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Federation University Historical CollectionLaptop Computer, Acer, Acernote 350 Laptop Computer, 10/10/1995
The Acer was one of the first notebook computers used in the Electrical Engineering Department of the School of Engineering at the Ballarat University College. It was purchased in 1995 at a cost of $1800. The Acer Note350 has a 3½ inch floppy drive and a hard drive with a capacity of 401 megabytes and a ram capacity of 64 kilobytes. The operating system is Windows 95. The computer was used most often in conjunction with a data acquisition device plugged into the parallel port. In 1996 the equipment was setup to measure the forces of acceleration on a cricket bat caused by impact with the ball. This debunked a long held misconception that Composition balls used in a cricket bowling machine caused more damage to a bat than normal leather balls. Grey Plastic laptop computer, with black AC Adapter. Model 350C Ext No 0P3 Serial No M0006862 DC rating 20v 1.7a computer, ballarat university college, laptop -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Computer, Computer in a Briefcase, c1979
Black and white photograph showing a computer in a briefcase. This forerunner of the laptop was built by Bruce Gardner and Ern Rusbrick at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University). At the time it was one of nine computers in the Applied Physics Department.ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, physics, appled phiysics, computer, laptop, gardner, bruce gardner, rusbrick, ern rusbrick -
Wangaratta Art GalleryTextile, Clare McCracken, Thread of a conversation Yuemin Huang, China
Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA black and white cross stitched portrait of a woman on a laptop screen.clare mccracken, cross stitch, portrait, textile -
Hume City Civic Collection
Manual - Directory, The Carroll Directory/SUNBURYMACEDON RANGES 2015
This 26th annual edition for the 2015 Carroll Directory includes names, addresses, phone numbers of residents and businesses of the Sunbury Macedon Ranges areas. There are various pages of information relevant to the areas and maps.Red and yellow with black and white print and picture of mobile phone and laptop on the front cover. Local Business & community Telephone Directory 2015...residents, businesses, advertisements, maps, sunbury, macedon ranges, 2010s, george evans collection, carroll directory, civic -
Galen Catholic CollegePhotograph - Galen Catholic College's first Apple computer, 1981
The acquisition of a Apple II computer for students in 1981 was the significant first step into computing at Galen Catholic College, when personal computers were not common place. Today, every student and staff member has a laptop or desktop computer.galen catholic college, galen college, school it, information technology, computers, computing, apple -
Vision AustraliaMachine - Object, Epson, Epson portable computer, 1980-1989
The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20) is generally regarded as the first laptop computer, announced in November 1981, although first sold widely in 1983. Hailed by Business Week magazine as the fourth revolution in personal computing, it is generally considered both the first notebook and handheld computer. The typist could hear the message and check that it was correct. Used by visually impaired people who could not read Braille. Talking typewriter with brown keys in brown plastic case'Keynote" on left hand side.audio equipment, assistive devices -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Solo photo, 02/11/2002
On the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. In this photo, guest speaker Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, Rheumatologist, addresses the attendees.COL photo of a man standing at a lectern. He is speaking into a microphone attached to a flexible arm, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. Beside him is a small table covered with a red tablecloth, on which sits a laptop computer and a glass of water. Behind him, there is a large floor to ceiling black curtain. In the background, to one side, there is a green "EXIT" sign above a doorway.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] DR GEOFFREY LITTLEJOHN Rheumatologist Guest Speaker fms Information Dayarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, guest speaker, presentation, carlton crest hotel, 2002 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Solo photo, 2001
In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror (partially obscured) with a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the wall on either side of it. Beside him, there is a small table covered with a white tablecloth, on top of which sits a laptop computer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Solo photo, 2002
In 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) presented an Osteoporosis Seminar. The seminar was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, an unidentified woman conducts a Question & Answer session after making her presentation.COL photo of a woman speaking into a microphone beside a lectern. Behind her is a projector screen displaying a slide image titled, "Any Questions?" (partially obscured). Beside her is a small table with a laptop computer, a slide projector, a glass carafe and two glasses of water. Behind the table, there is a large bouquet of flowers in a vase on a stand. On the wall, there is a poster with the image of two hands holding a wishbone, with the text "WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY" below.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, seminar, presentation, question and answer, q&a, elsternwick, 2002 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2002
In 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) presented an Osteoporosis Seminar. The seminar was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. In this photo, AV's CEO, Leigh Garwood, addresses the seminar attendees.COL photo of a man speaking into a microphone at a lectern. Behind him is a projector screen displaying a slide image titled, "Osteoporosis 2002 FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions". In front of him is a small table with a laptop computer. To the side, there is a large bouquet of flowers in a vase on a stand. On the wall, there is a poster with the image of two hands holding a wishbone, with the text "WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY" below. In the foreground, some members of the seated audience have been Photographed from behind.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, seminar, leigh garwood, ceo, elsternwick, 2002 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Solo photo, 10/10/2002
