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Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Camera, Thornton-Pickard, Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension Camera, c1901
... Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension Camera, c1901...Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. ...Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension half plate camera nos 529946 and 529947. ...Thornton-Pickard ...The camera has leather bellows, and was originally mounted on a tripod. Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension Camera, c1901 Equipment Camera Thornton-Pickard ...Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham, near Manchester, and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension half plate camera nos 529946 and 529947. The camera has leather bellows, and was originally mounted on a tripod.camera, extension camera, photographic equipment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Thornton-Pickard Ruby Enlarger, Thornton-Pickard, c1890
... Thornton-Pickard Ruby Enlarger...Thornton-Pickard was a British camera manufacturer which was established in 1888 and closed in 1939. ...Badge attached to side:- 'THORNTON-PACKARD/ RUBY ENLARGER/ ALTRINCHAM" On metal rectangle: "PROTECTED BY / PAT. ...Thornton-Pickard ...It has a slot on one side for glass negatives negatives to be inserted in a wooden holder. Thornton-Pickard Ruby Enlarger Functional object Thornton-Pickard Ruby Enlarger Thornton-Pickard ...Thornton-Pickard was a British camera manufacturer which was established in 1888 and closed in 1939. The company was based in Altrincham, near Manchester, and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry. The Thornton-Pickard company was founded by John Edward Thornton and Edgar Pickard in Manchester,. Also referred to as a Magic Lantern Projector, the Ruby enlarger was used to project images from glass negatives using a variety of light sources and eventually adapted for electricity.. As photography technology developed the size of slides became smaller and the "magic lanterns" were replaced by more compact film and slide projectors.This item is significant as it represents a step in the development of photographic technology and home entertainment in the early 19th century.A large photographic enlarger made primarily of wood, tin plate and glass. The enlarger is fully intact and has the original patent and registration on a badge attached on one side. The enlarger extends when in use but folds up accordion style when not required. Its length at maximum extension is 90 centimetres. It has a slot on one side for glass negatives negatives to be inserted in a wooden holder.Badge attached to side:- 'THORNTON-PACKARD/ RUBY ENLARGER/ ALTRINCHAM" On metal rectangle: "PROTECTED BY / PAT. No. 18478. 08. / REG. No8. 529944 & 580047."thornton-pickard, photographic equipment, ruby enlarger, glass negatives -
Kew Historical Society IncDrawing - Property Illustration, Margaret Picken, 23 Thornton Street, Kew, 2003
... 23 Thornton Street, Kew...Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken....23 THORNTON ST., KEW / PICKEN 2003 / FLETCHERS...The year in which the drawing was created is also a valuable record for house historians, as a number of the properties depicted have either been altered since that date or demolished. artist -- margaret picken 1950- 23 thornton street -- kew (vic.) property illustrations — buildings — kew (vic.) 23 THORNTON ST., KEW / PICKEN 2003 / FLETCHERS Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken. 23 Thornton Street, Kew Drawing Property Illustration Margaret Picken Fletchers ...After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 22 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.23 THORNTON ST., KEW / PICKEN 2003 / FLETCHERSartist -- margaret picken 1950-, 23 thornton street -- kew (vic.), property illustrations — buildings — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncDrawing - Property Illustration, Margaret Picken, 23 Thornton Street, Kew, 1992
... 23 Thornton Street, Kew...Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken....23 THORNTON ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN '92 / WOODARDS...The year in which the drawing was created is also a valuable record for house historians, as a number of the properties depicted have either been altered since that date or demolished. artist -- margaret picken 1950- 23 thornton street -- kew (vic.) property illustrations — buildings — kew (vic.) 23 THORNTON ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN '92 / WOODARDS Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken. 23 Thornton Street, Kew Drawing Property Illustration Margaret Picken Woodards ...After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 22 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink drawing on drafting film of 23 Thornton Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.23 THORNTON ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN '92 / WOODARDSartist -- margaret picken 1950-, 23 thornton street -- kew (vic.), property illustrations — buildings — kew (vic.) -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Reverend Samuel Thornton, c1885
