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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WE WERE THE CHAMPIONS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, August 26, 2002. We were the champions: the Rochester Football Club was the undefeated champion and premier in the Bendigo Football League in 1962. This photo was taken at the Queen Elizabeth Oval. Back row, left to right: Peter Fayers, Trev Randall, Greame Balch, Ray Willett, Brian Jones, Noel (Chooka) Howe, Ken Ingram, Fred Rodda, Con O'Toole (c/c), Max Proctor and Trev English. Front row: Bob Kelly, Bruce Major, Daryl Dobell, Bruce Fry, Graeme Taylor, Bob Sill, Spencer Brown and Daryl Hooper. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN BROS. TRAY TRUCK WITH WOODEN CRATES ON TOP
Black and white photograph. Tray truck with wooden crates on top. Smaller crate on ground in foreground. 'Barretts' in TLH corner on building. Inscriptions: On back - '208', 'B226,50,12', 'Cohn Bros, Nos. 1 & 3'. 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' (circular rubber blue stamp), 'Received 14 Sep.1950' (rectangular rubber purple stamp), 'Butlers (Australia) Pty Ltd, 18-24 Allen Street, Pyrmont, Sydney' (oval rubber red stamp), ''MP 208', T R&L corners. Number plate on truck 'GND 399' (possibly CND 399), various markings on crates 'BLL, 1431, Melbourne' and weights and sizestopic, objects, machine, 2000.525.01, 2000.526.01, 2000.527.01, 2000.529.01, 2000.530-., 01, 2000.531.01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EAGLEHAWK BOROUGH BRASS BAND 1896
Sepia photograph of brass band, (mounted on cream board with printed red border). Band on oval (paddock) with scattered trees and fence in background. Twenty adult males, two boys in group. Six kneeling, seven seated and remainder standing with various instruments with drum inscribed BBB 1896. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP37'. Back - J ? Oswald, 53 Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk. On back, rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: (HJG Biggs) Borough Brass Band 1896, Eaglehawk. Eaglehawk Borough Brass Band in 1896 with its preponderance of Cornish members (BHS Inc). Previous Acc. No. GP 37.person, group, band -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Belgrave South Cubs taken between 1976 and 1978
Black and white photo of the Belgrave South Cubs taken between 1976 and 1978, probably at the Belgrave South oval. Photo and info supplied by Martin Kirby on 20th June1993. Back row: Baloo (Lyn Lashmar), Peter Wragg, Gavin Smith, Brett Lashmar, Grant Fuller, Phillip Denby, Kaa (Kathie), Martin Kirby. Middle row: David Kirby, Andrew Van Vloten, Michael Dowling, Damian Argoon, Akeila, Nicholas Van Vloten, Geoff Fowler, Damian Vanwray. Front row: Matthew Hempol, Ian Burke, David Cummings, Mowgli (Alan Quincey), Allister Miller, Brian Fuller. Also sheet with names. -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to the Municipality of Brighton, 1920
In 1920 the Prince of Wales embarked on a journey to Australia on behalf of his father, King George V. While the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the Empire, the main objective was to offer thanks to the Australian men and women for the sacrifices and contributions that they had made during World War I. The Royal Tour began in April 1920 and covered 110 cities and towns across the country. The Prince spent eleven days in New South Wales, nine days in Victoria, four days in Tasmania, eleven days in Western Australia, six days in South Australia and eight days in Queensland. On Saturday 5 June 1920, following a morning at the races in Flemington, the Prince spent the afternoon at ANZAC Hostel in Brighton, where he chatted to wounded soldiers and, according to the newspaper reports at the time, "won the hearts of all present."prince of wales, his royal highness, hrh, royal tour, anzac hostel, brighton, mayor, cr. thomas wilson, j.h. taylor, town clerk, soldiers, diggers, crowd, guard of honour, captain grieve, h.m.s. renown, north road, kamesborough, bayside -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - Miner's Water Container
Containers like these were used to hold water for miners working underground. In mines the word "crib" refers to a meal break time. A crib tin would have accompanied the crib bottle. The word "crib" is probably of Cornish origin.A metal container 38 centimetres high and 16 centimetres wide made in three sections with a half centimetre thick metal handle that extends ten centimetres above the container. the bottom section is an oval shape 16 centimetres by 12 centimetres and is 18 centimetres high it is reinforced with two two centimetre wide straps crossing the bottom and extends six centimetres up the sides and is secured with rivets. The next section is a conical shape that extends for eight centimetres and finishes forming a four centimetre circle. A four centimetre tube extends for 12 centimetres.The handle is a 27 centimetres high loop of half centimetre round metal and is attached to the conical section of the container. metal container, crib bottle, miner's water container -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Baby Scales
