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Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Homework at Harelands, 1960s
A colour slide of children at Harelands in the 1960s in the dining room doing their homework, helped by Legatees. It is similar to a black and white photo at 02542. Harelands was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for education. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of legatees helping children at Harelands.Colour slide of children doing homework in a dining room in Kodachrome off-white cardboard mount with yellow and red print.Printed on front 'Made in Australia' and '10' in red ink. Faint print mark with slide date 'Se???M' Printed on reverse "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" in red ink.residences, harelands -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Harelands Study, 1950s
Slide photograph of children at Harelands being helped with their homework by a legatee. Harelands was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for education. Harelands generally looked after children up to the age of 14. Harelands was built in the Queen Anne style and is now heritage listed. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of children being cared for at Harelands.Colour slide of the children in Harelands doing homework, in a brown cardboard mount.residences, harelands, study -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Harelands Study, 1950s
Slide photograph of three children at a desk in Harelands being helped with their homework by a legatee. The legatee is possibly Legatee Mellor who was involved with the Residences for many years. Harelands was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for education. Harelands generally looked after children up to the age of 14. Harelands was built in the Queen Anne style and is now heritage listed. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of children being cared for at Harelands.Colour slide of the children in Harelands doing homework with a legatee, in a brown cardboard mount.residences, harelands, study -
Williamstown High School
Homework letter 1926, 1936
This letter was sent home to parents of Williamstown High School students in 1926 regarding the value of homework to a child's education. 2 single sheets of white paper. Original letter and transcript of the letter. williamstown high school, 1926, homework, correspondence -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Exercise Book, c1900
School exercise book - stiff, faded blue and red marbled board covers - centre stitched. All pages filled with homework and extensive map work and calligraphy of a high standard. Inscription inside front cover and inside back cover. First page is a map of Scotland dated May 29.Homework Book 1912 Dorothy [sic]C.Dixon Vermont.|Inside Back cover: The end of this book finished 10.11.12 at Vermont State School.books, school/educational -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Harelands Dining Room, 196
A photo of children at Harelands in the 1960s in the dining room doing their homework, helped by Legatees. Harelands was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for education. Harelands generally looked after children up to the age of 14. Harelands was built in the Queen Anne style and is now heritage listed.A record of the residence called Harelands.Black and white photo of children and two legatees in the Harelands dining room.Handwritten caption: 'Homework in the dining room after dinner. One of the men is Legatee Mellor. The boy in the front table is Harold King.'harelands, residences -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, M Bramston, The Snowball Society by M Bramston -- Copy, 1876
Given as a prize at State School # 502Red Cover with yellow flowers and title in yellowEthel Crothers, Prize for homework, State School No 502 Stawellstawell education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCHOOL EXERCISE BOOK FROM ST MARY'S COLLEGE
School exercise book from St Mary's College, Junior Public, belonging to Madge Kelly. Contents in neat handwriting in ink include a homework essay and French exercises.bendigo, education, bendigo st. mary's college, st mary's college. junior public -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Student Workbook -John Steel, 1944-1947
John Steel workbooks: 1944- Science, Arithmetic x4, English, French x2, Art, Graphs, Geography, History 1945- Science, Geography, Homework, Arithmetic/Geometry, Algebra x2, Geometry x2, French, English, Arithmetic 1946- English, Geometry/Trigonometry, Graphs, Algebra x2, Geography x2, History x2, French, Arithmetic, Art, Science 1947- French, English x5, History x2, Graphs, Maths x3, History, Homework, Geography x2, Arithmetic, Science -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Exercise Book, C 1946