... Reverend Samuel Thornton...The Right Reverend Dr Samuel Thornton (1835-1917) was the first Anglican Bishop of Ballarat. ...Photographic portrait of Reverend Samuel Thornton Clerical outfit....Reverend Samuel Thornton Photograph - Black and White ...The Right Reverend Dr Samuel Thornton (1835-1917) was the first Anglican Bishop of Ballarat. He was a Government representative on the Ballarat School of Mines Council for 22 years, being described as very progressive and effective in Ballarat School of Mines enterprises and leadership.Photographic portrait of Reverend Samuel Thornton Clerical outfit.samuel thornton, ballarat school of mines, bishop of ballarat, reverend thornton, anglican bishop of ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyInvoice, Brentwood Press, Norman Bros Grocers Ringwood - Invoice to Thornton 3-1-1941
... Norman Bros Grocers Ringwood - Invoice to Thornton 3-1-1941...Invoice to Thornton for amount of 5s 10d dr. to Norman & Sons Quality Grocers of Whitehorse Rd Ringwood. ...Buff coloured sales docket with black printing +Additional Keywords: Norman & Sons / Thornton...Norman & Sons Buff coloured sales docket with black printing +Additional Keywords: Norman & Sons / Thornton Norman Bros Grocers Ringwood - Invoice to Thornton 3-1-1941 Invoice Brentwood Press ...Invoice to Thornton for amount of 5s 10d dr. to Norman & Sons Quality Grocers of Whitehorse Rd Ringwood. Items include sugar, salt, coffee and butter.Buff coloured sales docket with black printing +Additional Keywords: Norman & Sons / ThorntonNorman & Sons -
Kew Historical Society IncPlan - Subdivision Plan, Thornton Estate, 1918
... Thornton Estate...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. ...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. ...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivision plans - kew, thornton estate, studley park road -- kew (vic.), thornton avenue -- kew (vic.), stevenson street -- kew (vic.) -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Sigrid Thornton visits Feelix library at RVIB Burwood School
... Sigrid Thornton visits Feelix library at RVIB Burwood School...On May 22, 2007 Sigrid Thornton visited the Feelix library at the RVIB Burwood School for a special story time with Kate, William, Seth, Claudia, Amelia, Liam, Dominic, Anna and others....66 digital images of Sigrid Thornton's visit to the Feelix library...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix RVIB Burwood School Sigrid Thornton Trish Anderson Robyn Sainsbury-Vale 66 digital images of Sigrid Thornton's visit to the Feelix library Sigrid Thornton visits Feelix library at RVIB Burwood School Photograph Image ...The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. On May 22, 2007 Sigrid Thornton visited the Feelix library at the RVIB Burwood School for a special story time with Kate, William, Seth, Claudia, Amelia, Liam, Dominic, Anna and others.66 digital images of Sigrid Thornton's visit to the Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, rvib burwood school, sigrid thornton, trish anderson, robyn sainsbury-vale -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library, 12 February 2013
... Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library...Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. ...36 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix library...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix Sigrid Thornton 36 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix library Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library Photograph Image Lisa Saad ...The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.36 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library, 12 February 2013
... Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library...Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. ...37 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix library...Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix Sigrid Thornton 37 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix library Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library Photograph Image Lisa Saad ...The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.37 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Thornton Crescent, 1996
