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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Cathryn Corns et al, Blindfold and all alone: British military executions in the great war, 2001
... Blindfold and all alone: British military executions in the ...It was one of the most controversial and still haunting aspects of World War One: the execution of 351 British soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of the enemy. Using new material that only now has become available from the Public Records Office and other sources, this compelling history sets out the facts of these courts-martial and shootings--and just as important, places them in the context of the military, social, and medical context of the period.Index, notes, appendices, glossary, ill (plates b/w), p.463.non-fictionIt was one of the most controversial and still haunting aspects of World War One: the execution of 351 British soldiers for cowardice and desertion in the face of the enemy. Using new material that only now has become available from the Public Records Office and other sources, this compelling history sets out the facts of these courts-martial and shootings--and just as important, places them in the context of the military, social, and medical context of the period.world war 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - military tribunals -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph - Ned Kelly, 10 November 1880
This is an original image of Edward "Ned" Kelly photographed the day before his execution.Black and white photograph of Edward "Ned" Kelly mounted onto dark green board. Photograph is oval in shape and shows Ned Kelly the day before his execution."318 (crossed through) 334" (blue ink on white sticker on front top right hand corner of photograph) "P318" (felt pen on reverse of photograph). "Ned Kelly" (handwritten in black ink). "Public Relations Division (stamped on reverse).ned kelly, kelly gang, execution, police murders -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph (size 2)
Execution of suspected Viet Cong Soldier in streetphoto, vietnam, general -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Francis Peter Scott
Contains an original 2 page document titled, Confidential 3, Execution. Describes lessons learnt regarding trainingvietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, 3 rar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER. COOMBS & COMPANY'S (LIMITED), 1891
Newspaper. Coombs & Company's (Limited). Bills of Sale, Registered Executions, Liens on Wool, Stock Mortgages, Renewals of Bills Of Sale ETC., ETC. 14 Pages. -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (Frederick Deeming)
... executions ...Black and white photograph mounted onto white board. Photograph is oval in shape. Writing in ink on board underneath attached photographFrederick B Deeming. Executed in 1892 for the murder of Emily Lydia Matherfrederick deeming, emily mather, murders, executions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Roman Dombrowski, Mussolini: Twilight and Fall, 1956
Originally published in Polish, the book documents the decline of Mussolinis' power from July 1943 to his execution in April 1945. Ex Echuca Municipal Library copy.Black buckram hard cover, title in silver letters on spine only. 248 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations. Summary of book's content cut from dust cover & pasted on front end paper.On front end paper: 945.091 DOM On back end paper: Ches 4/9/56 Pounds St 1.0.10books, biography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Plenty Bushrangers of 1842 : the first Europeans hanged in Victoria / Lindsay Mann ; foreword by Richard E. McGarvie, 1996
Bear's Castle (Yan Yean, Vic.) Port Phillip Volunteers. Bushrangers -- Victoria -- History. Executions and executioners -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- History. Capital punishment -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- History.xvi, 119 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Includes index. BibliographyISBN 064629718X [signed on cover page by author]bear's castle, yan yean, plenty, bushrangers -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo - Gravestone of John Thomas Hermon, brother of William Hermon snr
B&W photo of a gravestone in a cemetery. The headstone reads, “Erected/by his fellow workmen/in memory of/John Thomas Hermon/Beloved son of/James and Fanny Hermon/Accidentally killed at Coolac Crossing/August 3rd 1885/in the execution of his duty as guard/on [illegible] train from/Cootamundra to Gundagai/Born Sunbury Victoria/Aged 21 years/Respected and esteemed by all who knew him." Also death notice from Melbourne Age. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 8/9/1945
Instrument of Surrender marking the surrender of Japanese Forces by Vice Admiral Kamada to Australian Major General Edward James Milford on 8 September 1945. After the surrender of Japan, a Dutch military court convicted Kamada of war crimes for the executions of 1,500 west Borneo natives in 1944 and the ill treatment of 2,000 Dutch POWs held on Flores Island. Kamada was sentenced to death and was executed on 18 October 1947.Black and white photograph of documentinstrument of surrender, ww2 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Document, Instructions to Bailiffs of the County Court, 1978, 1 January 1978
