bricks through which the supply of air is affected were also new. (http://patentsvictoria.net/002031.html) From the Goulburn Herald, 14 September 1878 "A feature connected with the school of mines is the yet unfinished pyrites works. The extraction of the gold from pyrites and the utilization for commercial purposes of other substances connected with pyrites are peculiarly important to Ballarat, because were a simple and inexpensive method devised there are millions and millions of tons of quartz that would then be made remunerative. With this thought in their minds two scientific gentlemen invented the school of mines self-acting rotatory furnace. This, for lack of funds, has not been completed as yet, but the amount in hand for the purpose is daily increasing, and it will eventually be an accomplished fact. It is in contemplation also to erect machinery shops in connection with the school, and it is purposed to con struct a steam-engine to do at once the work of the pyrites treatment and the ma chine room. A model shaft and mine too are being prepared for on the reserve, so that practical mining of the most thorough character may be taught on the ground.'Large indenture on red bordered vellum. The indenture was regarding a patent for the benefit of the Ballarat School of Mines. Letters Patent for an Invention for Roasting Pyrites to be called 'the Ballarat School of Mines self-Acting Pyrites Furnace" to Robery Malachy Serjeant and Joseph Flude. The large document is on a vellum type paper complete with stamps and seal. The document is signed by Acting-Governor William Stawell. Inscriptions and Markings Written on verso: "Date of Patent 4th March 1875 No 2031 Letters Patent for An invention for roasting pyrities to be called "The Ballarat School of Mines Self-acting Pyrities Furnace" to Robert Malachy Serjeant and Joseph Flude Melbourne, Victoriaballarat school of mines, serjeant, r.m. serjeant, robert m. serjeant, flude, joseph flude, patent, barry, redmond barry, rogers, judge rogers, bland, rivett henry bland, john airy, warrington rogers, establishment, indenture, legal, cuthbert, ballarat school of mines trustees, william stawell, john warrington rogers -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Can Fuel Measuring, circa 1950
The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. The hand held self heating(kerosene) iron for which this filling can was provided ,was introduced as a time saving and more convenient iron for pressing clothes and other cloth fabrics. It replaced irons needing an external fire source to heat the ironing plate. These irons continued to be in service, even when electricity was available in cities and larger rural towns. This item was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation and the ability to service them from this filling can was an essential part.n the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing appliances remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as the kerosene self heating (KVHS 0347A) iron and this kerosene filling item, was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival and the ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This specially spout fitted can was provided with the Coleman self heating kerosene iron (see KVHS 0347A). On one side of the half enclosed top of the can there is a small spout(for poring the appropriate liquid into the egg shaped fount container) at the rear end of the hand iron. The can is made from tin. See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; KVHS 0347C- Wrench.On one side of the can in black print on yellow background is "FUEL MEASURING CAN" underneath is "For Coleman Instant-Lite Iron" underneath are four numbered paragraphs detailing the use of this can. Below this is the name and places of manufacture. On the other side of the can is printed "BE SURE" with filling and maintenance instructionskerosene can, ironing, domestic appliances, household appliances -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1985
Black and white photograph of the Victorian Tramway team at the Transport Interstate Bowls Tournament Brisbane, March 1985. Photo by the Brisbane City Council - has the City of Brisbane stamp of rear with photograph details - see image i2. Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Printed on Fujichrome paper.In ink on rear "Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Victorian Team (Tramways) at Brisbane, March 1985trams, tramways, personnel, sports, bowls -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Book, Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja: Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4, 2018
Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja means 'Senior Leaders Talking Strong' in Yorta Yorta language.Sixty page book aiming to continue to address Aboriginal over-representation across the justice system, and to progress self-determination as the core policy approach. The vision was to ensure Aboriginal people have access to n equitable justice system that is shaped by self-determination, and protects and upholds their human, civil, legal and cultural rights.aboriginal, martin pakula, tont lovett, marion hansen, aboriginal justice, aboriginal justice caucus, message stick, koori justice unit -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionHand-written, self-folding letter (0369), headed M/S Fenris, New York. Dated 30/01/48Letter is addressed to Mrs S Quinn, 5 Pollington Street, St Kilda, Vic.and post-marked Brooklyn.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, m/s fenris -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 26/08/1949
