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Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Antonio Casonato sowing seeds on the river flats in front of Eltham High School
... Antonio Casonato sowing seeds on the river flats in front of Eltham High School...Antonio Casonato sowing seeds with a device in furrowed soil on the river flats in front of Eltham High School at Fabbro's farm, Eltham. ...Antonio Casonato sowing seeds with a device in furrowed soil on the river flats in front of Eltham High School at Fabbro's farm, Eltham. ...Antonio Casonato sowing seeds with a device in furrowed soil on the river flats in front of Eltham High School at Fabbro's farm, Eltham. The Fabbro Family operated their farm in Bell Street, Eltham. No date1 colour photographfabbro's farm, eltham, bell street, antonia casonato, seeds -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Male riding on the footboard sowing with a Drill drawn by a team of eight horses
... Male riding on the footboard sowing with a Drill drawn by a team of eight horses....Archie McCallum riding on the footboard sowing with a Drill drawn by a team of eight horses. ...Archie McCallum riding on the footboard sowing with a Drill drawn by a team of eight horses. ...Black and white rural scene of Mr. Archie McCallum riding on the footboard sowing with a Drill drawn by a team of eight horses. This photograph was take at Glenorchy. Original photo owned by Mr. Murray Macpherson.Black and white photograph of a rural scene. A person riding on the footboard of a drill, drawn by a eight horse team.glenorchy -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Packet: Agriculture (Ringwood): Cuttings, Handwritten ""Sowing Wheat" Notes (Greg Dawson), 1909-1986
... Packet: Agriculture (Ringwood): Cuttings, Handwritten ""Sowing Wheat" Notes (Greg Dawson), 1909-1986...Greg Dawson of Merrigum aged 94, 1967, re sowing wheat, dams, mud bricks, and school....Greg Dawson of Merrigum aged 94, 1967, re sowing wheat, dams, mud bricks, and school. ...Agriculture; Poultry; Wheats; Dams; Mud Bricks; Ringwood Show Committee 1910 +Additional Keywords: Dawson, GregPacket includes: . Newspaper cutting showing Ringwood Show Committee, 1910, and Ringwood Orchard, 1910. . Letter from the Ringwood Fruit Association Limited dated 3 September, 1921 re supply of bluestone. . Hand written note on report of Ringwood Show 1909. . Extract from "The Victorian Poultry Journal" 1931 about the formation of a branch at Ringwood. . Extract from notes written by Mr. Greg Dawson of Merrigum aged 94, 1967, re sowing wheat, dams, mud bricks, and school. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Sowing the seeds of family trees, 27/08/2014
... Sowing the seeds of family trees...Yarra Plenty Regional Library's local and family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses tracing your family tree. yarra plenty regional library liz pidgeon genealogy News clipping, black text, colour image. Sowing the seeds of family trees Newspaper clipping Diamond Valley Leader ...Yarra Plenty Regional Library's local and family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses tracing your family tree.News clipping, black text, colour image.yarra plenty regional library, liz pidgeon, genealogy -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Sowing the Seeds of Beauty, 1997
... Sowing the Seeds of Beauty...the age mary rhyllis clark hamilton botanic gardens Article in "The Age" 12 April, 1997 by Mary Rhyllis Clark about the Hamilton Botanic Gardens. Sowing the Seeds of Beauty Newspaper Newspaper Cutting The Age ...Article in "The Age" 12 April, 1997 by Mary Rhyllis Clark about the Hamilton Botanic Gardens.the age, mary rhyllis clark, hamilton botanic gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, James Leslie Provan, Burnley 1942 Album Page 2, 1942-1943
... ...sowing...Male student working in the Orchard sowing seeds....students orchard sowing seeds burnley 1942 j.l. provan Male student working in the Orchard sowing seeds. ...Male student working in the Orchard sowing seeds.students, orchard, sowing, seeds, burnley, 1942, j.l. provan -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, James Leslie Provan, Burnley 1942 Album Page 2, 1942-1943
... ...sowing...Female students working in the Orchard sowing seeds....female students orchard sowing seeds burnley 1942 j.l. provan Female students working in the Orchard sowing seeds. ...Female students working in the Orchard sowing seeds.female students, orchard, sowing, seeds, burnley, 1942, j.l. provan -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - HV McKay drill sowing oats, 1922
