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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Aerial Map, R.A.A.F, Aerial photograph of Mitcham and part of Ringwood (RAAF) 1931, 1931
Aerial photographs of Mitcham and part of Ringwood by RAAF 1931 with a covering explanatory text. The quality of the picture is poor as it is a copy of a paper copy. Page signed by Ken Baxter.1.Aerial photographs of Mitcham and part of Ringwood by RAAF 1931 - B&W.; 2. Text with explanations - white A4 page. +Additional Keywords: Baxter, Ken -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Memorandum, 12/05/1986
This is a note on Romberg & Boyd letterhead regarding Robin Boyd's letters to Frederick Romberg. (This is probably written by Penleigh Boyd by way of explanation.) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Notes, Drawings etc re Borough Seal (1925) Ringwood
The Borough seal adopted in 1925 was similar to that of Ringwood in England with the exception that the kookaburra replaced the blackbird. Includes explanation of the City Coat of Arms (crest).11 typed pages of notes on seals - 9 with drawings of crests and explanatory symbols pertaining to seals and coat of arms for Ringwood. -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Framed letter, Buckingham Palace -Letter, Circa 1983
Letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, to acknowledge a letter sent by the Shire of Ballarat to Her Majesty on the occasion of the visit of Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray and Lady Murray expressing a message of loyalty and to be forwarded to Her Majesty.Acknowledgement of loyalty to the CrownRectangular dark wood frame with gold around inner edge. Letter from Buckingham Palace is set in a dark brown mount and at the base is an explanation as to why this letter was received. (Letter) BUCKINGHAM PALACE 20th September, 1983. Dear President, I am commanded by the Queen to thank you, Councillors, Ratepayers and Citizens of the Shire of Ballarat for your kind and loyal message of greetings. Her Majesty received this message with much pleasure and was touched by the kind and loyal sentiments it contained. Yours Sincerely John ......... The President The Shire of Ballarat. (at the base) On Wednesday 24th August,1983,On the occasion of the official visit to the Shire of Ballarat,of His Excellency, Rear Admiral Sir Brian Murray,K.C.M.G.,O.A.,K.ST.J.,Governor of Victoria,and Lady Murray,C.ST.K.,a message of loyalty was presented for forwarding to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.rear admiral sir brian murray k.c.m.g.govenor of victoria 1983.message from queen elizabeth11. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - Victoria's Hydro Power x2, Victoria's Hydro Power - SEC, August 1975
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria built several hydro power stations from 1928-1981. This book names each - up to 1975 - with a summary and explanation.The State Electricity Commission of Victoria built the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which included the construction of Bogong Power Station, McKay Creek Power Station and West Kiewa Power Station. It also established infrastructure such as the townships of Bogong and Mt Beauty and the opportunity for tourism in the area Colored green/blue 'splash' of water on front cover with SEC logo in white centred under the yellow printed title. On the back cover is the SEC logo at the bottom in the middle.state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; mckay creek power station; clover power station; west kiewa power station -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Braille Writers Association of New South Wales procedure for setting out volumes
Explanation and instruction on the setting out of braille volumes by E. Kell, Secretary of the Braille Writers Association of New South Wales. There are pencil markings on the fourth page.6 pages of typewritten notes with pencil markings on one pageroyal blind society of nsw, braille, braille writers association of new south wales -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Deaton & Spencer Pty. Ltd, The Local Government Handbook (Victoria) - Second Edition 1948, 1948
Blue hard cover reference book by F.H. Lonie of Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm, solicitors to the Municipal Association of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. Foreword by F.A. Jenkins, Secretary, Municipal Association. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Men on Motorbike, C.1920
Charlie Toogood, Harry Pearce, Fred Harris (Sidecar) Ted Crowther, Spencer Pearce, Fred Zerbe on Motorbike with Sidecar. Supplementary File:- Letter of explanation from Ron Pearce.toogood, charles rupert, pearce, harry, spencer, harris, fred, crowther, ted, zerbe, ronald harry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 1st Australian Field Hospital
Various photos taken in Le Loi Orphanage, Vung Tau & Nui Dat. Each photo has an explanation of the photo on the back & there is also a typed list of each photo attached.1st australian field hospital association, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - medical care - personal narratives - australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Before the War, c. 1920
Book, hard cover, dark green, gold lettering on front cover and spine. Explanation of policy pursued towards Germany by Great Britain through the years preceding World War Iworld war i, wwi, history, european history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Gentlemen's slip away, 2016_
Explanation of the term "gentlemen's slip-away", said to refer to the lane at the bottom of River Street Briar Hill which goes to Gladstone Road - a short cut to the Greensborough Hotel?This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.river street briar hill, gladstone road briar hill, greensborough hotel -
National Wool Museum
Book, Australian Sheep
"Australian Sheep: the Australian Agrodome at the Big Merino, Goulburn" written and illustrated by John Howcroft, 1987. Contains drawings and explanations of the various types of sheep breeds to be found in Australia.sheep breeding - history sheep - australian merino sheep - history, the big merino, sheep breeding - history, sheep - australian, merino sheep - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Eltham North Progress Association, Eltham North Progress Association Newsletter May 1969, 1969_05
