Showing 161 items matching "leisure activities"
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Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPoster - Poster Port Phillip leisure activities
... Poster Port Phillip leisure activities...Large colour Poster with drawings of Port Phillip leisure activities ...Issued to encourage Victorians to learn about Port Phillip and its recreational potential Local context port phillip bay play youth sport and recreation Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation Large colour Poster with drawings of Port Phillip leisure activities Poster Poster Port Phillip leisure activities ...Issued to encourage Victorians to learn about Port Phillip and its recreational potential Local contextLarge colour Poster with drawings of Port Phillip leisure activities Department of Youth, Sport and Recreationport phillip, bay play, youth sport and recreation -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, 2021
... Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet...Born digital photo of exhibition at Kew Library of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. ...Photograph Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet ...Following the acquisitions of the combined collections of the Kew Bowling Club, the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, and the Kew Heights Sports Club, the Kew Historical Society mounted exhibitions of selected items from these collections at the Kew Court House and Kew Library in March 2021.Born digital photo of exhibition at Kew Library of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. kew bowling club, auburn heights recreation club, auburn heights bowling club, auburn heights tennis club, kew heights bowling club, kew historical society -- exhibitions, kew library -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Exhibition: Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet [series], 2021
... Exhibition: Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet [series]...Series of born digital photos of exhibition at Kew Court House of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. ...Photograph Exhibition: Outdoor Leisure Activities: Lawn bowls, tennis and croquet [series] ...Following the acquisitions of the combined collections of the Kew Bowling Club, the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, and the Kew Heights Sports Club, the Kew Historical Society mounted exhibitions of selected items from these collections at the Kew Court House and Kew Library in March 2021.Series of born digital photos of exhibition at Kew Court House of 'Outdoor leisure activities: lawn bowls, tennis and croquet'. kew bowling club, auburn heights recreation club, auburn heights bowling club, auburn heights tennis club, kew heights bowling club, kew historical society -- exhibitions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, 1994 leisure activities planner, 1994
... 1994 leisure activities planner...Parks and Recreation Services Sports and recreations Calendar depicting recreation activities available throughout the City of Nunawading in 1994 Calendar depicting recreation activities available throughout the City of Nunawading in 1994 1994 leisure activities planner Document Document ...Calendar depicting recreation activities available throughout the City of Nunawading in 1994Calendar depicting recreation activities available throughout the City of Nunawading in 1994Calendar depicting recreation activities available throughout the City of Nunawading in 1994city of nunawading. parks and recreation services, sports and recreations -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesAlbum - Black and white prints, M. Kemp, Photograph Collection, c. 1917
... ...leisure activities...Collection of black and white photographs, copies of originals. (1) Copy of B91.74. (2) Copy of B91.204. 15 others of students working in the gardens, leisure activities, garden views. ...students gardens leisure activities garden views students working outside principal's residence Collection of black and white photographs, copies of originals. (1) Copy of B91.74. (2) Copy of B91.204. 15 others of students working in the gardens, leisure activities, garden views. ...Collection of black and white photographs, copies of originals. (1) Copy of B91.74. (2) Copy of B91.204. 15 others of students working in the gardens, leisure activities, garden views. students, gardens, leisure activities, garden views, students working outside, principal's residence -
Park Orchards Community HouseNewspaper, Funding requests for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities) at Park Orchards Community House with Betty Cole. Doncaster Mirror 4 October 1983
... Funding requests for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities) at Park Orchards Community House with Betty Cole. ...Funding requests for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities) at Park Orchards Community House with Betty Cole. ... -
Park Orchards Community HousePhotograph, 1980 newsletter for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities)
... 1980 newsletter for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities)...1980 newsletter for POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities) Photograph Photograph ... -
Park Orchards Community HousePhotograph, POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities), craft classes and billy cart making at the Park Orchards Community House, with Emma Jackson, Frances Rowland and Dianne Day. From newspapers circa August 1984
... POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities), craft classes and billy cart making at the Park Orchards Community House, with Emma Jackson, Frances Rowland and Dianne Day. ...Unknown year POLTA (Park Orchards Leisure Time Activities), craft classes and billy cart making at the Park Orchards Community House, with Emma Jackson, Frances Rowland and Dianne Day. ...Unknown year -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Photograph, Maker not known, 1904