... Thornton Crescent...Article on businesses in Thornton Crescent, Mitcham...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne thornton crescent mitcham mitcham automatics performance ignition services wonga concrete link automotive timbermate products pty ltd haulaway pelikan trading company pty ltd motafit service centres graphi-cal melbourne Article on businesses in Thornton Crescent, Mitcham Article on businesses in Thornton Crescent, Mitcham Thornton Crescent Article Article ...Article on businesses in Thornton Crescent, MitchamArticle on businesses in Thornton Crescent, MitchamArticle on businesses in Thornton Crescent, Mitchamthornton crescent, mitcham, mitcham automatics, performance ignition services, wonga concrete, link automotive, timbermate products pty ltd, haulaway, pelikan trading company pty ltd, motafit service centres, graphi-cal melbourne -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage, Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thornton, c1887
... Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thornton...Portrait of Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thornton...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thornton Portrait of Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thornton Right Rev. ...Portrait of Right Rev. Dr Samuel Thorntonright rev. dr samuel thornton -
Kew Historical Society IncPlan - Subdivision Plan, Thornton Estate, 1918
... Thornton Estate...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne subdivsion plans - kew, studley park thornton estate The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. ...The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivsion plans - kew, studley park, thornton estate -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Thornton Studios, Ballarat School of Mines: Magazine Committee, 1932, 1932
... Thornton Studios Ballarat...Thornton Studios...Ballarat School of Mines: Magazine Committee, 1932 Photograph Thornton Studios ...A Student Magazine was produced regularly with the assistance of students' contributions. News and photographs were also included giving an outline of activities, sporting results and awards. Photograph shows: Back row: M Wilson (chem); S J Allan (art) Second row: A Bosher (art); R Elsworth (science); Dr. J R Pound (President); Mr. A E Williams (manager); C L Smith ( art); K Windsor (sport); J Curran (Junior Tech) Front row: J Walters (sport); J Skelton (Prep); F Whitworth (sec); Black and white photograph mounted on fawn card. People in formal pose - students and staff.Thornton Studios Ballaratstudent magazine, committee, m wilson, s j allan, a bosher, r elsworth, dr j r pound, a e williams, c l smith, k windsor, j curran, j walters, j skelton, f whitworth -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyMemorabilia - WW1 & Family Memorabilia - Thomas Thornton
... Thornton...War and family memorabilia collated by Betty Thornton, daughter of local Thomas Thornton. ...Lid has floral decoration, Auld Land Syne and Thomas Thornton written in the corner ~ Photocopies of Thomas Thornton's war records (AWM) ~ Homemade cardboard frame covered in clear plastic, containing some WW1 items of Thomas Thornton ...Numurkah & District Historical Society Old Bank Building cnr Melville and Knox Street (118-120 Melville St) Numurkah the-murray War and family memorabilia collated by Betty Thornton, daughter of local Thomas Thornton. ...War and family memorabilia collated by Betty Thornton, daughter of local Thomas Thornton. WW1 & Family Memorabilia - Thomas Thornton contains: ~ 2 x leather-bound photo albums containing b&w photos of family members, some labelled with hand-written notes ~ Sample of small stones containing copper ~ Several sized detachable buttons used on WW1 service uniforms (cuffs, collars, shirts) ~ Small purple-coloured cardboard box containing a number of service medals, fund-raising badges, royal family medallions ~ B&W photos of Thomas Thornton and comrades in uniform ~ Small leather-bound book containing information about servicemen known to Thomas Thornton (My Roll of Honour) ~Small white cardboard box containing plaster Welcome Home plaque in the shape of Australia. Lid has floral decoration, Auld Land Syne and Thomas Thornton written in the corner ~ Photocopies of Thomas Thornton's war records (AWM) ~ Homemade cardboard frame covered in clear plastic, containing some WW1 items of Thomas Thornton see photosthornton, ww1, copper, badges, medals, buttons -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Camera - Thornton Pickard 'College" Swing front model, 1890-1920