Newsletter of the Eltham North Progress Association 1969 includes an article on the work of the Aboriginal Advancement League, an explanation of how (Diamond Valley) council deals with business and local news.12 p typescript, yellow cover with map of area.eltham north, eltham north progress association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC Report outcome - breach of regulations, 1948
Pre-printed form to advise crews of the outcome of any breach or regulations by the Tramway Superintendent whether the explanation was satisfactory or not and whether it had been recorded on the Conduct Record Card.Yields information about the forms used by the SEC to advise crews of breaches of information and the outcome of the investigation. Has a strong association with the Wal Jack collectionForm No. TYE 1-37, and has number R1 7 48, possibly indicating printed in 1948. trams, tramways, forms, ballarat, sec -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Stocking Threads, Creschene, Unknown
'When stockings were first made, black or white were the only colours available. White was usually for Sundays. Lisle was the only type made for many years. Later colours became available'. A brown piece of thick cardboard with five different coloured stocking mending threads wound around branded product cards: white, cream, tan, brown and black. There is a typed explanation piece of paper, see the inscription below. Brands are - 1. The "Creschene" mending Four Strand, Specially made for Lisle, Silk and Art Silk Hose (white thread). 2. Two Steeples Hosiery (black thread). 3. Two samples of Myrene Hose Mending Fashion Shades Superior Quality ( three tan colours). 4. Astor Product Made in Australia, Every Home Super Mercerised Hose Mending. Typed on a piece of white paper, pasted on the card is: 'When stockings were first made, black or white were the only colours available. White was usually for Sundays. Lisle was the only type made for many years. Later colours became available'. As an extra explanation not related to stockings is typed: Pantees for women were not made until the 1800's. A type called "splits" were then made, and improved by Mrs Amelia Bloomer, to the type we know today.'sewing, sewing equipment, stockings, mending -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, EOD
Black Wooden Shield With US Flag, Sun Flag, Silver Bomb With Lightning and Laurel Wreath And Two Silver PlaquesEOD Where No Explanation Is Expecged For Success No Alibi Required For Failure. WO John R Vincent Hon EOD Member Pleiku AB, RVNplaque, eod -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - This Week in Falls Creek - Ski Show Edition
This booklet is part of the Falls Creek Marketing program. If provides explanation about the location of Falls Creek Village as well as detailed information related to travel, accommodation options and other facilities and services available.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortPaper booklet on cream page with blue print for the This Week in Falls Creek - Ski Show Edition information booklet. accommodation falls creek, falls creek marketing -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Lese -Buch, 1940's
Made by Gudrun (Heider) Gollong, an internee in Camp 3 as a first reader for beginners2 brown paper dust covers over soft cardboard cover, Features drawings, poems and stories. Pages pasted and sewn together. A piece of card with explanation is inside front cover. 43 pages.Cover has "Helga Wied Lese-Buch" hand written in blacklese-buch, anderson h, wied h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, gudrun gollong, camp 3 internee children -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Don Bell, mu:nu:?ur ?Mununja? the butterfly : the first storybook in traditional Aboriginal language from south-eastern Australia, 1999
As told to nu:nu:wul Elder Don Bell, with bi-lingual text and commentary. Provides explanation of the aboriginal alphabet, story of Queen Nellie Hamilton and and language list of words used by Queen Nelly and her daughter.Illustrations, b&w photographs, word listsngunnawal, canberra, yass, queen nelly hamilton -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Claymore Mine, The Box, MK2
Perspex display featuring sequential firing device for Claymores. The Box Mk2 with green plastic claymore case and photos of Lt. Moose Dunlop and Pte. Lyal Mitchell. An explanation of features and use are also included.claymore mine, lt. moose dunlop, private lyal mitchell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Thomas H. Kneen, School of Horticulture - Burnley, 1948-1949
Colour-coded to show existing and proposed buildings, numbered and lettered to indicate use of buildings Related documents: B91.476, B91.484Plan with handwritten amendments by T.H. Kneen on 24.10.1949. Extensive explanation of existing and proposed structures at the College. Plan A: area bounded by Swan St., Yarra Boulevard, vegetable orchard and market garden along southern boundary. t.h. kneen, burnley gardens, burnley school of horticulture -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Merton Ville
Carbon copy and handwritten notes correspondence offering brief history on Merton Ville property its residents and possible reason and explanation for naming of Malakoff Street. Researched by Brighton Historical Society dated 11/4/1989.merton ville, malakoff street, caulfield north, wilberforce james sir, williams henry, willis frederick, simonson sarah mrs, hall henry k, mcalister henry, mcalister al mrs, bourke michael, ahearne maurice, watt aj, manion av, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, house names, wicks one -
Greensborough Historical Society
Shopping bags, Woolworths, Single and multiple use shopping bags, 2018_