... HV McKay drill sowing oats...Photograph of a drill sowing oats in stubble An extract from a publication Australasian 6 May 1922 The economy of this procedure is manifest The spring tynes on the implement are spaced three and a half inches apart in 4 ranks They have 4 inches shares and therefore cut and stir all the soil in this case of two and a half inches leaving a level unbridged bottom The seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart are dropped right on this bottom and there get all the benefit of the moisture raising by capillary attraction and vigorous germination results These combined machines made at the Sunshine Harvester Works are being used on thousands of acres this season for this particular purpose as well as for sowing wheat on fallowed land Comments by cataloguer The machine pictured sows 12 rows of seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart Spring tyres acted in a stump jump capacity The box along top of the machine was a 2 room apartment unit one for seed the other for fertilizer This was fed mechanically through a distribution which measured the amount of seed and fertilizer being dropped into a common tube where it was controlled in its drop to the furrow cut by the share on the end of the tyres...McKays Sunshine Harvester Works Farm Machinery Photograph of a drill sowing oats in stubble An extract from a publication Australasian 6 May 1922 The economy of this procedure is manifest The spring tynes on the implement are spaced three and a half inches apart in 4 ranks They have 4 inches shares and therefore cut and stir all the soil in this case of two and a half inches leaving a level unbridged bottom The seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart are dropped right on this bottom and there get all the benefit of the moisture raising by capillary attraction and vigorous germination results These combined machines made at the Sunshine Harvester Works are being used on thousands of acres this season for this particular purpose as well as for sowing wheat on fallowed land Comments by cataloguer The machine pictured sows 12 rows of seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart Spring tyres acted in a stump jump capacity The box along top of the machine was a 2 room apartment unit one for seed the other for fertilizer This was fed mechanically through a distribution which measured the amount of seed and fertilizer being dropped into a common tube where it was controlled in its drop to the furrow cut by the share on the end of the tyres HV McKay drill sowing oats Photograph HV McKay drill sowing oats ...Photograph of a drill sowing oats in stubble An extract from a publication Australasian 6 May 1922 The economy of this procedure is manifest The spring tynes on the implement are spaced three and a half inches apart in 4 ranks They have 4 inches shares and therefore cut and stir all the soil in this case of two and a half inches leaving a level unbridged bottom The seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart are dropped right on this bottom and there get all the benefit of the moisture raising by capillary attraction and vigorous germination results These combined machines made at the Sunshine Harvester Works are being used on thousands of acres this season for this particular purpose as well as for sowing wheat on fallowed land Comments by cataloguer The machine pictured sows 12 rows of seed and fertilizer in rows 7 inches apart Spring tyres acted in a stump jump capacity The box along top of the machine was a 2 room apartment unit one for seed the other for fertilizer This was fed mechanically through a distribution which measured the amount of seed and fertilizer being dropped into a common tube where it was controlled in its drop to the furrow cut by the share on the end of the tyresh.v. mckays, sunshine harvester works, farm machinery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Banner - Rotary International 'Sow the Seed of Love', Rotary International theme 2002 - 2003, Sow the Seeds of Love, Approx 2002
... Sow the Seeds of Love...Used by Rotary for Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 ' Sow the Seeds of Love'...'Sow the Seeds of Love' Rotary International, Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 on back of rod....Used by Rotary for Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 ' Sow the Seeds of Love' Rotary International Banner 'Sow the Seeds of Love' Rotary International, Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 on back of rod. ...Used by Rotary for Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 ' Sow the Seeds of Love'White oblong banner with blue with blue fridge at the bottom and blue rope on top for hanging via a rod'Sow the Seeds of Love' Rotary International, Rotary International Theme 2002 - 2003 on back of rod.rotary international, banner -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Vehicle - Superphosphate Spreader
... Endgate seeders consisted of a hopper, feeding device, (early models had only one distributor - later models had two. Could sow seed up to 50 feet, however not very accurate due to wind aggravation. ...Spreader appears to be operated by mechanical (chain gearing) means. Also used for sowing grass & clover seed....Spreader appears to be operated by mechanical (chain gearing) means. Also used for sowing grass & clover seed. Vehicle Superphosphate Spreader. ...Endgate seeders consisted of a hopper, feeding device, (early models had only one distributor - later models had two. Could sow seed up to 50 feet, however not very accurate due to wind aggravation. This type of seeder arrived in Australia from America and was soon manufactured in South Australia and Victoria.Flat tray,(wooden) two wheeled vehicle with spreader mounted at rear. It was pulled by a farm tractor. Spreader appears to be operated by mechanical (chain gearing) means. Also used for sowing grass & clover seed.F16A moulded into the spreader support.rural industry, orcharding -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... Malcolm McFee sowing chicory seed....Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film Chicory Industry Black & White Photograph Audrey McFee Chicory Phillip Island Malcolm McFee sowing chicory seed. Photograph ...This photograph was taken by the Herald & Weekly Times and donated to Audrey McFee. Chicory was first grown on Phillip Island in 1870. It was used in coffee essence and for medicinal purposes.Malcolm McFee sowing chicory seed.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, chicory industry, black & white photograph, audrey mcfee, chicory, phillip island -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Sunshine Harvester Works - Sowing Chart For Sunside Distributor, SUNSHINE HARVESTER PRESS
... Also shows and illustration of where to regulate sowing quantities on the Distributor....Also shows and illustration of where to regulate sowing quantities on the Distributor. Document Sunshine Harvester Works - Sowing Chart For Sunside Distributor SUNSHINE HARVESTER PRESS Sunshine Harvester Works, Sunshine. ...Ex Museum of Victoria - Lot 2, Box 2 of 3Handwritten in pencil along the top edge: "SN. 5181 3000 14-9-50"h.v. mckays massey ferguson, sunshine harvester works, farm machinery -
Clunes Museum
Tool - SEED SOWER
... THIS SMALL MANUAL SEED SOWER WAS USED IN THE SEBASTOPOL GARDEN, THE SEED BOX HAS THREE SETTINGS ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO SOW VERY FINE, MEDIUM OR LARGE SEEDS....Tool SEED SOWER ...THIS SMALL MANUAL SEED SOWER WAS USED IN THE SEBASTOPOL GARDEN, THE SEED BOX HAS THREE SETTINGS ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO SOW VERY FINE, MEDIUM OR LARGE SEEDS.PLANET J Rlocal history, tools, rural, tools -
MontsalvatBronze Plaque, Untitled (Sower)
... Square bronze plaque of a male nude sowing seeds....matcham skipper bronze plaque male nude None Square bronze plaque of a male nude sowing seeds. Untitled (Sower) Bronze Plaque Matcham Skipper (1921-2011) ...Square bronze plaque of a male nude sowing seeds.Nonematcham skipper, bronze, plaque, male, nude -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - Mouat Collection: Farming in the Wimmera, c1960s
... Markings; Sowing Seed and Crop. Used as a teaching aid. ...farming Wimmera mouat collection tractor Kodak Markings; Sowing Seed and Crop. Used as a teaching aid. ...Markings; Sowing Seed and Crop. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Kodakfarming, wimmera, mouat collection, tractor -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Medal - Commonwealth Australia 1951, Commemorative Commonwealth Medal
... It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. ...It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. ...It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. ...This medal was awarded to the school children of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas. It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy.Fifty Years of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901 - 1951.This medal was awarded to the school children of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas. It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy. This is a round medal and is bronze in colour. On the front is a man throwing seed on the ground with the dates, 1901-1951, and on the back the words, "FIFTY YEARS COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA". along with a carving of the sun and seven ears of wheat representing the States and Territory.1901, 1951, commonweath australia medal -
MontsalvatBronze Plaque, Utitled (Sower)
... Square bronze plaque depicting a male nude sowing seeds in a landscape with fence posts. ...Utitled (Sower) Bronze Plaque Matcham Skipper ...Square bronze plaque depicting a male nude sowing seeds in a landscape with fence posts. Inscribed on reverse: (Ls) 'Matcham Skipper Montsalvat'matcham skipper, plaque, bronze, male nude, sower -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - Black and White, Messines Maitre Autel (altar), c1917
... Black and white postcard sowing the interior of a church at Messines, France. ...Chatham-Holmes Family Collection Messines church altar postcard Black and white postcard sowing the interior of a church at Messines, France. ...WW1 Australian soldier Holmes Famiiy memento.Black and white postcard sowing the interior of a church at Messines, France. A large altar dominated the image. chatham-holmes family collection, messines, church, altar, postcard -
MontsalvatBronze Medallion/ Plaque, Untitled (Sower)
... Rectangular wood plaque with bronze medallion depicting a male nude sowing seeds in a landscape with fence posts. ...Untitled (Sower) Bronze Medallion/ Plaque Matcham Skipper ...Rectangular wood plaque with bronze medallion depicting a male nude sowing seeds in a landscape with fence posts. Stamped on reverse (Lc) 'Matcham Skipper/ Montsalvat'matcham skipper, plaque, wood, bronze, medallion, sower, male nude -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - SANDHURST (PART), Circa 1880's
... Map: Parish plan sowing an area along Specimen Hill Rd. ( number 211 in Map Cupboard 1)...Sandhurst Bendigo Map: Parish plan sowing an area along Specimen Hill Rd. ( number 211 in Map Cupboard 1) Map SANDHURST (PART) ...Map: Parish plan sowing an area along Specimen Hill Rd. ( number 211 in Map Cupboard 1)map, bendigo, parish plan, specimen hill rd. sandhurst , bendigo -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C Dec 1870 / Jan 1871
... Photo sows man with gun under his arm and standing in thick bush. ...This activity was described as a hunting party RECREATION Sport Roses Gap Photo sows man with gun under his arm and standing in thick bush. ...This photo is from a collection by Edward Roper. taken between Dec 1870 and Jan 1871. The man in the photo was one of a party who accompanied Edward Rover (artist) at this time. This activity was described as a hunting party Photo sows man with gun under his arm and standing in thick bush. Ranges behind are those close to Rose's gaprecreation, sport, roses gap -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: STATE BATTERY BELLE VUE ROAD, BENDIGO
... One page document with map sowing the location of the State Battery Quarry Hill. ...BENDIGO Mining state battery One page document with map sowing the location of the State Battery Quarry Hill. ...One page document with map sowing the location of the State Battery Quarry Hill. Visitation times are given, presumably it was a tourist destination.bendigo, mining, state battery -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Literary Institute, Literary Institute Pleasant Creek Stawell
... Notecard Sepia print of drawing showing fence falling down old iron gate. Sowing sloping iron verandah. Plants and trees...One of six historic buildings Stawell Old Mechanics Institute Stawell Notecard Sepia print of drawing showing fence falling down old iron gate. Sowing sloping iron verandah. Plants and trees Literary Institute Pleasant Creek Stawell Postcard Literary Institute ...Literary Institute. Notecard drawing by Mrs Jan Bosher. One of six historic buildingsNotecard Sepia print of drawing showing fence falling down old iron gate. Sowing sloping iron verandah. Plants and treesOld Mechanics Institute Stawellstawell -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedManual - Sunshine Harvester McKay Massey Harris - List of duplicate parts with illustrations for Massey Harris Sunflow fertilizer distributor, H.V. McKay Massey Harris
... List of duplicate parts with illustrations for Massey Harris Sunflow fertilizer distributor 8 row sowing width 4 feet 8 inches...McKays Massey Ferguson Sunshine Harvester Works Farm Machinery List of duplicate parts with illustrations for Massey Harris Sunflow fertilizer distributor 8 row sowing width 4 feet 8 inches Manual Sunshine Harvester McKay Massey Harris - List of duplicate parts with illustrations for Massey Harris Sunflow fertilizer distributor H.V. ...h.v. mckays massey ferguson, sunshine harvester works, farm machinery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMedal - Commonwealth of Australia 50th Anniversary
... It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. ...Front (obverse) Man advancing towards the right sowing seeds by hand. At left 1901, at right 1951. ...Federation of Australia Australian Commemorative Medals Front (obverse) Man advancing towards the right sowing seeds by hand. At left 1901, at right 1951. ...This medal was awarded to the school children of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas. It was won by John Wolfgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand-sowing wheat. The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side of the medal. Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy who arrived in Australia in 1935. During his first year he was an industrial designer for pottery. Elischer, P. Hurry and John Farmer together held an exhibition of works at the Athenaeum, Melbourne, in June 1937. Elischer later received commissions for sculptures including the King George V Memorial in Bendigo (1938), a bronze fountain for Sir Russell Grimwade in Toorak and a bust of Archbishop Mannix for Newman College, University of Melbourne. Elischer died in 1966.This item is significant because it was issued to all Australian school children, including those in Wodonga.A bronze Commemorative medal issued to Australian school children to mark the 50th anniversary of the Federation of Australia. It is a round medal with a loop at the top.Front (obverse) Man advancing towards the right sowing seeds by hand. At left 1901, at right 1951. In very small letters near ground right, J.W.E Back (reverse) At top a star. In centre FIFTY YEARS / COMMONWEALTH / OF AUSTRALIA At bottom seven ears of wheat representing the States and Northern Territoryfederation of australia, australian commemorative medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, A German Church in the Garden of God, 2004
... Back cover depicts "The Sower" window donated in 2004. 2 copies...Back cover depicts "The Sower" window donated in 2004. 2 copies A German Church in the Garden of God Book ...Published for 150 years of Melbourne Trinity Lutheran Church, 1853-2003, not only as a source of reference and awareness about its own background but also as an incentive and motivation for continued active engagement of a large membershipCharcoal grey to beige at the top, of a hard cardboard cover book. Cover depicts Melbourne 1887 and title in black text. Back cover depicts "The Sower" window donated in 2004. 2 copiesPresented to Tatura & District historical Society In. with the compliments of Trinity Lutheran Church of Melbourne.luthern church, melbourne, mees hd, steiniger d, steiniger h, rechner p, camps, tatura, ww2, lutheran church, books, history, local -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPloughshare
... The ploughshare cuts grass and soil loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Ploughs were drawn by oxen and horses. ...The ploughshare cuts grass and soil loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Ploughs were drawn by oxen and horses. ...The ploughshare cuts grass and soil loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Ploughs were drawn by oxen and horses. Now drawn by tractors.Farmers in the Kiewa Valley used ploughs before tractors became available.Formerly KV 060. Made of steel and a component of a plough. It is the cutting or leading edge of a mouldboard which closely follows the coulter wen ploughing. Attached picture shows the ploughshare as part of a plough. Ref. Farmyard Relics by Ken Arnold Page 49ploughshare, agriculture, farming crops -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Returning From Field Work, 1930
... Caption: "Girl students at the Burnley Horticultural College find that the "turn of the year" is for them a busy season, indeed, in tilling, sowing and transplanting. A picturesque scene with an English atmosphere in the gardens yesterday."...Caption: "Girl students at the Burnley Horticultural College find that the "turn of the year" is for them a busy season, indeed, in tilling, sowing and transplanting. A picturesque scene with an English atmosphere in the gardens yesterday." ...Photograph from "The Argus'" 9/10/30. Caption: "Girl students at the Burnley Horticultural College find that the "turn of the year" is for them a busy season, indeed, in tilling, sowing and transplanting. A picturesque scene with an English atmosphere in the gardens yesterday."the argus, students, female students, burnley horticultural college, horses, students working outside -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/9
... The Cairn was erected to commemorate the sowing of the first wheat in Victoria by Liet. ...The Cairn was erected to commemorate the sowing of the first wheat in Victoria by Liet. ...The Cairn was erected to commemorate the sowing of the first wheat in Victoria by Liet. Grant. It was erected in 1968 during the ownership of the Island by Miss Campbell who inherited it from Dr. Jenkins.Coloured photograph showing a cairn on the southern part of Churchill Islandlocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, churchill island cairn -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Article - Realia, Trophy 13th Annual Show . Best pen of 3 fat Cattle. Claret Jug, 1881
... Scene of 1881 Farm, Haystacks, Plowing, Sowing, Howing, Fence and Buildings...Scene of 1881 Farm, Haystacks, Plowing, Sowing, Howing, Fence and Buildings Wimmera and Pastoral Agricultural Society Stawell : The gift of R.W.C. ...Trophy Awarded at 1881 Stawell Agricultural Show. Cattle division. For pen of 3 Fat Cattle. Scene of 1881 Farm, Haystacks, Plowing, Sowing, Howing, Fence and BuildingsGlass - sanded scene - agricultural, metal handle, spout and lid, floral leaves onbranchWimmera and Pastoral Agricultural Society Stawell : The gift of R.W.C. Grieve Esq. For the best pen of 3 Fat Cattle. Awarded to Mr. Josiah Cook Stawell 1881 13th Annual Show
