Young Henry Pitts sailed from Liverpool, England, in about October 1860, on a ship called the 'British Trident'. About three months later, on January 7th 1861, he arrived in Sydney, Australia. While he travelled from one side of the world to the other, Henry attended lessons on the ship with his onboard teacher, Joseph Benton. On the day before the ship arrived at Sydney, Henry was given a Holy Bible by his teacher. The small black book had a hardcover and many printed pages of very thin paper. Henry must have felt special when he read his teacher’s beautifully written message that said the gift was a ‘mark of respect’ towards Henry. Maybe Mr Benton taught Henry to write with a pen and ink because Henry wrote his name several times inside the front of the book and again below his teacher’s message. Henry may have even learned to read from a Bible, which many passengers included in their luggage. The immigrants on board the British Trident were mostly new arrivals to Australia. Like Henry, they planned to make Australia their new home. Many also hoped to find work in this new country. Some passengers had family and friends waiting for them, people who deposited money towards their trip. Henry’s relative, Charles Pitts, had helped him pay for the ship’s passage, and William Oberthan paid money towards Joseph Benton’s fare. He may have planned for Joseph to work as a teacher in Australia. The Single Females were allowed to leave the ship the day after it docked at Sydney, but the Families and Single Men, including Henry and Joseph, had to stay onboard until Thursday. This Holy Bible is significant for its age, as it was published in 1859. The inscriptions within this small Bible are significant as they show that during a ship's voyage passengers had the opportunity to teach and to learn. They also show a relationship of encouragement had been built between the teacher and pupil. The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the original tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's Special Command. approved to be read in churches. Publisher and printed at the Oxford University Press, Sold by E. Gardner and Son, at the Oxford Bible Warehouse, Paternoster Row, London; and by J. and C. Mozley, Derby. Date: 1859 (in Roman Numerals) Handwritten black ink inscriptions are inside the front and back covers. The book once belonged to Henry Pitts and was presented to him by Joseph Benton in 1861.Front left side: " H Pitts H Pitts / - - - - - - of this Book / C - - - - - - - - -K " Front right side: "Given / to / Henry Pitts / As / A Mark of Respect / From / His Teacher on Board / the / British Trident / January 6th 1861 / Joseph Benton" "Henry" Back left: (indecipherable character)warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, holy bible, henry pitts, joseph benton, immigrant ship, 1861, single male, single female, charles pitts, william oberthan, british trident, hyde partk

View of RVIB building in St Kilda Road, taken from the front lawn. Leaves are scattered across the grass and a single male figure stands outside the building.1 black and white photograph of St Kilda Road buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, buildings

Photograph shows X1 class tram 460 with destination Railway Station at the corner of Ballarat Rd and Summerhill Rd. The road is busy with cars and trucks and a number of men and women are walking from the curb to board the tram. The single male crew member (driver/conductor) is swinging the single trolley pole to the rear of the tram.Yields information about MMTB X1 and the final years of the short Footscray lines before their closure in 1962Black and white with photograph's note on rearIn biro on rear: '460 Ballarat Rd, J Seletto Photo JSE 11'trams, ballarat rd, footscray, x1 class, tram 460, one man operations, tramways

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the continued support for Country Concert Parties, the addition of the Brunswick and Coburg Tramway Trust to the Railways Pass concession scheme, appointment of two lady collectors in lieu of a single male collector with very gratifying results, the Association wishes to compile statistics on the sources of blindness with the aid of its visitors, a committee has been formed to inquire on the possibilities of cigarette and cigar making as a light handicraft, a garden party was held to celebrate the 'coming of age' of the Association since it was formed 21 years ago, and the passing of Mr W Hall, who was a vice-president of the Society and placed his devotion to the cause above his physical disabilities, and will remembered by a lasting memorial at the Home.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports

Official M&MTB photograph showing T class 182 just arriving at the Russell St and Barkly St, Footscray single track terminus with male and female passengers alighting and others waiting to board. Motor cars are stopped to allow passenger movement, the trolley pole has not yet been reset and the destination blind still reads 'Russell St'. A local shop and private residence are evident in the background. Yields information about T class 182 and Russell St, Footscray terminusBlack and white print with note on rear.In pencil: "M&MT Photograph $20"t class tram, 182, barkly st, footscray, russell st terminus, alighting, trolley pole, destination blind