In 2018, most Victorian supermarkets ceased using single use shopping bags and made more substantial multi-use bags available for purchase by customers. Word document with history of the use of plastic bags (from Wikipedia) and comment on cessation of plastic bags in Greensborough.Single use grey plastic supermarket shopping bags (2); reusable green and white supermarket shopping bag, with cardboard tag printed in green. Word document with history of the use of plastic bags.Green and white bag has Bar code, Woolworths logo and slogan " The fresh food people". Tag reads " Got your green bags?" with explanation on obverse.shopping bags -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of soldiers of 2/6th Battalion on exercise in 1943
A photograph 2/6th Battalion soldiers on exercise. The explanation text stating "A Bren carrier from the 2/6th Battalion comes ashore during beach landing exercises at point Walter, Western Australia, 6th February 1943." -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Rob de Souza-Daw et al, Plants of significance to the Ganai Community, 2000
This publication identifies the plants which are known to have been used by the Ganai community. A photograph is provided for each plants and is accompanied by an explanation of the plant's usage. The scientific name, common name and the Ganai name, where known, is given for each plant.Maps, colour illustrations, colour photographs, glossaryganai, nulit, brayakaulung, brataualung, tatungalung, muk-thang, brabralung, thangquai, krauatungalung -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – Regimental Training, c1960s
These photographs of RASvy personnel from the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training lack any annotation that could identify names, dates and locations. The training was possibly conducted at Balcombe and Dromana, located on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. There is no explanation on the meaning of the annotation on back of the last photograph.This is a set of photographs of Army Survey Regiment personnel undertaking regimental training in the 1960s. All eight photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) to .7) Photo, black & white, Regimental Training .8) Photo, black & white, possibly Regimental Training.1) to .7) annotated on back “Regimental Training” .8) annotated on back “Fatted Pig-Coal Lift-Western Mines”royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Program, Portland Upwelling Festival 2010, 2010
Program for the 2010 Upwelling Festival. The Upwelling Festival Portland is a community celebration of the Bonney Upwelling, presented by the Upwelling Festival Incorporated and including a partnership with other community groups. The Upwelling Festival celebrates what is unique about Portland and the community and show cases an important environmental phenomenon – the Bonney Upwelling. The Bonney Upwelling is a unique and epic natural ocean phenomena where the spring winds shift to the south-east driving a change in ocean currents that powers a seven month feeding frenzy of tuna, crayfish, giant crabs, squid, fish, seabirds, seals, krill and blue whales. An incredibly rich ecological food web, the Upwelling is at its greatest off the coast of Portland and is the cornerstone of the lucrative local fishing and tourism industry. The Festival is a free event maintaining the key elements of the Blessing of the Fleet, Street Parade, Festival markets, local entertainment, Marine Environment Talks and community art projects on the site.Upwelling FestivalA4 sheet folded in 4, to make program advertising Upwelling Festival 2010. Glossy white paper, illustrations on front cover in blues, greens. Back cover sponsors logos. Inside pages, Festival explanation and list of events. Two copies.upwelling festival, events, tourism, whales, portland -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, HONOR ROLL, LEGACY CLUB MELBOURNE
This booklet is used as a template for the Honor Roll book on display at Legacy House, refer to item 00312. It contains a copy of 'In Flanders Field', with an explanation of symbolism of The Torch and The Spirit of Legacy. The Honour Roll is a record, made in honour of deceased Legatees, who have given service to the cause of Legacy. Significant in that this template is used for the Honor Roll books of deceased Legatees.Booklet of white cardboard and white pages with black type and Legacy logo printed in black.Front cover, HONOR ROLL Page 1, Poem. "In Flanders Fields" Page 2, Poem. "The Torch"; Legacy logo by Col. John McCrae. KIA Flanders 1916. (The Badge of Legacy) LEGACY CLUB Page 2, "The Spirit of Legacy" MELBOURNEhonour roll, legatees -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - S.E.C.V. x2, Power from Kiewa
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Their public relations employees published booklets to promote the Scheme and the area. In this booklet there are photos of some of the major work constructions with an explanation of how they work and their purpose, a map of the Scheme and an article and photos of tourist facilities and activities that are available.This booklet promotes the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and tourism indicating that tourism was recognised as a new industry for the area. The photos give a pictorial history of the area eg. skiing using the Summit T-bar lift and includes the facilities available at the time. The explanation of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme is a basic resource for students interested in Hydro power.Slim booklet with photo of McKay Creek Power Station on the front cover and the title in brown and black at the top. Printed along the spine is State Electricity Commission of Victoria.state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. tourism. t-bar ski tow. falls creek -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Other Stories
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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 Mystery of Edwin Drood and Other Stories Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Chapman & Hall Ltd Further Information: Other stories are 1. Master Humphrey's Clock 2. Hunted Down (1860) 3. Holiday Romance 4. George Silverman's ExplanationThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823.8 DIC Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the mystery of edwin drood and other stories, master humphrey's clock, hunted down, holiday romance, george silverman's explanation