... Front: Thornton/College/Pickard (printed on round insert, base)...Thornton Pickard...Functional object Camera - Thornton Pickard 'College" Swing front model Thornton Pickard ...Displayed in History House4210.1 - Camera in collapsable varnished wooden mount, square shaped with brass hinges and binding, leather bellows 4120.2 - Glass plate negative case, wood, brass binding. 4120.3 - Glass plate negative case, wood, brass binding.Front: Thornton/College/Pickard (printed on round insert, base) -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH TENNIS CLUB, THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS
... BLACK AND GOLD STICKER ON CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM CORNER : THORNTON AND RICHARDS & CO, BALLARAT...THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields TENNIS CLUB PREMIERS BLACK AND GOLD STICKER ON CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM CORNER : THORNTON AND RICHARDS & CO, BALLARAT COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON BUFF COLOURED CARD 3 LADIES SITTING 3 MEN STANDING BEHIND ALL IN TENNISOUTFITS WITH TENNIS RACKETS AND TROPHY Photograph PHOTOGRAPH TENNIS CLUB THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. ...COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON BUFF COLOURED CARD 3 LADIES SITTING 3 MEN STANDING BEHIND ALL IN TENNISOUTFITS WITH TENNIS RACKETS AND TROPHY BLACK AND GOLD STICKER ON CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM CORNER : THORNTON AND RICHARDS & CO, BALLARATtennis club, premiers -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph
... John Thornton...Melton Elder John Thornton. Church and Nation 11 November 1987 p. 29...Melton Elder John Thornton. Church and Nation 11 November 1987 p. 29 John Thornton Photograph ...John ThorntonMelton Elder John Thornton. Church and Nation 11 November 1987 p. 29 -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS
... ON FRONT RIGHT HAND BOTTOM: THORNTON STUDIOS BALLARAT...THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS...NEWTON Photograph PHOTOGRAPH THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS ....1 BACK TO CLUNES 1931 STREET PARADE, PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON DARK GREY CARDBOARD WITH BORDERS .2 STREET PARADE "WELCOME HOME SWEET HOME" PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON DARK GREY CARDBOARD WITH BORDERS .3 PHOTOGRAPH 1937-1938 CLUNES CRICKET TEAM PREMIERS BALLARAT CRICKET LEAGUE-RECORD 1ST INNINGS 418 RUNS BACK: W.COOK, N.NEWTON, R.COOK, J.JONES, FRONT: W.GRENFELL, W.JONES, M.PUNIARD (VICE CAPT. AND SEC) C .DRIFE (CAPT.) R.STEART (VIC PRESIDENT) E. NEWTON.3 ON BACK HANDWRITTEN NORM AND MARK PUNIARD. ON FRONT RIGHT HAND BOTTOM: THORNTON STUDIOS BALLARATcricket 1937/38, back to clunes 1931, street parade -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Launch of the Feelix library at Melbourne Zoo with Sigrid Thornton, 12 February 2013
... Launch of the Feelix library at Melbourne Zoo with Sigrid Thornton...Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell to the crowd. ...Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell to the crowd. ...The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell to the crowd. These images were taken of the families who attended, including Zoos Victoria CEO Laura Mumaw, Minister for Community Services Sherryl Garbut and RVIB CEO Doug Kent.36 digital photographs of families and official guests at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton, sherryl garbut, laura mumaw, doug kent, louise curtin -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo / Wedding, "Thornton" Studios Ballarat, Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Effie Hilda Long -1924, Circa late 1924
... Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Eddie Hilda Long.At the bottom right hand corner is the name "Thornton" Studios Ballarat...."Thornton" Studios Ballarat....Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Effie Hilda Long -1924 Photo / Wedding "Thornton" Studios Ballarat. ...This photo is of the Wedding of Alexander Paterson to Effie Hilda Long. They were married at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Ballarat on the 30th August 1924, by the Rev. Robert Jones. The groom is the son of James and Emma Paterson of Miners Rest, and the bride is the daughter of William and May Long of Ballarat.Their attendants were, groomsman- Albert Robert Mathews, bridesmaid -Ruby Sarah Long, the name of the flowergirl is unknown,Depicting people of the Ballarat Shire area in the 1920'sPhoto is in dark brown wooden frame which has ornate carved decoration, mount is "kharkie" brown with dark sepia around photo. Photo is in sepia and depicts the Marriage of Alexander Paterson & Effie Hilda Long.in 1924.Wedding of Alexander Paterson & Eddie Hilda Long.At the bottom right hand corner is the name "Thornton" Studios Ballarat.paterson alexander, long effie hilda -
