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City of Greater GeelongCeramic - Commemorative Teacup - Geelong's 100th Birthday, Carlton Wares, 1938
... ...Industrial Growth...The 1938 celebrations were a major, year-long event highlighting industrial growth and history. They also aligned with the broader Centenary of Victoria (1834–1934), with regional celebrations continuing to 1938, solidifying Geelong's reputation as a major Victorian city....The 1938 celebrations were a major, year-long event highlighting industrial growth and history. They also aligned with the broader Centenary of Victoria (1834–1934), with regional celebrations continuing to 1938, solidifying Geelong's reputation as a major Victorian city. ...Geelong celebrated its centenary of European settlement in 1938, marking 100 years since it was formally surveyed and declared a town by Governor Sir Richard Bourke on October 26, 1838. The 1938 celebrations were a major, year-long event highlighting industrial growth and history. They also aligned with the broader Centenary of Victoria (1834–1934), with regional celebrations continuing to 1938, solidifying Geelong's reputation as a major Victorian city.Small ceramic cream teacup with pictures and inscriptions.Commemorating / 1838 1938 / Geelong's 100th Birthday / Civic Centre Geelong / Carlton Waresanniversary, birthday, celebrations, geelong, history, industrial growth, centenary, cup, tea cup, crockery, ceramic, carlton wares -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, 1910
... ...Industrial Growth...McKenzie M. Straughair Industrial Growth Ford Street Beechworth Foundry Straughair and Duncan McKenzie and Sons Grainstore McKenzie Family Store Reverse: Newton / 1997.2648 / 33 Newton Beechworth / 84-219-1 / McKenzies / BMM3055 / Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card. ...Taken in 1910, this photograph depicts a scene of Bridge road in Newtown, Beechworth. Walking on the road are two men on horseback, one of which is pulling a carriage with a small dog standing beside it. Behind them are a line of small buildings and shops. Small industries began to expand dramatically in Beechworth, particularly during the 1860s, leading to a strengthening of the towns economy. As early as 1853, areas surrounding the waterway known as Spring Creek were surveyed with the intent of mapping out plans for new roads and building allotments. Land was sold and new buildings were erected, creating an expansion of the Beechworth township and retail services. One building shown in this photograph is Straughair and Duncan's Beechworth Foundry. This business was established in 1858 through the partnership of Mark Straughair and John Duncan. It dealt mostly in the manufacturing of castings and mining machinery, receiving orders from all over the Ovens district. The Business eventually collapsed after the deaths of Straughair in 1882 and Duncan in 1896 but was reopened by W.H. Phillips in 1905. The two other buildings are both associated with the name McKenzie. Evidence suggests that the McKenzie family has a long association with the town of Beechworth. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the nineteenth and twentieth century industrial expansions that happened in the area of Newtown, leading to the urbanisation of Beechworth. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Reverse: Newton / 1997.2648 / 33 Newton Beechworth / 84-219-1 / McKenzies / BMM3055 / newtown beechworth, bridge road, 1910, j. duncan, r. mckenzie, m. straughair, industrial growth, ford street, beechworth foundry, straughair and duncan, mckenzie and sons grainstore, mckenzie family store -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Municipal Overview, Broadmeadows Municipal and Industrial Profile, mid-20th century
... ...Industrial development...Urban growth...This document reflects the historical growth of Broadmeadows from its proclamation in the mid 19th century through to significant industrial expansion in the mid 20th century, documenting key employers and urban development trends....Municipal history Industrial development Urban growth Local government City of Broadmeadows 1880-1981 Printed text throughout document. ...This document reflects the historical growth of Broadmeadows from its proclamation in the mid 19th century through to significant industrial expansion in the mid 20th century, documenting key employers and urban development trends.The document is significant as a consolidated historical reference that documents the expansion of Broadmeadows, particularly its industrial base, contributing to an understanding of local economic and social development.Printed paper document, single sheet.Printed text throughout document. Handwritten inscriptions visible.broadmeadows (vic.), municipal history, industrial development, urban growth, local government, city of broadmeadows, 1880-1981 -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Western Ring Road (M80) Under Construction 1989 Photographs, Adam Ellwood, 6th April 1989
... The M80 Western Ring Road is one of Melbourne’s most important transport corridors, a 38 km freeway built between 1989 and 1999 to link the western and northern suburbs, relieve freight congestion, and stimulate industrial growth. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, document the first stage of works on the Western Ring Road, covering the section from Sunshine Avenue in Sunshine North through to Dodds Road in Keilor East....The M80 Western Ring Road is one of Melbourne’s most important transport corridors, a 38 km freeway built between 1989 and 1999 to link the western and northern suburbs, relieve freight congestion, and stimulate industrial growth. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, document the first stage of works on the Western Ring Road, covering the section from Sunshine Avenue in Sunshine North through to Dodds Road in Keilor East. ...The M80 Western Ring Road is one of Melbourne’s most important transport corridors, a 38 km freeway built between 1989 and 1999 to link the western and northern suburbs, relieve freight congestion, and stimulate industrial growth. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, document the first stage of works on the Western Ring Road, covering the section from Sunshine Avenue in Sunshine North through to Dodds Road in Keilor East.The significance of the M80 Western Ring Road is enormous, for Melbourne, for the western suburbs, and especially for Sunshine, Ardeer, St Albans, and the industrial corridor. Its importance is economic, social, industrial, and urban‑planning related.New Ring Road For The West 205.1western ring road, m80 western ring road -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Book (series) - Report, E. Hamilton-Smith, A.U.A., (Youth Services Planning Division) et al, Broadmeadows – A Growing City, 1972
