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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Ellen Butland, late 1970;s early 1980's
Yields information about Ballarat's bogie trams after the disposal from Ballarat and the work of the TMSV Bylands tramway museum.Set of three colour photographs of Ballarat No. 36 at the Bylands Museum of the TMSV during the late 1970's or early 1980's. Photos by Ron Scholten. Printed on Fujichrome paper.On rear of .1 - in black ink "P / HTT 26 / MMTB 132 / BALL 36"trams, tramways, tmsv, bylands, tram 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1970's or early 1980's
Black and white photograph of workshop staff with Fred Turner and Howard Smith (Workshops Manager) at Preston Workshops late 1970's or early 1980's, standing in front of Z23.trams, tramways, preston workshops, workshops, personnel, z class, tram 23 -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, 21.09.1984
Black and white photograph of the P. S. Gem moored by the river bank. Recorded as being holed on Mildura slip. For statistical on the P. S. Gem see registration no.10 from The River trade, Wool & Steamers by G. Painter , pp.55, 66. Details of the paddle steamer can be located in The Register of Australian & N. Z. Shipping.The P. S. Gem is a large paddle steamer of historical and social significance. It has 3 levels including what appears to be many cabins.Black and white photograph of P. S. Gem moored by river bank. Recorded as being holed on Mildura slip. Copy of an original photograph taken 1954.On reverse of photo in pencil: Gem 1954, holed on Mildure slip.p. s. gem, mildura slip -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Bodice, 1900's
This bodice is stiffened by what is commonly referred to as natural whalebone, but is actually baleen, which was in use from the 18th century through to the Edwardian era. It was hand sewn in Warrnambool in the 1900's.The bodice is significant for demonstrating the use of historical whalebone, or technically baleen, for its stays. This practice was used from the 18th century through to the Edwardian era.The bodice is made of gold cotton over the whalebone stays at the waistline. It is trimmed in brown fabric and has twenty-two buttons down the front from top to bottom. The sleeves are Leg-o'-mutton style. The bodice has pin tucks down the front. It was hand sewn in Warrnambool in 1900's.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, bodice, ladies clothes, whalebone stays, baleen stays, women's clothing, corsetry, corset boning, female adult, hand sewn -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of a windcharger, c.1940
Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a windcharger used to charge batteries mounted on top of a pine tree.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1940. THE WINDCHARGER UP THE PINE TREE - USED TO CHARGE BATTERIES. TOP CUT OFF THE TREE. THIS TREE OUTSIDE THE S/E CORNER OF THE HOMESTEAD NO LONGER THERE THE WASP KILLED ALL THE PINE TREES ON CHURCHILL''churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Ted Jenkins, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph of Ted Jenkins writing on a portable writing desk outside in front of Amess House drawing room.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten on reverse 'Ted Jenkins (self evident) c.1940's' 'VELOX' and 'Kodak Print''3''92' stamped on reversechurchill island, billie wilson, ted jenkins -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Black & white photograph of the Blessing of the Fleet c1949, Blessing of the Fleet at Queenscliffe c1949, c1949
Religious ceremony - Blessing the Fleetc1949 Blessing of the Fleet at QueenscliffeBlack & white photo of four singers at the Blessing of the Fleet at Queenscliffe c1949Reverse - " L-R Keith Pridham, John Warren, Norman Ferrier, Lewis Ferrier / Blessing The Fleet mid 1940's / singing - Eternal Father Strong to Save "historical references, archbishop j j booth, governor sir dallas brooks, blessing the fleet -
The Foundling Archive
35mm photographic negative - Jack Collection
This series (0004.1.01 - 0004.1.10) relates to Australian recreation and holidays in the 1940's. These negatives form part of the 'Jack' collection. Photographic negatives.australia; 1940's; recreation; car; women; holiday; new south wales; queensland; sydney harbor bridge; ferry; caravan; dog show; farming; swimming; backyard; -
The Foundling Archive
35mm photographic Negative - Jack Collection
This series (0004.01.01 - 0004.01.10) forms part of the 'Jack' Collection. It depicts aspects of Australian life and recreation in the 1940's.australia; 1940's; recreation; farm; tennis; sydney harbor bridge; -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Sister Rocks -- Postcard Rose Series
Postcard of Sister Rocks Stawell. Rose Series P. 1647. c 1940's view with graffiti visibleB/W Postcard of Sister Rocks Stawell with some graffiti The Rose Series P. 1647 & 1642 copyright. Sister Rocks. Stawell, Vic.stawell tourism -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1976
Photocopy of copies of advertisements for positions in municipal councils.Photocopy of copies of advertisements for positions in municipal councils. Includes positions of City Engineer in the City of Nunawading and for a Children s Librarian and Senior assistant in the Nunawading Library.Photocopy of copies of advertisements for positions in municipal councils. city of nunawading, council staff, nunawading library -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, H.M.A.S Australia, 1940's