On the 10th of October, 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held two seminars in Orbost (East Gippsland) as part of its Rural and Regional Education (RARE) Program: a Community Seminar and a Health Professionals' Seminar. This photo depicts nurse, Denise Philpott, posing for a photo at the Health Professionals' Seminar. The television set was used to conduct a teleconference during the seminar. Note: the Post-It note on the verso of this Photograph (Collection Item number 0794C) was incorrectly affixed to this photo. The note should have been attached to Collection Item number 0810, relating to the Health Professionals’ Seminar and Dinner in Robinvale in July of the same year.COL wide frame photo of a woman standing in a room. There is a is a projector screen behind a long table and, beside it, a television set on a stand with castors. On the table, there is a cardboard box and its lid with some miscellaneous items placed inside both, a plastic water bottle, some slide projector equipment, a laptop computer, and a computer keyboard. In the background (behind the projector screen), there is a cupboard with a tap and sink, and an electric hot water urn above. Behind the woman, there are some floor to ceiling curtains along the wall. In the foreground, there are several empty chairs arranged in rows.[Handwritten in blue ink] Orbost RARE 10/10/02 Health Professional Seminar (Denise Philpott) - Teleconference [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] L. [circled] Chris Hogg - Community Nurse Robinvale Health Service. with other Health professionals attending dinner|seminar in Euston|Robinvale July 2002 [Handwritten in pale black ink - archivist's notes] Robinson-Euston (B/w Mildura & Swan Hill)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals seminar, guest speaker, presentations, teleconference, denise philpott, nurse, orbost, east gippsland, 2002 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2001
In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, Rheumatologist, Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, explains how our understanding of fibromyagia has evolved over time.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern. To his right, there is a large projector screen displaying a slide projection. The text heading on the slide says, "Fibromyalgia : what is it?", followed by dot points (illegible) under the sub-headings "1940's", "1970's", and "1980's". Above the screen, affixed to the ceiling, there is a small green "EXIT" sign. Behind the screen is a large black curtain. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror on one side (partially obscured by the curtain) and a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the other. There is a small table next to him covered with a white tablecloth, on top of which sits a laptop computer. In the foreground, there is a view of the audience from behind.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, presentation, south yarra, 2001 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Vol 8 November 2016, Moorabbin Mirror Vol 8 November 2016, 2016
This is Vol. 8 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp November 2016 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Dr.Rosalie Triolo will give a talk for members on Nov. 27th about Local School Teachers in the 1st AIF CMHS AGM Oct 30th. Mrs Valma Sharp retired from Committee and CMHS The Committee proposed a vote of thanks in appreciation of Valma's long , loyal service to CMHS,Box Cottage Museum . Subscriptions for NEW members will be $15 from January 2017. Next AGM will be July 30th 2017 to coincide with the end of the financial year. Due to the cost of ink and postage the CMHS Newsletter Moorabbin Mirror will be available in pdf via email, CMHS website and Victorian Collections website . Local Libraries can assist members to read and or download a copy. GECC and KCC are respectively supporting CMHS/BCM with Community Grants 2016 for utilities and the purchase of laptop, scanner printer copier for the CMHS Original Newsletter Preservation project. The BCM / CMHS joined Glen Eira HS and Brighton Cemetorians for a Heritage Display at GECC Town Hall Gallery Annexe Nov 3rd - 20th. An article about Robert Haddon 1866-1929, architect. Article about Local Artists includes colour photos. The Adelphi Players 'Robinson Crusoe' Dec 3-11 2016, The BCM 'August Rietman Exhibition 2017' is proceeding with guidance from the MAV Roving Curator. Fran Bader, Project Manager, is seeking images, pressed concrete products,information,and recollections. Also any jewellery by Stefanie Rennick (nee Rietman) who was a teacher at Bentleigh Secondary College. CMHS members attended the Opening of the new Bentleigh Railway Station Nov 12th. CMHS now has a mobile phone for incoming enquiries.This is Vol. 8 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS November 2016A4 x 4 paper folded to A5 x 8pp with colour photographsMoorabbin / Mirror / November 2016 Vol 8 moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, haddon robert, bent tommy, robertson macpherson, reitman august,, brighton cemetery,, glen eira historical society, glen eira city council, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 73, February 1996 to May 1996
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age ad other region papers over the period of 13 February 1996 to 30 May 1996.Book with yellow cover, front, spiral bound. teaching positions advertised, pre-employment courses, courses available, enrolment for smb courses, students set high standards, chef robin terry, smb brings back mining course, literacy course - survival skills, laptops for farmers, secondary students at ballarat university study camp, backing for pre-training, new horticultural centre, smb tabaret plan training venture, smb plan gives city a boost, adult course reaps rewards, maureen green, sandra young, jing levinson, move heavy machinery, business advice network, the fest a go-gos, ruth zegir in male dominated industry, $4.8m fof bsc proposed relocation, $3.2m for primary schools upgrade, learn on the internet, workforce equality, kevin martin tafe campus co-ordinator, $2m for ararat tafe, calendar outlines courses, dispute between smb and aeu, ryan white top apprentice, stair building, betty's sculptures on show, betty collier, art teacher, course in fish farming, john mosig, funding cuts - smb, chemical course for farmers, learn the internet, mark bevelander, hotel reception course, students help teach art at gallery, ballarat big loser from cuts, restructure aim is cuts, innovative training grant, traineeship milestone for bendix mintex, youth wage bill, freighter leads way