... Formerly semi-rural, Broadmeadows was transformed by government housing policies, industrial growth, and migration. Large-scale Housing Commission developments created new suburbs such as Jacana, Dallas, and Coolaroo, driving significant population growth that often exceeded available infrastructure and services, leading to emerging social and economic pressures....Formerly semi-rural, Broadmeadows was transformed by government housing policies, industrial growth, and migration. Large-scale Housing Commission developments created new suburbs such as Jacana, Dallas, and Coolaroo, driving significant population growth that often exceeded available infrastructure and services, leading to emerging social and economic pressures. ...Broadmeadows City Council; created through the Youth Services Planning Division with contributions from academic researchers and advisory committees.Produced as a commissioned study by the City of Broadmeadows to examine general welfare conditions and youth work needs within the municipality and to guide future planning, service provision, and community development.Two-volume set comprising: • Volume 1: Detailed survey data and working papers (207 pages) • Volume 2: Integrated summary, analysis, and recommendations (81 pages)A two-volume report documenting a comprehensive social survey of Broadmeadows, covering population growth, welfare services, youth needs, housing conditions, education, health, and employment. Volume 1 contains detailed data and statistical material, while Volume 2 synthesises findings and presents policy recommendations for municipal planning and community development.broadmeadows (vic.) — social conditions, local government — planning and policy, youth services — victoria, welfare services — urban communities, public housing — social impact, community developmentbroadmeadows (vic.) — social conditions, local government — planning and policy, youth services — victoria, welfare services — urban communities, public housing — social impact, community development -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPlaque - Shire of Braybrook Coat of Arms by A.H. Walker, A. H. Walker, Unknown date of manufacture
... The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed....The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed. ...From around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established and became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for this rural area to the west of Melbourne came when the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT was proclaimed on 28 May 1860. This authority was superseded on 23 January 1871 with the formation of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK. The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed.The Coat of Arms informs the observer that the Shire of Braybrook was initially a rural area with its images of a cow, sheep, and hay. The reference to industry however probably does not indicate adequately the large growth in industrial activity that occurred within the Shire. Circular board of Masonite painted by A. H. Walker which is a true depiction of the Coat of Arms for the Shire of Braybrook. It is mainly blue, yellow and red coloured with black writing, and has images of a cow, sheep, and hay, and also indicates a reference to industry.Shire of Braybrook Victoria / Dieu Et Mon Droit / By Industry / A. H. Walkerplaque, sunshine, coat of arms, shire of braybrook, a. h. walker -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Sunshine Technical School Trade Workshops Built 1913 Photograph
... It was a foundational part of Victoria’s early technical education system and was closely tied to the industrial growth of Sunshine and the legacy of H.V. ...It was a foundational part of Victoria’s early technical education system and was closely tied to the industrial growth of Sunshine and the legacy of H.V. ...The Sunshine Technical School trade workshop was constructed in 1913. It was a foundational part of Victoria’s early technical education system and was closely tied to the industrial growth of Sunshine and the legacy of H.V. McKay’s Harvester Works. - Opened: 7 July 1913, following H.V. McKay’s donation of £2,000 and 4.5 acres on Derby Road. - Facilities: The school featured a timber administration building with six classrooms and a large, galvanized iron workshop specifically built for trade apprentices. - Purpose: Designed to train apprentices for McKay’s Sunshine Harvester Works, reflecting the industrial needs of the time. - Initial Enrollment: 70 students, including 44 apprentices from the Harvester Works.Workshop Significance - The workshop was central to the school’s mission: “mente et manibus” — “with mind and with hands.” - It provided hands-on training in mechanical and industrial trades, aligning with the Education Act 1910’s push for secondary technical education. - This made Sunshine one of the first three technical schools established under the Act, and the longest-running of them, operating until 1991. Trade Workshop Built 1913sunshine technical school, h.v. mckay, sunshine harvester works -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Anvil, Bradford and Kendall, n.d
... On April 28 1920, the group used their winnings to establish the Alloy Steel Syndicate and build a steel foundry in Alexandria, Sydney to take advantage of what they saw as an untapped potential for industrial growth. Bradford Kendall Ltd was incorporated on 20th March 1922....On April 28 1920, the group used their winnings to establish the Alloy Steel Syndicate and build a steel foundry in Alexandria, Sydney to take advantage of what they saw as an untapped potential for industrial growth. Bradford Kendall Ltd was incorporated on 20th March 1922. ...Port of Portland Collection Bradken, originally Bradford and Kendall, began as a steel foundry in Sydney in 1920 and produced BK anvils at its factories in Alexandria and Mascot NSW. Leslie Bradford (General Manager) and Jim Kendall (Chief Mechanical Engineer), two BHP steelworks employees, got lucky at the races one day in 1920 and pledged their £15,000 winnings to start a steel foundry business. The horse they backed, ‘Jack Findlay’ completed a remarkable sequence of five wins during 1919 and 1920. With each win Leslie Bradford, Jim Kendall and a group of friends rolled-over their bets. By January 24, 1920 they had won a small fortune. On April 28 1920, the group used their winnings to establish the Alloy Steel Syndicate and build a steel foundry in Alexandria, Sydney to take advantage of what they saw as an untapped potential for industrial growth. Bradford Kendall Ltd was incorporated on 20th March 1922.Metal blacksmiths anvil. An anvil is used by blacksmiths to forge and shape his work pieces. The conical horn is used for hammering curved work pieces. The anvil is a common tool of the blacksmiths (‘smithies’) and other metalworkers. There has been very little change in the basic design of the anvil since Greek and Roman times. Blacksmith anvil, 5CWT, iron BK Sydney Australia.Front: 'BK SYDNEY AUST. 5CWT' Back: -port of portland, anvil, blacksmith, industry, bk anvil, bradken, brandford and kendall -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - Group Photo, Classic Studios Victoria, Jacana Primary School - Students and Staff Photograph, 2006, 2006
