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Kew Historical Society IncBook - Brown Gouge clothes brush, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Technology in Australia, 1788-1988 : A condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years, 1988
... Technology in Australia, 1788-1988 : A condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years...Technology in Australia, 1788-1988 : A condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years Book Brown Gouge clothes brush Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering ...This book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.Melbourne : Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, c1988 xxix, 1017 p. : ill., maps, ports., plans, facsims. ; 26 cm. non-fictionThis book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.technology -- australia -- history., technological innovations -- australia -- history. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesFlyer, The University of Melbourne et al, Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day For Learning, 30.11.2023
... Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day For Learning...climate adaptation birrarung ballerrt Mooroop yarra riverkeeper merri-bek city council Design with country resilience studio, Birrarung confluences exhibition, stakeholder meeting at Ballerrt Mooroop. ...climate adaptation, birrarung, ballerrt mooroop, yarra riverkeeper, merri-bek city council -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Flyer, Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day for Learning
... Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day for Learning...Hosted by The University of Melbourne, Birrarung Council, Yarra Riverkeeper and Merri-bek City Council on 30.11.2023 Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day for Learning Flyer ...exhibition, yarra river, birrarung, ballerrt mooroop, wurrundjerri country, university of melbourne, birrarung council, yarra riverkeeper, merri-bek city council -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Bar, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Bar...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Bar Photograph Bar, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Barbuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear room...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear room Photograph Rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear roombuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Back of bar, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Back of bar...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Back of bar Photograph Back of bar, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Back of barbuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Stratford and District Historical SocietyCommode Chair
... ...ADAPTATION...The cream paint is of the type universally used for kitchen furniture before a more diverse range of paint colours became available. CHAIRS ADAPTATION A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. ...This Commode Chair has been skillfully adapted by a bush carpenter from a kitchen chair - possibly for an invalid at a time when toilets were usually outside and often difficult to reach. The hinged seat is held up by a wire hook (No.8 fencing wire), and the seat can be lifted to remove the commode pot. The cream paint is of the type universally used for kitchen furniture before a more diverse range of paint colours became available.A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. Underneath is a hole to hold chamber pot or covered commode. The backrest consists of three turned spindles between squared timber that supports a carved rail across top. It is painted with cream paint that is rather worn.chairs, adaptation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Room at rear of hall, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Room at rear of hall...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Room at rear of hall Photograph Room at rear of hall, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Room at rear of hallbuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Main hall, stage left, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall stage left...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall stage left Photograph Main hall, stage left, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall stage leftbuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Ladies sitting room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Ladies sitting room...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Ladies sitting room Photograph Ladies sitting room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Ladies sitting roombuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Princes Street entry room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Princes St entry room...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Princes St entry room Photograph Princes Street entry room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Princes St entry roombuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Main hall, looking towards stage, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall looking towards stage...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall looking towards stage Photograph Main hall, looking towards stage, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Hall looking towards stagebuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Small rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 01 - Small rear room west...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 01 - Small rear room west Photograph Small rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...City of Port Phillip was involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing such as this project completed in April 2004Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 01 - Small rear room westbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Fireplace, rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear room fireplace south-west...