These books were provided free of charge to pupils thanks to the support of the advertisers. The front pages which possibly contained student's work have been torn from the book and the following pages contain lists of names, times and dates . The entries relate to work at places such as E A Wright, Infectious diseases hospital, Ray Barnes as well as many names of local people and areas. Most appear to be associated with electrical work.A link to the district containing names of local people and the cover provides an interesting snapshot of businesses around the district in the 1940's.Green card cover with exercise book inside.There are advertisements for businesses on the outside and inside front cover.Some are local businesses and others relate to businesses further afield. In the top RH corner "Homework Exercise Book" is printed.John M Reid is handwritten at top of front cover.Advertisements included are for the following businesses: J C Williams & Co Port Fairy, Vic Becker clothing Warrnambool, X-L Motor oils, A J Oakes Port Fairy, John Newton Port FairyAlex J King Port Fairy Mrs A V Smith Koroit, R S Corson Koroit , W F Brebner Warrnambool,W J Gee Koroit,Vacuum Oil Company, SPC canned fruits Shepparton.warrnambool, john m reid warrnambool, port fairy, koroit and district state schools, homework exercise book -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Exercise Book, The Queensland exercise book, 15/06/1927
An exercise book, containing "home exercises" for various subjects.An example of mid 20th century school workStudent's exercise book, 52 p. (approx.). Handwritten hmework exercises inside. Front cover has label recording student detailsSchool. Student's name, Home exercises, Date commenced (15/6/27). school books, exercise books, homework -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Equipment, School satchel with exercise book and slate, 1931-1934
Slate and satchel commonly used in primary schools prior to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders in the Brunswick and Brunswick West area for free distribution to students.Leather school satchel, with slate and exercise book. Exercise book entitled "Brunswick West and North-West State Schools Homework Exercise Book", probably produced between 1926 and mid 1930s. The Advertised Bruce Small/Malvern Star business was located at 134 Sydney Road in the 1931-1934 period. Slate and exercise book marked "Doug Elliott"school slates, school satchels -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Books, Ballarat Junior Technical Schol Exercise Books used Keith Rash, c1920s ?
Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, predecessors of Fedderation University. .1 Homework book, soft green cover, Keith Rash, Trigonometry & Algebra, Junior Technical School Ballarat, 1924 .2 Homework book, soft green cover, Keith, Rash, English, Junior Technical School, Ballarat 1924 .3 Exercise Book, soft green cover, Keith Rash, Arithmetic, Junior Technical School, Ballarat 1921 .4 Exercise Book, soft brown cover, Keith Rash, Plane Geometry, Junior Technical School, Ballarat 1922 .5 Exercise Book, hard green cover Keith Rash, Physics, Junior Technical School, Ballarat, 1922 .6 Exercise Book, soft brown cover Keith Rash, Algebra, Junior Technical School ballarat, junior technical school, trigonometry, algebra, english, arithmetic, practical plane geometry, keith rash -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Book, J. Duncan, Steam and Other Engines, 1932
Green cloth hard cover book of 537 pagesFirst page, handwritten in pencil "9/6 / William Jack T?leve / 45 Grand Avenue / Rose Park" Back cover homework instructions in same handwritting in pencilnon-fiction, engineering, steam, science, heat engines, engines, mechanics -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bag, School satchel - leather, Circa mid 20th century
A satchel used by students to carry their requirements to and fro between school and home. Typically it would contain lunch and a homework book generally a small exercise book which would contain the set work for the evening. They were sturdily and simply constructed so as to withstand the daily rigour of the school ground.A common object with which many people would identifyBrown leather satchel with gusset on either side. The surface has crocodile skin profile. Two leather straps with buckles on either side. The back has straps which are fastened with metal studs at the top and laced through slits at the bottom . The strap itself is joined with a buckle. One side has been restitched toward the bottom of the satchel.Four purple "Warrnambool and District Historical Society" stamps on the inside. The remnants of a name which is unreadable. "5620" in red on left hand side. A stamp *** leather and other details which are unreadable.warrnambool, school satchel, boys' leather satchel, school bags -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Report card, 1929