... Situated in the suburb of Jacana, the school was part of a broader post-war initiative aimed at delivering accessible public education to communities shaped by migration, industrial growth, and government housing programs. ...Situated in the suburb of Jacana, the school was part of a broader post-war initiative aimed at delivering accessible public education to communities shaped by migration, industrial growth, and government housing programs. ...Jacana Primary School was established in 1959 during a period of rapid suburban expansion in Melbourne’s northern corridor. Situated in the suburb of Jacana, the school was part of a broader post-war initiative aimed at delivering accessible public education to communities shaped by migration, industrial growth, and government housing programs. Over the decades, Jacana Primary evolved alongside its community, reflecting the changing social and cultural landscape of the area. By the 1990s and early 2000s, the school had become a vibrant and inclusive environment, welcoming students from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. This diversity was embraced through inclusive teaching practices, multicultural celebrations, and student leadership initiatives such as the junior student council. The 2006 photograph captures a moment near the end of the school’s operation, showcasing the unity and shared purpose of its students and staff. It highlights the school’s role not only as a place of learning but also as a centre for community building, civic engagement, and social support. Although Jacana Primary School closed in the early 2000s, its legacy endures through archival materials like this photograph. These records offer valuable insights into the role of public education in shaping community identity and fostering social cohesion during a transformative period in Melbourne’s suburban history. The 2006 Students and Staff photograph from Jacana Primary School is a historically significant visual record that captures the final chapter of a school deeply embedded in Melbourne’s northern suburban landscape. Established in 1959 during a wave of post-war development, Jacana Primary was part of a broader initiative to provide accessible public education to communities shaped by migration, industrial growth, and housing expansion. This photograph reflects the school’s enduring commitment to inclusion, diversity, and community engagement. By the early 2000s, Jacana Primary had become a vibrant educational environment, welcoming students and staff from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The image documents the collaborative spirit and shared purpose that defined the school’s ethos, highlighting its role as both a learning institution and a centre of social cohesion. As one of the final visual records before the school’s closure, the photograph holds particular significance. It offers insight into the lived experiences of students and educators during a transformative period in Melbourne’s suburban history and stands as a testament to the lasting impact of public education in fostering community identity and resilience.A colour photograph mounted on matte Paper with a purple border(Blue Label) PH - 5383 Classic Studios VIC order: p337249 / Frame x Jacana whole school item 4 Kodak Professional / Endura Paper. papier. papel / Professional images are/ copyright protected / Dutch copyright Gerschütz jacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 2006, students and staff, jacana -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat seems a doomed city - says a man who cares", 22/01/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. ...Trams tramways Closure Ballarat Bus Services In blue ink near top right hand corner '22/1/72' Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. Notes the loss of the trams, decentralisation, transport problems, a bus service in Gregory St. and that the means test should be lifted for all people above 70 years.In blue ink near top right hand corner '22/1/72'trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, bus services -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Book - Community History, Elaine V Brogan OAM, Fifty years 1969-2019: History of the Western Metropolitan group of Historical Societies, 2019
... Melbourne’s western suburbs—historically shaped by waves of migration, industrial growth, and working-class resilience—offered a rich and diverse tapestry of stories. ...Melbourne’s western suburbs—historically shaped by waves of migration, industrial growth, and working-class resilience—offered a rich and diverse tapestry of stories. ...Fifty Years of the WMGHS, from 196948-page white book with stapled card coversnon-fictionFifty Years of the WMGHS, from 1969western metropolitan group of historical societies, 1969, 2019, elaine v. brogan oam -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Report, City of Broadmeadows Statistics (1980s), c.1985-1986
... The document reflects the social, economic and demographic characteristics of the City of Broadmeadows during a period of significant industrial activity and population growth. Manufacturing remained the dominant employment sector, with major employers including Ford Motor Company, W.R. ...The document reflects the social, economic and demographic characteristics of the City of Broadmeadows during a period of significant industrial activity and population growth. Manufacturing remained the dominant employment sector, with major employers including Ford Motor Company, W.R. ...The document reflects the social, economic and demographic characteristics of the City of Broadmeadows during a period of significant industrial activity and population growth. Manufacturing remained the dominant employment sector, with major employers including Ford Motor Company, W.R. Grace, Clyde-Hancock and numerous transport and food production enterprises. The report also documents migration patterns, public housing development and community infrastructure during a period when Broadmeadows was one of Melbourne's principal industrial municipalities.This report is significant for its documentation of the demographic, social and economic characteristics of the City of Broadmeadows during the early to mid-1980s. It provides a contemporary snapshot of one of Australia's major manufacturing municipalities and records information on population growth, migration, housing and employment patterns during a period of substantial change. The report has research significance because it consolidates data drawn from multiple sources into a single reference document and records information about major local industries, employers and community characteristics that may no longer exist in the same form. It provides valuable evidence of the municipality's industrial base, settlement patterns and community development priorities. The report has social significance through its documentation of the diverse communities living within Broadmeadows and the role of public housing, migration and industrial employment in shaping the municipality's identity.11-page black-and-white stapled photocopied report comprising typed text, tables and statistical summaries on A4 paper.Two old catalogue labels on back page: "WI-2424" (highlighted with yellow) “WI-2222”city of broadmeadows, local government, demography, population statistics, workforce, employment, manufacturing industry, housing, public housing, immigration, ethnic communities, historic sites, education, transport, municipal history, community development, census data, melbourne northern suburbs, campbellfield, broadmeadows, glenroy, fawkner, tullamarine, coolaroo -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLeisure object - Tobacco Pipe, Early 20th century
