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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Marie and Graham Moore, Exchanging One Country for Another - A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840, 1988
... Exchanging One Country for Another - A History of David and...Marie and Graham Moore ...Published for a reunion of David and Janet Bowman's decendentsPale Blue card cover with black ink title below which is a stylised map of Australia and The Welsh lion Bi-Centential Logo in bottom RightExchanging One Country for Another. A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840. Australia 1788-1988stawell immigration -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Black, Lindsay, Stone arrangements : being a continuation of a series on the customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of Central New South Wales, 1950
... the customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and...Perth, W.A. : Wholly set up and printed in Australia by ...The ceremonial grounds have been a mystery to many but from information collected by explorers and early pioneers there is little doubt of their use.... Fish traps somewhat similar to those at Brewarrina have been described by other writers... Many of the stone arrangements in New South Wales were found in the Barkingi territory ...48 p. : ill., port. ; 22 cm.The ceremonial grounds have been a mystery to many but from information collected by explorers and early pioneers there is little doubt of their use.... Fish traps somewhat similar to those at Brewarrina have been described by other writers... Many of the stone arrangements in New South Wales were found in the Barkingi territory ...aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- darling river region -- rites and ceremonies. | mounds -- new south wales -- darling river region. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Report, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Royal Commission Government Response Monitoring Unit, Five years on : implementation of the Commonwealth Government responses to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Vol. 2, Policy and Programs : Addressing Disadvantage, 1997
... into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Vol. 2, Policy and Programs...Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Royal ...Volume Two examines the role of the various Commonwealth Government Departments in addressing disadvantage in Aboriginal communities.ii-iv; 296 P.; tables; 25 cm.Volume Two examines the role of the various Commonwealth Government Departments in addressing disadvantage in Aboriginal communities.prisoners, aboriginal australian -- mortality. | prisons and race relations -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- criminal justice system. | police -- complaints against -- australia. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Report, Brown, Jill W. (Roisin Hirschfeld and Diane Smith; under the supervision of Professor Edna Chamberlain), Aboriginals and Islanders in Brisbane, 1974
... Aboriginals and Islanders in Brisbane...Brown, Jill W. (Roisin Hirschfeld and Diane Smith; under ...Demographic data on race, age, sex, marital status and mobility; education levels; housing and problems in finding accommodation; occupations and income; medical, legal, welfare and other services; hostels.ix, 119 p. ; 25 cm.Demographic data on race, age, sex, marital status and mobility; education levels; housing and problems in finding accommodation; occupations and income; medical, legal, welfare and other services; hostels.australian aborigines. social conditions. brisbane | torres strait islanders. social conditions. brisbane | aboriginal australians -- queensland -- brisbane -- social conditions. | torres strait islanders -- queensland -- brisbane -- social conditions. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bunce, Daniel, Language of the Aborigines of the colony of Victoria, and other Australian districts (2nd edition 1856), 1856
... Language of the Aborigines of the colony of Victoria, and...Melbourne : Slater, Williams, and Hodgson (2nd Edition) ...x, 60 pages ; 18 cm.language and communication - aboriginals, victoria., leichhardt, ludwig (letter), language-aboriginals, australian -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Brady, Maggie, Giving away the grog : Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking, 1995
... Giving away the grog : Aboriginal accounts of drinking and...Canberra : Commonwealth Department of Human Services and ...Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,xx, 174 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,aboriginal australians -- alcohol use. | alcohol -- physiological effect. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Blake, Barry J, Wathawurrung and the Colac language of southern Victoria, 1998
... Wathawurrung and the Colac language of southern Victoria...Pacific Linguistics Research School of Pacific and Asian ...The papers in this volume represent an activity that is becoming increasingly common: putting together scattered sources, mainly from the nineteenth century, on various Australian languages, particularly languages of south-eastern Australia. These languages are no longer spoken in anything like their full, original form and in many communities only a few words are remembered.v-x; 177P.; maps; tables; 25 cm.The papers in this volume represent an activity that is becoming increasingly common: putting together scattered sources, mainly from the nineteenth century, on various Australian languages, particularly languages of south-eastern Australia. These languages are no longer spoken in anything like their full, original form and in many communities only a few words are remembered. aboriginal australians -- victoria -- geelong region -- languages. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- ballarat region -- languages. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- colac region -- languages. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- languages. | wathawurrung dialect. | gulidjan language. | -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Feb 1982
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works...Survey Division, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Map area: North - Laburnum and Blackburn Stations East - Blackburn Lake South - bordering Canterbury Road West - Middleborough Roadnon-fictionMap area: North - Laburnum and Blackburn Stations East - Blackburn Lake South - bordering Canterbury Road West - Middleborough Roadmaps, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, parish of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Barnard, Jill and Jennings Sonia, People and Parliament, 2006