This Form IVA & Romove third term (end of year) report was issued for Jean Wilson in December 1929 and signed by CPLC Principal, Lucy Shaw. The report details subjects studied and gives student percentage, class average, cohort total, position in class, personal comment and examination/term marks. Other management of earning indicators include conduct, homework, detentions and attendance. This report has social significance because it gives indication of educational standards and expectations of the era. Light card, folded in half; Clarendon presbyterian ladies College crest, motto and name on front page; Report on centre pages; back page blankjean wilson, 1929 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Pierre Brodin & Frederic Ernst, La France et le Francais, 1961
Hardcover w/ plastic coveringTwo small photos inserted inside front cover - group of young people with names written on reverse. Various sheets of homework inserted inside, and margin notes throughout. "Suzy Boyd" inside front coverfrench history , walsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Article - JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE FORGING A SOLID CRAFT, 2003
JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE FORGING A SOLID CRAFT Newspaper Article Bendigo Advertiser Thursday May 29, 2003 Photo and article of Tom Morton and his replica Ned Kelly armour. Tom, a pupil at Quarry Hill Primary School yesterday submitted his latest piece of homework to grade 5-6 teacher John Williams. The article descrives how Tom went about it. -
Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Document - Folder, Computer Awareness (1984)
This student homework entitled "Computer Awareness" is part of Record Series 35. Student Work. In 1982 Lauren Rose (Class of 1984) completed an assignment for Year 10 on Computer Awareness. Lauren had to answer a series of questions and think about what she thought was the impact of computers and speculate about what she thought would happen in the future. In 1982 computers where not yet an essential part of office administration or learning at school. Lauriston was still teaching students how to use electric typewriters in 1984. Computer Awareness folder comprised of four A4 ring binder pages, includes responses to questions regarding the importance of computer awareness in the emerging digital age. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 238 February 2018
Contents: • 2018 Nillumbik Community Group of the Year Award to the Eltham District Historical Society • February Meeting • March Excursion – Eltham cemetery Artworks • Eltham 1950s – Childhood Reminiscences – Part 2 by Ann Constable • William Shillinglaw’s Homework Book by Richard Pinn • Early Eltham Shire Boundaries by Russell Yeoman • Wanted – a Treasurer • My Early Eltham Recollections – Part 1 by Alex Smith • Members On-line Survey – December 2017 • Neil Douglas by Wendy Wilson • News of Eltham England by Russell Yeoman • Webster Survey Group • ….and also • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Exercise Book, 1890
Exercise book of William Shillinglaw. Filled with writing exercises and some math problems and map drawings. May have been used as a homework book. All pages headed with day and date. William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. He left the school in 1890 when 12 years of age. Dates obtained from EPS school attendance rolls. Exercise book last entry is dated June 16th, 1891. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by William Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was one of 8 siblings to attend Eltham Primary School. This workbook is a rare local example of the practical classroom education process in the late 1880s and early 1890s.Hardcover with marbled decorative cover with hand made name plate pasted on; 58 pagesCover: ? Shillinglaw Eltham June 17 1891shillinglaw family collection, william shillinglaw, eltham primary school, exercise book -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : May 1993
Holiday fun at Kew Traffic School / p1. Chief Executive's Column [Local Government restructures] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton p3. Diary Dates [May-June 1993] / p4. Gearing up for next year's festival / p5. Red Shield Appeal / p5. New medical consulting rooms for St George's Hospital / p5. Council News [Improving immunisation in Kew; Influenza immunisation; Quit smoking seminar; Sharps disposal service; Unregistered dogs; Open your door to 30,000 potential customers] / p6. In Brief [Australian greeting cards; Toastmasters; Homeworks Directory] / p7. Heart Week / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionHoliday fun at Kew Traffic School / p1. Chief Executive's Column [Local Government restructures] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton p3. Diary Dates [May-June 1993] / p4. Gearing up for next year's festival / p5. Red Shield Appeal / p5. New medical consulting rooms for St George's Hospital / p5. Council News [Improving immunisation in Kew; Influenza immunisation; Quit smoking seminar; Sharps disposal service; Unregistered dogs; Open your door to 30,000 potential customers] / p6. In Brief [Australian greeting cards; Toastmasters; Homeworks Directory] / p7. Heart Week / p8.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Article: History Homework May Pay For Gold Quest, May 8, 1985
David Gordon Collection. Clipping from Bendigo Advertiser