... growth was called ‘bruyere’, now anglicised to ‘briar’ wood. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by Leo Baekeland of New York in 1907. The material was heat-resistant and could be moulded into any shape and hardened to keep its shape. This invention greatly impacted the industrial...growth was called ‘bruyere’, now anglicised to ‘briar’ wood. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by Leo Baekeland of New York in 1907. The material was heat-resistant and could be moulded into any shape and hardened to keep its shape. This invention greatly impacted the industrial ...People in ancient civilisations smoked pipes during various healing and religious ceremonies. By the end of the 15th century, after tobacco was discovered in America, smoking had become a common pastime for everyday people. From that time, tobacco pipes were fashioned from many materials ranging from gold and silver to corn cobs and clay. A popular material was meerschaum, an expensive, soft, white stone from Turkey. In the 1820s, French craftsmen carved pipes out of the wood from the growth on the root of a Mediterranean White Heath. This material became increasingly popular due to its durable, heat-resistant qualities. The growth was called ‘bruyere’, now anglicised to ‘briar’ wood. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by Leo Baekeland of New York in 1907. The material was heat-resistant and could be moulded into any shape and hardened to keep its shape. This invention greatly impacted the industrial world and the products available to the domestic market, making more objects available at reduced cost.This smoker's tobacco pipe symbolises one of the leisure activities of the early 20th century that has continued into modern times. The shape and materials of the pipe represent a point in time in the evolution of tobacco pipes, including the revolutionary impact that the 1900s invention of Bakelite had on objects available in the domestic and industrial markets.Smoker's tobacco pipe; a round brown wooden pipe bowl joined to a dark brown mouthpiece. The French pipe's bowl is made from briar wood, and its mouthpiece is Bakelite. There is an inscription on the pipe."French Briar Pipe"warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, smoker's pipe, tobacco pipe, briar wood pipe, wooden pipe, smoking, french pipe, bakelite, smoker's equipment -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, circa. 1850
... During this time, the industrial growth of Beechworth was significant, seeing a rise in practices including tanning, cobbling, blacksmithing, and the selling of livestock. ...Date not confirmed, a farm in the Beechworth, Warner property with a farmer overlooking calves, poultry and timber. This photograph depicts the farming and agriculture industry in Beechworth. The property, known as Daintree Stud or the Warner property, formed a part of the town of Beechworth, Victoria. Beechworth became famous in the 19th century from a short- lived gold-rush. The town grew to the extent of building a hospital and mental hospital, courthouse, hotels, convent, and prison. During this time, the industrial growth of Beechworth was significant, seeing a rise in practices including tanning, cobbling, blacksmithing, and the selling of livestock. This photograph perhaps reveals a small degree of insight into the livestock business.Black and white rectangular photograph on matte photographic paper, unmountedReverse: 5896/ BMM 8093-1farm, agriculture, farming and agriculture, beechworth, beechworth farm, industry -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph - Stereoscopic Photograph, Unknown c1875
... growth of the town, replacing a previous timber structure as well as its association to the mining activity in the area and the rapid increase in Australia's economy that led to investment and development of roads and railways. The local granite used in the construction of the single arch Newtown Bridge makes the bridge and other buildings made with the granite unique to the area, the honey-toned material distinct to Beechworth. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the industrial ...Depicted in the photograph is Newtown Bridge or the Newtown Falls Bridge, in Beechworth, Victoria. Noted for its location, detailed craftsmanship and stonemasonry by Scottish stonemasons the Newtown Bridge was built in the 19th century provincial town of Beechworth (completed in 1875). The bridge was built over Spring Creek, spanning 6.3 meters wide and 24.8 meters tall. Beechworth held a distinct role in the administrative and commercial management of Victoria's north-eastern goldfields, with many objects and structures still well preserved from the towns establishment. The bridge indicates the growth of the town, replacing a previous timber structure as well as its association to the mining activity in the area and the rapid increase in Australia's economy that led to investment and development of roads and railways. The local granite used in the construction of the single arch Newtown Bridge makes the bridge and other buildings made with the granite unique to the area, the honey-toned material distinct to Beechworth. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the industrial development of Beechworth and the surrounding area, contributed to by the goldfields. The photograph further captures the representation of vernacular engineering traditions and Scottish stonemasonry.Two sepia-toned rectangular photographs featuring a bridge in the background printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Reverse: 97.2324/ Newtown Bridge/ Beechworthbridge, newtown beechworth, newtown bridge, newtown, beechworth, beechworth falls bridge, beechworth mining district, spring creek, -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Document - Information, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Notice of Seminar, "Product Safety and Product Liability", 1982
