Miss Elaine Howell was born in Beechworth. Her mother was born in Stanley and her father in Myrtleford. Her mother's father was born in England and her other grandparents in Australia. She is one of four daughters. Miss Howell completed school and went on to the Convent to do her leaving. She then learnt shorthand typing and got a job at the shire where she was the clerk to the Shire Secretary. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Miss Elaine Howell provides an insight into a life of an educated Beechworth woman in around the 1950's she also provides a perspective from the town shire (the complaints and plans that occurred throughout the year). She went to two schools to further her education and learnt how to shorthand type. This skill provided her with a job at shire as clerk to the shire secretary. This is the only job she ever had. Her story also offer significant insight into Beechworth life and the dances and job prospects at the time (which was not a lot in the 60's). This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Miss Elaine Howell /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, elaine howell, howell, stanley, myrtleford, school, convent, leaving, shorthand, typing, shire, clerk, shire secretary

Jordie Howell and another woman surrounded by Perkins braillers. Most likely taken at the Braille repair room in Kensington, facing Macaulay Road.9 digital images of staff member Jordie Howell and Perkins braillersvision australia, staff, jordie howell

The Bell & Howell Ringmaster slide projector was capable of projecting 35mm mounted slides onto an internal screen and then played them much like a television set. Different settings allowed the slides to be projected onto a larger screen if desired. The RingMaster included cassette tape player/recorder that was able to synchronize the playing of sound with the projection of slides. It was compatible with 80 and 140 count Kodak Carousel slide trays which were mounted on the top. A carry handle was attached for the top of the machine for easy transport, Accessories with the projector included an external microphone and cassette tapes. Donald J. Bell and Albert S. Howell founded Bell & Howell Incorporated with a capitalization of $5,000 in February 1907. This projector was used by the Country Fire Authority Training Wing to conduct training and information sessions for its members.This item is significant because it is representative of development in home entertainment in the late 1970s. It was donated by a local organisation in Wodonga.A large cube-shaped projector with a slide carousal which was placed on the top. It included a built-in cassette recorder and an external microphone jack. The front featured a screen allowing slides to be viewed on this screen or projected onto an external screen.On front: Bell & Howell Metal Plate on back: Serial Number 9005079 and Patent informationbell & howell, home entertainment

Displayed at History House.340.1 - Film camera, black, f/1.8300m lens, 9.29mm lens. Takes cassette. Autoload. 340.2 - Bell & Howell portable camera handle/mount. 340.3 - Cassette tape.Front: Bell & Howell/Zoom Reflex/Made in Japan (printed front of camera)

Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Blue cardboard prize certificate with blue printed text. Awarded at the Mannibadar Gymkhana and Fleece Competition to Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell of Mannibadar for Most Valuable Comback Wether Fleece. The competition was held on Saturday, 4th December, 1954.Text: " MANNIBADAR GYMKHANA / AND / FLEECE COMPETITION / MANNIBADAR, SATURDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1954 / FIRST PRIZE. "mannibadar gymkhana. fleece competition, percy (ronald percival) howell, prize certificates, prize ribbons, rural activity

Presented to Cr J K McCaskill by J C Taylor & Sons Pty Ltd.|To lay Foundation Stone of the Ringwood Town Hall 27.6.1936.Wooden handled silver trowel with engravings EPNS - Apex. On trowel: Two bands of circular cut-outs on handle. Small knob on end of handle. In a presentation box - lined with pale blue silk. +Additional Keywords: McCaskill, Cr J K / Taylor, J C & SonsPresented to Cr J K McCaskill by J C Taylor & Sons Pty Ltd.; To lay Foundation Stone of the Ringwood Town Hall 27.6.1936.

Dark green metal and plastic battery operated cassette playerBell & Howell Educator seriescassette player

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Herbert J. Henty, Mayor of Kew 1868-9. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Herbert J. Henty, Mayor [of Kew] 1868-9mayor of kew, cr. herbert j henty, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

This piece represents the landscapes of Wadawurrung Country. It involves the oceans, the cliffs, the river, the mighty You Yangs. The circles depict gathering on Country. Be this Indigenous, Non Indigenous or both entwined.Painting of series of mountains and rivers. Brown, blue, green, yellow, white used.On bottom right-side of canvas - AJ Howellwadawurrung country, you yangs

Henry J. Hall was an teacher Freehand Drawing and Model Drawing at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 1889 he reported to the Ballarat School of Mines Council that this class was never established for the cultivation of Art (as generally understood) or the making of pictures but with an idea of assisting artisans - of both sexes - and persons connected with mechanical industries, in acquiring lightness of hand, and facility in the use of a black-lead pencil so as to be able to place legibly and intelligibly upon a sheet. For many years Henry Hall advertised private tuition in Drawing, Painting and Perspective, at 'Ferndale', 25 Eyre Street. Handwritten letter on paper with the address 'Ferndale, 25 Eyre Street, Ballarat' printed at the top. The handwritten letter is from Henry J. Hall to Andrew Anderson, President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Handwritten in ink "March 19th 98 Andrew Anderson Esq President School of Mines Dear Sir I am informed by the registrar of the School of Miens that you are desirous of despensing [sic] with the services of Drawing Instructor at that Institution. The reason assigned being dis-satisfaction expressed by the inspector regarding "the quantity and quality of the freehand work done during the year. Before any definite action is taken, might I ask in justice to myself and the students whose work is thus maligned, that I be allowed a personal interview with Mr Monkhouse in order to ascertain the grounds of his complaint, and afford me an opportunity of vindicating my position. I have the honor to remain, respectfully yours Henry J. Hall." Written and circled in red ink "168" ballarat school of mines, henry j. hall, henry hall, andrew anderson, drawing, art

Displayed at History House.Black plastic cassetteFront: Bell & Howell AUTOLOAD(embossed, top center on side)

Arthur Witty nursing Dorothy Howell and Emmy & Bill Baggsstawell

Awarded at the Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Agricultural Show to Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell of Mannibadar, for Pasture Ground Suitable Meadow Hay. Event was held on Saturday, November 8th, 1958. Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Cream cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Text: " LISMORE A. & P. SOCIETY / ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW / SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1958 / Third Prize. "lismore a. & p. society, percy (ronald percival) howell, prize certificates, prize ribbons, rural activity, lismore a & p show

Booklets written for the Centenary Celebrations at Stawell Methodist ChurchFawn card cover with Phot of a church snd black printBelow Photo. Present Stawell Church 1858-1958. Centenary of Methodism in Stawell and District. Minister: Rev J. R. Lawson. Circuit Stewards: Messrs W.D. Stewart, A. Howells. Trust Secretary: Mr. E.K. Gidleystawell religion

Lt-Col Williams was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1975 to 1979One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed, self portrait, oil painting of Lt-Col J F Williamsportrait, williams

Fleece was entered in the show by Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell who farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Cream cardboard certificate with black printed text. Used to document items on display at the Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Show in the 1950s. Provides name of exhibitor, description of sheep fleece on display, and judge's remarks.Text: " Lismore A. and P. Society / ANNUAL SHOW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER , 195-. "lismore a. & p. society, percy (ronald percival) howell, rural activity, lismore a & p show

Used to document/label items on display at the Mannibadar Gymkhana Fleece Competition in December 1954. Provides name of exhibitor, description of sheep fleece on display, and judge's remarks. This certificate documents an entry from Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell, who farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep at Mannibadar. White cardboard certificate with black printed text. Text: " MANNIBADAR GYMKHANA / Fleece Competition / 4-12-1954. "mannibadar gymkhana. fleece competition, percy (ronald percival) howell, prize certificates, rural activity