... ...leisure-activities...The photo provides information about leisure wear and leisure activities in the Ararat area at this time. ...The photo provides information about leisure wear and leisure activities in the Ararat area at this time. ...This is a photo of a very large group of people at the Langi Ghiran Picnic Grounds in 1904. The photo provides information about leisure wear and leisure activities in the Ararat area at this time. This photo is of local significance (Langi Ghiran and the Ararat district). Although the photo is physically damaged, the detail in most of the photo is still very clear, giving information on clothing and leisure activities. The fact that the date and the donor are known adds to its significance.Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of a formal group of approximately 110 men, women and children gathered in a rural setting, standing and seated, with trees in the background. The photograph is torn away in several places"Picnic Grounds / Langi Gherin1904".clothing, leisure, 1904, picnic, leisure-activities, picnickers, photograph, langi morgala, ararat, langi ghiran -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Report, Ross King et al, Youth, leisure and public policy: the case of Diamond Valley, 1977, 1977_11
... ...leisure activities...An investigation into the need for, and availability of leisure activities in the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1977. ...An investigation into the need for, and availability of leisure activities in the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1977. ...119 pages text and black and white line drawings and tables. One colour fold out map. White plastic binding. non-fictionshire of diamond valley, leisure activities, sport -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Feasibility Study, Gunn Hayball Pty Ltd, Shire of Diamond Valley: Feasibility study of community arts and crafts requirements, 1977, 1977_
... ...leisure activities...An investigation into the need for, and availability of art and craft activities in the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1977. shire of diamond valley leisure activities art and craft 68 pages text and black and white line drawings and tables. ...An investigation into the need for, and availability of art and craft activities in the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1977.68 pages text and black and white line drawings and tables. Black plastic binding. non-fictionshire of diamond valley, leisure activities, art and craft -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Pool abandons shut-out, 19/03/2014
... leisure activities...Use of the Watermarc pool for classes and casual users is discussed in this article. leisure activities disabled access water therapy watermarc hydro-therapy News clipping, black text. ...Use of the Watermarc pool for classes and casual users is discussed in this article.News clipping, black text.leisure activities, disabled access, water therapy, watermarc, hydro-therapy -
Bendigo Military MuseumLeisure object - CARDS, PLAYING WW2, 1939-40
... ...leisure activities...Refer also 182.2, 183. documents cards personal effects leisure activities Cards have been written on reverse, in ink, by colleagues of Fred Birkin. ...Frederick Birkin No VX32484 (born Castlemaine, enlisted Royal Park) in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 age 24 years. Attached to 2/22nd Batt known as “Lark Force” they were stationed in Rabaul awaiting a possible attack by the Japanese. The attack came in early 1942. Birkin was taken POW and his death was on 1.7.42. Numbers escaped, others were massacred at the TOL Plantation and many more of the total Force and civilians lost their lives on the Japanese prison ship “Montivedeo Maru” which was sunk by an American Submarine on 1.7.42. A small number survived this. The cards were all written on the back with name and number of men in Birkins unit prior to embarkation to Rabaul. All were traceable as to their fate or transfer to another unit prior to embarkation. Refer also 182.2, 183. Set of playing cards, red in colour, with 2 white figures sword fighting. Owned by Frederick Birkin.Cards have been written on reverse, in ink, by colleagues of Fred Birkin.documents, cards, personal effects, leisure activities -
Peterborough History GroupDocument - Michael Moore Folder
... peterborough leisure activities...Additional information arising from an local author's research Information about Peterborough and local families and their contribution to the town michael moore-peterborough peterborough history peterborough leisure activities peterborough family Michael Moore James Meek 1855 Looseleaf folder with information about the history of Peterborough written by Michael Moore following research for his book, Peterborough, Please Slow Down. ...Additional information arising from an local author's researchInformation about Peterborough and local families and their contribution to the townLooseleaf folder with information about the history of Peterborough written by Michael Moore following research for his book, Peterborough, Please Slow Down.michael moore-peterborough, peterborough history, peterborough leisure activities, peterborough family, michael moore, james meek, 1855 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncLeisure object - Opera House Jigsaw Puzzle, Australian Bicentennial Authority, 1981
... ...Leisure activities - games...Australian Bicentennial Leisure activities - games 500 PIECE JIGSAW Fun and Education for the whole family. ...Bicentennial celebrations were held throughout Australian in 1988. The Australian Bicentennial Authority was established in 1979, and the Victorian Council was appointed in 1986. Its role was to plan and coordinate state-based activities for Australia's 1988 Bicentenary. The Council was jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth governments and was responsible for developing programs that celebrated the nation's cultural heritage and addressed community needs. This item was one of many souvenirs created to commemorate the events held throughout the year.This puzzle is significant because it was produced as a souvenir to celebrate the Australian Bicentennial.A jigsaw puzzle featuring an image of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is stored in a foam box in the shape of a map of Australia. 500 PIECE JIGSAW Fun and Education for the whole family. Fits onto a standard size card table. Interlocking pieces. OPERA HOUSE AUSTRALIAaustralian bicentennial, leisure activities - games -
Kew Historical Society IncLeisure object - Board Game, Drafts Board, 1950-1965