... The speaker will be Professor Ralph Vernon from the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering Division, Texas A&M University U.S.A. Topic is "Product Safety and Product Liability". The growth...The speaker will be Professor Ralph Vernon from the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering Division, Texas A&M University U.S.A. Topic is "Product Safety and Product Liability". The growth ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Notice advertising a seminar to be held at Ballarat College of Advance Education on Friday 16th July, 1982. Registration is at 9.00 to 9.30am, It is planned to conclude at 5.00pm. The speaker will be Professor Ralph Vernon from the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering Division, Texas A&M University U.S.A. Topic is "Product Safety and Product Liability". The growth in product liability litigation in the U.S.A. is a major concern to manufacturers. Australian manufacturers should be aware and protect themselves. Cost of Seminar - $50.00 (including lunch). Those wishing to attend to return slip to Mr T Norwood, Head of Mechanical Engineering by 1st July.A4 sheet - printed sheet - rust colour ink. Small return slip re attendanceBCAE Letterheadviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, seminar, ballarat college of advanced education, professor ralph vernon, texas a&m university, product safety and product liability, t d norwood, industrial hygiene and safety engineering division, department of mechanical engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, N.L. Harvey Photographers, All that Glitters ... :The Growth of Ballarat Victoria, c1966
... Industrial Estate, Lal Lal Falls, Buninyong Golf Course, Mayne Nickless, Firth Cleveland Plant, Bendix Mintex, Bunge, (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Martin's Stoneware, Sunshine biscuits, Timken, M.B. John and Hattersley Limited, Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Paper Mills, Ballarat Woollen and Worsted Mills, Eclipse Motors, E. Lucas and Co, Milk Processors Pty Ltd, Eureka Valves, Paddle Bros., George Farmer Pty Ltd, Sebastopol technical School, Burrumbeet and Windermere Co-Operative Society Ltd . All that Glitters ... :The Growth ...Red, blue and gold soft covered booklet. Images include the Ballarat Town Hall, The Eureka Monument, Begonia house, Ballarat Botanic Gardens,M.B. John, Sebastopol Technical School, reservoirs, Ballarat Base Hospital, Calembeen Park, Ballarat Industrial Estate, Lal Lal Falls, Buninyong Golf Course, Mayne Nickless, Firth Cleveland Plant, Bendix Mintex, Bunge, (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Martin's Stoneware, Sunshine biscuits, Timken, M.B. John and Hattersley Limited, Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Paper Mills, Ballarat Woollen and Worsted Mills, Eclipse Motors, E. Lucas and Co, Milk Processors Pty Ltd, Eureka Valves, Paddle Bros., George Farmer Pty Ltd, Sebastopol technical School, Burrumbeet and Windermere Co-Operative Society Ltd .greater ballarat association, develop victoria council, ballarat, begonia queens, yvonne arstall, carol penrose, wendy longmore, lal lal falls, ballarat town hall, the eureka monument, begonia house, ballarat botanic gardens, m.b. john, sebastopol technical school, reservoirs, ballarat base hospital, calembeen park, ballarat industrial estate, buninyong golf course, mayne nickless, firth cleveland plant, bendix mintex, bunge, martin's stoneware, sunshine biscuits, timken, m.b. john and hattersley limited, ballarat gas company, ballarat paper mills, ballarat woollen and worsted mills, eclipse motors, e. lucas and co, milk processors pty ltd, eureka valves, paddle bros., george farmer pty ltd, yvonne arsrtall, wendouree, shire of wendouree, guncotton factory, regina glass fibre -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - A Fictional story, Chapman & Hall Ltd, Little Dorrit, 1890s
... industrial society. Later, he edited magazines like “Household Words” and toured with dramatic readings. A train crash in 1865 worsened his health, leading to his death at age 58 while writing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”. Buried in Westminster Abbey, his vivid characters and social commentary remain influential. Little Dorrit is regarded as one of Dickens’s most serious, politically charged novels, often described as his most explicit assault on institutional injustice and bureaucratic inertia. It is valued for its complex portraits of psychological and moral growth ...Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centres around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre.Little Dorrit. Author: Charles Dickens. Publisher: Chapman & Hall Ltd, London. Date: 1890s. (See note section this document for more information on Edition). Green cloth hardcover with Authors name to front cover in gold. Spine has gold title lettering. The spine has a Library label.fictionCharles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centres around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre. 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, little dorrit, charles dickens -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - A Fictional Story, Charles Dickens, Little Dorrit, 1968
... industrial society. Later, he edited magazines like “Household Words” and toured with dramatic readings. A train crash in 1865 worsened his health, leading to his death at age 58 while writing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”. Buried in Westminster Abbey, his vivid characters and social commentary remain influential. Little Dorrit is regarded as one of Dickens’s most serious, politically charged novels, often described as his most explicit assault on institutional injustice and bureaucratic inertia. It is valued for its complex portraits of psychological and moral growth ...Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centres around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre.Little Dorrit Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Collins Further Information: We do have 2 more copies of this same book. All have been published by different companies. ( R.N. 8159 and R.N. 8344)fictionCharles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centres around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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, little dorrit, charles dickens -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - A Fictional Story, Charles Dickens, Little Dorrit, 1890s