Bailiffs are officers of the Court and as such play an important role in the overall administration of justice. This booklet has been prepared as a guide to Bailiffs of the County Court of Victoria in the performance of their duties. The principal functions of the Bailiffs are the issue and service of summonses, and verdicts and judgements given effect by the execution of warrants. In any case where Bailiffs are uncertain or unsure of what to do the Registrar of the Court to which they are attached should be consulted and their directions followed.Document. Instructions to Bailiffs of the County Court. State of Victorian; Melbourne (Vic); 1978. 28 p. Soft cover.victoria; bailiffs; county court; -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Plan of General Development, Melbourne : Report of the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission, 1929
The 1929 report of the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission covering Melbourne and its suburbs. Includes photographs and 15 folding maps (some in rear pocket) This was a planning scheme to prevent 'misuse' of land and protect property values. It highlighted traffic congestion, the distribution of recreational open space and haphazard intermingling of land uses. The plan identified a number of problems, such as the congestion at St Kilda Junction, that were not addressed until decades later. The plan also recognised the value of Melbourne's waterways as an open space network.xii, 308 p., [25] leaves of plates (24 folded) : ill., maps (some col.), ports., plans ; 34 cm. CONTENTS Part 1 Surveys and studies Part II Communications Part III The execution of improvement schemes - a programme of urgent works Part IV Zoning Part V Public Recreation Part VI Public Utilities Part VII Housing and Land Subdivision Part VIII Civic Art and Amenities Part IX Miscellaneous Part X Legislation Part XI Conclusionnon-fictionThe 1929 report of the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission covering Melbourne and its suburbs. Includes photographs and 15 folding maps (some in rear pocket) This was a planning scheme to prevent 'misuse' of land and protect property values. It highlighted traffic congestion, the distribution of recreational open space and haphazard intermingling of land uses. The plan identified a number of problems, such as the congestion at St Kilda Junction, that were not addressed until decades later. The plan also recognised the value of Melbourne's waterways as an open space network.city planning -- victoria. -- maps, city planning -- victoria -- melbourne, city planning -- victoria, civic improvement -- victoria -- melbourne, melbourne -- (vic.), cartography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Digital, BENDIGO JAIL DEVELOPMENT
Photocopy undated article from Australian Conservation Foundation re Bendigo Jail, together with undated Design Considerations for development of BSSC jail redevelopment. 1. Article by Brian Morley outlines history of the jail, Ronald Ryan's execution in 1967, and petitions against capital punishment. 2. Three page stapled A4 sheets, undated unknown authority document titled 'The Design Considerations for BSSC Jail redevelopment'. Outlines environment, class room structure models, general office & exhibition space, lecture theatre, overall buildings, design consistency, and learning area requirements.bendigo, institutions, bendigo jail -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, The Advertiser, Friday, March 6, 1942, 1942
Headline Story: Missile Thrown, Police Assaulted, Resisted Youth Fined on Three Charges Arising out of an incident last Sunday when an Eltham youth is alleged to have called a picnicker a "mug" and have admonished him for going to a hotel on a Sunday, an 18-year old youth appeared in Eltham court on Wednesday charged with having thrown a missile to the danger of persons in a public place; with having resisted First Constable H. Shields in the execution of his duty and having assaulted First Constable Shields.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loaneltham police station,lew howard collection, h. shields, victoria police, eltham hotel -
Vision Australia
Text, Letter to V.S. Hollow regarding M.A. Aston Estate, 16/2/1951
Letter to Mr V.S. Hollow in response to his requests for information regarding execution of the M.A. Aston Estate. "Dear Sir, M.A. Aston Estate Your letter dated 20th December was hand delivered to me at 12.15 today. In answer thereto, I have to advise: 1. Mr Paterson is William Henry Paterson. Mr Worrall is Albert Victor Worrall. 2. The stock comprises two blocks 300 pounds and 200 pounds totalling 500 pounds. Yours faithfully, General Secretary1 torn half of a carbon copy pageassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Rebellion in Dublin, April, 1916
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916. The Rising was launched by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland with the aim of establishing an independent Irish Republic while the United Kingdom was fighting the First World War. It was the most significant uprising in Ireland since the rebellion of 1798 and the first armed conflict of the Irish revolutionary period. Sixteen of the Rising's leaders were executed starting in May 1916. The nature of the executions, and subsequent political developments, ultimately contributed to an increase in popular support for Irish independence.The Six Days' of Rebellion in Dublin - Photo album type book with story of the rebellions and original photos of the damage inflicted on the streets of Dublin. Published by Eason and Sons Ltd., Dublin and Belfast.Inside the front cover: To Pa love from ??. The buildings are shown just as they are at present - I have seen them all. Ireland 1/11/18history, irish rebellion, rebellion in dublin -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Marble Portrait Bust, Justice Edward Holroyd