... People and Parliament...Barnard, Jill and Jennings Sonia ...A 24 page booklet of landmark decisions by the Victorian Government between 1855 - 2006 was published to celebrate their 150th anniversary.24 pp, A4non-fictionA 24 page booklet of landmark decisions by the Victorian Government between 1855 - 2006 was published to celebrate their 150th anniversary. aborigines, coranderrk, victorian government, suffrage, land settlement, farming, water, gardening, land use -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate, Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society Patriotic Show 1917, 1917
... Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society...Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society ...Blue card with black printing. A First Prize certificate awarded in the 41st Annual Corowa Show (Patriotic Show), awarded to Miss Dolly Arthur for her Cinnamon Sandwich, Class S, Section 258, in 1917.agricultural shows, corowa agricultural society, dolly arthur, baking, cakes -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate, Corowa Free Press, Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Fortieth Annual Show, 1916
... Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society...Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society ...Red card with black printing. A Second Prize certificate awarded in the 40th Annual Corowa Show, awarded to Miss Dolly Arthur for her Passion Fruit Sandwich, Class S, Section 255L, in 1916.agricultural shows, corowa agricultural society, dolly arthur, baking, cakes -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper, Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, The Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, July 15, 1927, 15/07/1927
... The Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, July 15...Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser ...This issue contains various articles on the opening of the Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, including an article on the back page on "The Honor Roll Rutherglen Town Hall". This article includes the names of all those on the roll.2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper for Friday 15/7/1927. rutherglen sun, rutherglen memorial hall, newspapers, opening ceremonies, honour boards, world war 1, world war i, ww1 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, Business and Professional Women's Club of Wangaratta, Through Women's Eyes at Pioneering Days : Some women of Wangaratta and District / Compiled by Brenda Leitch, 1985
... Wangaratta and District / Compiled by Brenda Leitch...Business and Professional Women's Club of Wangaratta ...104 page paper covered book. Through women's eyes at pioneering days / compiled by B. Leitch for the B.P.W. Club Wangaratta. ISBN 0958970416Written at top of title page: "Jeanette D Jasper"pioneer women, north east victoria, wangaratta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, An Archaelogical Monitoring Program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham, Victoria, October 2001
... An Archaelogical Monitoring Program at Deep Creek and...Rymer, Tom and Debney, Taryn ...The report on an archaeological monitoring program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham for the Eastern Freeway Extension to ensure that any Aboriginal and historical sites were suitably managed.An archaeological monitoring program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham for the Eastern Freeway Extension is reported to ensure that any Aboriginal and historical sites were suitably managed.non-fictionThe report on an archaeological monitoring program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham for the Eastern Freeway Extension to ensure that any Aboriginal and historical sites were suitably managed.deep creek road mitcham, archaeological sites, loughnan road ringwood -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph, Australian News and Information Bureau, Josevats Komikamica and John Daniel with Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies after the official opening of International House, 24/05/1958
... Josevats Komikamica and John Daniel with Prime Minister of...Australian News and Information Bureau ...Josevats Komikamica, a commerce student from Fiji, and John Daniel, a medical student from India, attended International House in its opening year, 1957. Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies, pictured here with the two students, attended and spoke at the official opening of International House.Black and white photograph of Josevats Komikamica and John Daniel with Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies after the official opening of International Houseinternational house, students, official opening -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Australian News and Information Bureau, Brian Jones (Warden) and Paul Foo Yoon Sen (resident) in a study-bedroom in the Clunies Ross Wing, International House, 1958
... Brian Jones (Warden) and Paul Foo Yoon Sen (resident) in a...Australian News and Information Bureau ...Brian Jones, pictured sitting on the desk, was the first Warden at International House, from 1957 to 1959. Paul Foo Yoon Sen was one of the first students at International House. This photograph features one of the forty-two study-bedrooms in the Clunies Ross Wing, the first building to house IH residents.students, brian jones, accommodation -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book - Grammar text book, Whitcombe and Tombs, Whitcombe's New Austral Grammars with Composition and Vocabulary Work Grade IV
... Whitcombe's New Austral Grammars with Composition and...Whitcombe and Tombs ...A revised grammar text book for grade 4 students covering exercises in basic English grammar.A paperback book with 96 pages stapled together along the spine .It has a blue cardboard cover with text and illustration in navy blue. The illustration features three children on the ground looking at an open book in the countryside.with a patterned bprder surrounding it. The back cover features a list of other graded publications from Whitcombe & Tombs Publishers.A revised grammar text book for grade 4 students covering exercises in basic English grammar. grammar, whitcombe ant tombs, text books -
RMIT Design Archives
Books, National Art Gallery and Cultural Centre Project, Melbourne: Report on Site Conditions for Information of Piling Tenderers, Book No. 1
... National Art Gallery and Cultural Centre Project, Melbourne...Grounds, Romberg and Boyd Architects ...architecture -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Fieldcraft Sniping and Intelligence
