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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Old Rattlers still on the rails" - "Tony's love affair with trams keeps alive city's history", 3/04/2014 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with Tony Smith of the MTPA who assists the BTM in its work.News paper clipping from the Herald Sun, Melbourne 3 April 2014, titled "Old Rattlers still on the rails", with a top heading of - "Tony's love affair with trams keeps alive city's history". Has a photo of Tony (Anthony) Smith of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association holding a spanner with VR 41 in the background. Gives details of Tony's work at Haddon and the conservation of Melbourne trams. Article written by Aaron Langmaid, with photo by Tim Carrafa. mtpa, melbourne, haddon, vr -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, Whitcombe's Vivid History Reader Grade V - The British People in the Making, 1944
A Vivid History Reader for Grade V - The British People in the Making, was specially written to meet the requirements of the Social Studies (History) Course in Victorian Elementary Schools. It is a series of vivid and realistic history readers attractively produced and illustrated for the enjoyment of girls and boys in their approach to history of their own land and of the wonderful countries overseas.A cream paperback reader or textbook with black and red lettering on the front cover at the top for the title, Whitcombe's Vivid History Reader Grade V. A red, black and white illustration in a square, shows a soldier from ancient times peering through bushes at enemy soldiers around a campfire. Throughout are black and white maps, diagrams, photographs and illustrations. Inside the front and back covers are further Whitcombe and Tombs titles as well as on the outside of the back cover. Pp. 208.non-fictionA Vivid History Reader for Grade V - The British People in the Making, was specially written to meet the requirements of the Social Studies (History) Course in Victorian Elementary Schools. It is a series of vivid and realistic history readers attractively produced and illustrated for the enjoyment of girls and boys in their approach to history of their own land and of the wonderful countries overseas. children's books, handbooks, textbooks, history books -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, The Love Family History
History of the Love family, early selectors of Tatura and original residents of Moyola. Renamed to Moyola Park c.1950 as Margaret Love, the last surviving daughter of the family, wanted to keep the name Moyola for her home in Tatura. Upon her death she left her home, land and £5700 for the development of homes for the elderly, poor, and in need members of the community, resulting in the current Moyola Cottages and Moyola Lodge aged care facility. Excerpt from Early Families of Shepparton and District Book Three. Acknowledgements to Shepparton Family History Group Inc., Bossence by A. Tyson, and Norma J SutherlandBlack ringed folder"Moyola Park" Generous Philanthropists to Tatura Community for many yearslove family, moyola, moyola park -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MAP: VIRGINIA MINE GARDEN GULLY LINE OF REEF
Map of Virginia Mine on the Garden Gully line of reef, Eaglehawk, transverse section. Shaft, levels and Garden Gully anticlinal axial line drawn. Key shows types of formations - quartz, spurs, sandstone, slate, cleavage, lava. This map forms part of the Geological Survey of Victoria, Structure of Bendigo Goldfield report, No. 47, 1923. H.Herman, late Director of Geological Survey.Geological Survey Victoria, Geological Survey Office, Bendigo.bendigo, gold mining, virgina mine eaglehawk, eaglehawk, bendigo, gold mining, virginia mine, garden gully line of reef. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017, 4 Mar 2017
The Hon. Vicki Ward, MP for Eltham and former Councilor and Mayor, Helen Coleman Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Aborigines of Bulleen : the history of the Aborigines of the Wurundjeri tribe who inhabited the area which became the city of Doncaster and Templestowe / Irvine Green, 1989
Wurundjeri territorial groupings; subsistence; recreation of daily life; recreation; tribal law; kinship; childhood; religion and mythology; material culture, includes description of bark canoe manufacture; map of significant sites; culture contact and historyPaperback; 40 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.ISBN 0947353003aborigines, wurundjeri, social customs, stories, bulleen -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Brief community and sporting history of Augustus Temple Miles, former orchardist, Mayor of Ringwood, Victoria, and Ringwood District Cricket Association founder life member
Images and information later included in production of "From Paddocks to Parks", a history of the development of cricket in the Lilydale, Croydon, Ringwood and Ferntree Gully districts and of the Ringwood and District Cricket Association, by P.J. McCallum, OAM, Melbourne, April, 2001.2-page handwritten letter from A.T. Miles' son, Edward Temple Miles, accompanied by Ringwood Cricket Club photographs and memorabilia outlining his father's achievements. -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Bayside reflections : history & heritage of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock & Beaumaris, 1988
A collection of stories from the history of the communities of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock and Beaumaris. The stories are illustrated by large photographs which span the years.viii, 220 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some coloured)non-fictionA collection of stories from the history of the communities of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock and Beaumaris. The stories are illustrated by large photographs which span the years. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Convention Souvenir, Brief History of Warrnambool (On the Sea) and District, 1949-1950
This is a souvenir booklet containing a brief history of Warrnambool and District and given by the Warrnambool Agricultural Society to delegates at the Warrnambool Rural convention of the Victorian Chamber of Agriculture held in April 1950This is a four page booklet with a grey heavier weight cover. The cover has brown ink printing.non-fictionThis is a souvenir booklet containing a brief history of Warrnambool and District and given by the Warrnambool Agricultural Society to delegates at the Warrnambool Rural convention of the Victorian Chamber of Agriculture held in April 1950warrnambool agricultural society, warrnambool convention, warrnambool history, victorian chamber of agriculture, kaye & son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIANO RECITAL MARTA ZALAN, CITY HALL, 8 April, 1964
Piano Recital Marta Zalan, City Hall, Bendigo. Presented by the Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, First Concert 1964 series. Wednesday, 8th April, 1964 at 8.15 pm. President: J Bright, Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Elsie Flanagan. Programme One Shilling. Programme listing. Advertisements: Edgars', Bendigo. Allan's, Bendigo. F J Every, Bendigo.Boltons Print., Bendigo.program, music, music advancement society bendigo, piano recital marta zalan, city hall. music advancement society of bendigo, first concert 1964 series. 8 april, 1964. president: j bright, hon. secs. madge edgar, elsie flanagan. programme listing. advertisements: edgars', bendigo. allan's, bendigo. f j every, bendigo. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP, FRAMED TOBRUK, Post WW2
Wooden framed, glass fronted, green bordered, black & white map with history.“Siege of Tobruk April - Decr 1941 Cartography By James Emery History By Chester Wilmot”framed, maps, tobruk, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - George Mann Printing Presses operating at the Army Survey Regiment, c1960s
These five photographs of the George Mann printing presses were probably taken circa 1960s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The photos are not annotated except for .4P. The George Mann Fast Five Printing Press was a two-colour demy quad offset press. It was a robust and well-made lithographic printing machine built by the George Mann company in Leeds, UK. The two presses were in service at the Army Svy Regt in the 1960s and 1970s and replaced with the Komori and Planeta offset printing presses in 1975 and 1976 respectively.This is a set of photographs of the George Mann Printing Presses operational at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo from c1960s to 1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, printing press, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, unidentified, printing press, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, printing press, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, SPR Howard Dingle, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1960s, printing presses, Lithographic Squadron.1 to .3 – no annotation .4 - personnel names (with rank) annotated on back. .5 – no annotation royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing, litho -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Lieutenant Kenneth F. Young, 1992
A thirty page history of Bendigo's Private Kenneth Young subsequently promoted to Lieutenant. Captured and interned in Crete, wounded 1st May 1942, was threatened with amputation, nursed to health by the Sisters of Mercy in a German hospital. Repatriated 1943, granted the authority to wear one gold wound stripe, subsequently employed in AMF Australian Inf at Murchison POW between which a broken fibula and tibia. Finally a stint as Guard of POW, accidentally shot in the leg by a German sentry when lying in bed. A unique service record from the horror of Crete. The manuscript was compiled from material provided by Lieut Young's sister, Mrs Russell.Clear plastic folder with a photo of Lieutenant Kenneth Young AIF with a red border on the front page and red back cover.Lieut. Kenneth Young AIF on the margin. Lieut Kenneth F. Young enlisted Sept 39 AIF captured Crete 1941 Repatriated 1943 Garrison Guard Dhurringile POW lieutenant kenneth f. young, mrs russell, internment camps australia -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Soft Drink Bottle Darby - broken, C 1890
Alfred Darby operated a soft drink factory in Henna Street Warrnamboolaround 1890 where Alderdice Brass Foundry now stands. He used the Maltese cross as a trademark. There was also an Alfred Darby operating a soft drink factory at Rochester in 1897/1898 which also had the same Maltese cross as a trade mark on his bottles. A small link to one of Warrnambool's many cordial and soft drink manufacturers.Cream pottery fragment of lower part of bottle with outline of Maltese cross in dark blue on one side.very this and glazed inside and out.Henna Street Warrnambool written in sections of cross design on front with The Bendigo Epsom Bendig(o) stamped on the other side.warrnambool, warrnambool cordial manufacturers -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - News Clipping, Auction - Part of Eltham history