From the early days of our race, the knife represented one of the first and most important tools that enabled rise of our technology, military, culture, science and all other things that brought us to this point of modern civilisation. As a vital tool for survival, combat, construction and food preparation, the knife quickly became the most basic tool from which all others were born. In those ancient times, 500,000 years ago, sharpened stones started slowly evolving, becoming more and more like their modern counterpart. Before the time when fire enabled the melting of the various metals, and forging them into modern knives, their stone counterparts received several visual upgrades. Double bladed knives were most popular, and their wooden or stone hilts were decorated with animal skins and feathers. Those knives represented a great deal of pride for the warriors and elders who owned them, and that tradition continued to be practised with the arrival of the Bronze Age. The appearance of metallurgy brought the ability to create knives from softer types of metal. Even though knives from bronze did not provide durability over longer periods of time [easily dulled, and susceptible to corrosion), their sharpness and slim designed proved to be superior to any stone knife tool. As the centuries went on, iron and then steel became commonplace across the entire world. Knives created from those materials were much more durable and easier to maintain their sharpness after prolonged use. During medieval times in Europe, steel metallurgy managed to evolve knives from small single or double-bladed edges to larger sizes - swords, spears and axes. Even with all those advancements, the use of knives as an eating utensil continued to be used in some small circles. Even as early as the 15th century, wealthy circles of people started carrying personal knives, intended for double use - both eating and defending against threats. During those times the host were not obliged to provide their guest with any kind of eating utensil in addition to plates, so wealthy males used their eating knives for cutting their own meals, and the meals of nearby female guests. Slim double-bladed knives were good for cutting and piercing foods. As the use of forks became widespread in the whole of Europe by the late 17th century, most people used this kind of small knife on a regular basis (a combination of two knives, one for stabilising and other for cutting the meal). http://www.eatingutensils.net/history-of-cutlery/knife-history/The knife is one of the most important items that has enabled the development of civilisation over thousands of years.Carving knife with wooden handle and rusted slender metal blade.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, knife, kitchen equipment, dining

Carving of a large male head made by a patient of Mayday Hills Asylum. The sculpture has been roughly hewn from a single piece of wood.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A limb of a tree roughly carved into the shape of the man's face featuring heavy eyebrows, moustache and beard.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, carving, wooden sculpture

This wooden shield was used in hand to hand fighting between Jaara people and other tribes and with European settlers. It was made for personal use by one warrior and would have been passed on to his next nearest male kin. If it did not fit them, it would have been placed with the body of the warrior.This shied was gifted to Uncle Brien Nelson when he was working in Portland. This wooden fighting shield is undecorated and fashioned for use in either the left or right hand. It is elongated finishing in points at the top and bottom. It is carved from a single piece of wood and has a handle carved into the back. The shield has some minor striations on the front which may have been produced during fighting

The nurse uniform is worn by nurses for hygiene and identification. Worn by students at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education School of Nursing.White button up "Ben Casey" style shirt with a single top pocket on left chest. There are 4 buttons on right side and 3 buttons at the shoulder of the right side. and a round reinforced neckline. The pocket patch says Ballarat C.A.E. Nursing with emblem.nurse uniform, male nurse uniform, nurse shirt, professional, ballarat college of advanced education nursing, costume, textiles, ben casey

This postcard was written by a person referring to themselves as 'Malee Male', possibly living in the Malee area of South West Victoria. It was written after the wreck of the sailing ship Falls of Halladale, wrecked at Peterborough in November 1908, and before the reign of King George V in May 1910, at which time new postage stamps would have been issued to replace those of Queen Victoria. The writer refers to the excitement of the shipwreck and of having a sailor from the ship working for his/her mother (there was no loss of life from the shipwreck). The note is addressed to a single female family member and includes greetings to people they both know. The address of Oakleigh is approximately 20km south east of Melbourne. The writer talks of being tired and weary, inviting the receiver to visit and help with the 'office', also hinting at some matchmaking for his/her Aunt. It would be a long journey for a person to travel from Oakleigh to the South West Victoria areas. This postcard is an example of the style of writing in Victoria in the early 1900's and of social issues and concerns, including shipwrecks.Postcard, black and white photograph of the Falls of Halladale in full sail. Back of card has handwritten, black script. Top right has 2 x Half Penny stamps, green, Queen Victoria's profile. A short note addressed to a family member Miss M. (Maysie) MacLean c/o Mrs Waite, Warragul Rd, Oakleigh and signed of Mallee Male, refers to the photograph on the front and sailors from the ship.Note on card is addressed to Miss M. MacLean c/o Mrs Waite, Warragul Rd, Oakleigh and signed of Mallee Male. Message on card is ."Dear Maysee and all, too busy and tired to write but not to forget you all. This is a view of the ship Falls of Halladale, great excitement, one sailor boy came back to work for Mum and he and one crew ... When are you coming up Maysie, If you haven't any things else on hand. You can come and assist me with office. Aunt is feeling ... Do you know of any nice boys for Aunt anywhere? Dear old chicken, I am so weary so tata. Stacks of love to all and ... Mallee Male." flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, falls of halladale, peterborough, 14/11/1908 shipwreck, queen victoria half penny stamp, maysie maclean warragul rd oakleigh, mrs waite warragul rd oakleigh, post card, postcard, communication early 1900's, mallee male, sailor employment

