PacketPacket includes: . Rules of the Ringwood and District Philatelic Society founded- 1952. . Page of stamps. Includes advice of meetings held first Thursday each month at Holeproof Canteen, Seymour Street, Ringwood, 8 PM. . Miscellaneous correspondence to Members. . Newspaper clippings back to 1940's. . Syllabus for several years. . Invitation for Mr R Pullin to Official Opening of "Ringpex 1972".

A typed reprint of an article that appeared in The Herald. It is an account of the founding of Somers Camp by Lord Somers. The camp began in 1921 when the Duke of York started a summer camp for boys at Littlestone Aerodrome in England. It was an experiment in bringing together boys from different walks of life to encourage understanding and mutual appreciation of each other. While Lord Somers was Governor of Victoria he started a similar camp here with equal success. Part of the text: "Our aim is to change and improve the mental attitude of the boys to each other — to beget a state of mind in which the two sets merge in each other. As the period of the Camp is short — only one week — every effort is made to give the boys full scope for recreation and play. We do not wish to give them a busman's holiday and saddle them with numerous domestic duties, and so they are free of nearly all these, and can devote the whole of their time to themselves. We wish, too, to give them absolute freedom, with as little hampering discipline as possible, and so long as the simple rules of the Camp, such as punctuality at meals and so on are observed, they can do what they like. The Group Leaders take charge of the organised sports, and as each group is composed of boys from both school and workshop, unity is preserved. Superficial differences in worldly pros perity vanish at the Camp; you can't tell one from t'other; a feeling of comradeship in a common life manifests itself; a spirit of loyalty to each other, and to the ideals behind the camp quickly emerges; artificial barriers tumble down, and we are all one, That, in brief, is the spirit of the Camp. But, of course, that is not the beginning and end of it, for if it were, the benefit would be merely temporary, and the effects would pass off. And so I come to the other and, to my mind, the more important function of the movement which finds expression in what we call the Power House. The Power House is a continuation of the Camp. Every boy who attends the Camp becomes automatically a member of the Power House. The Camp is the Open Sesame to the Power House, and whereas in the Camp the boy has merely enjoyed himself, when he graduates to the Power House he begins to imbibe the spirit of service and to learn that he has responsibilities, both to himself and to others. The Power House has already taken concrete form in the shape of a building in the Albert Park which constitutes a sort of headquarters."A record of the camp at Somers in the words of the founder.Foolscap page x 2 of black type of an article in the HeraldHandwritten 'JL11/10' in black pen, 'Lord Somers and Power House' in blue pen.camp, lord somers camp, lord somers

non-fictionrowing, ballarat

This milli-volt meter was manufactured after 1950 and used by the SEC Vic (Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme) from that date until late 1900's. It was used to measure very small voltages associated with the operation of the various Hydro Generators. The readings were able to be shown by the resistor in use in the current circuit. During this time period, high quality testing instruments were either sourced from Europe or England.This milli-volt meter is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as it was used by those electrical technicians, who were part of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. An "off spin" from the Scheme was the beginning of an explosion in "human" resources into the Kiewa Valley. This influx of population transformed the region from that of a basically quiet rural region to one which evolved into both industrial and larger residential community. This evolution in the Kiewa Valley created a change, not only in the "physical" landscape(better roads and infrastructure), but also the socio-economic growth within the Valley allowing other "tourist" based industries to expand within the valley and Alpine areas.This millivolts DC meter was used in the 1950's. It is contained in a wooden box and has two coloured (red/black, positive and negative) screw tight knobs which have bake-lite connections. It also has a covered (black tin) view meter marked from zero to 10 millivolts. Underneath this and within a round bake-lite is a small adjustment screw. The top of the box is fastened onto the main structure by six brass screws. The back of the structure is fastened by eight brass screws and there are four small bake-lite rest knobs.On the face of the millivolt compartment , and at the top "TO BE USED WITH DIAL HORIZONTAL TEMP. COEF. +- .08 % PER oC. Underneath the scale "MILLIVOLTS D.C. F.G." (LEAD RESIS. .05 OHMS)" underneath and to the left "MADE IN ENGLAND BY" "EVERSHED & VIGNOLES Ltd" and to the right "No. 857842" underneath Regd. TRADE MARK MEGGERkiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth

This case is for a testing voltmeter recorder. The last time it was certified by SEC Vic laboratories on the 17/4/77. It was used extensively in the transportation of the mobile recorder which was sometimes placed for periods of one month at locations experiencing unacceptable fluctuations of power. These locations would cover the North East regions of Victoria. They cover voltage drops at domestic and business properties especially those that were experiencing regular fluctuations(daily) at approximately the same time of the day. As the electrical network is required to operate within a set level of voltage, fluctuations outside of this has to be investigated and necessary remedial action taken. This is especially so for rural properties where power "drainage" can occur through animal/bird and tree interference. See KVHS 0302 (A) for the instrument.This case for a mobile voltage recorder is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlights the difficulties that can occur in maintaining a power supply that experiences fluctuating power demands by the rural industries that it supplies. The requirement of a mobile testing apparatus to cover the various sections in the Kiewa Valley and other rural areas in the northeast region is one of necessity as electricity once connected to a rural property is a labour saving supply as generators on rural properties require a higher degree of maintenance an ultimately at a higher cost. The testing of the SEC Vic supplied electricity to rural properties,those who had previously run on generators, had to be quick and unassuming with certainty of correct supply levels.This heavy and thick all leather case for the "easy" transportation of the Volt meter recorder has a opening top which pop riveted to the main body(rivets are aluminium). The all leather top has a shaped carrying handle which is also riveted on. There are two straps on the side of the top which can be fastened to the main body by metal "shoe" buckles. The bottom end is secured to the main bag by large rivets.Tick grade stitching is on all corners.Nilsec vic kiewa hydro scheme, alternate energy supplies, alpine growth in electricity consumption

