A Fortin style mercury barometer from well-known Australian instrument maker, A.L.Franklin. The column of mercury is supported by the pressure of air on the free surface of the mercury in the cistern at the bottom. Its level can be adjusted to a datum using the screw at the bottom and then the height of the column can be accurately read off using a vernier scale at the top. Attached to a backing timber board with a thermometer. Thermometer made by Townson and Mercer. Metal vertical hanging eyelet.A.L.Franklin, established 1919, scientific instrument makers, Brookvale, NSW; A.L Franklin Sydney No. 457; Townson and Mercer Distributors Pty Ltd throughout Aust and NZ.;weather station, soil science, science, student outside activities, measurements, air pressure, atmospheric pressure, air temperature

Students doing an outside building activity c. 1990s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.

Taken in 1924, depicted are eleven young men dressed in school uniform attire standing in the playground of Beechworth State School. This group of young men were part of a farcical play titled "School Days" as part of Beechworth State School Concert series. Beechworth Primary School (formally known as Beechworth State School) was constructed in 1875 by architect Henry Bastow (1839 - 1920). Bastow was the chief architect and surveyor for the Victorian Government’s Department of Education. During his chiefship, over six-hundred schools were constructed across the state which was in response to the Victoria’s Education Act of 1872 legislating free, compulsory, and secular education. Performances such as this “School Days” play were common forms of entertainment within Beechworth up into the early twentieth century. This stems from the goldrush period in Beechworth (1852-1866) when travelling entertainers would tour the goldfields offering performances in singing, acting and circus tricks. These were usually held in a local pub or designated concert spaces, such as the Star Theatre in Beechworth. Entertainment offerings begun to slow down mid-twentieth century when the population begun to dwindle. Many locals took up this responsibility and put on their own plays and shows across the town. This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the types of entertainment activities held at the Beechworth School during the early twentieth century. It also demonstrates how students engaged with their school outside of their regular schoolwork. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board. Obverse: W.Howes / Beechworth Concert Party 1924 / State School / Beechworth Cyril Smith (Squidgy) / Keith Prowse / Bill Howes / J. Warde / J. Heatherly (Jumbo) / Gea Foster / B. Shallard (Shinky) / A. Foster / Ernie Smith / Jerry Burns / Ted Warden / School Master / Geo Foster in a Farscial Play “School Days” / Reverse: A03065 / 1997.2520 / 79.19.1 / school uniform, beechworth school, school days", concert series., henry bastow, beechworth primary school, victorian government’s department of education, education, victoria’s education act of 1872, beechworth state school

Children playing in schoolyard, April 1982. Photos also show the outside of the building. From a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.3 colour photographseltham christian school, nyora road, students

The Tricycle Race / Push started outside the Ballarat School of Mines in Lydiard Street South and ended at the Russell Park Terminus at Burrumbeet. Numerous males students push tricycles of all descriptions outside the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat Brewery in Lydiard Street South. Four photographs show students being pushed along the road. ballarat school of mines, ballarat brewery, lydiard street south, centenary, ballarat school of mines centenary, anniversary, tricycle race, student activity, procession, cyclist

Students outside at the Shakespeare Grove campus, holding Israeli and American flags, c. 1970s-1980s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1970s, 1980s, shakespeare grove, primary school

Black and white photographs. Students engaged in various activities. (1) and (2) Group of students at the beach, probably Wilson's Promontory. (3) Student examining nodules on a medick (Medicago lupulina). (4) Student chopping out the stump of a eucalypt. (5) and (6) Student standing among vegetable crops in the Orchard. (1) On reverse, "Gil Schlapp." (2) On reverse, "Richard Rowe '72." (3) On reverse, "Geoff Kenna Examining nodules on a Medic Tuesday 11th July '72." (4) On reverse, "Alan Bedggood Chopping out stump of gum tree Tuesday 11th July '72." (5) (6) On reverse, "Pam Bull." . All stamped 1.5.72 or 2.8.72.students, activities, beach, gil schlapp, richard rowe, geoff kenna, pam bull, alan bedggood, students working outside, orchard, vegetable crops, wilson's promontory, medick, medicago lupulina

