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Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co, Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book, 1932_
Front cover of "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of front cover of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co, Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book: cuts of meat, 1932_
A page from "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". This page contains cuts of meat - pork and veal - and several curry recipes. An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of page of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life, meat cuts -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Container - Treacle tin, Colonial Sugar Refining Company Ltd, 1950s
Treacle was used by Australians as a major sweetener in cooking. Produced by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co Ltd, the company could produce cost effective products due to the ready availability of sugar cane from Queensland.Cylindrical 2lb treacle tin produced the The Colonial Sugar Refinery Co Ltdtins, treacle tins, containers -
Sunbury & District Heritage Association Inc
Photograph, Bulla Primary Schol - Colonial Day
The children were learning to do some folk dances as part of the school's colonial day celebrations, which were part of their history studies.A coloured photograph of children in colonial dress with their teachers learning to do a folk dance in the school yard. bulla primary school, colonial days, history studies -
Sunbury & District Heritage Association Inc
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Colonial Day
The children were encouraged to join in singing Australian ballads as part of their Colonial Day celebrations. The day was also included in their history studies.A coloured photograph of a man seated in the school courtyard playing a guitar while children dressed in colonial dress gather around to listen to him.bulla primary school, colonial days, history studies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Menu, 1988
Set of documents associated with the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant that commenced operations in 1982 and ceased in 2018 due to dispute with Yarra Trams over the safety of the tramcars. It was a very popular operation. See reference for further details. Item 1 - notes the September 1984 Tourism Award, item 2 and 3 are promotional pamphlets. The Museum has other similar documents from different dates in its collection. Yields information about the Tramcar Restaurant operation in Melbourne.Set of three documents, full colour on gloss paper, for the "The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", Melbourne. 1 - Menu - full dinner four course menu, including logos. On the rear is a brief history of Melbourne tramways and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant itself. Has contact details. 2 - pamphlet with 442 on front cover, advertising the restaurant, the food, seating plan, departure point and the availability of the tramcar. 3 - pamphlet promoting group bookings, general information, contact details including telex and fax numbers. Gives prices from Jan. 1988 and times. tramways, trams, w class, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant, menu, tram 442 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, William Collard Smith's Colonial Land Office
Photograph of illiam Collard Smith's Colonial Land Office in Ballaratwilliam collard smith, colonial land, auctioneer, bluestone, ballarat -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Colonial Reformer
Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ is the pen-name used by Thomas Alexander Browne as a writer. Browne was the eldest child of Captain Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell nee Alexander. He was born in London on 6th August 1826 and arrived in Australia with his parents and siblings when he was 5 years old and grew up in Sydney. In the 1860’s Browne added the ‘e’ to his surname. As a 17 year old Browne took up land in the Western District of Victoria between Portland and Port Fairy on a property named “Squattlesea Mere”. He remained there until 1858, enjoying the squatters’ life on his 32,000 acre property, growing potatoes and running cattle and horses. He sold in 1858 and purchased a sheep station on the Murray River near Swan Hill. He later sold this and bought another sheep station near Narrandera until bad seasons and severe droughts eventually caused him to change his career after 25 years as a squatter. Over the next 25 years Browne held the position of Police Magistrate and as a gold commissioner in various locations. His third career as an author lasted approximately 40 years. In 1865 he wrote two articles on pastoral life while he was recovering from a riding accident. In the 1870’s his writing was bringing in the income to support his family, changing his focus to the writing of novels. A series of these was written for the Australian market and published in The Sydney Mail and the Centennial Magazine. His later novels were aimed at the overseas markets. His best known novel “Robbery Under Arms” was written from 1882 to 1883 and has been serialised on radio in Australia and Britain. The novel was filmed in 1907, 1920 and 1957, and in 1985 it was made into a television series. It is now an Australian Classic. He also wrote short stories, several nonfiction graziers’ guides, and an autobiography named “Old Melbourne Memories” in 1884. [This information has been taken from Wikipedia; Australian Authors-Perry Meddlemiss; Australian Dictionary of Biography, Browne, Thomas Alexander (1826-1915)] A Colonial Reformer Author: Rolf Boldrewood Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1891Label on spine cover with typed text RA 823.91 BOL Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library The fly paper has the name "A. H. Stanley" handwritten in pencil. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, a colonial reformer, rolf boldrewood -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, undated, probably 1980s
Donald Clark Collection. Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, by Donald Clark.tarnagulla, radnell family -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, undated, probably 1980s
Donald Clark Collection. Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, by Donald Clark.tarnagulla, radnell family -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate, Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886, 12/07/2003
Copy taken of a framed certificate donated to Society by Sam Stones and returned to his descendant Sue Jorgensen to be restored. Sue Jorgenson added information on 30 May 2018 that this certificate was given to Robert Snart for his entry of wine. Coloured photocopy of a photograph of a framed certificate for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886.At bottom right side of photo: "12 7 '03"certificate, colonial and indian exhibition, wine industry, wine awards, robert snart -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, Colonial Bank of Australasia, 1883
Donated by Dan Clancy. 1 Powlett Street, Kilmore, Mitchell Shire , Victoria, Australia10cm x 20cm black and white photograph of 1 Powlett street, former colonial bank of Australasia. Corner of Powlett Street and Lancefield Road, Kilmore. Reproduction on standard photographic paper, possibly because of damage seen in the reproduction. The image has a low contrast possibly from incorrect development or other damage. Two story light coloured rendered building with blue stone street curbing. Seven figures stand outside of the building, six men and one child. The photograph was take around 1883 and reproduced in 1986.Printed on the back: 104/2.6 200486/2 Colonial Bank of Australia - cnr Powlett & Lancefield Rd. Kilmore Historical Society "In front of this Hotel was a weigh-bridge there was big drain covered with a grating, with the tunnel going across the road diagonally, Kids used to walk under it. The window panes on the corner were curved, as was the door." 2.10/86 Colonial bank of Australia Cnr Lancefield Rd. & Powlett St. C. 1883 (bank oved to opposite Mill St. on that date.) Dan Clancy Collection.hotels, 19th century -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal
The Medal was instituted on 18 May 1899 to be awarded for 20 years’ service in the Colonial Auxiliary Forces (service in West Africa counting double). The Medal was superseded in 1930 by the Efficiency Medal having been awarded in small numbers throughout its existence. Miniature circular silver medal with claw and swivel ribbon suspension bar; the face with the head and shoulders portrait of King Edward VII in field marshal’s uniform, circumscribed ‘EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR’ (Edward VII King Emperor); the reverse with a scrolled crowned plaque inscribed ‘FOR / LONG SERVICE / IN THE / COLONIAL AUXILIARY / FORCES’ within a wreath of oak and laurel; height 24.76 (0.97 inch); age-toned; on original ribbon. No 93189 S M GP MACKAY AAMC -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
book, The Colonial Clippers
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Colonial Clippers Author: Basil Lubbock Publisher: James Brown & Son Date; 1921Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 387.2 LUB Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the colonial clippers, basil lubbock -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Kew Festival Colonial Dance 1979, 1979
Kew Festival Colonial Dance held at the Kew Town Hall (later used as a library)city of kew, kew festival, colonial dance, kew town hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Illustration, Dr L.L. Smith's colonial ointment, 1993
Photocopy of the lid of Dr L.L. Smith's colonial ointment and as used at 1993 show of collectibles.Photocopy of the lid of Dr L.L. Smith's colonial ointment and as used at 1993 show of collectibles.Photocopy of the lid of Dr L.L. Smith's colonial ointment and as used at 1993 show of collectibles.patent medicines, smith, l.l. (dr), mornington peninsula antique bottle club, gippsland historical bottle club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 1996
Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.Flyer advertising Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Time Garden Party & Colonial Day, 13th October, 1996.friends of schwerkolt cottage, colonial day -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Kew Festival Colonial Dance 1979, 1979
The music was supplied for this dance by the Bushwhackers.Cr Alan Hutchinson is central in this photograph of the Kew Festival Colonial Dance held at the Kew Town Hall (later used as a library). city of kew, kew festival, colonial dance, kew town hall, alan hutchison, bushwhackers -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, Longmans, Green and Co Ltd, Early Colonial Architecture, 1963
32 page book on early colonial architecture in Australia, written by Morton Herman, as part of a series The Arts in Australia. Colour photograph on front cover.architecture, colonial australia -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bank cheque, Colonial Bank Cheque 1861
Related to the West Family.Paper bank cheque of faded pale blue colour with printing and hand writing. Registered with two medals in McHaffie Pine Display Case.The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Melbourne. No 45, 5171. Dated May 29th 1861. Amount £7.8 shillings Payee and drawer cannot be deciphered.cheque, banks, west family, documents -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Swivel Link from H.M. Colonial Steam Sloop "Victoria", 5/03/2015
Swivel link from H.M. Colonial Steam Sloop "Victoria" Australia's first warship built 1854, cost 38,000 pound in service 40 years.h.m. colonial steam sloop "victoria", warship, swivel, queesncliff -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Spinning Wool during the Kew Festival Colonial Dance, 1979
Jonathan Benyei spins wool during the Kew Festival Colonial Dance held at the Kew Town Hall. He is warched by his mother Dorothy Benyei. city of kew, kew festival, colonial dance, kew town hall, jonathan benyei, dorothy benyei, spinning wool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Plan for Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, 316 Collins Street Melbourne
Three plans for the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, 316 Collins Street Melbourne. It appears to have been used for refurbishment purposes and includes annotations. architecture, plans, peters, gilpin, colonial mutual life assurance society limited -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wild Colonial Ball, 1972
Photocopy of Programme for Mayor's 'Wild Colonial Ball', 19 Aug 1972Photocopy of Programme for Mayor's 'Wild Colonial Ball', 19 Aug 1972 to celebrate the centenary of the proclamation of the Shire of Nunawading and the launching of 'The History of Nunawading' by Niall Brennan. David Gawler - MayorPhotocopy of Programme for Mayor's 'Wild Colonial Ball', 19 Aug 1972local government, city of nunawading, gawler, david, brennan, niall, festivals and celebrations -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Document - Ticket, Shire of Grenville Bicentennial Community Committee Colonial Ball, 1988
Gold edged, aqua with black printing, ticket for Colonial Ball held as part of Bicentennial celebrations on 18 November 1988. Ball was organised by Bicentennial Committee of Shire of Grenville and held at the Mannibadar Hall.bicentennial celebrations, social gatherings, dances, balls, celebrations, mannibadar -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Kew Festival Colonial Dance 1979, 1979
The music was supplied for this dance by the Bushwhackers.A table ot people at the Kew Festival Colonial Dance held at the Kew Town Hall (later used as a library). They include Martin O'Toole and Lawrence O'Toole who were both World Champian Woodcutters. city of kew, kew festival, colonial dance, kew town hall, bushwhackers, martin o'toole, lawrence o'toole -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Tram 442 - Restaurant tram, c1983
Postcard featuring the first Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 442, by The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. On the rear has the contact details and Reservations number and address. Possibly the first card produced by the Company as it gives a Brighton address. Operations commenced late 1982 or early 1983.Demonstrates the work of the Colonial Tramcar RestaurantPostcard - full colour, divided back.tramways, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, tram 442, restaurant tram -
National Wool Museum
Book, Merchant Campbell 1749-1846: a study in colonial trade
"Merchant Campbell 1749-1846: a study in colonial trade" - Margaret Steven, 1965.wool - history export - wool, wool - history, export - wool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, British and Colonial Dairying, 1913
Published to familiarise "Colonials" with the production of dairy products and their place as the source of supply to Great BritainHard cover book - olive green - gold letteringbritish and colonial dairying, dairying -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Colonial Beginnings
Short descriptions to accompany illustrations on colonial architecture, the verandah tradition, and domestic single storey homes.Typewritten (c copy) on Grounds Romberg Boyd letterhead, quarto, 3 pagescolonial architecture, verandah, robin boyd, manuscript