Book prize given to John Tanner (1887), Christmas 1885. First prize for History in the Fifth form. Blue calf-bound book with gold plate work on spine and borders of cover. Ballarat College school crest and motto inscribed on front cover. Six compartments on spine decorated with gold patterns; title inscribed in second compartment. Marbled leaf edges and end papers. . Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest and motto / History / Fifth form / First Prize / Awarded to / J Tanner / Christmas 1885john-tanner, book-prize, 1887, 1885, ballarat-college,

Book contains information and sketch maps to aid in the navigation of the Murray River, with advice on hazards to look for as these will change over time.74 page A4 book with a drawing of a boat on the Murray River on the coverAutographed on the title page by the authors: "9-1-84 Leon Bentley | Kath Bentley"murray river, boating, river navigation, boating safety

Shield-shaped white metal lapel badge with red enamel centre section and two split pin attachments on back. "Victoria" in red fill; "District Warden" in blue fill.Front: King's crown / Victoria / ARP / District / Warden Back: Issued by / 55 / State Emergency / Council / Bentleyarp, district warden, victoria, ww2

Originally contained in a 'magnetic' photo album believed to have been donated by Mr Eric Stephenson, Jingalong, 110 Ryans Road, Eltham, Vic. 3095; relocated to archival safe storage.Seven colour photographscars, rolls royce and bentley club, sugarloaf

paper programthe good person of setzuan, athenaeum theatre, bertolt brect, eric bentley

This object relates to Pte. W. J. BENTLEY KIA France 1916, born Talbot, Victoria.Bronze medallion in purple fabric-lined hinged case.Engraved: W. J. BENTLEY1914 - 1918, ballarat rsl, ballarat, anzac, first world war, wwi, talbot

One of a series of bookmarks in support of the exhibition 'Building a Cathedral' at the Ballarat Catholic Archives in 2025. This image depicts a sanctuary tile by John Francis Bentley that together with the grand chancel window, the Lady Chapel and Blessed Sacrament stained glass windows are Bentley's only known work outside the UK. Bentley's greatest work was Westminster Cathedral.St Patrick's Cathedral Ballarat was the first Catholic Cathedral to be consecrated in Australia in 1891. The tiles as represented in this bookmark together with three John Francis Bentley windows were installed a year earlier for that occasion and are the only example of this artist/architect's work outside of the UK. This series of bookmarks in 2025 commemorate the significance of this cathedral and its art in Australia's material cultural heritage as well as to the Catholic community. bentley, ballarat, tile, bookmark

Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The photograph shows a Council-owned steamroller used for road construction.city of kew, public works, tom bentley, road works, steamrollers

Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The photograph shows a Council-owned front end loader and a Council trailer.city of kew, public works, tom bentley

The Bag was issued to volunteer Air Raid Patrol Persons in Australia during WW2.Canvas bag with shoulder strap and Victorian ARP Badge on the front. Round metal button on left side. Two air vents on the bottom. Two studs to close the bag.Inside front flap M.H. ??. 1942. Victoria ARP Badge on front flap numbered BG359.air, raid, precautions, patrol persons, ww2, volunteers,

Hardcover, No Dust Jacket"To Patricia Boyd, from Chris + Pat, Christmas 1949" inside front coverwalsh st library

HardcoverBlack ink inscription on title page: 'Robin G.P. Boyd / Christmas 1943 / E.G.B' Page before title page has been cut out and removed Sticker inside front cover: 'THE CHAUCER / Howey Court / 234 Collins Street / Melbourne'walsh st library

Green cloth bound cover and embossed detailing on front and back, with gold embossed detail on the spine 'Streets of London 3/6' xvi ; 443 pages; 19cmHandwritten inscription on first page '62' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute' adult non fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Faded Brown marbled hardboard cover and leather spine and corners, with embossed detailing on spine 'Cooper's Deerslayer Vol 1' viii; 310 pages; 20cm;Handwritten inscription on inside cover 'Richard Glanville' Handwritten inscription on front page 'Thoms Skinner his book'adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Faded Brown marbled hardboard cover and leather spine and corners, with embossed detailing on spine 'Cooper's Deerslayer Vol 2' 6 unnumbered; 322 pages; 20cm;Handwritten inscription on inside cover 'Richard Glanville' Handwritten inscription on front page 'Thoms Skinner his book' adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library.

The Congress of Verona: Comprising a portion of Memoirs of his own Times.Brown board cover with cloth spine. Spine detached from rear cover.Moderate foxing particularly to front pages. Page edges rough, some torn. 484 pp. Volume 1 of 2. Poor condition.Label with Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp inside front cover. Flyleaf '66' crossed out in red ink, '19'/Klmore Mechanics Institute stamp. Title page signed 'John Pascoe Fawkner'. P.1 'Presented to the Kilmore Mechanics Library July 9th 186[?] By John Pascoe Fawkner'. P.484 Sinature 'John Pascoe Fawkner'.memoirs, kilmore mechanics institute library.