Black and white photograph of four students from Bairnsdale State School No 754, leading the Bullumwaal Bunyip, their entry in Bairnsdale Mardi Gras parade 1991. In background crowds are gathered on Main Street outside businesses Sussan, Williams the Shoeman and Coles-Fossey, watching the procession. Bairnsdale Victoriaschools, celebration, activities

2 copies of Article from The Sun News-Pictorial, May 11, 1929, The Home Supplement, P. 1. Describes the activities and studies of students of the day. Refers to 1929 as the first year for the Cronin Memorial Scholarship and that the scholarship funds were raised from Garden Week, which was instituted for this purpose. The 3 hand-coloured illustrations are photos B91.82 Student examining dahlias, B91.83 Student potting and B91.86 Student cultivating, in the archival collection. Original article lent by Doris Baker (nee Barker, 1933).the sun news-pictorial, students, cronin memorial scholarship, garden week, doris baker (nee barker), dahlias, students working outside, potting, cultivating, draught horses

Newspaper cuttings of an article and accompanying photo in "The Herald" December 9, 1931. The photo is of four students carrying pitchforks of oats, with the caption: "Girl harvesters at Burnley Horticultural School see plenty of the practical side of farming. They are carrying the last sheaves of an oats crop stacked yesterday." The accompanying article, "Burnley's Long Career," describes the students activities and the history of the school. It discusses the changes in the girls' uniforms over the years and the types of girls who take the course: those wanting a career as gardeners, those wishing to make 'pin money' from part-time gardening and those who regard gardening as a domestic hobby. Research and writing are also mentioned as potential careers.the herald, students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, oats, careers, uniforms

The postcard shows St Vincent's Hospital, on the northern side of Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, circa 1914. At left is the original hospital building, a converted terrace house, alongside the first purpose-built wing opened 1905 and the Cullen Wing (with facilities for medical students and residents) on the right. A group of two men and three boys stands on the footpath outside the Cullen Wing and a car is parked outside the main hospital building in the centre of the photograph. The reverse of the postcard is a letter from a niece to her uncle and aunt detailing their day trip into Melbourne, the places they saw, the people they met and the activities they took part in.This postcard is significant since it provides a rare view of the hospital from this location at this point in its history.Black and white postcard showing photograph of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne on the front and a letter is written in pencil on the reverse.On the reverse is a handwritten letter in pencil from a niece to her aunt and uncle about a day trip they took into Melbourne. The message is dated January 27, 1914.st vincent's hospital melbourne, streetviews, postcards, hospital buildings, fitzroy

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

This photograph, believed to have been taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic—likely held at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs—captures a candid moment of outdoor play among students. The image features three children engaged in recreational activities: two lying on the grass and one actively chasing a football. The relaxed setting, with trees, benches, and picnic tables in the background, reflects the informal and joyful nature of the event. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 and closed in the early 2000s, was a vital part of the local community, known for fostering both academic excellence and strong social bonds. Annual events like the Christmas picnic were central to the school’s culture, offering opportunities for students, staff, and families to connect outside the classroom in a spirit of celebration and community. This photo serves as a visual testament to the school’s emphasis on holistic education—where play, social interaction, and community engagement were valued alongside formal learning. It also highlights the importance of outdoor spaces like Greenvale Reservoir in supporting communal activities and childhood development during that era.This photograph, taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic—likely held at Greenvale Reservoir—holds cultural and historical value as a visual record of community life and educational practices in Melbourne’s northern suburbs during the late 20th century. It captures a moment of informal recreation among students, reflecting the school’s emphasis on holistic development through social engagement and outdoor activity. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 and closed in the early 2000s, played a pivotal role in shaping the educational and social landscape of the Jacana community. Events such as the annual Christmas picnic were emblematic of the school’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, connection, and celebration among students, staff, and families. The image is significant not only for its documentation of a specific event but also for its representation of broader themes in Australian public education—community involvement, the value of play, and the integration of social experiences into the school calendar. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Jacana Primary School and its contribution to the cultural fabric of the region.Colour Photograph on glossy paper in landscape formatPH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868/this paper/manufactured/by Kodakjacana primary school, christmas party, 1990, jacana

11 black and white photographs with label,"Dennis Gedye 30 photos cut. 1969-72." Students engaged in various activities including an excursion. 3 scanned.dennis gedye, students, activities, les p riley, excursion, pruning, student working outside, wall plaque