... ...leisure activities...A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection. drafts board games leisure activities Wooden drafts board with the counters contained in an internal drawer. ...The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Wooden drafts board with the counters contained in an internal drawer.drafts, board games, leisure activities -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncLeisure object - Albury - Wodonga Board Game, This is Your City, E-System Publications, 1986
... ...Leisure Activities Albury Wodonga...Albury - Wodonga Game Leisure Activities Albury Wodonga Albury-Wodonga Marketing On the box: This is your City Albury - Wodonga Game Limited Edition FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY A board game including a coloured board featuring locations in Albury - Wodonga. ...This was one of several games in a series which focused on Regional Cities within NSW and Victoria, Australia. Their main function was to promote regions and businesses within the cities featured in each game. The gameboard is a full colour representation of each city and the players competed with each other to race to targeted destinations on the gameboard. The first player to arrive at the targeted destination bought that property and received a destination card. The first player to purchase 10 destination cards and return home safely, won the game. Cards in the game featured local businesses and landmarks. This item is significant because it was an alternate way to market the Albury- Wodonga region in the 1980s.A board game including a coloured board featuring locations in Albury - Wodonga. The board has a green background with streets and buildings in various colours. The box is half in bright yellow and features an image of family playing the game. The rest of the box features 9 images of locations in the area.On the box: This is your City Albury - Wodonga Game Limited Edition FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILYalbury - wodonga game, leisure activities albury wodonga, albury-wodonga marketing -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - River of Islands, Kath & Leon Bentley, 1985
... ...Leisure activities - boating...Murray River navigation Murray River settlement Leisure activities - boating A detailed guide to the Murray RIver, including descriptions of the terrain and settlements along the river as well as detailed charts of the river from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weir An A4 sized publication including text, photos and maps describing the history and surrounds of the Murray River from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weir. ...A detailed guide to the Murray RIver, including descriptions of the terrain and settlements along the river as well as detailed charts of the river from Yarrawonga to the Hume WeirAn A4 sized publication including text, photos and maps describing the history and surrounds of the Murray River from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weir.A detailed guide to the Murray RIver, including descriptions of the terrain and settlements along the river as well as detailed charts of the river from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weirmurray river navigation, murray river settlement, leisure activities - boating -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Directory, City of Broadmeadows Sports and Recreation Directory, May 1993
... ...Leisure activities...It provides detailed information about local organisations, facilities and services and serves as an important source for research into local government, community development, social history and leisure activities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. ...Printed directory comprising 53 pages including covers. Printed on tan-coloured paper with black ink text and illustrations. Originally bound with two metal staples along the spine, positioned near the top and bottom edges. Front cover substantially torn along the left spine edge. General wear, creasing and handling marks consistent with age and previous storage conditions. Damage is attributable to historic poor handling and storage practices.non-fictioncity of broadmeadows, recreation, sport, community organisations, local history, municipal services, clubs and societies, leisure activities, victoria -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLeisure object - Stereoscope and Stereographs, Late 19th to early 20th centuries
... Stereoscopes were used together with stereo-graph photographs for a novel form of entertainment and family leisure activity in the 19th and early 20th centuries....Stereoscopes were used together with stereo-graph photographs for a novel form of entertainment and family leisure activity in the 19th and early 20th centuries. ...Stereoscopes were used together with stereo-graph photographs for a novel form of entertainment and family leisure activity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.An example of domestic entertainment for the family in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Stereoscope with sliding photo holder, folding handle and metal eye shield. Frame and handle made of wood and varnished. Motif of Eagle on eye-shield. Motif on eye shield [eagle]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph viewer, stereo viewer, stereograph, stereograph photo, stereoscope, family entertainment -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Functional object - Tools, Equipment, companion portable, single gas burner
... Portable single gas burners were used by Moorabbin residents c 1960 when camping, travelling, picnicking or other leisure activities ...Portable single gas burners were used by Moorabbin residents c 1960 when camping, travelling, picnicking or other leisure activities Portable gas burners are an example of the modern equipment that became available in Moorabbin c1960 city of moorabbin post world war 11 settlements housing estates cheltenham moorabbin industries c1950 camping equipment primus stoves portable gas burners The Companion Single Burner is designed with portability in mind featuring easy grip carry handle. ...Portable single gas burners were used by Moorabbin residents c 1960 when camping, travelling, picnicking or other leisure activities Portable gas burners are an example of the modern equipment that became available in Moorabbin c1960 The Companion Single Burner is designed with portability in mind featuring easy grip carry handle.city of moorabbin, post world war 11 settlements, housing estates cheltenham, moorabbin industries c1950, camping equipment, primus stoves, portable gas burners -