This pie funnel is a hollow ceramic device and is shaped like a funnel or chimney. It is used for supporting or venting a pie. Beige/stippled.The improved popular pie funnel. Carries away the steam and leaves the pie crust as light and flakey inside as on the surface. Foy & Gibson Pty Ltd, Collingwood. (green printing). pie funnel, baking implements, foy & gibson pty ltd

Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle with Pecks RD NO 30273 embossed on base - Peck's Fish Paste, circa: early to mid 20th century Historic - Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the groundBottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle with Pecks RD NO 30273 embossed on base - Peck's Fish Paste, circa: early to mid 20th century puffing billy, bottle and jars

Monument to commemorate where gold was first found in StawellOn Insert near base of Monument. Erected by the Stawell Progress Association Near the spot in Pleasant Creek where the first Gold was found By William McLachlan May 1853monuments, gold

FAMILY PHOTO OF MAN SITTING & THREE LADIES STANDING. PHOTO FOUND AT OLD PROCTORS HOME [COURT HOTEL] BAILEY STREET, CLUNES. 25/2/75 MUCH ILLEGIBLE WRITING ON BACK OF CARD.DONATED TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUND AT OLD PROCTORS HOTELlocal history, photgraphy, photographs, early citizens, unidentified

Tobacco found in the Waitauala Plantation New Britain in 1944.A plug of tobacco found in New Britain 1944.militory history, personal effects, smoking accessories

Two colour Photograph in black frame 1. Collection of tail fins standing in a large barren area - "Looking for a Bomb" 2. Young man completing bomb fitting. Background shows a truck. "Found one! Fin and Bomb Mated - now for the fuse!"Tail fins looking for a bomb Found one! Fin and bomb mated - now for the fuse!bombs, photograph

Example of WWI French Art, using found material.Contemporary label, Whimsical article made from weapons (hand grenade + Bullet casing) + uniform buttons.Example of WWI French Art consisting of hand grenade "bird" mounted on wooden base using .303 calibre cartridges as pivot surrounded by 4 British Buttons as "fence".Contemporary label: The Egg-Bird" found in "No-Man's Land"french art - mounted with contemporary label..

Partly completed form or report - Despatch Sheet - A4 printed sheet for Friday 14/10/2006? showing Run, driver number, start place, times in and out. kilometres travelled, class of tram, number, track and with remarks. Yarra Trams. Noted that it was found in Z3 142, which is shown on the sheet. On the rear of the sheet is a ink drawing showing lines to Preston Workshops with 142/Z? on the top right hand corner.In pencil "found in pencil" and date filled in with a ? along the top line.trams, tramways, operations, yarra trams, preston workshops

A number of these kegs found underground2 Wooden Black Powder Kegs, found underground Scotchmans No1 Minestawell

Colour Photograph of the Monument at Stawell Arboretum Marking where the First Quartz Gold was found in Stawell. On the Right Side Showin an Embossed Miner kneeling with a pick, on the left of the plaque a kneeelin miner with a hammer anc chisel.Erected by the Stawell Progress Association to mark the spot where the first Quartz Gold was found by Dane and Party in 1866 First Crushing ( Unclear in photograph)monuments, gold

A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.marysville forest drive, conservation and environment, victoria, forest, state forest

Hakata doll was given to RACS as a gift from the Japanese College of Surgeons. Made by Tomi Kono for Kyugetsu,Toyko. Kyugetsu is a famous doll store in the Asakusabashi district of Tokyo. This was founded in the Edo period and has been making dolls for 150 years.This elaborately costumed ceramic doll has its origins in simple clay figurines first produced in the Hakata district of the Japanese city of Fukuoka in the 17th century. They made their appearance in the West at the Exposition Universelie in Paris in 1900 by which time they had been transformed from toys into an artform. Most dolls are inspired by figures from the theatre: Noh, Kabuki and Ukiyo-e. These figures are sometimes connected with Geisha dolls although this is not necessarily a correct description. The robes and hairstyle are traditional but not confined to geisha.Hakata Doll dressed in elaborate kimono, in glass display case. Wooden plaque in cabinet with Japanese characters/script - presumably describes the doll. Doll has porcelain face, hands and feet, and a cloth body. This doll depicts a young unmarried woman dancing and holding an elaborate drum (tsuzumi).On plaque in cabinet: "Japanese College of Surgeons. Founded in 1974"hakata, diplomatic gift, japanese college of surgeons

S.A.G.A Trophy Cup found at the Museum in the ground S.A.G.A Jr Pennant 1929 Mt Lofty G. C. R.G. Wilton Historic - S.A.G.A Trophy Cup found at the Museum in the ground S.A.G.A Trophy Cup found at the Museum in the ground small Silver plated trophy cupS.A.G.A Jr Pennant 1929 Mt Lofty G. C. R.G. Wilton puffing billy, trophy cup

Brett Thomas and his daughter Feia with penguin found on the beach at Lake Bunga VictoriaColour photograph showing Brett Thomas and his daughter Feia with penguin found on the beach at Lake Bunga Victoriaenvironment, social, animals

Trinity Grammar School was founded in Kew in 1902. The medallion was struck and distributed to mark its 50th anniversary.Gilt medal commemorating the founding of Trinity Grammar School. The medallion has the crest of the school on the reverse. A ribbon is attached."Trinity Grammar School Kew Jubilee 1902-1952"trinity grammar school - kew (vic), commemorative medallions, australian commemorative medals