... industrial society. Later, he edited magazines like “Household Words” and toured with dramatic readings. A train crash in 1865 worsened his health, leading to his death at age 58 while writing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”. Buried in Westminster Abbey, his vivid characters and social commentary remain influential. Little Dorrit is regarded as one of Dickens’s most serious, politically charged novels, often described as his most explicit assault on institutional injustice and bureaucratic inertia. It is valued for its complex portraits of psychological and moral growth ...Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centers around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre.Little Dorrit. Author: Charles Dickens. Publisher: Chapman & Hall Ltd, London. Date: 1890s. (See note section this document for more information on Edition). Green cloth hardcover with Authors name to front cover in gold. Spine has gold title lettering. The spine has a Library label.fictionCharles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the great English novelists of the Victorian era, famous for vivid characters, social criticism, and stories that were first published in serial form. He began as a journalist, rose to enormous popularity during his lifetime, and wrote major works such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Little Dorrit is about Amy “Little” Dorrit, a gentle, selfless woman born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors’ prison where her father, William Dorrit, has been imprisoned for unpaid debts. The story follows her as she works as a seamstress outside the prison, gradually becoming entangled with Arthur Clennam, a businessman returning from abroad. Dickens interweaves a sharp critique of Victorian bureaucracy, finance, and class throughout the story. The theme centers around Amy Dorrit who lives her whole early life in Marshalsea, supporting her family with quiet dignity while her father clings to fragile genteel pretensions. Arthur Clennam, disillusioned after years in China, becomes involved with the Dorrits and uncovers a web of secrets involving his own mother, a hidden inheritance, and shady business dealings. William Dorrit suddenly inherits a fortune and is able to lift the family out of poverty and into fashion conscious society.The novel shows how money distorts their characters and relationships, while Amy remains the moral centre. book, the old curiosity shop, charles dickens, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, 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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, c. 1967
... industrial and civic leaders ever to attend an event outside of an Australian capital city. Today, Port of Portland is a busy modern port, handling in excess of $2 billion in trade. One of Victoria’s four major shipping ports, it handles bulk cargoes such as plantation woodchips and logs, grain, aluminium products, mineral sands, fertiliser, livestock and wind tower components. This forms part of the archives of the Port of Portland which were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection by the Port of Portland. The collection documents the growth ...Port of Portland Authority archives On 19 November 1960, the Portland Harbour Trust was officially opened by His Excellency, The Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks, in front of thousands of onlookers. It was one of the largest concentration of Premiers, Statesmen, industrial and civic leaders ever to attend an event outside of an Australian capital city. Today, Port of Portland is a busy modern port, handling in excess of $2 billion in trade. One of Victoria’s four major shipping ports, it handles bulk cargoes such as plantation woodchips and logs, grain, aluminium products, mineral sands, fertiliser, livestock and wind tower components.This forms part of the archives of the Port of Portland which were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection by the Port of Portland. The collection documents the growth and significance of the Port of Portland.Back: Aerial view of section of Port and its surroundsport of portland, henty park, portland botanic gardens -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMeter Volt, mid to late 1900's
... industrial and a larger residential community. This evolution in the valley created a change, not only in the "physical" landscape but also the socio-economic expansion which permitted other "tourist" based industries into the valley. kiewa valley tourism victorian alps alternate energy supplies alpine population growth Manufacturer's logo "CSG" underneath "ITALIA" This analog volt meter has two metal rods protruding from the "back" of instrument with screw on points for the negative and the positive leads allowing the "current" to flow across the calibrated resistors to indicate on the "face" side the strength of the voltage "power". ...This analog voltmeter is quite a large (industrial type) apparatus which permits the easy monitoring of electrical variations within the large SEC Victoria Hydro Scheme's electrical generators. These generators are powered by the hydro force of "stored" water at a higher altitude. The establishment of both the NSW and Victorian Hydro schemes was achieved from the mid 1900's to the 1960's. At this point in time the need for additional power sources to quench both an industrial and domestic demand for electricity was purely an economic and not and environmental (carbon reduction) factor. This hydro scheme was instigated by "the Government of the day" as a bold move and was the major force of the World War II refugee and "technical" workforce inclusion of skilled and unskilled migration into the Australian environment. Although this mass "invasion" of workers with families was thought of in some circles as intrusive, the expansion of population post war years and its integration into the Australian rural sector, produced the multi- lingual multi-cultural diversity of later years. This voltmeter is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as its use was introduced during the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. Although only a small apparatus it was part of the explosion of human resources into the valley. This influx of population transformed the region from that of a basically quiet rural region to one which evolved into both an industrial and a larger residential community. This evolution in the valley created a change, not only in the "physical" landscape but also the socio-economic expansion which permitted other "tourist" based industries into the valley. This analog volt meter has two metal rods protruding from the "back" of instrument with screw on points for the negative and the positive leads allowing the "current" to flow across the calibrated resistors to indicate on the "face" side the strength of the voltage "power". The "face" of the instrument has a zero point and then five evenly graduated marks from Zero to the "100, 200 and 300" marked points of measures. A large "V" below these pointers indicates that they represent levels of voltage. Three small screws hold the "face" in place. At the back of the meter is an aluminium "clasp" with three protruding screws (positioning fasteners) and a a screw tightening fixture for the correct fastening of the "clasp" into the correction location on the meter "board".Manufacturer's logo "CSG" underneath "ITALIA"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMeter Millivolt, after 1950
... 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. kiewa valley tourism victorian alps alternate energy supplies alpine population growth On the face of the millivolt compartment , and at the top "TO BE USED WITH DIAL HORIZONTAL TEMP. ...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 -
National Wool Museum
Report, Commercial textiles in Australia: a growth market, but will wool benefit?