as an attachment a newspaper article 18th September 1940 from Ron Gregory from HMAS Hobart letter of thanks for a comfort parcelCardboard and paper with postcard in the middle On the front page is H.M.A.S Australia and coat of arms Inside Seasons Greetings to E.R Chief & PO from Ch/Sts & Necks Mess On Postcard at Port Chalmers New Zealandhmas australia, hmas hobart, postcard, 1940, gregory ron, australian comfort fund -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, San Remo & Phillip Island, 1940's
Aerial view of first Phillip Island Suspension Bridge completed in 1940 and opend by Hon. Albert Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria.Aerial photograph of Mainland and Phillip Island with connecting bridge from Newhaven, showing San Remo.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lydia Chancellor collection: Golden Square tennis club
The Golden Square Tennis club began in 1904 and over the years has added new courts. In 1920 a court was built next to the swimming pool and another new court was added in 1952.Black and white photograph glued to cardboard. The photo is of the Golden Square Tennis Club. All the eighteen ladies in the photo are wearing the white tennis uniform. In black pen 3 B.O. 19403 bo, tennis club, 1940 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Bible, Red Letter Testament
Given to donor by her father, Sergeant Richard Osborne, who bought it while serving in Egypt (then in Palestine) during world War 11. Bible is a 'red letter testament' with Jesus spoken word printed in red.New Testament (Red Letter New Testament) with a wooden cover with cross and four small crosses engraved into cover. 'Jerusalem' written in black on front, 'Bethlehem' written on back. Red Letter Testament on leather covered spine.To Barbara With Love Daddy Xmas 1940.books, religion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - 6th BN COMP Trophy
A silver trophy on a trophy cup with gothic handles, with the bottom of the handles protruding6thBN. COMP. TROPHY Nov 19406th bn, ww2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Compass, 1940
Black metal flat cylinder with glass face and ringT.G. Co. Ltd London No B 33548 1940 Mk.II. Calibratons for compass points on side.compass, sas -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A.W. Jessep, A Student Using a Scarifier in the Pear Block, 1940-1941
(1) Note by T.H. Kneen 5 February 1992, "Handwriting on reverse of photo is that of A.W. Jessep Principal (1926-41). Student is J.M. (Pixie) Scott 1941. (2) Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, (J.M.) Pixie Scott (1941) ploughing in orchard with one of the 3 draught horses probably Donald (or Donnie). The others were Freck and Flora."Black and white photograph. Student using a horse drawn scarifier in the Orchard. (1) On reverse, "A student using a scarifier in the Pear block, School of Horticulture, Burnley (1940 June)."scarifier, j.m. scott, pixie scott, ploughing, orchard, draught horses, donald, donnie, students working outside, pear block, freck, flora -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
Letter from S. Jenkins of 159 Summerhill Rd, Glen Iris, requesting details on the advertised Legacy Club position. The reverse side was used to record the typed reply dated 25 February 1943, from E. Russell, Chairman of the Hostel Committee, that the appointment has now been made.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.White quarto notepaper lined, black ink handwriting on one side, black typed on the other side, two hole punched.Signed S. Jenkins. Typed notation "Reply Overleaf"holmbush administration, residences -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Income Tax Returns
Copies of income tax returns for Allan Frost, son of Frank Lebbell Frost, for the years 1940, 1941 and 1943. Occupation stated as Honey Storeman (1940) and Boiler Attendant (1941), Apiarist (1942). income, tax returns, frost, allan, victoria, beechworth honey -
Port of Echuca
Photograph, 04.03.1983
Colour photograph of the P. S. Adelaide in the river, with half of the aft side and the back of the boat clearly visible. The bank behind is lined with spectators. Five men are on the back of the boat and to the right another person is visible on a platform that has a rope which appears to be attached to the front of the P. S. Adelaide. Part of the photo sequence of the event no.:P000041; P000045; P000046; P000047; P000048 of the P. S. Adelaide re-floating.The re-floating of the P. S. Adelaide was a Significant community social event evident by the number of spectators in the photograph. The community had invested a great deal of time and money into re-floating the paddlesteamer. The newspaper covered the event in detail with a number of action shots as the boat made its rear entry from the temporary slipway onto the river. Part of a photo sequence no.P000041; P000045; P000046; P000047; P000048 of P. S. Adelaide re-floating.Colour photograph of the back half of starboard and the rear of the P. S. Adelaide, possibly being towed, after its re-floating., with a line of spectators along the higher banks of the Murray river.p. s. adelaide, echuca,victoria, re-floating of the p. s. adelaide. riverine herald newspapers, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Envelope, 1989 copy