... Fieldcraft Sniping and Intelligence....Gale and Polden Limited ...Used by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.Red cover with black rectangular border on front and title, authors name and printers name in the rectangle. 213 pagesnon-fictionUsed by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.fieldcraft sniping, major nevill a d armstrong obe frgs -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co, F&T Industries financial and corporate details, 19.05.1971
... F&T Industries financial and corporate details....Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co ...Statement from from Brian Stegley, Chairman of Stegbar, to Shareholders recommending acceptance of the F&T Industries takeover offer.Typewritten, foolscap, 9 pages. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Weigall and Crowther Solicitors, Weigall and Crowther to Robin Boyd, 02.05.1963
... Weigall and Crowther to Robin Boyd...Weigall and Crowther Solicitors ...Letter to Robin Boyd regarding Penleigh Boyd's bank bonds. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Receipt, Blake & Riggall (Solicitors and Notaries), Blake & Riggall to to Robin and Patricia Boyd, 10.08.1964
... Blake & Riggall to to Robin and Patricia Boyd...Blake & Riggall (Solicitors and Notaries) ...To Robin and Patricia Boyd regarding B&R Nominees Pty Ltd and 6 months interest on loan. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Mary and Leon Chatelain, Mary and Leon Chatelain to Robin Boyd, 04.05.1964
... Mary and Leon Chatelain to Robin Boyd...Mary and Leon Chatelain ...This is a thank you letter to Robin Boyd for the recent visit to his home, and for the book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It is written on paper with the Hotel Esplanade, Perth letterhead. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Betty and Ray Marginson, Betty and Ray Marginson to Robin Boyd, 15.06.1971
... Betty and Ray Marginson to Robin Boyd...Betty and Ray Marginson ...Congratulation note to both Patricia and Robin Boyd for Robin's Commander of British Empire honour. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Certificate, Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, 1963
... , Manufactures and Commerce... and Commerce ...The Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), founded in 1754 as the Society of the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, incorporated in 1847, is a London-based organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. It is frequently called the shorter name (The Royal Society of Arts) and the related RSA acronym. This certificate informs Robin Boyd that he has been elected Fellow of this society. In 1963 the RSA president was His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, K.G.A certificate with crest of the Royal Society, signed by The Secretary.11th March 1963. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that you were this day elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant. A certificate with crest of the Royal Society, signed by The Secretary. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Aust. Govt. Dept. of Health and Ageing et al, ERECTILE DISFUNCTION( Impotence And Related Health Issues), 2007
... ERECTILE DISFUNCTION( Impotence And Related Health Issues)...Aust. Govt. Dept. of Health and Ageing ...booklet, health facts, isbn: 0 09 182751 5. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - STRIKE AND RETURN, CORY GRAFF, 2006
... STRIKE AND RETURN...SPECIALITY PRESS PUBLICATIONS AND WHOLESALERS ... -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Scancolor and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, "Melbourne Trams - Past and Present", mid 1980's
... "Melbourne Trams - Past and Present"...Scancolor and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria ...Postcard - four panel, colour, titled "Melbourne Trams - Past and Present", featuring trams: Royal Park horse tram 256 Richmond cable tram W7 class tram - 1022 Z3 class tram 116 On rear is TMSV image, details of the TMSV Bylands, produced by Scancolor, Melbourne, CS1482. Has 33 cent stamp, postmarked for the Centenary of Cable Car Services, 11/11/1985 with a grip included and stamped "100 years of Melbourne trams carried on Commemorative official trip from Flinders St, Melbourne to Richmond Town Hall, November 11, 1985" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, postcards, centenary, cable trams, stamps, horse tram, w7 class, z3 class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Derailment of tram at Sturt and Lydiard Street, Jul. 1962
... Derailment of tram at Sturt and Lydiard Street...State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The ...Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier., Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier.Set of four documents concerning the derailment of tram 35 on 26/6/1952 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts. All documents have rounded corners. .1 - Memorandum on SEC paper, light green sheet, dated 18/7/1962 from the Engineer and Manager of the SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, regarding the Courier's reports and the Parliamentary report. .2 - Memorandum on a green sheet forwarding Press cuttings and the Work's Superintendent's report re the derailment. .3 - Handwritten report dated 4/7/1962 re the derailment, three sheets on ruled paper, cause of the derailment, works to repair, derailment of 36 at the same location on 3/7 (twice), trackwork issues, track repairs being undertaken and comments re The Courier's reporting. Signed by W. Linaker. May have been the draft pending typing. .4 - Plain sheet with three newspaper clippings - all 4/7/1962 a - "putting off evil day" - questioning the track maintenance as a precursor to closure. Supportive of the trams. b - "Off the Lines" - reporting on the derailment of tram 36 twice that day. c - "Two Tram Derailments" - photo of tram 36, side on view, derailed. trams, tramways, sec, trackwork, derailments, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Duncan and Fraser, Window lifter - Duncan and Fraser Adelaide, c1887
... Window lifter - Duncan and Fraser Adelaide...Duncan and Fraser ...Made by Duncan and Fraser for fitting to horse-drawn tramcars and possibly other products of their Adelaide workshops. See also items 565 and 2172 for other examples.Demonstrates Duncan and Fraser's workshop practice of putting their name on some fittings.Cast brass window lifter, with raised letters - "DUNCAN & FRASER" on outside &"ADELAIDE S.A." inside circle. Has three mounting holes & rolled top edge to give a finger hold. Of type used on horse trams.DUNCAN & FRASER ADELAIDE S.A.tramways, tramcars, horse trams, duncan & fraser, window furniture, tramcar component, btm, ballarat tramways