... growth market, but will wool benefit? " A G Pinches, Head of Marketing, International Wool Secretariat, April 1981 Textiles - industrial Textile Production Wool Marketing Textiles - upholstery Textile Fibres International Wool Secretariat Australian Wool Corporation Carpet Textiles - industrial Textile Production Wool Marketing Textiles - upholstery Textile Fibres L E WARD Commercial textiles in Australia: a growth market, but will wool benefit? ..."Commercial textiles in Australia: a growth market, but will wool benefit? " A G Pinches, Head of Marketing, International Wool Secretariat, April 1981L E WARDtextiles - industrial textile production wool marketing textiles - upholstery textile fibres, international wool secretariat australian wool corporation, carpet, textiles - industrial, textile production, wool marketing, textiles - upholstery, textile fibres -
Embroiderers Guild, Victoria
Container - Mauchline ware needle book, Needle book
... Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, rising middle class and world development. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Gold rush and growth...Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, rising middle class and world development. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Gold rush and growth ...Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, rising middle class and world development. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Gold rush and growth of Australian colonies saw Australian scenes being used on the Scottish made souvenir ware. This shows a view of Melbourne c 1870's, looking west along Bourke Street from Spring Street. This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine. Ernest Leviny was a significant goldsmith and jeweller in the young colony, his single daughters lived in the family home "Buda' and were very creative artists in many art forms. Mauchline ware souvenirs represent the growth of transport, travel and in this image, a view of Melbourne,Victoria c 1870's Needle book with mauchline ware sycamore wood covers showing transfer ware images of Weymouth. Purple velvet hinge, purple silk lining with pockets inside the covers for needle packets. Ochre coloured flannel leaves with pinked edges with a yellow metal safety pin and a packet of 19 crewel needles. The Bay, Cliffs and Pier, Weymouthmauchline ware, needlebook -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Mauchline ware needle book, Needle book
... industrial revolution, railways and rising middle class. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Weymouth was a seaside resort which George III had favoured in the era when visiting the seaside was seen as good for the health. Mauchline ware souvenirs represent the growth ...Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, railways and rising middle class. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Weymouth was a seaside resort which George III had favoured in the era when visiting the seaside was seen as good for the health.Mauchline ware souvenirs represent the growth of transport and the middle class in UK. Weymouth had become a popular seaside resort after George III regularly visited.Needle book with mauchline ware sycamore wood cover. front cover showing transfer ware image of Bourke Street, Melbourne. Purple velvet hinge, purple silk lining with pockets inside the covers for needle packets. Replacement leaf of cream coloured wool flannel with pinked edges. Contains two needles and one packet of four calyx eyed needlesBourke Street, Melbournemauchline ware, needlebook -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Town Of Maidstone North Footscray Auction Brochure
... . - The district’s early industrial landscape included: - Raleigh’s meat works (1843) - Victorian Powder Magazine, later expanded for military use These sites later became part of Pipemakers Park and the Living Museum of the West. - The arrival of trams from Footscray in 1921 finally unlocked residential growth.... - The district’s early industrial landscape included: - Raleigh’s meat works (1843) - Victorian Powder Magazine, later expanded for military use These sites later became part of Pipemakers Park and the Living Museum of the West. - The arrival of trams from Footscray in 1921 finally unlocked residential growth ...Maidstone began as an 1858 speculative township on Ballarat Road, grew slowly due to isolation from rail transport, then expanded rapidly in the 20th century through tram extensions, defence industries, migrant hostels, and Housing Commission estates.Today it is a diverse, residential‑industrial suburb shaped by waves of working‑class settlement, post‑war migration, and late‑20th‑century redevelopment. Early Foundations (1840s–1860s- The broader district saw activity from the 1840s, including Joseph Raleigh’s meat‑preserving works on the Maribyrnong River, which sat on the boundary of what became Maidstone. - Land speculator J.W. Thompson launched the township with great fanfare, including a German band and a banner proclaiming “Every man his own landlord.” - Despite the marketing, by 1860 only about ten homes existed. - - Maidstone grew slowly because it was isolated from the railway, relying instead on punts across the Maribyrnong River. - A National School opened in 1858, but the area remained sparsely settled. - The district’s early industrial landscape included: - Raleigh’s meat works (1843) - Victorian Powder Magazine, later expanded for military use These sites later became part of Pipemakers Park and the Living Museum of the West. - The arrival of trams from Footscray in 1921 finally unlocked residential growth. - A Progress Association formed, and the suburb gained amenities including its own cinema in the 1940s. - Housing stock from this era included weatherboard, Art Deco, and Californian Bungalow homes. Town of Maidstone North Footscray Within 15 Minutes of Melbourne To be sold by Auction on Saturday 5th June 1886 at 3 O'Clock on the ground J. M. Barr Nicholson Street Footscraymaidstone -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Harvester Town. The making of Sunshine `1890 - 1925, Sunshine and District Historical Society, Harvester Town. The making of Sunshine `1890 - 1925. Olwen Ford