These scales were possibly used at Charing Cross Infant Welfare Centre, Bendigo. A mechanical balance scale. An oval cane basket 60 centimetres long, 38 centimetres wide and 13 centimetres deep sits on top of the scales. Two metal bars two centimetre wide and half a centimetre thick, underneath the basket hold it on the scales balance mechanism. On the other side of the balance mechanism is a 20 centimetre by 12 centimetre and one centimetre thick metal plate on which the known weights are placed. The base of the scales is a moulded metal consisting of two half domes 14 centimetres diameter and six centimetres high joined together by a ten centimetre long, four centimetre wide and six centimetre high section.4LB 14OZ 3JI CIII C2320baby scales, charing cross infant welfare -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Moore Sculling Machine
"Grace Blake’s conversations with older members of the Club have elicited the following information during July 2014: • Don Christie recalls the machine being acquired by (or donated to) SMRC in the 1960s. SMRC later donated it to APRC. • Bob Duncan remembers it being at APRC. • Max Shaw joined the club in 1946 but doesn’t recall it at all. • Peter Watson recalls collecting the rowing machine from the old APRC club house before its demolition (c. 1995). The AP-SMRC machine carries a ‘maker’s plate’ with the name Moore... Moore Crane and Engineering Company Pty Ltd was a subsidiary of Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd whose manufacturing engineering works were located on Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne from 1927. The founder established the main business in 1921 and retired in 1953.21 The business was delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange in 1976. Grace Blake advises that some of the earlier SMRC members were plumbers and therefore worked in trades connected with engineering. She reports that Peter Watson recalls some of his contemporaries completing their engineering apprenticeships at Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd in the 1970s. There are still many unanswered questions concerning the history and provenance of the rowing machine at the time of writing this report, but the connection with a local engineering works is certainly fascinating. Questions to explore in the future include: Did Moore manufacture the machine, or import it (and perhaps assemble it) under licence? Was this machine a ‘one-off’ or did Moore make / distribute others within Australia? When, why and how did SMRC acquire the machine? Why did SMRC decide not to retain it, but to pass it over to APRC? And how did APRC use it?" 2014 Significance Assessment, pp38-40. "The ‘Moore’ Rowing Machine at the Albert Park – South Melbourne Rowing Club (AP- SMRC) is a rare example in Australia of the Kerns patent design from 1900. This machine may not, however, be that old in construction or use. The AP-SMRC machine is almost intact, appearing to lack only the leather straps for fastening the rower’s feet to the foot-rests. Spalding manufactured the design in the USA in the early decades of the 20th century, but the metal elements in its models are traditionally black. The bright red paint on the AP-SMRC machine suggests something different. The AP-SMRC machine carries a maker’s plate that associates it directly with a local engineering business, Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd of Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. Club members recall the machine being at the South Melbourne Rowing Club in the 1960s, and being transferred at a later date to the Albert Park Rowing Club. The machine has not been used since the founding of the amalgamated AP-SMRC and requires careful conservation. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine is of national research significance as a rare survivor, in Australia, of the well-regarded Kerns patent design that was popularised by Spalding in the northern hemisphere. The English River and Rowing Museum website quotes a testimonial from an AG Spalding & Bros’ Mail Order Catalogue: ‘This machine was described by ‘an experienced oarsman’ ... “to be the most perfect rowing machine ever produced”. A feature was the adjustment of the resistance so “the weaker sex can use the machine”’. Its historic significance lies in its rarity (and perhaps uniqueness) as an aid to the training of rowers at two successful clubs on Albert Park Lake. Additional historic significance lies in the connection that the rowing machine represents between local rowing clubs and a major local manufacturing engineer. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine bridges the realms of innovation and application, of industry and recreation, of land-based and aquatic sports, and of two neighbouring rowing clubs on the Albert Park Lake." 2014 Significance Assessment, p43"A rowing machine that appears to be built to the Kerns patent design from 1900 but may not be that old in construction or use. The machine is heavy and includes parts made from cast iron. The cast iron components are painted in a distinctive bright red. The wooden seat moves on timber slides. Resistance is created by spring mechanisms at the ends of two frame elements that connect with two wooden ‘oars’, and by the central chain-driven system that co-ordinates with the rower’s movements. The machine carries a maker’s plate with the single word ‘Moore’ in an oval design, using white letters against a navy background, fastened to the base board and close to the foot-rests." 2014 Significance Assessment, p38Moorerowing, apsm rowing club, significance assessment, malcolm moore industries ltd, kerns, 1900, sculling machine, albert park rowing club, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, rowing machine, ergo -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Book - WW1 Commemorative Album, Roll of Honour :: Shire of Marong, Unknown
This album pays tribute to the First World War service men who were born and / or lived in the Shire of Marong. This volume covers surnames from A to G. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain. The outbreak of war was greeted in Australia, as in many other places, with great enthusiasm. For Australia, the First World War remains the costliest conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, of whom more than 60,000 were killed and 156,000 wounded, gassed, or taken prisoner.Large volume with screw post binding. Corduroy and leather front and back cover. Leather gold embossed title central front cover. Marbled pasted down end papers with extra red end page. This volume covers surnames from A to G. of the men who returned from the war. Seventy six individual cream and maroon and silver printed pages with decorative scrolls, illustrations and text. Each page is dedicated to a service man recording his name, address, service record in alphabetical order. Oval central space for photographic portrait with image of an emu on the left, kangaroo on the right and boomerang above. Not all pages contain photographs. Shire of Marong / The President, Councillors & Ratepayers / of the Shire of Marong / hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation / for the conduct of (soldiers name) / Who served his King and Country / in the Great War / 1914 / 1919shire of marong, world war 1 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Ship Model Plans, Webb Warships Pty Ltd, Loch Ard Clipper Ship, 1874; Model Construction Plan Set, 1978
The plans are presented in a keepsake folder. They show marks of sections copied and assembled together. Overall, the plans are similar to those drawn by Mr P Webb to the order of the Loch Ard Shipwreck Centenary through Mr P Williams, the organizer of the Centenary competition. “The details were based on all available information which resulted in considerable historical research…and received favourable comment from model makers because of their attention to detail…In excess of 650 sets of plans were sold before entries closed…Many plans were probably purchased by collectors and interested persons for historical reference. An illustrated historical story sheet…was prepared and enclosed with the plans…” (‘Loch Ard Shipwreck Centenary 1878-1978 Report’, November 1978). An example of the attention to historical detail on the plans is the inclusion of the following useful information about the original vessel … Tonnage….1,693 G.R.T., 1,624 N.R.T. Dimensions, Builders….Charles Connell & Co., Ltd., Scotstoun, 1873. Owners….General Shipping Co., Glasgow, (Aitken Lilburn & Co., Ltd.), and the ship’s fate. The plans, in conjunction with the scale Ship Model of the LOCH ARD also on display, are of interpretive significance to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The plans provide historical and technological context to artefacts from the shipwreck, increasing understanding and appreciation of those objects. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history.Model ship plans for building the LOCH ARD. The three sets of plans are presented in a textured cream card folder with the supplier’s details and an oval cameo drawing of the LOCH ARD. The plans are detailed and drawn to scale. They and printed on good quality paper with details, scale and legends. Sheet 1: Sails and Rigging Sheet 2: Lines, Decks and Details Sheet 3: Masts and Spars Details include deck fittings, the wheel, lights and the shipping company’s house flag. The ship model plans are copyrighted in 1977 and 1978 to Webb Warships Pty Ltd. The folder has details of four locations; Australia, USA, UK and New Zealand. Sheet has a handwritten inscription.On Folder: "LOCH ARD CLIPPER SHIP, 1874, MODEL CONSTRUCTION PLAN SET, WEBB WARRIORS PTY LTD." "CONTENTS COPYRIGHT (C) 1978, WEBB WARSHIPS PTY LTD" "WEBB WARSHIPS PTY LTD, PO BOX 50, WILLIAMSTOWN, VICTORIA 3016, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten inscription on sheet 3: "834" "THE FLOATING DRYDOCK, PO BOX 16066, PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. 14114, USA" "SAMBROOK MARINE (PLANS), 84 BROAD ST. TEDDINGTON, MIDDLESEX, UK" "BYMODELS, PO BOX 3037, FORBURY, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, ship model plans, loch ard model plans, sailing ship, loch ard centenary, webb warriors pty ltd, 1977, 1978, centenary competition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII VICTORIAN FUEL ONE GALLON RATION TICKET
Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Victorian Fuel One gallon Ration Ticket: 4 x rectangular beige coloured cards with blue flecks, red print and perforated on the edges. Tickets are attached. At the top is 5 stars within a shield with Victoria printed beside it. Underneath within a banner with a wall of oval shapes is "Motor Spirit ration". On the face is printed "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Series B, Valid In All States, 1 One Gallon Not Transferable". Under that in block red is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence Number and Vehicle Registration Number". On the back of each ticket hand written in black ink is "G. Alice Jones".government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Clock components, Graeme Coates, 2019
Clock components - comprising two springs and part of the pendulum of the Bundy Clock in the Training Room during the refurbishment of the clock by Graeme Coates during 2019. Returned to the depot 4/9/2019. Found that the springs were too strong for the mechanism - they have been secured with plastic cable ties - do not undo they could cause serious injury. The pendulum was too long - shortened by 72mm, consists of an oval shaped piece of wood and sealed. Notes from Graeme: 1 - wind both springs at the same time 2 - always wind the hands forward to adjust the time 3 - the timing mechanism can be set by hand, the time is on the opposite side to that shown on the case.trams, tramways, bundy clock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Kevin O'Reilly, St Kilda looking east over St Kilda Junction, late 1925
Image from CD (Compact Diskette for use in computers) - see Reg Item 135. Image titled "St Kilda" on CD, of looking east over St Kilda Junction from. Has St Kilda tramway Jtn (St Kilda Road, Fitzroy St, Barkly St, Brighton Road, Wellington St and Punt Road in the photograph, and the "Junction Oval". Mid to late 1925 as workmen are converting the cable track in Fitzroy St and Wellington St looks or appears converted with a crossover installed near the junction. Two cable car sets visible in St Kilda Road, on in Brighton Road and a bus? Also a bus? in Fitzroy St.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, st kilda railway station, fitzroy st, brighton rd, cable trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION EUSTON, BADGES, COLOUR PATCH, BOX, 1 2/5/19 .3 1916 others post WWI
Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents..1 Medallion, brass, star shaped with circular floral arrangement. Centre is shield with what appears to be "HP" with floral arrangement. Rear is engraved, top has small ring for a chain. .2 Small box, hinged, rectangular shape. Felt lined and held .1. .3 Colour patch, oval shaped, purple over red, 38th Btn AIF. .4 RSL membership badge, large version with 2 central figures. Stamped number on rear, 2 lugs on rear tor attaching to clothing. .5 badge, bronze, circular with crown atop and rising sun in centre. Underneath rising sun is a scroll with "Australian Military Forces" and underneath "AIF".1 "Presented to No 1895 Lance Corporal Hugh Pippin 38th Battalion AIF by the Euston Reception committee for returned soldiers 2.5.19" .4 "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia 63256" .5 "Returned from Active Service 262541"numismatics-medallions, badges, uniforms-army, badges, containers-commercial, metalcraft-brassware, bronzeware, service clubs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET KOREA, BADGES & CITATION, Post 1953