This bust was commissioned and made in the years before Holroyd's retirement from the bench. It is not known precisely when the bust entered the Library collection or the circumstances of its execution and commission. Justice Holroyd (1828-1916) was a judge of the Supreme Court for 25 years, after a successful career at the bar. Charles Web Gilbert (1867-1925) was a largely self taught sculptor, only tackling the medium of marble in the years before World War One. After the war he made a number of War Memorials, but his best known work is his statue of Matthew Flinders, the explorer, in Swanston Street.The portrait of Justice Holroyd is of interest as an unusual depiction and commemoration of a Judge. It is notable as a work by the distinguished Australian sculptor Charles Web Gilbert.Marble portrait bust of Justice Edward Holroyd. The bust is made of white carrara marble. The pedestal is made of rouge marble. The bust is slightly larger than life size. The head is finely detailed, Holroyd is shown wearing contemporary clothing, but the detail is less fine, than for the head and beard.The bust is signed and dated 1901 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Postcard, Edith Cavell Memorial, Brussells
Edith Louisa Cavell (4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse and patriot. She is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from all sides without distinction and in helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I, for which she was arrested. She was subsequently court-martialled, found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. Despite international pressure for mercy, she was shot by a German firing squad. Her execution received worldwide condemnation and extensive press coverage. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Cavell)Black and White postcard showing the memorial erected in Brussels to Edith Cavell. A portrait of Edith Cavell in nurses uniform is inset. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. edith cavell, chatham-holmes family collection, nurse, world war one, world war, sculpture -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Tribute, Wangaratta Picture Framers, Gull Force
On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame with gold coloured inner edge containing badge and tribute on grey backgroundGull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha In memory of and tribute to the Officers and Men of "Gull Force" comprising of 2/21 Battalion and attached Units.gull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Gull Force
Plaque present to Corporal Sperry BODSWORTH MID who served with the 2/21st Battalion and involved with the Battle of Ambon. On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber in the shape of a shield mounted with a metal a coat of arms depicting white seagull above black and orange diamond within pale blue oval shape.Gull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha Plaque - Cpl Sperry Bodsworth VX23435 MIDgull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Drawing room ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew), c. 1965
"Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of the drawing room ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation on reverse: "Villa Alba ceilings. [Stamp - The Royal Women's Hospital, 212 Cardigan Street, Carlton. With Compliments of Public Relations Office]"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Entrance hall ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street [Kew], c. 1965
"Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of the entrance hall ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation verso: "Villa Alba, Walmer Street (Kew)"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Ceiling , 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street [Kew], c. 1965
"Villa Alba is of significance for the outstanding late Victorian painted decoration throughout its interior. The consistently high standard of design in the decoration, and high, and at times, superb quality of its execution, the variety of illustrative techniques, the variety of illusionist effects and the hierarchy of treatments between the rooms of the house all contribute to the significance. The decorative scheme is also of significance as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration.." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original print monochrome photograph of a section of a ceiling in 'Villa Alba', Walmer Street (Kew)Annotation verso: "Villa Alba, Walmer Street (Kew)"dorothy rogers, villa alba museum, paterson bros, interior decoration -- 1880s -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
The Sea Devils. Operation STRUGGLE and the last great raid of World War II
July 1945. Eighteen young British, Australian and New Zealand special forces from a top-secret underwater warfare unit prepare to undertake three audacious missions against the Japanese. Using XE-craft midget submarines, the raiders will creep deep behind Japanese lines to sink two huge warships off Singapore and sever two vitally important undersea communications cables. Success will hasten ultimate victory over Japan; but if any of the men are captured they can expect a gruesome execution. Can the Sea Devils overcome Japanese defences, mechanical failures, oxygen poisoning and submarine disasters to fulfill their missions? Mark Felton tells the true story of a band of young men living on raw courage, nerves and Adrenalin as they attempt to pull off what could be the last great raid of World War Two.ww2, special operations, submarine operations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting, Edith Alice Watson, [Beach Walk], c1930
Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. General Design examinations required only designs on paper, and not the full execution of an object (which was the case for Applied Design exams). Watson's folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family.Watercolour painting of a standing woman with short light brown hair, in a green striped sleeveless shirt, a dark green shorts, and green heels, she is at the beach and there are birds in the background.Watermark (1917 UNBLEACHED ARNOLD)alice watson, beach, cape, woman, ballarat technical art school, alumni -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting - Artwork, Edith Alice Watson, Examples of General Design from folio of artwork undertaken at the Ballarat Technical Art School, 1931,1932
Edith (Alice) WATSON (1914–2010) Murtoa | Australia Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. General Design examinations required only designs on paper, and not the full execution of an object (which was the case for Applied Design exams). Watson's folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family. A folio of thirty three drawings and paintings undertaken by Alice Watson at the Ballarat Technical Art School. The works include including the application of Australian flora to designs, including for pottery, leather and applique. .2) is a design for a table runner to be executed in richelieu work .3) frieze including fish .4) "Design for a border to be executed in stencil". 1932 .12) "Design on the waratah for a bowl to be executed in clay". 1932 .14) "Time test" .12) .17) .15) .18) show the combination of Australian flora with Art Nouveau-inspired designs .9) is a design for a wallet to be executed in raffia showing elevation, side elevation and plan views .11) is a design for a prayer book carrier to be executed in leather work .10) is an example of pencil transfer method of design seen on .11) .18) Design for a fan, image of birds and berries on a blue ground. .25) landscape illustration .27) "development" design based on a correa .29) "Design for a tea cosy based on the Cobia-Scanden to be executed in applique. 1931 (see also .31) .30) "Design for a writing tablet to be executed in embossed leather work and based on the native fuschia" (correa). 1931 .31) a completed doily holder: applique workMost are signed A. Watson 1931 .2) Paper is embossed with stamp of 'Goodall's Bristol Boards' stamp. (Crown depicted in centre) .20 and .22) Paper is embossed with 'Windsor & Newtons Bristol Board' stamp.(Griffin depicted in centre)ballarat technical art school, alice watson, flora, design, artwork, folio, art nouveau, alumni, leather work design, richelieu work, applique, doily holder, doyley holder, general design, edith alice watson -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Lunch, May 1993
Photo of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop meeting widows he was a guest speaker for the Heidelberg Widows Club when they were celebrating their 10th Anniversary in May. This photo featured in the July edition of The Answer with the unfortunate footnote that Sir Edward had passed away on the 2nd July. "Our picture shows the gentlemanly Sir Edward charming the ladies. All were sad to learn of Sir Edward's death on 2nd July 1993." Another article in the September edition of The Answer was a touching tribute to Sir Edward by a legacy widow Dorothy Madigan: Sir Edward was so strong and tall, in body and in mind Yet gentle, too, he saw sick through their dying days in Thailand. This was the doctor's greatest challenge when all seemed hopeless and lost To improvise a theatre, and operate; for himself, at such a cost. Threatened with execution his face slapped many a time In spite of leg covered with ulcers he carried on, he carried on. And many an ex POW, will shed a tear today. For the love and care bestowed on him By Australia's most loveable son.A record of the relationship between Weary Dunlop and Legacy.Colour photo of Weary Dunlop meeting widows.Written on the back "C Pg 10" in blue pen.dunlop, widows, answer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Documents, Appointment of New Trustees of the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, 1894, 1894
A deed appointing the Reverend Samuel Thornton as a trustee of the Ballarat School of Mines, after the death of former Trustee Rivett Henry Bland, and increasing the number of trustees by appointing James Millhinch Bickett. It includes a covering letter of Department of Lands and Survey Letterhead... and whereas it is intended that forthwith after the execution hereof the said land and premises shall be so transferred that the same may become vested in the said Sir William John Clarke and John Warrington Rogers jointly with the said Right Reverend Samuel Thornton, Andrew Anderson and James Millhinch Bickett now these prexsents witness that the said Governor as such Governor as aforesaid in exercise of the power for this purpose given to him by the said Crown Grant and of every other power enabling him doth hereby appoint the Said Right Reverend Samuel Thornton to be a trustee of the land in place of the said Rivett Henry Bland and James Millhinch Bickett to the addition trustees. .. .department of lands and survey, letterhead, legal, john adrian louis earl of hopetoun, william john clarke, rivett henry bland, john warrington rogers, trustees, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines trustees -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - ledger, Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes, 1946-1949, 1946-1949