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear room fireplace south-west Photograph Fireplace, rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Rear room fireplace south-westbuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - North-west corner, rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing North-west corner of rear room...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing North-west corner of rear room Photograph North-west corner, rear room, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing North-west corner of rear roombuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Main hall, looking towards entry, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Main hall looking towards entry...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Main hall looking towards entry Photograph Main hall, looking towards entry, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing Main hall looking towards entrybuilt environment - civic, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Room off hall, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, Paul Shire, Jun 2003
... Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 02 - South side room off hall...Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 02 - South side room off hall Photograph Room off hall, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne Paul Shire ...City of Port Phillip was involved with the reconstruction of heritage buildings to create low cost housing such as this project completed in April 2004Colour photos taken by Paul Shire. Excelsior Hall interior images prior to its adaptation as housing 02 - South side room off hallbuilt environment - civic, town planning, heritage, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Program, Minna Von Barnhelm (play) by Gotthold Lessing performed at Athenaeum Theatre commencing 10 February 1982
... First performed in 1767, the background of the play is the Seven Years' War in Europe. this production is an adaptation by Ray Lawler....First performed in 1767, the background of the play is the Seven Years' War in Europe. this production is an adaptation by Ray Lawler. minna von barnhelm athenaeum theatre program melbourne theatre company gotthold lessing ray lawler seven years' war The program contains background information on author and play ; good condition Minna Von Barnhelm (play) by Gotthold Lessing performed at Athenaeum Theatre commencing 10 February 1982 Theatre Program ...First performed in 1767, the background of the play is the Seven Years' War in Europe. this production is an adaptation by Ray Lawler.The program contains background information on author and play ; good conditionminna von barnhelm, athenaeum theatre, program, melbourne theatre company, gotthold lessing, ray lawler, seven years' war -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Jackman & Burden Editors, The Muses Flee Hitler, 1983
... Studies issues of cultural transfer and adaptation as well as interaction between exiles and hosts. ...Studies issues of cultural transfer and adaptation as well as interaction between exiles and hosts. ...Studies issues of cultural transfer and adaptation as well as interaction between exiles and hosts. Printed by Smithsonian Institution Press.Dark blue soft covered book. Red/orange printing.The Muses Flee Hitlerpre war germany, dunera, singapore group -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Kirsty Harris, More than Bombs and Bandages: Australian Army nurse at work in World War I, 2011
... Focuses on the actual work of nurses and their adaptation and inventiveness in new and challenging situations, dealing with compound wounds and illnesses, limited facilities....Focuses on the actual work of nurses and their adaptation and inventiveness in new and challenging situations, dealing with compound wounds and illnesses, limited facilities. ...Historical study of the work of Australian Army nurses during world War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of AANSBlack cover, Maroon/and grey dust jacket, pp. xvi, 344.non-fictionHistorical study of the work of Australian Army nurses during world War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of AANS -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Kirsty Harris, More than Bombs and Bandages: Australian Army nurse at work in World War I, 2011
... Focuses on the actual work of nurses and their adaptation and inventiveness in new and challenging situations, dealing with compound wounds and illnesses, limited facilities....Focuses on the actual work of nurses and their adaptation and inventiveness in new and challenging situations, dealing with compound wounds and illnesses, limited facilities. ...Historical study of the work of Australian Army Nurses during World War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS).Maroon and white dustjacket with a black and white image of eight nurses at the top and a white text box below with the title printed in black and maroon.non-fictionHistorical study of the work of Australian Army Nurses during World War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS).australian army nursing serive, aans, army nurses--australia--history, military nursing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Rake, Early 20th century
... This rake is an adaptation of an old pitch fork for a specific purpose, perhaps for breaking up clods of dirt or doing some deep raking. ...This rake is an adaptation of an old pitch fork for a specific purpose, perhaps for breaking up clods of dirt or doing some deep raking. ...This rake is an adaptation of an old pitch fork for a specific purpose, perhaps for breaking up clods of dirt or doing some deep raking. This rake has no known local provenance but is kept for display purposes as an interesting example of an adaptation of an agricultural tool for a specific purpose. This is an old pitch fork which has been made into a rake or a scarifier by bending back the ends of the three metal prongs of the fork (producing prongs of an uneven length). The prongs are attached by a metal band to a wooden handle.vintage agricultural implements, history of warrnambool, pitch fork -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesBooklet, State of Victoria through the Department of Environment and Primary Industries et al, Growing Green Guide, February 2014
... Primary authors: Julie Francis, Gail Hall, Sue Murphy and John Rayner, The University of Melbourne project partner, Victorian Adaptation and Sustainability Partnership. ...green roofs the university of melbourne green walls green facades victorian adaptation and sustainability partnership burnley biodiversity green roof growing guide Display Copy Only Spiral bound with cardboard covers. ...Display Copy Onlygreen roofs, the university of melbourne, green walls, green facades, victorian adaptation and sustainability partnership, burnley biodiversity green roof, growing guide -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ''PREPARING A BRIEF FOR A PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE'' MIN. FOR THE ARTS
... It is entitled ''As adaptation of ''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' by the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre, 9 Fitzroy Square, London W. 1, England. ...It is entitled ''As adaptation of ''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' by the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre, 9 Fitzroy Square, London W. 1, England. ...''Preparing a Brief for a Performing Arts Centre'' Min. for the Arts - this is a similar documents to 8350.117 but not exactly the same. It is entitled ''As adaptation of ''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' by the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre, 9 Fitzroy Square, London W. 1, England. Handwritten annotation of cover as follows: ''Copies held by - President - R. Herriot - Secretary. 16 Pages and single page Appendix.merle hall collection, arts centre -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Blackburn: A Picturesque History, 1978
... This book focuses on the area's history and traces the development through settlement, adaptation and consolidation to the present. It discusses the history of early families, the railway, land boomers, churches and school. ...This book focuses on the area's history and traces the development through settlement, adaptation and consolidation to the present. It discusses the history of early families, the railway, land boomers, churches and school. ...This book focuses on the area's history and traces the development through settlement, adaptation and consolidation to the present. It discusses the history of early families, the railway, land boomers, churches and school. Robin da Costa, later Mrs Robin da Costa- Adams, came to live in Balwyn Road, Canterbury and joined the Canterbury History Group.Hardback book of 144 pages, indexed with multiple black and white photos.In Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Donated to Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre".(mr) james blackburn, meader's travellers' rest hotel, blackburn hotel, blackburn post office, blackburn railway station, blackburn pioneers, blackburn company, (mr) george augustus goodwin, (mr) thomas r b morton, blackburn brick works, st john's anglican church, blackburn methodist church, blackburn church of christ, blackburn presbyterian church, st thomas the apostle peace memorial church, seagoe common school, the courier blackburn, blackburn library, blackburn primary school, blackburn open-air school, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn college, blackburn kindergarten, newark grammar, blackburn hall, morton park, blackburn lake sanctuary, backhouse's dairy, blackburn lake, wandinong sanctuary, barelli bakehouse, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, 1st blackburn scouts troop, blackburn and district tree preservation society, hotels, (ms) robin da costa -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Kenzo Tange, 1946-1969, 1971
... Boyd praises Tange's unapologetic adherence to modernism and his adaptation of le Corbusier's ideas to tradition. ...Boyd praises Tange's unapologetic adherence to modernism and his adaptation of le Corbusier's ideas to tradition. ...Book review of "Kenzo Tange, 1946-1969. Architecture and Urban Design", edited by Udo Kultermann, Praeger Publishers, 304 pp $29.50. Boyd praises Tange's unapologetic adherence to modernism and his adaptation of le Corbusier's ideas to tradition. He appraises the book's merits and problems (explanatory and not analytical writing, building omissions).Architectural Forum, Vol. 135, No.3, October 1971, p8. Book review by Robin Boyd of 'Kenzo Tange, 1946 - 1969, Architecture and Urban Design', edited by Udo Kultermann, Praeger Publishers,Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 3 pageskenzo tange, japanese architecture, modern movement, le corbusier, creative realism, expo, skoplje, yugoslavia, hiroshima, children's library at hiroshima, shizuoka olympic arena, tokyo, nichinan, robin boyd, manuscript -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, City of Geelong West: Centenary Council Meeting and Dinner, 1975
... Top right showed a factory, bottom left was a sailing clipper and bottom right had bales of wool. The modern adaptation of the official Coat of Arms is used in the booklet...Top right showed a factory, bottom left was a sailing clipper and bottom right had bales of wool. The modern adaptation of the official Coat of Arms is used in the booklet geelong west coat of arms transport industry agriculture louis keavy mayor centenary governor of victoria sir henry winneke government gazette .1 Booklet pages are edged with gold with banner at top. ...The Geelong West Coat of Arms is divided into four sections representing Transport, Industry, Shipping and Agriculture. For Transport (top left) a steam train typified the Geelong-Melbourne railway. Top right showed a factory, bottom left was a sailing clipper and bottom right had bales of wool. The modern adaptation of the official Coat of Arms is used in the booklet.1 Booklet pages are edged with gold with banner at top. Yellow ribbon at spine. Photographs of councillors and Governor of Victoria .2 Thick paper with red writinggeelong west, coat of arms, transport, industry, agriculture, louis keavy, mayor, centenary, governor of victoria, sir henry winneke, government gazette -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Bruce Pascoe, The little red yellow black book : an introduction to Indigenous Australia, 2008
... The themes that emerge are the importance of identity, and adaptation and continuity. If you want to read stories the media don't tell you, mini-essays on famous as well as everyday individuals and organisations will provide insights into a range of Australian Indigenous experiences....The themes that emerge are the importance of identity, and adaptation and continuity. If you want to read stories the media don't tell you, mini-essays on famous as well as everyday individuals and organisations will provide insights into a range of Australian Indigenous experiences. ...The Little Red Yellow Black Book is an accessible and highly illustrated pocket-sized guide. It's an invaluable introduction to Australia's rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture. It takes a non-chronological approach and is written from an Indigenous viewpoint. The themes that emerge are the importance of identity, and adaptation and continuity. If you want to read stories the media don't tell you, mini-essays on famous as well as everyday individuals and organisations will provide insights into a range of Australian Indigenous experiences.maps, b&w photographs, colour photographsindigenous history, culture, art, sport, health, education, employment, reconciliation, resistance, governance -
Puffing Billy RailwayBogie - Break of Gauge, Circa 1920
... Patents on the Break of Gauge Bogie Application number Title Applicant(s) Inventor(s) Filing date 1921000390 Improved means of adjusting the wheels of rolling stock to suit railway tracks of different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1921-02-01 1917004843 Improvements in and connected with railway or other ticket supply tubes Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1917-08-09 1915016191 IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH THE ADAPTATION OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK TO DIFFERENT GAUGES Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-05-01 1915015980 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-04-09 1914012931 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1914-04-20 The Sydney Morning Herald Fri 2 Sep 1921 Page 6 BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28088233 ...Patents on the Break of Gauge Bogie Application number Title Applicant(s) Inventor(s) Filing date 1921000390 Improved means of adjusting the wheels of rolling stock to suit railway tracks of different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1921-02-01 1917004843 Improvements in and connected with railway or other ticket supply tubes Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1917-08-09 1915016191 IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH THE ADAPTATION OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK TO DIFFERENT GAUGES Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-05-01 1915015980 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-04-09 1914012931 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1914-04-20 The Sydney Morning Herald Fri 2 Sep 1921 Page 6 BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28088233 Historic - Railway Invention Break of Gauge Bogie boggie break of gauge puffing billy Break of Gauge Bogie made of iron and wrought iron & brass Bogie - Break of Gauge Charles Robert Prosser ...Designed and built in the early 1920’s by Charles Robert Prosser , a Melbourne Engineer, for an enquiry by the Commonwealth Government into ways of solving the break of gauge problem. Breaks or changes in railway gauges existed at most state borders of Australia during the first half of the 20th century. Upon completion of this model, it was placed on display in the Federal Parliament then located in Parliament House, Melbourne. Patents on the Break of Gauge Bogie Application number Title Applicant(s) Inventor(s) Filing date 1921000390 Improved means of adjusting the wheels of rolling stock to suit railway tracks of different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1921-02-01 1917004843 Improvements in and connected with railway or other ticket supply tubes Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1917-08-09 1915016191 IMPROVEMENTS IN AND CONNECTED WITH THE ADAPTATION OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK TO DIFFERENT GAUGES Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-05-01 1915015980 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1915-04-09 1914012931 Improvements in and connected with the adaptation of railway rolling stock to different gauges Charles Robert Prosser Charles Robert Prosser 1914-04-20 The Sydney Morning Herald Fri 2 Sep 1921 Page 6 BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28088233 Historic - Railway Invention Break of Gauge Bogie Break of Gauge Bogie made of iron and wrought iron & brassboggie, break of gauge, puffing billy -
Hobsons Bay City CouncilCommon Seal, City of Williamstown, Roeszler
... Armorial bearings are used by municipal councils to authenticate documents and deeds with a clearly recognisable 'corporate signature', known as the Common Seal. It is an adaptation of a tradition used in medieval England. ...Armorial bearings are used by municipal councils to authenticate documents and deeds with a clearly recognisable 'corporate signature', known as the Common Seal. It is an adaptation of a tradition used in medieval England. ...This seal was stamped into hot wax to officialise documents. Armorial bearings are used by municipal councils to authenticate documents and deeds with a clearly recognisable 'corporate signature', known as the Common Seal. It is an adaptation of a tradition used in medieval England. Seals usually combine a coat of arms or logo with some sort of motto. The Williamstown City Council seal is simply composed of text.Brass round seal with wooden handle. Remnants of red wax remain in seal.Williamstown City Council Seal Roeszler, Melbournecommon seal, williamstown city council, hobsons bay city council, melbourne, australia, roeszler, local government