Linton and District Historical Society IncCard/Photograph, Christmas greeting card : A View at Linton, 1941, 1941
... Sent as a Christmas card by T. & G. Thornton in 1941....Part of the other half of the paper insert has been cut away, but on the part that remains is the inscription: "from Tom & G. Thornton / Xmas 1941"....On paper insert: "From Tom and G Thornton-Xmas 1941"....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Sent as a Christmas card by T. & G. Thornton in 1941. Tom Thornton G. Thornton Linton Post Office Bank of New South Wales Linton Greeting cards Christmas cards On paper insert: "From Tom and G Thornton-Xmas 1941". ...Sent as a Christmas card by T. & G. Thornton in 1941.A very small photograph which has been made into a plain, beige-coloured card with cut decorative edge and printed borders around edge of card and edge of photograph. The photograph shows Linton Post Office and Bank of New South Wales. A car (1940s or 1950s Holden?) is parked in Sussex Street outside the bank building. The words "A View at Linton" are printed on the front of the card underneath the photograph. A paper insert in the card has printed on one half: "May all the joys of an old-time Christmas be yours, and may the New Year be a happy one". Part of the other half of the paper insert has been cut away, but on the part that remains is the inscription: "from Tom & G. Thornton / Xmas 1941".On paper insert: "From Tom and G Thornton-Xmas 1941".tom thornton, g. thornton, linton post office, bank of new south wales linton, greeting cards, christmas cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Family History: Mason, Parker, Dixon, Sinden and Marshall families, 2026
... ...Thornton...Jane Thornton married William Dixon in Northumberland in the 1850s. ...Jane Thornton Collection: Four-page document outlining the family histories of the Mason, Parker, Dixon, Sinden and Marshall families who migrated to the central Victorian Goldfields from the 1850s. ...Jane Thornton married William Dixon in Northumberland in the 1850s. ...Jane Thornton married William Dixon in Northumberland in the 1850s. William Dixon was a pitman who was recruited in England to manage a mine at Eaglehawk. He arrived in about 1857 without his family. His wife Jane and three children arrived on the "Great Britain" in 1863. Two more children were born at Eaglehawk. William died on 28 March 1876. Jane died on 18 April 1884.Jane Thornton Collection: Four-page document outlining the family histories of the Mason, Parker, Dixon, Sinden and Marshall families who migrated to the central Victorian Goldfields from the 1850s. The fa dixon, thornton, catherine reef mine -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
... Gorman,/ 22 McKenzie St,/ Alexandra General Store at Taggerty. On road to Thornton, right side, on bend just pass Primary School TG6 POO448...Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty, North Central, Victoria, Australia...Gorman,/ 22 McKenzie St,/ Alexandra General Store at Taggerty. On road to Thornton, right side, on bend just pass Primary School TG6 POO448 A black and white photograph of the Taggerty General Store in Victoria. ...A black and white photograph of the Taggerty General Store in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the Taggerty General Store in Victoria.Original marked:- Mrs M. Gorman,/ 22 McKenzie St,/ Alexandra General Store at Taggerty. On road to Thornton, right side, on bend just pass Primary School TG6 POO448taggerty, victoria, taggerty general store, photograph -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, BROWN FAMILY
... COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BROWN FAMILY OUTSIDE THEIR HOME IN THORNTON STREET, CLUNES...WILLIAM AND MARY ANN BROWN WITH ANN, FRANCIS & GEORGE. THORNTON STREET, CLUNES. 1875...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields THE BROWN FAMILY, CLUNES 1875 BROWN FAMILY WILLIAM AND MARY BROWN WILLIAM AND MARY ANN BROWN WITH ANN, FRANCIS & GEORGE. THORNTON STREET, CLUNES. 1875 COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BROWN FAMILY OUTSIDE THEIR HOME IN THORNTON STREET, CLUNES BROWN FAMILY Photograph PHOTOGRAPH ...THE BROWN FAMILY, CLUNES 1875COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BROWN FAMILY OUTSIDE THEIR HOME IN THORNTON STREET, CLUNESWILLIAM AND MARY ANN BROWN WITH ANN, FRANCIS & GEORGE. THORNTON STREET, CLUNES. 1875brown family, william and mary brown -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.Photograph - Black and White, World War One Soldier, c1915, c1915