SMB Library establishment - P.58 Former Ballarat Supreme Court House - p64 Red Cross Hut - p.69, p. 80 SMB Art Society, p.106 SMB Bicycle Shed - p. 109A larger quarter leather bound ledger with handwritten minutes of the Ballarat School of Mines Council. Pg. 8 - Retirement of Principal pg. 17 - Bicycle Accommodation Pg 24 - Visit of Minister of Public Instruction the Hon, F. Field pg. 32 - Interview with A.A. Robertson pg 46 - Congratulations to Ken Palmer for securing the commission for the execution of a bust for the Avenue Prime Ministers at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. pg 64 - Former Ballarat Supreme Court pg 69 - Red Cross Hut pf 74 - Radio Mechanics pg 104 - Act of Remembrance for BevanA. John Pg 104 - Cobb & Co Coach pg 105 - Site for new Junior Technical School pg 109 - Dr Sydney Pern's collection to Native Weapons pg 120 - The late Bevan A. John pg 122 - Transfer of the Electrical Department to the former Ballarat Supreme Courthouse pg 129 - Pottery room pg 140 - The late D. Maxwell pg 145 - Dr Pound's Resignation pg 146 - Endowment Plantation pg 168 - Art School LIbrary pg 171 - Appointment of Principal - Richard W. Richards pg 237 - Farewell to Dr. J.R. Pound pg 241 - Architecture Course pg 270 - Appointment of E.J. Barker ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines minutes, e.j. tippett, m.g. beanland, k. sutton, a. heseltine, n. callow, m.b. john, d. maxwell, ballarat technical art school, bicycle accommodation, hollway, l. lederman, l.j. wilson, linotype machine, harry brew, dressmaking, reconstruction training, f. field, blacksmithing, gas heaters, d. taylor kellock, neville bunning, moulding class, a.a. robertson, gas fired kiln, d.i. johnston, entrance signboard, r.w. richards, kenpalmer, prime ministers avenue, e.g. savage appointment, r. calder resignation, brick class room, red cross hut, radio mechanics, cobb and co coach, a.m. wilkenson, b. bryan, beven a. john obituary, art society, d. maxwell resignation, pern collection of native weapons, ceramics, pottery, donald i. johnston, donald i johnston resignation -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
A death mask is a plaster or wax mould made of a human face shortly after death (around 30 minutes after the execution). The intention was to capture the likeness of the individual and maintain their facial expression and features before these became distorted in death. They differ from their counterparts the life masks which were made to preserve the likeness of an individual while alive. Death masks were often replicated and sold to various institutions and private buyers. Death masks were created for a variety of reasons. Organisations like museums and scientific institutes collected these masks to support the study of phrenology. Phrenology is the study of the conformation of a skull in an effort to understand the mental faculties and traits of an individual. This was undertaken in a period in which it was argued that the shape of a head could provide detailed knowledge into personality. In addition, death masks were also created to aid effigy making, as tools for sculpture and as objects of veneration. Death masks were often placed on display as objects of curiosity. Edward “Ned” Kelly was convicted of murder on the 29th of October 1880 and executed by hanging on the 11th of November that same year. In the 1800s it was common practice for authorities to make a death mask of an executed criminal. In Kelly’s case, there were multiple copies made of his death mask, one of which is in the collection of the Burke Museum. Copies of the official death Mask (attributed to Maximilian Kreitmayer) have been made by artists including Max Meldrum (1875-1955). It depicts the head, neck and partial right shoulder of Ned Kelly. Whilst generally considered to be a ‘pseudoscience’ today, phrenology and the study of the reception and use of artefacts like Ned Kelly’s death mask, can provide valuable insight into a past era’s views of personality and the human body. This mask presents a unique three-dimensional depiction of Ned Kelly shortly after his execution which is unlike any other depiction of him. It can provide vital information as to the use of death masks in Victoria and their popularity in the 1800s. These masks were mostly done of criminals and used for exhibition purposes alongside phrenological study. Phrenologist AS Hamilton used Kreitmayer’s replication of the mask (displayed in Kreitmayer’s Bourke Street waxworks the day after Kelly’s death) to report a detailed phrenological analysis on Ned Kelly and concluded from his research that the deceased had an “enormous self-esteem”. Portraits of living people represent the way they themselves and/or the artists wished themselves to be remembered. The death mask contrasts this and therefore, creates a likeness of a person in their entirety and not just an ideal representation. Therefore, the study of such artefacts and their history of use and disuse can provide interesting information valuable to understanding the past. Colour rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper.Obverse: Reverse: AGFA kelly album, ned kelly, death mask, kreitmayer, old melbourne gaol, phrenology, craneology, 1800s, pseudoscience, burke musuem, max meldrum