58 p. : ill., fascsims., geneal. table ; 30 cmnon-fictionAn autobiography by Otto Rupp (1904 -1993). Transcribed by the Yarrambat Historical Society from the original manuscript in 1993. Otto Rupp was born in Switzerland in 1904. He migrated to Australia in 1927 and after working in the South Australian outback bought land in Yarramabt. He married Edna Young in 1935. This diary includes recollections of his life from 1927 to 1983. Bachelor Days, 1919-1935: Murray Bridge, Karoonda, Wirrabara, Appilia, South Australia, Central Australia, Tancks Corner (Yarrambat), Balranald, and Yarramabt. Married Life, Gold in Yarrambat, Times, People and Memories, 1943-1987.otto rupp, edna young, yarrambat, tancks corner victoria, autobiography, migrant

The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first Independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street.Four Ceremonial Sashes from the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity. Male ceremonial costumes. Cream silk, various ranks, printed designs, red stripes on the outer edge. A Rank Superintendent - cream silk collar with embroidered I.O.R. motif and crests of Victoria, U.S.A. & United Kingdom in red 2 x 1/4 inch stripes on outer edges B Rank Deputy - As "A" above plus a single 1/2 inch central strip C Rank Past Chief Ruler - As for "A" above plus 3 x 1/2 inch stripes, four tier rosette hangs at base of collar, 2 tiers, top 2 tiers white D Rank Chief Ruler - as for "A" above plus 2 x 1/2 inch stripes i.o.r. (rechabites), salford unity

B&W Photographs of Jones & Co group - a. Three females and three males comprising the group. Sundry annotations. Six performers of the group photographed looking out from between two stone columns; b. six members of the group posed in front of old stone building - some sitting, some standing. With single-age sheet describing the group and details re their concert in Bendigo (Art Gallery) - May 1991.arts bendigo, musica viva

W G Dahl series of nine photographs. Group photograph of mixed aged females dressed in white with suited males in foreground sitting on tarpaulin and against brick wall. Men and possibly ladies wearing labels. Possible label connection with Bendigo Miner's Association. W H Robinson, Bendigo photographer. Stamped W H Dahl, 79 Lansdowne Street, Blairgowrie, 3942, Phone 8861 on reverse not contemporary with photograph exposure. Biro ticked subject described in margin 'Second Top Row' Mum's Mother, possibly depicts W H Dahl grandmother. Front row males holding Gun Powder flask, .22 calibre single shot rifles, with muzzle loading pistol between feet of male second from left. Enlistment papers for William George Dahl. Dahl's had a hotel at Diamond Hill, Dahl's Hotel.bendigo, history, dahl family

Dark green school uniform blazer size 15. Single breasted. Three dark green buttons. Breast pocket on LHS with white and green embroidered school emblem showing an emu and a kangaroo on either side of an open book with a golden three layered crown above it with two ribbons. Motto: OMNIA IN CHRISTO. Two pockets either side of front. Split at lower back. St Vincent College, Junortoun.TEE DEE quality uniform ware. Labels inside neck and inside LHS.costume, male, school jacket

Stafford Ellinson suit: Brown striped single breasted men's suit jacket. Fine white striped fabric with tan satin lining. Two buttons on front opening. Breast pocket on LHS. Hip pockets on both sides.(Slit at centre back long sleeves with three decorative buttons at waist). RHS has double pocket. LHS has two inside pockets. Matching trousers 11400.258 & belt 11400.259. This suit was purchased by James Lerk in late 1981. He wore it frequently when he travelled around the world in 1986. He used it to advertise his home town of Bendigo.Label inside RHS, ''Stafford Ellinson''International Size 102Rcostume, male, men's suit jacket

Gents fawn trousers ''Seftow permanent press - new.Made in Australia six 3, style K3299A fawn in colour. Label still in place, indicating trousers have never been worn. Single pleat front, side pockets, rear bound and buttoned pocket, coin pocket at waistband.65% polyester, 35% viscose. Internal label ''Seftow Production for Men and Young men.Internal Label: Seftow Producxtion for Men and Younger Men size 3, 65% polyester; 35% viscose; KORATRON Trade mark of the Koratron Company.costume, male, sports trousers