... McKay's Sunshine Harvester Works became one of Australia’s largest industrial complexes, shaping the suburb’s identity, workforce, and urban growth. ...McKay's Sunshine Harvester Works became one of Australia’s largest industrial complexes, shaping the suburb’s identity, workforce, and urban growth. ...Olwen Ford’s “Harvester Town” refers to her major historical study of Sunshine, Victoria during the years 1890–1925 — the era when the suburb transformed from a quiet railway junction into Australia’s most famous industrial ‘company town’ built around H.V. McKay’s Sunshine Harvester Works.Red covered booknon-fictionOlwen Ford’s “Harvester Town” refers to her major historical study of Sunshine, Victoria during the years 1890–1925 — the era when the suburb transformed from a quiet railway junction into Australia’s most famous industrial ‘company town’ built around H.V. McKay’s Sunshine Harvester Works. sunshine, history -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Sunshine Fire Station Hampshire Road 1991 Photographs, Sharon Cavanagh, 27th March 1991
... The Sunshine Fire Station on Hampshire Road is one of Sunshine’s most historically significant civic buildings, a landmark of the suburb’s inter‑war growth, its industrial identity, and its long relationship with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. ...The Sunshine Metropolitan Fire Station, built in 1927 at the corner of Hampshire Road and Hertford Street, served as Sunshine’s main fire station for decades. Designed by noted architect Cedric Ballantyne, it is one of the suburb’s most ornate public buildings and a key symbol of Sunshine’s rapid expansion during the inter‑war period. It closed around 1990 and was later restored and repurposed as the Tobin Brothers “Legacy of Life” Chapel.”The Sunshine Fire Station on Hampshire Road is one of Sunshine’s most historically significant civic buildings, a landmark of the suburb’s inter‑war growth, its industrial identity, and its long relationship with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. These photographs were taken after the fire station closed and relocated to McIntyre Road in Sunshine North, but before the building was restored and repurposed for use by Tobin Brothers. The residential part of the fire station, the adjoining house in Berkshire Road has been demolished.State Of Fire Station Hampshire Rd Sunshinesunshine fire station, hampshire road, berkshire road, sunshine -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Keilor Down Plaza Opening 1989 Photographs, Adam Ellwood, 27th November 1989
... growth of Keilor Downs in the late 1980s–early 1990s, coinciding with the opening of the Keilor Downs Post Office in May 1990. The plaza was anchored by major tenants including Kmart and Coles, establishing it as the suburb’s primary retail destination. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, were captured after months of anticipation and heavy publicity surrounding the opening of the new shopping centre. Despite the build‑up, the centre failed to open as planned due to an industrial...growth of Keilor Downs in the late 1980s–early 1990s, coinciding with the opening of the Keilor Downs Post Office in May 1990. The plaza was anchored by major tenants including Kmart and Coles, establishing it as the suburb’s primary retail destination. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, were captured after months of anticipation and heavy publicity surrounding the opening of the new shopping centre. Despite the build‑up, the centre failed to open as planned due to an industrial ...The Keilor Downs Shopping Centre, now known as Keilor Central, began as a purpose‑built suburban retail hub in 1990 and has evolved through several ownership, branding, and expansion phases. It was developed as part of the rapid suburban growth of Keilor Downs in the late 1980s–early 1990s, coinciding with the opening of the Keilor Downs Post Office in May 1990. The plaza was anchored by major tenants including Kmart and Coles, establishing it as the suburb’s primary retail destination. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, were captured after months of anticipation and heavy publicity surrounding the opening of the new shopping centre. Despite the build‑up, the centre failed to open as planned due to an industrial dispute.These photographs provide a rare glimpse of the first major shopping centre in the Keilor Downs area opening. Much of the car parking infrastructure was not completed when the centre opened.Opening of St. Albans Shopping Centre (Keilor Downs Plaza) 202.4keilor downs plaza, taylors road, keilor downs