4/400062 Lt. Roy Victor Milton. Lieutenant Milton's name and details appear on the Nominal Roll of 3rd Bn RAR for the Battle of Kapyong, 23-24 April, 1951, for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded. .1) On dark blue cardboard backing. Top, rectangular shape, blue fabric with gold metal edging, "United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation" Centre. "Combat Infantry Badge", metal, oval wreath shape with bayonet. Bottom. Medal set, mounted, set of (2) re R.V.Milton. 1. Korea Medal. 2. United Nations Service Medal with clasp "Korea". Replica not engraved. .2) Document describing the award of "The United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to the 3rd Bn Royal Australian Regiment, battle of Kapyong April 1951". On the left in red square the badge of the RAR. On the right the unit citation award. .1) "4/400062 R.V MIlton"numismatics, medals-military, documents-citations, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - WORKDRESS, NAVY, DPNU, ADA
Serving member of RAN - superseded pattern.1. Jacket - Disruptive Pattern Navy Uniform, long sleeves. Two breast pockets with flaps held shut with Velcro shoulder epaulettes with attached rank badges for Leading Seaman. Shoulder flash is White Ensign held with Velcro. Above pockets is an oval RAN badge. Front placket opening with 6 metal buttons. Both sleeves have a reflective band. Left front has a Velcro patch for name tag. 2. Trousers - DPNU - Two open hip pockets. Two leg pockets with zip closure. One back pocket with button close. Metal zip fly. Velcro on leg hems to draw tight.1. White tag on inside back below collar - ADA - top illegible. Name. Fibre content 75% cotton/25% polyester. Flame resistant/ WASH BEFORE USE/ Hot machine wash. May be tumble dried hot/ Warm iron, Do Not Bleach. Do Not Soak/ Dry Cleanable. 2. White tag illegible. Black texta name written - IBBOTSON 2 EA 1.uniform, work dress, ran/dpnu -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham State School No. 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, c.1990 (1864)
Negative copy of copy by Yeoman and Co. of original c.1864 photograph. The first Eltham State School building with school group. David Clarke (Head Teacher) and his sister, Catherine are standing in the centre of the group. Built with stone walls and wooden shingles on the roof. This was the first State School building which was built in 1856 and replaced with a new building in 1875 after the stone walls collapsed outwards. Published in Nillumbik Maii; Edition 20, 13 Sep Harry Gilham notes: - Believed to be the National School at Eltham on the Dalton Street site 1857-1874 - £220 cost; £110 National Board and £110 local patrons - 40' (38'6") x 16' x 10' walls - David Clark Head Teacher and Catherine Clark, Sewing Mistress - Its building materials came from the western edge of the site where sandstone removed is still evident and children are protected from the site by the fences of 1994 of wire mesh and palings beside the residence - School had 7' verandah added in 1861 - Clarks used half the building as a residence from 1857-1866 when enrollments required use of the whole building - The Clarks moved to then Shoestring residence in Metery Road adjacent to the end of the school ovalRoll of 35mm Black and White negative film, 3 strips, (2 of 14 frames)Film - Agfa Ortho 25catherine clarke, class photo, dalton street, david george clark, eltham, eltham state school no. 209, school group, national school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sports Image, Ballarat School of Mines Inter-Technical School Athletic Champions, 1919, 1919
The Ballarat School of Mines Athletics Team of 1919 were the inaugural winners of the Inter Techncal Athletics Competition known as the Herald Shield. The team is photographed with a repouse shield which was made by the Ballarat Technical Art School (a division of the Ballarat School of Mines) The 1919 Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine reports: "One of the most successful gathering ever witnessed in Ballarat took place on the City Oval on Saturday 9th, when the Technical Schools of Victoria particiapted in their first combined school sports. This event was the first of its kind ever promoted, and provided an interesting and exciting display of athletics. Last yeat the Junior Technical Schools of Victoria competed for the "Winner Cup" for pepetual competition, in which Swinburne Technical School was the