Mr. George Thomas' connection with Collingwood Technical School began as a junior technical student at Collingwood in 1913. He then became an apprentice in the electrical trades during which time he also undertook a Diploma course in Electrical Engineering. Mr Thomas was appointed as a teacher (part-time) of Electrical Wiring at Collingwood in 1922 having had previous experience teaching in Geelong at the Gordon Institute of Technology. In 1930 Mr Thomas became a full-time teacher in Electrical Trades, the year of the commencement of the Apprenticeship Commission in Victoria. In 1937 he was instrumental in introducing electroplating as a trade whereas it had previously only been taught as a section of the Electrical Trades. This was a period of severe economic constraints following the Great Depression and spending on education was limited. Needing the latest knowledge of industrial practices, Mr Thomas canvassed electroplating industries around Melbourne seeking employment opportunities and met with favourable responses. He approached Quinton’s electroplating firm in North Melbourne with the proposal to work for them on Saturday mornings without payment. In return for his labour, he asked to be taught the basics of the trade. During the week he was able to impart his knowledge to his students. Initially, he wanted to develop electroplating as an outlet for the Youth Employment Training Scheme. Once the class was firmly established, he submitted a proposal to the Education Department to establish an Electroplating Department, and this became the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. He gave up teaching in 1939 to become the Northcote City Electrical Engineer where he served for 26 years. During this time he was also a Consulting Electrical Engineer to Box Hill and Port Melbourne Councils. His association with Collingwood Technical School (and later, College) continued, first as an examiner on the State Electricity Commission (SEC) panel and from 1947 as a member of the School Council. He was president of the Council in 1961 and 1962. He also represented the College on the Northern Regional Council and participated in the selection of Electrical Trades teachers. For four years, 1967-1971, he represented the metropolitan Technical Schools and Colleges on the Council of the Monash University, in which capacity he gave outstanding service to technical education. George H. Thomas attended his first Council meeting on June 12, 1947 and remained on the Council until the secondary and post-secondary sections were separated in 1981 – a period in excess of 34 years. (See Scott p36).Black and white photographs of Mr. George Thomas who had a long association with Collingwood Technical School and Collingwood Technical College, spanning the years 1937-1972. He began his connection with the school as a teacher and went on to become a member of the School Council. He introduced Electroplating as a trade to be taught at Collingwood Technical School in 1937. (Scott p36) The photographs include one of Mr. George Thomas in Monash University regalia 1971. Another of Collingwood Technical School Council 1972 with Mr. Thomas. Images also include an excerpt from Mr. Scott's history.collingwood technical school, george h. thomas, electroplating course, nmit

Black and white photograph of Mr. George R. Lees who was Vice Principal (Secondary) of Collingwood Technical School from 1973-1976. He also taught English and Social Studies from 1952-1954, then from 1967-1969 he was Head, Humanities, Department Acting Senior Master, followed by 1970 as Senior Master. Further details of his career are covered by Ian Scott in his history of the school p72. See image of excerpt attached to this record. Also Mr. Lees 1974 report from the school magazine Turawan. collingwood technical school, staff, mr.george lees, nmit

A photograph of Mr. George Mills Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College.bendigo, education, mr. george mills, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, principal, male, individual, bendigo teachers' college staff, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, mr. george mills

Slide. Mr. George Lansell. The Quartz King, taken from 'Bendigo and Vicinity' .mine, gold, mr. george lansell., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection.

A black and white photograph of Mr. George Mills Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College from 1945 to 1950.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, tertiary education, education, mr. george mills, male, individual, bendigo teachers' college, teacher training

A letter from Mr. Gordon Bake an archivist at the Melbourne College of Advanced Education to Ms. Edith Perry at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education. He has sent her a drawing and a photo of Mr. George Mills the Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College 1945-1950. The drawing is by the artist Noel Counihan. 3/03/86.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, mr. george mills, ms. edith perry, melbourne college of advanced education, bendigo college of advanced education, bendigo teachers' college staff

Letter dated 8 October, 2001 from Barry Secombe, Director Community Services to Mr George Ellis, Long Gully History Group acknowledging his application for funding under Council's Community Grants Program. It is anticipated that Council will consider the allocation of grants at its meeting to be held 3 December 2001 and will write again to advise if the application was successful.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letter to mr george ellis, city of greater bendigo, long gully history group, barry secombe