Clothing. Cream cotton with fine black/grey pin stripe. Single breasted - three buttons, possibly tortoise shell, half glazed, half natural. Three pockets. Breast pocket angled on chest. Two rectangular pockets with rounded corners, at hemline. Pockets attached by hand stitching. Seams all enclosed, except for inside sleeves.Handmade buttonholes. Label stitches inside collar: A.M.Poole, Bendigo.Some discoloration of collar.Label inside collar - A.M.Poolecostume, male suit, men's boating suit (jacket)

Welmar white formal men's waistcoat. Back less. Shawl lapels. White starched marcella fabric. Single breasted with three buttons and button holes at waist. Pockets on either side at waist level. Each side of waistcoat has two X 1 cm buttons inside of the waistcoat. There is a tab ( 23 cmX2 cm) with three eyelets to join pieces behind the neck. A buckle is attached at waist level on the side of each piece through which a cotton tape (155 cm X 2 cm) is threaded to be tied at the back of the wearer.Label inside LH section ''WELMAR'' All cotton. Dresswear 40.Stamp on both pieces 50 54costume, male, men's formal waistcoat

Black single breasted tail coat.Jacket cut away and squared at waistline, two X 2 cm buttons on either side of front opening. Long sleeves with three V buttons and vent at wrist level 1.5cm. Single vent at back to waistline forming two tails falling to the back of the knee, tapering to a curve at the bottom. Fully lined with polished cotton-black in body of the coat with white lining in the sleeves. Section of the lining around the arm is quilted. Worn with matching trousers 11400.671.costume, male, black tail coat

Long sleeved blue and white paisley patterned men's shirt. Single yoke. Six X 1 cm clear buttons on front plackett .8 cm buttons at neckline and either of throat for button down rolled collar.Breast pocket on LHS. 6.5 cm cuffs on sleeves. Sleeve placketts fastened with 1 cm buttons at wrist.Label at centre back neckline, ''Eterna'' ''M'' ''Imported cotton''.costume, male, men's paisley shirt

Brown leather ''buddy'' bag, similar to a gladstone bag. Single leather handle with metal connectors. Push button single lock and clasp. No key. Leather tab on one side of lock. Two pockets in lining of bag.Purple stamp on both insides. Written in pen C.Martin ''FERMANAGH''Pompapiel, 33 keck st.,Bendigo, solid leather 101 imprinted on bottom of bag.costume accessories, male, brown leather ''buddy'' bag

Men's black woollen dinner jacket with black polished cotton lapels. Single breasted fastened with one X 2cm black fabric covered button, with another button attached to the back. Body of jacket lined with black self stripe cotton fabric. Long sleeves lined with cream coloured polished cotton fabric with fine black stripes. Front pockets below waist have slit openings lined with black cotton fabric. Slits at wrists of sleeves (5cm) fastened with 1 X 1cm black fabric covered buttons. Found inside pocket, cotton button hole tab two black fabric covered 2 cm buttons. Hanging tape across inside back of neck (11cm X .7cm) cotton tape. Owner; Samuel John Tongway 1894-1988. Australian Dictionary of Biography. www.adb.anu.edu.au/biography/tong-way-samuel-john-14875Woods & Manson 48-50 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. Date 1/10/21. No.1542. S.J.Tongway.costume, male, men's black dinner jacket, has matching waistcoat.

1974 Commonwealth Games jacket - New Zealand. Bright red single breasted wool blazer. Front opening fastened with three 1.7 cm red plastic buttons. Four external front pockets with fold over rectangular flaps. Two breast pockets 11 cm X14cm. LHS breast pocket has white embroidered square emblem with letters N2 in each corner. Two below waist pockets 22 cm X 16 cm. Body of blazer lined with red satin. Two internal pockets in the lining with slit openings. Blazer has centre back 32 cm vent from hem and half belt (fabric) 31 cm X 5.5 cm across centre back above the vent.Long straight sleeves are lined with white satin and have 7.5 cm vents at wrist with two decorative 1.5 cm red plastic buttons. Hanging tape at inside back of neck.Labels inside RHS front ''SABRE'', another Granui product. Made in N2'' ''42'' ''Pure Virgin Wool'' ''XTH British Commonwealth Games 1974''. ''Monaghan'' written on lining of RH sleeve (Pen).costume, male, bright red jacket