successful winner. This latter competition proved such a success that it was decided to incorporate with the senior Technical Schools, and form an association to encourage sport throughout the Technical Schools of the State. This was achieved by the generous response of the proprietors of the "Herald," who kindly presented a handsome shield to be known as the "Herald Shield' for pepetual competition for the Senior Technical Schools of Victoria. This, by the way, was designed and executed at our own Art School. ..." David McGrath later played 0 game and kicked 6 goals for Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (later Autralian Football League).A black and white image of the first inter-technical school Champions in Athletics. Back Row left to right: R.S. Dale, N. Hay, D.G. McGrath, F.M. Larkin Front Row left to right: R. Fleming, W.P. O'Halloran, D. Miller, W. Shttock Front: H.G. Wakelingn. hay, d.g. mcgrath, f.m. larkin, w.p. o'halloran, d. miller, w. shttock, r.s. dale, r. fleming, h.g. wakeling, w. shattock, david gullen mcgrath -
Melton City Libraries
Pamphlet, Dry Stone Wall Driving Trail, Unknown
"The dry stone walls provide a tangible link to the area’s white settlement, and they remain a symbol of the profound change in land usage from the original Kulin custodians to the European arrivals of the nineteenth century. The bulk of dry stone wall construction in Victoria occurred between the 1850s and 1880s. The gold rush of the early 1850s in particular inspired a flurry of construction. At this time, labour previously available for shepherding livestock dried up, as men gravitated to the goldfields to seek their fortunes. This necessitated the building of fencing to contain the district’s growing number of sheep, cattle and horses. An explosion in surveying, subdivision and the sale of Crown lands also contributed to a boost in construction. Government regulations that punished pastoralists for allowing their livestock to stray provided further incentive to fence-off previously open expanses of land. The major benefit of this type of fencing was that it utilised the materials at hand; the plentiful grey basalt that scattered the landscape. In the case of the dry stone walls built around Melton, the characteristic round or oval shape of the volcanic fieldstones on the western plains inspired some distinctive designs.54 Another advantage of dry stone walls was their ability to withstand the ravages of flood, fire and drought often experienced in the district. This durability accounts for the fact that many of these fences still exist today". Dry Stone Wall trail brochure/pamphlet for visitors provided by Melton Visitor Information Centrecouncil, landscapes of significance -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Stanley Quinn et al, 1949
Letter 0817a; the writer refers to Allan's 21st birthday and his recent letter from Rio. He also writes of prices rising in Australia, the coal strike, and that 'Sydney especially is badly hit'. He also recommends Allan see a film called 'The Secret Land', a record of an American Naval Expedition to the South Pole, if he gets the opportunity. Letter is signed 'Your loving Dad, Stanley Quinn'. Writer of 0817d also refers to Allan's 21st birthday and the coal strike which has affected manufacturing and the availability of materials, especially bricks as all the brickworks are closed down. The letter is signed 'Your Pal Norm'.Quinn CollectionThree-page letter written to Allan (0817.a1-3) from his father, Stanley Quinn, on three sheets of lined cream-coloured paper, headed Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston and dated 25.07.49. The envelope (0817.b) is buff-coloured. Also found in this envelope is a single-sided, two-page letter written on thin off-white lined paper (0817.c1-2) to Allan from his friend Norm headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon, dated 27.07.49. Enclosed with 0817.c are two small black and white photographs (0817.d1-2). 0817.d1 shows a small boy with a model airplane and 0817.d2 the model airplane from a different angle.Letter 0817a is written on the reverse side of three pages of the Melbourne Stevedoring Company's Cargo Tally sheets. The envelope is pre-stamped with an embossed profile of King George V and a crown in white on a red, oval background. Postage is two and a half pence. Envelope is addressed to Allan C/- Swedish Seaman's Union, 156 Montague Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA. The postmark is torn. There is a blue air-mail sticker on the upper left-hand corner. 0817d; On the left wing of the model airplane is printed MAA, on the right wing - 17. There are pencilled marks on the back of each photograph. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, stanley quinn, coal strike, australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, ARMY, Pre War and 1914-1918
The items were part of a collection relating to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1661.3, 1680.3, 1682.5, 1663P..1) "Peninsula Waterloo" copper badge. Oak leaves with a centre circle with silver letters "18H" surmounted with a crown. .2) "4th Light Horse badge. Oak leaves with kangaroo in centre looking to its rear. Ribbon underneath has "Fourth Light Horse" embossed. .3) Silver metal Maltese Cross badge surrounded by oak leaves bound with battle honour ribbons. Cross has battle honours within. In centre of cross is text "Rifle Brigade" and crossed powder horn design surmounted by a crown. .4) "83 QOR of Canada Overseas Battalion" badge. Gold oak leaf with crown at top, in centre is enamelled oval shape with text "QOR of Canada 83"..1 On ribbons "Peninisula" "Waterloo", in centre "Pro Patria Conamur" numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft-copper/gold/enamel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRADE 3/4 1995
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 - Grade 3/4 1995. Their names are:- Back Row:- Ella Hudson, Kim Martin, Kelvin Tognolini, Denae Trickey, Raphaella Walker, Kenneth Swinnerton, Hailey Buck, Jessica Middleton, Michelle Noulton, Emma Singe, Clinton Lawson. Middle Row:- William Kirby hayley Smith, Emma Tremain, Keegan Butler, Ben Allen, Naomi Doolan, Megan Bourke, Mathew Wynne, Mrs. Julie Gibson (Teacher). Front Row:- Hayley Burnett, Steven Theobold, Cameron Grant, Rebbecca kalms, Joanne Preece, Benjamin Kenyon. Absent: Julia Holt. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 3/4 1995, ella hudson, kim martin, kelvin tognolini, denae trickey, raphaella walker, kenneth swinnerton, hailey buck, jessica middleton, michelle noulton, emma singe, clinton lawson, willian kirby, hayley smith emma tremain, keegan butler, ben allen, naomi doolan, megan bourke, mathew wynne, mrs. julie gibson (teacher), hayley burnett, steven theobold, cameron grant, rebbecca kalms, joanne preece, benjamin kenyon, julia holt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - FLORAL PRINT DRESS NAVY, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ABSTRACT PRINT, 1940's
Clothing. High round neck at back, with peaked revers at front. Press-stud closure at centre front, with three grey plastic buttons sewn to outside.(two missing). Button is impressed with a circular pattern. Short sleeves. A 4 cm wide panel increasing to 5 cm at centre front is set into front waistline, and extends into a belt at the back-3.25 cm wide and fastening with a metal press-stud. Six gored skirt. Almost certainly home stitched, as several dresses in the collection are of similar style. An oval shaped patch, 16 cm X 8.5 cm has been hand stitched immediately below the centre front waistline. A home stitched dress.costume, female, floral print dress -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - RANDALL COLLECTION: FAVALORO'S ADVERTISING FAN - CARDBOARD
Object. Cardboard advertising fan from Favaloro's. Oval shaped fan with wooden dowel (25.5 cm x1.2 cm) stapled to lower section as a handle. Front has a printed head and shoulders picture of a brunette woman wearing a pink picture hat adorned with a blue rose, a yellow rose, and a wide black ribbon. She is wearing a pink and white collared chiffon dress. A bunch of pansies is at the bottom of the fan. Name printed on picture "BARTEAU''. Printed on the Reverse " FAVALORO'S THE SPECIALISTS BENDIGO. Confectioners, Pastrycooks and Caterers. For Weddings, At Hame. Dinners etc. Luncheons, Afternoon Teas, Soda Fountain Drinks, Ices, etc. Phone 267,201,536''. The Varley Specialist Co, Melb and Syd (Manufactures).ephemera, mementoes, advertising fan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: STRAW ''PILL-BOX'' HAT WITH FEATHER AND BERRY TRIM, Early 1900's
Clothing. Oval in shape, 4 cms deep at the back, and slightly flattened to 2 cms deep at the front. Deep brown straw on the outside, with a slight sheen, deep blue straw on the inside with a glossy finish. A fine elastic is attached at each side, to hold the hat in place. A band of stiffening lines the inside of the back, to hold the shape. Attached to the front of the hat is a 51 cm long, deep brown ostrich feather. A cluster of seven deep red (one loose) glass bead 'berries' and a scrunch of dark red velvet, hold the feather in place. The feather passes over the top of the pill box and extends an extended 30 cms over the back edge, in a sweeping, gracious curve.costume accessories, female, straw pill box hat with feather -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Duncan and Fraser", Mar. 1995
Letter detailing the personal history of one of Australia's largest coach and tramcar builders - James Duncan. Information provided by a family member. Gives personal details and his political involvement.Photocopy - 6 A4 pages of a letter to the BTPS dated 29-3-1995 concerning the history of James Duncan of Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide. From Mrs. Pat Cass of Kangaroo Island, SA. Has a covering letter re Duncan and Fraser and mentions Len Millar in Bendigo and Ballarat. Gives information about James Duncan history in coach building, including some notes on tram building, the Ford agency and other work, his membership of Adelaide organisations and date of birth and death. Rear sheet has two oval photographs of Duncan and Fraser from a book. (is the original of this letter with the Secretary files?) - should be swapped around. Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, duncan fraser, coach building, tramcar bodies, adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Souvenir - Teaspoon, Perfection Plate, BTPS Teaspoon - tram 14 and 27, mid 1980's
Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 14 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, and No. 27 in the 1930's colour scheme in the bowl of the teaspoon contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Vista style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter on top and oval shaped in the bowl about 25mm long. The teaspoon is marked "Vista" on the rear, with "Perfection Plate Australia" along the handle of the spoon. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made mid 1980's? trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballarat Vintage Tramway 1971 - 1981", Sep. 1981
Poster of banner, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway 1971 - 1981" used in the opening of the new or depot extension 14/6/2001 at the depot at the opening on 19/9/1981. Painted using water based poster paint, onto a roll of white paper, with a green background, the words have been pained in yellow blue. Has been torn or broken centrally at the time of the launch. Has been stored rolled - partially oval. btm1777i1 - shows banner - photographed in four stages and then joined using photoshop. btm1777i2 - shows banner - in use at the depot on 19/9/1981 - See 1981- 1982 BTPS Annual Report for further details. See Annual Report 1981 - 1982trams, tramways, depot extensions, btps, launch, banner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - G.S.P.S. 1997 YEAR PREP/1
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School 1997 Year Prep/1 class and their teacher. Most of the children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row: Luke Scoble, Joel Braddy, Sam Shaw, Casey Buck, Mrs Jenny Levett (Teacher), Tyson Cain, Kirby Adams, Daniel Dole, Kate Steele, Corinne Packham, Middle Row: Brianna Dalrymple-Monro, Aleasha Burton, Scott Owen, Tim Kalms, Jesse Ellis, Rachel Tingley, Jayden O'Brien, Jasmine Aldous. Front Row: Justin Tout, Lisa Downes, Jackson Bissett, Erica Dalrymple-Monro, Matthew Enever, Andrew Rosos, Stephanie Murphy. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school 1997 year prep/1, luke scoble, joel braddy, sam shaw, casey buck, mrs jenny levett (teacher), tyson cain, kirby adams, daniel dole, kate steele, corinne packham, brianna dalrymple-monro, aleasha burton, scott owen, tim kalms, jesse ellis, rachel tingley, jayden o'brien, jasmine aldous, justin tout, lisa downes, jackson bissett, erica dalrymple-monro, matthew enever, andrew rosos, stephanie murphy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - GSPS 1997 YEAR 3/4
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School 1997 Year 3/4 pupils and their teacher. Children are in school uniform. Their names are: Back Row: Jessica Burton, Joel Clark, Logan Buck, Elma-Jean Hosking, Rachael Simmonds, Stevie Blake, Noni Hyett, Joseph Scoble, Zoe McPherson, Mrs Julie Gibson (Teacher). Middle Row: Matthew Gordon, Arna Packham, Sam Woodman, Tim Sproule, Daniel Stirling, Alex McLean, Zoe Braddy, Nikki Steele, Belinda Caldwell. Front Row: Meredith O'Neill, Brittany Hercus, Jeffrey Weeks, Kimberley Rosos, Alice Elliott, Jimmy Weeks, Ruby Anderson. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - gsps 1997 year 3/4, jessica burton, joel clark, logan buck, elma-jean hosking, rachael simmonds, stevie blake, noni hyett, joseph scoble, zoe mcpherson, mrs julie gibson (teacher), matthew gordon, arna packham, sam woodman, tim sproule, daniel stirling, alex mclean, zoe braddy, nikki steele, belinda caldwell, meredith o'neill, brittany hercus, jeffrey weeks, kimberley rosos, alice elliott, jimmy weeks, ruby anderson