The envelope was sent to Mr S. Asboth at Camp 1 Tatura, dated 25 July 1946. Stefan Asboth was an internee in Camp 1. Stefan was an engineer and was working in Persia when the war broke out. He was sent to Britain, then to Loveday in South Australia and then to Camp 1 where he stayed for the duration of the war. A black and white photocopy of an envelope sent to Mr S. Asboth at Camp 1 Tatura Victoriastefan asboth, camp 1 tatura, war time correspondence, internment camps in australia, shire engineers, rodney shire council -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL & BOX WW2, Post 1945
Item relates to S. W Ross VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details..1) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has image of George VI, the other the Australian Crest. .2) Plain cardboard box to suit medal. .3) Pro Forma 26 sheet of paper . Australian Service Medal, description & wearing instructions. .4) & .5) Cards. Crest of Australia, With the Compliments of the Minister for State for the Army. .6) Small sheet of paper. Refer any queries to Army Medal Section Vic Barracks Melbourne..1) Inscribed on medal: "VX78589 S W ROSS" .2) Written in blue ink on box: "RSL old badges Army Watch" .3) Written in blue ink on Pro Forma: "VX78589 S W ROSS"numismatics-medals-military, containers, awards -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Colour Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Ventnor - Mr. K. McKindlay. Concrete with Iron & Fibro structure. Built approximately 1940. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, colour print, ventnor, phillip island, k mckindlay, n & j archibald -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Skiers 1946, August 1946
During winter skiers skied on the Bogong High Plains. During the 1940's the State Electricity Commission of Victoria was constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and skiing was part of their employees recreation. Skippy St Elmo won ski races during the 1940's practising on the High Plains where she and her husband lived. Her husband worked for the S.E.C.V..Employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria were early skiers on the Bogong High Plains. The area is a well known tourist centre for skiers, bush walkers and bike riders.Black and cream photo glued onto thick cardboard with a label glued on at the bottom.L to R Wally Baldwin, Joyce Fisher, Dick Moore, / Chas Armada, Skippy St Elmo, Toni St Elmo / August 1946snow skiers; bogong high plains; state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; skippy st elmo -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999 c
Site was important during tourism era of the 1880's to 1940's, when coachloads of passengers transferred to trips around Lake Tyers and up to Nowa Nowa. Also known as Bulmer's Landing.A colour photograph of the former tourist landing on Lake Tyers, showing remnant piles of a jetty, calm waters of lake and a high tree covered bank opposed the low jetty shore. Lake Tyers Beachtopography -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballast Motor - Hawthorn Depot, Ray Pearson, 1930's
Black and white photograph of MMTB Ballast Motor No. 11 and trailer at Hawthorn Depot in the 1930's. The tram is loaded with sleepers. Photograph and details of the tramcar are given on pages 70 and 72 of Destination City, 4th Edition. Photograph from Ray Pearson Collection.Yields information about the the MMTB Ballast Motor and the sidings at Hawthorn Depot.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.On rear of both photographs "11 and Ballast Trailer, Hawthorn 1930's" and "B.T.P.S. Sales" in top and bottom left hand corners respectively in red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, hawthorn, ballast motor, work trams, tram 11 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1970's or early 1980's
Black and white photograph of workshop staff with Fred Turner and ?? at Preston Workshops late 1970's or early 1980's, standing in front of Z23 -see Reg Item 1006 also.trams, tramways, preston workshops, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, Late 1960's early 1970's
Black and White photograph of W2 575 in bound in Batman Ave, Melbourne, route 77. Has the parks in the background. Late 1960's early 1970's. Photo by Dave Macartney.trams, tramways, batman ave, w2 class, route 77, tram 575 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, 1939
This book was a prize from Warrnambool High School and donated by Mrs J.P. McMeekin. Warrnambool High School was established in 1907 and merged in the 1990s with Warrnambool North Technical School to form Warrnambool College. Roy Andrews was the Head Master of Warrnambool High School from 1940 to 1947. The McMeekins were early settlers in Warrnambool with family members in the 19th century working for the Shire of Warrnambool and operating a produce store in Warrnambool. This book is of minor interest as it is connected to Warrnambool High School, the McMeekin family and Roy Andrews.This is a hard cover book of 277 pages. The cover is green with black printing on the front cover and spine. The cover is a little stained and rubbed. The bookplate on the first page has printed material and the logo of Warrnambool High School and it is pasted in. Other information on the bookplate is handwritten in black ink. ‘Form 1, Warrnambool High School, 1940, Prize awarded to Joyce …. (name obliterated), for 1st Sewing, Gift of Mrs J.P. McMeekin, R.W. Andrews, Headmaster.’ mcmeekin family, warnambool high school, roy andrews, history of warrnambool