Blazer, Australian Swimming Championships. Navy blue single breasted wool blazer fastened with three 2 cm metal buttons. Three external front pockets. Breast pocket on LHS (14 cm X 15.5 cm) embroidered. (See Markings/Inscriptions). Two below waist side pockets 17.7 cms X 19 cms. Two inside pockets in the lining with 15cm zip fasteners and one with slit opening. Centre back slit (21cm) . Long straight sleeves with 1.5 cm metal buttons at wrist. Body of blazer lined with navy satin, sleeves lined with cream self-stripe satin. Padded shoulders. Metal tie pin in lapel - rectangular shaped pin 2 cm X 1 cm with Olympic Rings and gold coloured kangaroo on top. Full size 6cm X 2 cm.Front LHS breast pocket - Embroidery A.S.C Tokyo 1964: Mexico 1968: Munich 1972. Also embroidered Kangaroo, Boomerang with "Australia''on it Olympic Rings.Label 1. Inside back collar; '' The Home of Better Suits'' ''Ashmans'' Hargreaves St Bendigo. Label 2. On inside pocket on RHS, ''Ashmans Hargreaves St Bendigo. This garment is the work of skilled hand- craftsmen''. Label 3. Inside the inside pocket, '' Ashmans Hargreaves St Bendigo the home of better suits'', A.Monaghan 6041 4/6/68. Two documents found in pocket, a. Hong Kong Itinery from Dragon Tours Co Ltd 21 Aug - 23 Aug. B. Hong Kong Hilton receipt Paid 23 August 1980, 133 Monaghan A, visible in carbon print.costume, male, navy blazer

Fluoro yellow single breasted long sleeved jacket with LHS breast pocket and side front pockets. Breast pocket has grey and yellow Olympic emblem appliqué (9.5cm X 5cm). Fold over collar with lapels. Sleeves have 4 cm wide strip of grey and yellow patterned fabric stitch on top side from shoulder to hem at wrist. Front fastened with one 2.1 cm black plastic button with ''ARENA'' engraved.Two labels inside back neck ,1. 188A. 2. ''Made in France'' ''ARENA'' Washing Instructions.costume, male, fluoro yellow jacket

1975 World Swimming Championship California Games jacket. Shirt style long sleeved jacket of light green fabric with self stripe. Front opening fastened with four X 1.7 cm dark green plastic buttons. Single breasted. Fold over shirt collar. Long shirt style sleeves with 6.5cm cuffs, fastened with 1.7 cm dark green plastic buttons. Elastic stripe (13cm X 3cm) stitched across inside side seams (14cm) above hem. Two breast pockets (13 cm X 16 cm) with fold over V shaped flaps fastened with 1.7 cm dark green plastic buttons. Pocket on LHS has embroidered badge attached amateur Swimming Union, Australia, 2nd World C'Ships Cali 1975'' with a picture of a Kangaroo. Two pockets at hip level (16cm X 28cm) with fold over V shaped flaps fastened with 1.7 cm dark green plastic buttons.Label inside back neck ::Country Club;; ''Australia'' L 41-42 cm. Permanent Press, Polyester and cotton. ''Monaghan'' written in pen.costume, male, light green jacket

Blazer World Swimming Championships California 1975. Dark green single breasted wool blazer. Fastened with one 2cm metal button. Three external front pockets. LHS breast pocket (13 cm X 13 cm) embroidered with Australian Coat of Arms ''Amateur Swimming Championships Manager 2nd World Championships CALI-1975''.Two pockets below waist level (18 cm X 21 cm) have decorative turned down hem across top of pocket. Two internal pockets in lining - LHS with zipper opening, RHS with slit opening. Back centre vent (30cm) with stitched down half belt across back above vent (5cm X 37 cm). Padded shoulders. Fully lined with leaf green satin.''By A.W.S.Huntington Sydney.costume, male, dark green blazer.

1968 Blazer - Mexico Olympics. Maroon single breasted collarless wool blazer. Fastened with three 2 cm metal buttons with wheel spoke pattern. Three internal front pockets with slit openings. LHS breast pocket has pink and black cloth badge (9cm X 9cm) stitched below pocket opening. Badge has embroidered symbols of an arm above three waves. Straight sleeves with 7 cm slit at wrist fastened with 1.5 cm metal buttons with wheel spoke pattern. Blazer has two 23cm side vents on the back. Half belt (fabric) 5cm X 38 cm across the back above side splits. Padded shoulders. Two internal pockets in the front lining. Blazer partially lined with mauve satin with small random check pattern. Sleeves fully lined. Enamel badge on RHS neckline (2.1 cm X 2.1 cm) - Olympic Rings, Gold coin, ''MEXICO'', green , white and red colour strips.costume, male, maroon blazer.