Copy of undated article headed "Auction part of Eltham history" regarding sale of property at 816 Main Road, Eltham (In March 2020 the site of Goodstart Early Learning Eltham) on the corner of John Street owned by the Burgoyne Family.1 page A4 photocopyHG Booklet 37816 main road, burgoyne, h. burgoyne, harry burgoyne, harry gilham collection, hawthorns, john james thomas neville burgoyne -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, David Thomas, The History of Joe White Maltings Pty Ltd-1858-2008, 2008
An updated history of Joe White Maltings which was first published in 1991.Dust cover has the White family crest above the title. Under the title is a series of small black and white photographs of various activities involved with the malt industry.non-fictionAn updated history of Joe White Maltings which was first published in 1991.joe white, joe white maltings, history, ballarat, victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Royal Commission, Sources in the history of Victorian Education No.3 Vol 1 & 2 Royal Commission on Technical Education 1899-1901 Minutes of Evidence, 1978
The Fink Report was important for the social, economic and educational history of Victoria. It gave an insight into a broad cross section of Victorian life at the turn on the century. Eight staff from the School of Mines Ballarat were interviewed as part of the Royal Commission.Two books with orange/yellow covers outlining the Royal Commission into Technical Education in 1899 -1901 .1 has 256 pages .2 has 579 pagesStamped withdrawn on front cover and first page and UB stamped on the side.victorian education, royal commission, technical education, andrew anderson, gilbert dawbarn, thomas hart, frederick martell, richard middleton, alfred mica smith, robert pinnock, walter wynne, ponsonby carew-smyth, maude glover, herman h. schlapp, william knox, frederick paul, herbert h. smith, william macdonald, theodore fink, stawell school of mines, daylesford school of mines -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Launch of Vision Queensland, QBIC and the Queensland Industrial Institution for the Blind - a history 1883-1999 by Basil Shaw, February 2000
Launch of 'Vision Queensland, QBIC and the Queensland Industrial Institution for the Blind: a history 1883-1999' by Basil Shaw. Speakers and attendees included Tim Quinn, Merv Matthews, Ron McCord, Tim Matthews, John Puttick and Des Knight.10 col. photographs of book launchvision qld, qbic industries, tim quinn, merv matthews, john puttick, des knight, nick carter, kevin o'mahoney, tim mccord -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, RVIB History
19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown area. Possibly used as a base for creating in house history or to assist the foundation of Lighthouse on the Boulevard.19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown areanon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: CHINESE DRAGON BENDIGO EASTER FAIR, 1946
Photograph. Carwardine collection, Bendigo Advertiser black and white photograph of Bendigo Easter parade, showing Chinese Dragon Loong circling Alexandra fountain. Written on back 17.7.1947 The Chinese Dragon Bendigo Easter Fair procession held on Easter Monday 1946.Bendigo Advertiserphotograph, streetscape, easter fair, bendigo-history-chinese-easter fair -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Award, Premier Town Advancement Award, c 1982
Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985.Two large gold coloured medals manufactured to promote the awarding of 'Premier Town' to Bendigo from 1982 - 1985. 0349a,b; Front face is has raised image of poppet head and text, reverse is blank. Front face; Premier Town Advancement Award / Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter - Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Ringwood, Victoria, Guest speaker invitation to Mr. J. McCaskill on History of Ringwood , draft of acceptance response, and students' thank-you letter - 1961
Mr. J. K. McCaskill was a Mayor of Ringwood on several occasions and founder of Ringwood Historical Research Group.1.Typed letter on cream coloured paper to Mr. McCaskill from the Mother Prioress, Mother Bernard, to talk at the school on Ringwood History on 9th. August 1961 2.Hand written copy on cream coloured paper replying to the invitation with the acceptance to talk at the school on 24th. August at 1.45p.m. and signed J McCaskill. 3.Hand written letter written by Marlene Tankard to Mr. McCaskill thanking him for his talk. 4.Unused stationery with Borough of Ringwood Crest on each. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, "Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams / Botanic Gardens Ballarat", Sep. 1984
Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer and the BTPS.Pamphlet advertising the Ballarat Vintage Tramway produced in 9/1984 on yellow paper with black ink on rear giving details of the operation, address etc. and on the front in green ink, a head on photo of No. 26 (prior to conversion)and the title " Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams / Botanic Gardens Ballarat". Printed by Hoskin Print Ballarat, dated 1 Sept. 1984. Has RACV map on rear showing location of Lake Wendouree and tramway. 1664i1 - image of front, i2 - image of rear.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, ballarat vintage tramway, racv -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, "Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams /Operating in the Botanic Gardens Ballarat", 1975
Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer.Pamphlet advertising the Ballarat Vintage Tramway produced in late 1975, early 1976 on yellow paper with green ink on rear giving details of the operation, address etc. and on the front in green ink, a head on photo of No. 26 (prior to conversion)and the title " Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams / Operating in the Botanic Gardens Ballarat". Details fares of 30c Adult, 20c - which were operable from 1/11/1975 to 31/7/1977. 1664i1 - image of front, i2 - image of rear.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, ballarat vintage tramway -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne tram history, 1930's
Manuscript? - 8 sheet carbon copies (poor) on foolscap sheet, untitled document outlining the tramway history of Melbourne from the time of the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co., through the cable tram era, NMETL, PMTT, formation of the MMTB. Preston Workshops, tramcars, Melbourne compared to other cities, in particular the lower population density, conversion of cable cars, use of buses, financial and community services - Fire Brigade etc and concession fares. Noted dated - c1930. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, workshops, cable trams, buses, bus services, concession fares, melbourne omnibus co. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio Recording, Audio Recording; 2016-10-12 History of Community Groups, 12 Oct 2016
October Meeting (Newsletter No. 230, Jun. 2016) Community groups are the backbone of any community and the former Shires of Eltham and now Nillumbik are no exception. In our area there are some groups with a long history of consistently contributing to the development, enrichment and benefit of our local communities. Some we are well aware of, others not so much. At our next meeting we are pleased to have representatives from three long established community groups to talk to us about their histories, how they have been a part of the Eltham scene for many years and how their contributions have supported many other local organisations and initiatives.1:03:34 duration Digital MP3 File 75 MB audio recording, community groups, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Citymission Retirement Village - Judge Book Village, Eltham: A Village History; the first thirty years / The Reverend Norman C. Pearce, 1986
CityMission Retirement Village, also known as Eltham Retirement Centre, also formerly known as Judge Book Memorial Village, was officially opened on Sunday 28 October 1956. This history documents the first thirty years through to 1986. Founded by the Melbourne City Mission, the significant early history of the "village for the aged" is documented including the various challenges faced including ongoing expansions and building develoment needs and impacts of flooding from the nearby Diamond Creek. It mentions some people associated with the organisation with reference to the Eltham Auxillary which was a group of Eltham residents formed to support the organisation and its residents through activity and fundraising efforts.Softcover; 60p.judge book village, retirement village, melbourne citymission, eltham, aged care, seniors, social service, older people, housing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Oct. 2000
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of City of Brisbane Tram No. 20, altered to show the destination of Eaglehawk and Bendigo Tramways. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 24/6/1902. On rear in ink " SA791 Bendigo "The New Tram"-!!! Actually Brisbane No. 20, suitably "touched." Copied ex "The Bendigonian", 24/6/02; previously printed on 2/10/1900.trams, tramways, bendigo, brisbane, new trams, esco, tram 20 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Rankins Catering Bendigo, 27 April 1985
Rankin's Complete Catering Service was established in 1985 by Chef Glen Rankin and his wife Noel. It was initially a mobile catering service for the Bendigo district. Rankins Catering Bendigo Advertiser Article - half a page article entitled "Gloom to Boom" (Highlighting booming Bendigo); subtitle "Catering veteran gives Bendigo a sample of his experience." Contains photos of Greg Rankin working in his kitchen and the Rankin family staff in front of their catering van. The article describes how Greg built up his Eaglehawk mobile catering van business and also his customer base.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, rankins catering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK EXHIBIT NO. 3 TICKET
Bright yellow ticket with 'Borough of Eaglehawk Exhibit No. 3. An Eaglehawk Trade Directory 1882. From Sandhurst & Echuca Trade Directories. Bolton Bros. Bendigo 1882.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection - borough of eaglehawk exhibit no. 3 ticket, eaglehawk trade directory 1882, sandhurst & echuca trade directories, bolton bros.