Allan writes that when the Fenris reaches New York he thinks he will "..sign off". He has been with the ship for ten months and ...'"the South American sun is becoming a little monotonous".Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0818). The letter, dated the 26/09/49, is headed M.S. Fenris, At Sea. The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21letters-from-abroad, quinn, brazil, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 19/09/1949
Allan writes of his trip from New York with five others in a 1942 Plymouth. He describes "..magnificent highways..", the very hot weather, and that "New Mexico and Arizona have been the most spectacular states with their deserts and mountains and colours".Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0823), headed Yuma, Arizona and dated 02/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new mexico, arizona -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 22/10/1949
Allan writes that in order to reach Australia he signed on to the Mongabarra at San Pedro but when the ship reached San Francisco he had to sign off and let the seaman, who had been ordered before Allan signed on in San Pedro, take his place. Had he been able to stay with the ship he would have been in Australia by Christmas.Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0826), headed San Francisco and dated 22/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, mongabarra -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 28/11/1949
Allan writes it is three months now that he has been ashore waiting to sign onto another ship and most of his savings have been used up. He has met up with several old friends when their ships have docked in San Francisco. He has spent some time with is friend Norm Cowley, who has married and settled in San Francisco. Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0831.a) headed San Francisco and dated 28/11/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, san francisco, norm cowley -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pilsener Glass - Portland Lawn Tennis Club, n.d
Pilsener glass, gold rim, Portland Lawn Tennis Club logo, gold embossed. Self embossing on base: '425ml in logo'.Front: 'TROPHY' - gold embossed, beneath trophy. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Costume - Woolen Bathers, 1940-1959
Purchased from a market in Warrnabool.Black woollen (men's) skirted bathers with appliqued logo, self-fabric belt loops, white stripe down each side. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SELF GUIDED TOUR NO. 5 DOCUMENT
Blue coloured document trifold: Self guided Tour No. 5 of White hills Cemetery, Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 1998 - 1999Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 1998 - 1999bendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. 4,-FAKIRS SURROUNDED BY FIRES, 1909
Postcard. 4,-Fakirs surrounded by fires. The Hindus believe that spiritual and magic power may be gained by self-torture. Dated 31.7.1909. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD RING WITH NUGGET
Gold ring, self patterned with rose images, Gold nugget attached on top. Ring donated by Harris family (estate) Axedale.costume accessories, jewellery, gold ring -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Lawn Mower, Ransomes lawn Mower
Self -propelled Motorised cutting Bladed Roller Mower 98 cc 2 stroke engine with grass catcher - photo 0022Ransomes Ipswichlawn mower, grass, mower -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Shaving Mug
White porcelain shaving mug with position for brush. It has a floral pattern of mauve and yellow pansies and a self pattern around edges.Appears to be: 97/personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day 1936, 1936
The photo shows Legatees Pat Hanna (left) and Frank Doolan (right) with a wreath at a war memorial on Anzac Day in 1936. The wreath was an interesting design with a torch to resemble the Legacy logo. From the pencil note on the reverse it was thought it might be the cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Pat Hanna lived in London for a number of years. It might also be the cenotaph that was in Spring St, near Parliament house, until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. (see photo at 01371). The two were very similar in design as the Victorian one was a half size replica of the London one. Pat Hanna (born George Patrick Hanna; 18 March 1888 in Whitianga, New Zealand) was a New Zealand-born film producer ; he was a soldier of the First World War who entertained postwar audiences with the stage show 'Diggers', that was adapted to a film of the same title in 1931.An early Anzac day ceremony with a Legacy laying a wreath. Frank Doolan and Pat Hanna were founding members of Legacy. Frank Doolan was one of the archive committee that attempted to record the history of Legacy.Black and white photo of two Legatees laying a wreath.Hand-written on reverse: 'Pat Hanna and self with Legacy wreath / Anzac Day 1936' in navy ink. 'Legatee Frank Doolan' written in pencil near the word 'self'. 'London ?' written in pencil. Stamped 'W2259' in black ink.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony, founding legatee, hanna, frank doolan -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pot Melting, circa mid to late 1900's
Before 1908 the words "melting pot" was a term relating to a "crucible" with a meaning of "a pot in which metals and other substances are melted (fused) to provide metal items of varying shapes and uses. From the mid 1900's this term changed and became more related to the "mixing" of social and ethnically diverse populations. The description used here is that of pre 1908. This melting pot was used in the early to late 1900's when produce and hardware shops were too far away from the Kiewa Valley and time was at the essence. The ability to manufacture as many "crucial " items at the home property was the difference between running a successful rural business or not. The isolation of the Kiewa Valley (before the 1950's), hindered the "time down" of machinery and important "widget" replacements. The ability of self sufficiency on properties is still a boon to rural properties as time lost is never really recovered.This melting pot is highly significant to the Kiewa Valley as it provides evidence that the graziers and cattle stations required to be self sufficient in all aspects of day to day maintenance and replenishment of worn materials requiring to be "manufactured " at the property and lack of replacements from commercially shelved products. This aspect of "survival" in the "bush" can be seen in the "huts" built on the Bogong High Plains to accommodate the seasonal grazing of cattle from the Kiewa Valley.This black melting pot is made of cast iron. The lid is missing. The top rim of the pot has three lips for poring accuracy. The formation of these lips are in a "triangle" formation. The top section of the body has a curve inwards reducing the pot diameter from 270mm at the base to 135mm.at the top. The handle is made from heavy gauge wire which is fastened to the body through two lugs (welded onto the top section of the pot) and fasten through a hole at the top of each lug. The handle has a "U" shape as it goes through the lug hole, ensuring no accidental fixture to any side thus allowing free swiveling from one side to the other . "BH" indented within a diamond shape. Opposite "No 3"camp fire cooking utensils, hot plate, cast iron cooking appliance, drovers kitchen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SELF SERVE
Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Self-serve: Bendigo's first self service store, H. G. Hawley and Sons, opened in Hargreaves Street in 1937. Cane baskets were available at the door. Pictured are, from left, Bill Turner, Keith Holland and Shirley Sturat. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, Coat, c1960
Worn by donor at son's wedding.|Jacquard, a complex and intricate weaving process on a power loom invented bt Joseph Jacquard in 1801. It refers to fabrics or textiles woven by this process of punch cards, using damask, twill, silk or plain weave,wool. The design being woven into the material.1960 Apple green dress and matching coat. There is a silver thread through the weave of the material (Jacquard Design - see History). Dress also trimmed with silver braid. Stand up collar. Back zip and self covered buttons.|Matching coat has round neck - two sets of three self covered buttons and loops.costume, female -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Auvard Speculum Weights
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance - Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacityHeavy solid metal cylinder - hollow with one section open (longitudinally) to fit onto handle of Auvard self retaining vaginal speculum.Scratchedmedical equipment. hospital equipment. tawonga. mt beauty. medical. hospital. nurse. doctor. medical instrument. weight. auvard. speculum. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Gwen Rodda, Some Roddas: Being a record of the ancestors and descendents of Nicholas Rodda, 1805-1896, 1992
The Rodda family home, Chun Grove, was located on Main Road, Eltham opposite the present BP service station at the corner of Beard Street.Digital file only (74) - Cover and pages 64-136 and explanatory letter of self published book (1992) on loan for scanning by EDHSchun grove, eltham, family history, gwen rodda, nicholas rodda, research (vic.), rodda -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 12/02/1949
Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0804). The letter, dated the 12/2/49, is headed M.S. Fenris and written at sea. The letter is post-marked Newport News, VAletters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 09/11/1949
Allan mentions he has met dozens of Australians on the beach in San Francisco.Quinn CollectionPale blue self-folding letter written with dark blue ink (0829.a) headed San Francisco and dated 09/11/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, san francisco -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Notepad N.B Middleton Watchmaker Portland, Victoria, n.d
Notepad, cardboard, with black surface, self-cleaning strip attached, perspex cover. Promotional item produced for N.B. Middleton, Watchmaker, Portland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A HISTORY OF CHRIST CHURCH, EAST BENDIGO, 1990
A History of Christ Church East Bendigo. A Self Reliant Congrgation. 40 pages, with photographs, illustrations. Dark red cover. cover. With IndexDr. Keith Colebendigo, church, christ church, religion, dr. keith cole, christ church