In the mid 1950's Masonite built a hard board plant at Eildon but the process could not be made to work satisfactorily on the eucalypt woods available. CSR took over the Masonite Corporation in 1959, closing down it Eildon plant and constructing plants at Bacchus Marsh and Mitcham which began producing in 1961. With the development of particledboard manufacture in the 1960's the fibreboard industry declined. Not known when the Mitcham site was closed down,Black and white photocopy of CSR Masonite Fabricators building in Mitcham. Flag flying at left.csr masonite fabricators pty ltd

See history NP4104Black and white photocopy of the inside of a factory with men sliding sheets of masonite between rollers on to a conveyor belt.csr masonite fabricators pty ltd, mitcham

Black & white photograph of the interior of Fabricators Pty Ltd.csr fabricators pty ltd, businesses - mitcham

The Roper family lived and farmed in the Kiewa Valley. They may have sent their son, Bert, to C.G.S. (Caufield Grammar / Camberwell Grammar School). The Roper family were early settlers in the Kiewa Valley.Glass cover of a Black & White Photo of a boys football team with 'V' jumpers, white shorts and 2 footballs with 'C.G.S / 1909' written on them. The photo is attached to an embroidered cotton backing allowing the photo to be seen through an oval shape cut out in the middle. Around the embroidery is a brown wooden frame. The embroidered piece is backed by masonite with the framer's name attached.On the back of the photo, handwritten: Dear Mother / Wishing you a very / happy birthday on the 29th October / From Bert. Miss Roper / Call ... On the back of the masonite: Heatherley & Horsfall, Picture Framers & Mount Cutters ...football. roper family. bert roper. c.g.s.. kiewa valley. embroidery.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Painting on masoniteart, artwork, bunning, neville bunning, needs framing

Mounted print of "Greensborough 1889 painted by Arthur Elliott". Shows Main Street Greensborough with the Methodist Church in upper right corner, Lower Park and bluestone bridge in foreground.A view of rural Greensborough 1889.Print of painting, mounted on masonite.main street greensborough, arthur elliott

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Unframed watercolour on paper, attached to masonite. Signed lower left "Neville M. Bunning"art, artwork, neville bunning, framing required

Item was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchinson, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3672 for other items re POW's.Cupboard made from varnished timber & masonite. Inside has 3 x masonite shelves, hinges are metal, door handle is plastic.container, cupboard, pow, italian

GINNY WAUGH [NEE ROBBINS] WAS THE FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN CLUNES. SHE AND HER HUSBAND, SAMUEL, ARE BURIED IN THE CLUNES CEMETERY. HER FATHER WAS HARRY ROBBINS WHO WAS THE FIRST MAN TO TAKE A LOAD OF GOLD QUARTZ FROM CLUNES TO BALLARAT BY BULLOCK WAGON.PHOTOGRAPH OF SAMUEL AND GINNY WAUGH. IT IS MOUNTED ON MASONITE.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens

This sign was located in the John McLeod Pavilion, the former club rooms of the Deer Park Football and Cricket Clubs. For many years these rooms were used by the clubs as change rooms for training, competition, and social functions. The rooms were also available for the general public to hire out for functions such as birthdays, engagements, etc. These rooms were demolished in February 2026.The John McLeod Pavilion was built by I.C.I. and provides a direct connection between a worldwide company providing recreation assets for its employees and the local community.Painted blue text on white background on a masonite boardDeer Park Football Club Inc. Deer Park Cricket Club Inc.john mcleod pavilion, john mcleod reserve, deer park football club, deer park cricket club, ballarat road, deer park

Block of masonite with cardboard sheet "The Morse Code" attached, has metal lever with black knob, small block of masonite with reel of copper wire mounted on it and three terminals.ww2, morse code, voluntary air observers corp

Sign used at Depot to advise crews what trams were allocated to timetable runs, spare and cars to be kept in for maintenance. White paint on black blackboard and paint.Demonstrates the method that tramcars were allocated to various runs or rosters at the Ballarat SECV depot.Painted Masonite, with title 'Cars for Traffic', Run No., and 'Keep in Cars'trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, depot, car run allocation, timetables

Board donated to the 3rd Sunshine Scout Group by Bill Miller who worked at Geo. Kinnear & Sons. Display board was hanging in the 3rd Sunshine Scout Hall Nixon Street SunshineA masonite display board with 13 different sizes of ropes attachedKinnears Ropes|Geo. Kinnear & Sons Pty Ltd 118 King Street Melbourne|3rd Sunshine Scout Groupkinnears ropes, ballarat road, footscray

Part of railway collection from closed Numurkah Railway StationWooden Framed Blueprint Plan pasted onto a Masonite backing.VR Numurkah WS and Fire Fighting Equipment

Advertising fitted to NBH carriages.Historic - Puffing Billy Railway - Carriage Sign - Milk Advertising fitted to NBH carriages.Carriage Sign - Milk Advertising Hand painted masonite sign. Drinka Pinta Milka day Milk's a marvellous drink nbh, puffing billy, milk, advertising

CUSTOMISED SIGNAGE (remembered by trainees as) IDENTIFYING THE EARLY PREMISES OF THE PRELIMINARY TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE ALFRED HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING. THE ORIGINAL SITE WAS CORONADO MANSION (FLATS AT THE TIME OF SALE) WAS PURCHASED BY THE ALFRED HOSPITAL IN 1950 AS ACCOMODATION FOR TRAINED STAFF. see attached reference website for photographs.REMEMBERED AS A VENUE FOR PRELIMINARY TRAINING OF STUDENT NURSES AND ACCOMODATION FOR SENIOR STAFFmasonite rectangular name plate with black print on white backgroundALFRED HOSPITAL/SCHOOL OF NURSING/CORONADOalfred hospital (melbourne)-history, alfred hospital school of nursing, coronado, signage, trained nurses accomodation

Notes by Jock Read who donated painting to the Society: “Site of present-day Eltham Mall The property was owned by a Mr David Harbison who was connected to one of the Melbourne daily newspapers who donated the property to the City Newsboys Society to be used as they required. The property consisted of two building blocks with one four roomed house known as the Cottage. The Secretary of the City Newsboys Society decided to use the property as a Rest Home for mothers of newsboys who needed a rest and could not afford a holiday. Miss Onians added another four roomed dwelling to the home which was known as the Bungalow. Another three roomed residence was erected at the rear of the cottage for the use of the Caretaker. The rear of the property was used as a camp area for the use of Troop of Boy Scouts known as the 13th Melbourne Troop which met at the Newsboys Society Hall in Little Collins Street. Later the name of the troop was changed to City Newsboys Troop who held their Christmas camps at Eltham and Hurstbridge alternating years. In 1930 the caretaker (Mr. Francis) became ill and resigned that position. I had been a member of the scout troop and offered the position as Honorary Caretaker which I held for eight years. The Homes were used regularly as such until the death of Miss Onians. It was sold later and used as private homes until the Eltham Mall was built.” Further research has determined that apparently, Harbison left £1,000 in his will for the City Newsboys Society and the Secretary, Miss Edith Onians built the rest home from these funds. It was opened on November 12, 1919. David Harbison Rest Home, Jock Read, City Newsboys Society, 13th Melbourne Troop, Boy Scouts, City Newsboys Troop, Miss Onions, Mr Francis, Arthur Street, Eltham, Eltham Mall, David HarbisonN.D. 16 x 36 cm Oil on Masonite board UnsignedInscribed on back "The David Harbison Rest Home
10 & 12 Arthur St. Eltham"

Advertising fitted to NBH carriages.Historic - Puffing Billy Railway - Carriage Sign - Milk Advertising fitted to NBH carriages.Carriage Sign - Milk Advertising Hand painted masonite carriage sign.Hey Kids ! milk's a marvellous drink Drink plenty eveyday puffing billy, nbh, milk, advertising

Blank unused form on preprinted card ruled to provide a timetable for crews - drivers and conductors, and hours worked. Not used.Demonstrates a method of advising crews of their trips or run and the timetable for them. Sheet of paper hand written, preprinted glued to a sheet of masonite, then varnished. tramways, trams, forms, drivers, conductors, table cards

VSF Plaque ROUND. Painted masonite board.PlaqueCircumspice

Suitcase was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchison, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3673 for other items re POW's. Suitcase made from varnished timber & masonite. Metal handle hinges & locks.container, suit case, pow, italian