Mortgage document ( 19 August 1892 ) and related correspondence between Mr. George Ladson to Mr. T. Luxton Esq. re purchase of land in Parish of Macorna, County of Gunbower. Includes transfer of land between The Irrigable Estate Coy, to Mr. George Ladson. Letters from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, Thomas Luxton, Irrigable Estate Company, Irrigation & Water supply Trust, George Welch, Railway Hotel, Macorna, draft of document which includes name of John Quick ( unsigned )cottage, miners, george ladson, thomas luxton, john quick, connelly & tatchell, macorna, irrigation and water supply trust, tragowel

Black and white photo of Mr. George Ireland and son, Donald. Orchardist of Gillies Street, Mitcham.ireland, george, donald

Worn by Mr. George Turner while serving on HMAS Melbourne and other Australian shipsImportantSailor's cap with white, detachable cover. Black peak and band. No insignia or badgesexample of australian naval uniform

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B&W postcard. Photograph of Mr George Cox, an elderly fisherman sitting outside his hut, which was near the end of the Cowes Jetty (East).No Inscriptionslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, local identities, black & white postcard copy, george cox, fisherman, jetties, cowes, phillip island

Portrait Mr George Thurgoodstawell

Portrait Mr George & Mrs Barbara Thurgoodstawell

Talma & Co Postcard of Mr George Lauri as "The Cigalee" black and white postcard, unmounted, original, fair conditionOn back 5/8/06 Dear Emma, I received your PC yes the other day. I like actresses and scenes as well. Thank you all the same. Love to all Maud

Mr Joseph George of 26 Scheele Street Pictured as an Air Raid Precautions Officer during the 1939 – 1945 war. ARP officers controlled the areas around their homes to check on tell-tale lights showing in the ‘brownout’ conditions and advising on the black-out of homes. Street lights were dimmed and screened downwards and Joseph’s daughter Marie remembered sewing black Italian cloth curtains to hang over the windows. Joseph taught adult first aid classes in local schools, church halls and at The Surrey Dive. Joseph conducted his practical training sessions at the Quarry in Grovedale Road, in case they had to deal with an emergency in such a site. Joseph (Joe) and wife Emily Ruth were English migrants; they bought their home in Scheele Street in 1919. Daughter Marie was born in 1914 when they are listed in the electoral roll at 'Hasland', Croydon Road, Surrey Hills; his occupation is given as a boilermaker. Emily (nee Sturgess) - d 15 November, 1960; buried Box Hill Cemetery - M-199A-0034 along with daughter Marie. Possible birth c Oct 1880, Birmingham (not confirmed); marriage to Joseph George c Jan 1905, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The donor was his daughter, Marie, who was a school teacher and was on the staff at Chatham Primary School for a number of years. She died in February 1989.A black and white photograph of a man in uniform standing in a garden, with a small case beside him.(mr) joseph george, surrey hills, mont albert, scheele street, clothing and dress, uniforms, world war, 1939-1945, air raid wardens

Deed of Covenant and extension of term of Mortgage document. Dated 1/6/95. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, Solicitors, Williamson Street, Bendigo. On back of form: costs for transaction handwritten. Attached memo from Thomas Luxton re extension of mortgage.cottage, miners, george ladson, thomas luxton, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, mortgage.

Coates men mining at Mafeking George, Thomas and Samuel Coates.stawell

George Mackay & Henry Pennington 1873stawell portrait

Lowe. George & Danny Market Gardenstawell

Golden Wedding 1932 Mr & Mrs George Mitchellstawell

Post Box and postmaster Mr Eric George 1989Colour Photgrap of A Red Cylindrcal post box with a male in a grey suit with red tie standing next to it stawell

Golden Wedding 1932 Mr & Mrs George Mitchell with Family groupstawell

Australian Navy Able Seamen's capSignificantAble seaman cap. White top with a black base and a black chin strapHMAS MELBOURNE on band (black band with gold writing

Simmons Wedding at two story "Oban" built by Edward Simmons and Family 1898. Later called “Mt. Salina” now R.S.L. in Scallan Street Stawell. George Hobbs married Eugenie Simmons in 1900. Miss Effie Simons 2nd Dan Edward married 31.1.1905 to W.M. AnthonyTwo black and white photograph of a large wedding party in front of a double storey brick building. The double storey arched verandah has wood turned posts with a hip and gabled slate roof.stawell houses

Portrait of Norm Florence and George Hume. Three of Charles Hume's children.stawell deep lead

Stawell Town Hall Post Cardstawell