... Black and White digital photograph by Thornton Studios Ballarat of a young, curly haired man in the uniform of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). ...Thornton Studios...World War One Soldier, c1915 Photograph - Black and White Thornton Studios ...This image was bought in an Op shop in Melbourne around 1980. It had no other identification other than the name of the photographic studio. The image has a collar badge and sergeants stripes added at a later stage. This possibly suggests the photo was taken at the time of enlistment, and the soldier died, leaving the family to make additions to the photograph.Black and White digital photograph by Thornton Studios Ballarat of a young, curly haired man in the uniform of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). The rising sun badge and the sergeant's strips on his sleeve have been included after the photograph was taken. The soldier is Robert John McHenry, who was killed in action on on 28 July 1916. soldier, world war one, aif, thornton studios, world war, robert mchenry, bob mchenry, world war 1, mmm -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Knox, Cleone, The Diary of a Young Lady of Fashion in the Year 1764-5, by Cleone Knox, 1927
... Text, inner page: ' THE DIARY OF / A YOUNG LADY OF FASHION / IN THE YEAR 1764-1765 / By / CLEONE KNOX / Edited by her Kinsman / ALEXANDER BLACKER KERR / THORNTON BUTTERWORTH LIMITED / 15 BEDFORD STREET, LONDON, W.C.2......Thornton Butterworth Limited...The Diary of a Young Lady of Fashion in the Year 1764-5, by Cleone Knox Book Novel Knox, Cleone Alexander Blacker Kerr Thornton Butterworth Limited Purnell and Sons ...An account of life and love in 1764-1765.Red hardcover book. 245 pages.fictionAn account of life and love in 1764-1765. fashion, cleone knox, alexander blacker kerr, fiction -
Federation University Historical CollectionScientific Instrument, The Precision Tool and Instrument Co Ltd, Micrometer eyepiece
... On the top of the box is inscribed The Precision Tool and Istrument Co Ltd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, Eng. On the box is a black label with white writing "Micrometer Eyepiece"....Thornton Heath, Surrey, England...On the top of the box is inscribed The Precision Tool and Istrument Co Ltd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, Eng. On the box is a black label with white writing "Micrometer Eyepiece". ...Black and brass features, metal barrel and thimble. Housed in Black plastic box with blue interior and brass clip. The Precision Tool and Instrument Co Ltd, Surrey, England on the eyepiece. On the top of the box is inscribed The Precision Tool and Istrument Co Ltd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, Eng. On the box is a black label with white writing "Micrometer Eyepiece".micrometer eyepiece, eyepiece, micrometer, the precision tools and instrument co ltd -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, CRICKET 1937/38, 1937 - 38
... Steart (Vice-Pres.), E. Newton "Thornton Studios, Ballarat"...THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS...Steart (Vice-Pres.), E. Newton "Thornton Studios, Ballarat" .1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CRICKET TEAM .2 SEPIA COPY .3 BLACK AND WHITE COPY FIXED TO MATTE BOARD PREMIERS BALLARAT CRICKET LEAGUE SEASON 1937 - 38 RECORD FIRST INNINGS 418 RUNS CRICKET 1937/38 Photograph PHOTOGRAPH THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. ...SEE OVER.1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CRICKET TEAM .2 SEPIA COPY .3 BLACK AND WHITE COPY FIXED TO MATTE BOARD PREMIERS BALLARAT CRICKET LEAGUE SEASON 1937 - 38 RECORD FIRST INNINGS 418 RUNSNAMES LISTED BELOW PHOTO: W. Cook, N. Newton, R. Cook, J. Jones, N. Puniard, W. Grenfell, W. Jones, M. Puniard (Vice-Capt. and Sec.), C. Drife (Capt.), R. Steart (Vice-Pres.), E. Newton "Thornton Studios, Ballarat"photographs, cricket, cricket 1937/38 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE JAMES MURRAY (AND DESCENDANTS)
... Biography of George James Murray (and descendants) written by Peter Thornton Murray September 1990. 13 pages with covering letter to BHS thanking for cooperation. ...Peter Thornton Murray...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Individual George James Murray Peter Thornton Murray Biography of George James Murray (and descendants) written by Peter Thornton Murray September 1990. 13 pages with covering letter to BHS thanking for cooperation. ...Biography of George James Murray (and descendants) written by Peter Thornton Murray September 1990. 13 pages with covering letter to BHS thanking for cooperation. (letter states that more family information is being sought to expand on what is in this doc.)Peter Thornton Murrayperson, individual, george james murray