Peterborough History GroupPhotograph - Putting competition, Peterborough House
... This depicts an organised leisure activity of the time. Also interesting to note that the photograph was taken by Myles Breton, a member of a local family...This depicts an organised leisure activity of the time. Also interesting to note that the photograph was taken by Myles Breton, a member of a local family The Peterborough Hotel (Peterborough House) was a significant holiday destination and this demonstrates leisure activities at the time. golf peterborough house james irvine peterborough hotel myles breton Copy of a photo apparently printed in a magazine or newspaper depicting a lady putting, with a crowd of spectators. ...Peterborough was (and still is) a popular holiday destination. This depicts an organised leisure activity of the time. Also interesting to note that the photograph was taken by Myles Breton, a member of a local familyThe Peterborough Hotel (Peterborough House) was a significant holiday destination and this demonstrates leisure activities at the time.Copy of a photo apparently printed in a magazine or newspaper depicting a lady putting, with a crowd of spectators. Caption reads "Approach and putting competition, James Irvine's Peterborough House, Peterborough, c1919. PHoto courtesy of Mles Breton of Peterboroughgolf, peterborough house, james irvine, peterborough hotel, myles breton -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Sunshine Swimming Pool Closure 2000 Photographs, The Advocate, 29th August 2000
... Many local residents expressed concern about the length of the works, noting that the delay left them without access to their usual leisure activities....Many local residents expressed concern about the length of the works, noting that the delay left them without access to their usual leisure activities. Sunshine Swimming Pool Kennedy Street Sunshine Sunshine Pool & Council Sunshine 464 Digital scans of colour negatives Photograph Sunshine Swimming Pool Closure 2000 Photographs The Advocate ...These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper in 2000, show the Sunshine Swimming Pool during an extended closure while the building was undergoing repairs. Many local residents expressed concern about the length of the works, noting that the delay left them without access to their usual leisure activities.Sunshine Pool & Council Sunshine 464sunshine swimming pool, kennedy street, sunshine -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - "Lake was scene of both joy and tragedy". Ballarat Courier 6/5/1998, Suicide and Women's Rights, 6/5/1998
... This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884....This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884. ...This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884.Elizabeth Murphy's suicide at Lake Wendouree contrasts with the usual happy reports of activities at the Lake and was selected over 100 years later perhaps to give another perspective on Ballarat Life.2/3 of a page of newspaper print with a large black and white picture, mid- page of people paddling in Lake Wendouree in 18884Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, boating, picnicking, paddling, suicide, elizabeth murphy, william pritchard, 1884, ballarat star, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLeisure object - Tobacco Pipe Cleaner, W.D. & H.O. Wills, After 1897
... Tobacco smoking became a popular leisure activity in the 19th century. The corkscrew and the tapper accessories are used to clean the pipe and remove the debris after the tobacco is smoked in the pipe. ...Smoking has been a popular leisure activity since the 19th century and continues now. ...Tobacco smoking became a popular leisure activity in the 19th century. The corkscrew and the tapper accessories are used to clean the pipe and remove the debris after the tobacco is smoked in the pipe. The tamper is marked Capstan, which is a brand of pipe tobacco. The brand was first used in 1894 when W.D. & H.O. Wills launched their new product. The pipe tobacco accessories are associated with tobacco pipes and with Capstan tobacco, which became available in the 1890s. Smoking has been a popular leisure activity since the 19th century and continues now. The manufacturer of Capstan, W.D. & H.O. Wills, was the first company to mass-produce cigarettes.Pipe cleaners; a pair of metal accessories tools for cleaning tobacco pipes. One is a corkscrew, and the other is a tapper, shaped like a tapered nail. The tapper has an inscription. The brand is Capstan."Smoke" "Capstan"warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, capstan, tobacco pipe tools, tobacco accessories, pipe corkscrew, pipe tamper, tobacco tapper, tobacco smoking -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917
... The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens....The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens. ...The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Australian Women's Weekly, Orchids and presents from warm-hearted residents, 19410510
... Article describing the early experiences of Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) nurses in Malaya, including their arrival, leisure time activities and thoughts on the local people, climate and landscape. ...Article describing the early experiences of Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) nurses in Malaya, including their arrival, leisure time activities and thoughts on the local people, climate and landscape. ...Article describing the early experiences of Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) nurses in Malaya, including their arrival, leisure time activities and thoughts on the local people, climate and landscape. Quotes from unnamed nurses and Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke.A large newspaper page featuring a large black and white group photo above a related story and ads. The photo shows a large group of women in nurses' uniforms standing and seated, with three others dressed all in white amongst them.wwii, ww2, world war two, malaya, aif nurses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncLeisure object - Stereoscope - late 1800s - early 1900s
... The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncLeisure object - Stereoscope - late 1800s - early 1900s
... The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncLeisure object - Stereoscope - late 1800s - early 1900s
... The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure
