Plenty River in flood at the Rand Street Crossing. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

Thomas Evan Rand was born at Hawthorn. He enlisted for service during World War One as an almost 20 year old engineering student, serving with the Australian Flying Corps.A commemorative certificate documenting the war service of Thomas Evan Rand of ‘Urangeline’, Barkers Road, Kew. Thomas Rand was an engineering student when he enrolled as a private in the Australian Army. He embarked on HMAT Orsova A67 on 16 March 1916. He was enlisted in the No 1 Squadron, Flying Corps. The formal certificate records that ‘ Thomas Evan Rand served Australia and the Empire in the Great War and in grateful recognition of his voluntary response to his Country’s Call his name is inscribed on the Roll of Honor of the Town of Kew’. The then Mayor and Town Clerk signed the certificate. [Kew did not become a ‘City’ until 1921]. The certificate highlights emblems and symbols of Australia and Great Britain, and includes the coats of arms of the allies in the war. The certificate is customised with two black and white photographs of Kew: the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens at left, and boating on the Yarra River at right.Thomas Evan Rand served Australia and the Empire in the Great War and in grateful recognition of his voluntary response to his Country's Call his name is recorded on the Roll of Honor Town of Kew on behalf of the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses. 1.8.18. E.P. Wynne [Mayor] H. Harrison [Town Clerk]roll of honor (kew), thomas evan rand, world war one, thomas rand, urangeline, kew, australian flying corps, alexandra gardens, wwi, yarra river

This article discusses The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, private enterprise and recent proposals of the development of William Street in Sydney and St Kilda foreshore in Melbourne. This article appeared in print six days before the death of Robin Boyd.ayn rand, the fountainhead, william st, st kilda, robin boyd, walsh st library

This photo of Albert Rands was taken during World War 1 and has a connection to the Patterson family from the Learmonth, Victoria area.A sepia photo mounted between cardboard with the photographer's name, Melba & Co, Melbourne. It measures 15 x 22 & 1/2 cms.Melba & Co, Melbourne on the front. On the back Albert Rands, mum's cousin. Mum was Ethel Patterson who married William Roache. Ethel was the daughter of James & Ethel Patterson.

Letter from Douglas Scott to the Ballarat School of Mines concerning safe delivery of certificates. Correspondence on New Rietfontontein Estate Gold Mines Limited letterhead to the Ballarat School of Mines.new rietfontontein estate gold mines limited, letterhead, douglas scott, frederick martell, the rand, alumni, transvaal, south africa, rietfontein

Federal Woollen Mills Basketball Ball Team Premiers, 1938. Back Row L to R: Margery Dorling, Mavis Rogan, Gladys Rand, Lorraine Hadden, N. Bawden, Jean Manson. Front: Florrie Anderson, Eva Fagan, Phyllis Brien. Same as W2971. Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne.Federal Mills Basketball team premiers, 1938.M. Dorling M. Rogan G. Rand L. Hadden N. Bawden J. Manson / F. Anderson E. Fagan P. Brien T. Lockwood / GEELONGtextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, federal woollen mills ltd, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams

From Betty McPhee Collection of Sewing Equipment.Packet of Sewing Needles. Size 3/9 High GradeDix and Rands. High Grade Sharpshandcrafts, equipment, handcrafts, dressmaking, handcrafts, embroidery, handcrafts, needlework, domestic items, sewing

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Hotchkiss Patrol Car with Harry Rand in driver's seat, 1922. Taken at rear of Russell Street police station. Partial registration plate 0758. This was the first CIB (Criminal Investigation Branch) car and Constable Rand was the driver.police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Harry Rand standing in front of a 1913 Hudson with damaged front left wheel, circa 1922police vehicles; hudson car; motor police branch; transport

Harry Rand (driver) in Palm Ford T police car 1922. This is the first "Night Patrol" car.police vehicles; palm ford t; motor police branch; transport

Bookl of pamphlets for Ingersoll-Rand rock drills, dating from early 1900s. Includes booklets on the Sergeant Tripod, Sergeant Rock drills, electric air rock drills, tie tamping outfits. Light brown covers with fabric covering. Written on top of front cover 'H. Palmer' Ingersoll Rand Company Melbourne. Please Return. Previous owner's name and address crossed out(W. L. Riley?) Booklets published between 1912 and 1921 by Ingersoll Rand Co. 11 Broadway New York.bendigo, gold mining, rock drills, bendigo, gold mining, ingersoll-rand, rock drills, electric rock drills

Hotchkiss Patrol Car driven by Harry Rand. Two other cars appear in photo with a group of fourteen unidentified men, circa 1922Hotchkiss March 1922 at Warragulpolice vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

These photographs of the Rand Street Bridge were taken in 2013 to show changes over 40 years, based on Ron Reynold’s sketches in the 1973 publication “Greensborough and Greenhills” published by Cypress Books. This is a pedestrian swing bridge over the Plenty River between Rand Street and Greensborough Station.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough and greenhills, rand street bridge, rand street greensborough, ron reynolds

Hotchkiss CIB Car driven by Harry Rand with two unidentified men in backseat, circa 1922. Taken at Wesburn on the Maroondah Hwy enroute to Warragul.Hotchkiss 1922 near Millgrovepolice vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hard Cover with dust coverAuthor; David Pryce-Jones Michael Rand, picture editor St James’s Place London: 1981 ww2. paris. occupation.

Four men standing in front of the Hotchkiss CIB Car at the rear of the Russell Street police station, 1922. Men include Harry Rand second from the right.police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hotchkiss CIB Car with Harry Rand in back seat. A man is leaning against the car. Four men, with one in uniform, are at the front with a child sitting in front of them. Taken at the rear of Russell Street police station circa 1922police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Light brown covered auction catalogue for a sale on 25th October, 1939 at the Buninyong Rand Gold Mine, Buninyong of Mining Machinery, Plant, Buildings, Tools and Equipment. The auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son and the catalogue was printed by the Cambridge Press, Bendigo.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - buninyong rand gold mine, j h curnow & son, the cambridge press

Interesting record of commercial gold mining activity in Buninyong in the 1930s depression era.Three gold mining share certificates, set in a wooden edged frame. Two are for Bishop's Gold (Buninyong) and one for Buninyong Rand Mines. Dated from 1936-1938. Each of the certificates were issued to different investors and signed by A. E. Llewellyn as Manager. Signed by W. Llewellyngold mining, buninyong, share certificates, gold, great depression

Framed black and white photograph of three nurses in uniform visiting a soldier in bed in his pyjamas. One nurse holds Lt. Col rand and dressed in uniform with medals, one nurse holds Warrant Officer is in field uniform, third nurse is in dark field uniformRank badges on Nurses epaulettesphotograph, nurses - vietnam

Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd - 2003. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound with foldout covers containing four postcards that could be removed.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd

One page document. On top of page 'Wattle Gully Mine, Chewton, Mining and Equipment' Document details the main shaft, concentrating plant, drainage water, compressed air and ventilation. Machinery mentioned: Ingersoll -Rand compressor; Ruston-Hornby diesel engine and Jaques jaw crusher.bendigo, mining, wattle gully gold mine chewton

Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 2nd Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd. Reprint with updates of 2010. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd

Letter paper printed in dark blue on cream paper. Printed letterhead, W. J. G. Bloomfield, Machinery & Hardware Merchant, City Family Buildings, 51 High Street, Bendigo. The left edge of the page lists the merchandise available and Local Agent for Ingersoll-Rand (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, w j g bloomfield, city family buildings, ingersoll-rand (aust.) pty ltd

Millers Falls Co. is a tool manufacturing company originally based in Millers Falls, Massachusetts. It was established in Greenfield, Massachusetts in 1868 as Gunn & Amidon by Levi J. Gunn and Charles H. Amidon. Gunn and Amidon, along with a third partner, Henry L. Pratt built a factory in the north of Greenfield. After the Greenfield factory burned down, the company was reorganized as the Millers Falls Manufacturing Co. It merged with Backus Vise Co. in 1872 to form the Millers Falls Co. In 1931 Millers Falls tools purchased the majority of the shares of Goodell-Pratt tools and merged with that manufacturer in 1932.In 1962 the company was acquired by Ingersoll Rand. In 1982, Ingersoll Rand sold the Millers Falls business to the newly created Millers Falls Tool Co. The company was head quartered in Alpha, New Jersey. Since 2002 the company trademark has belonged to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd, of Hangzhou, China.An interesting an unusual tool made by the Millers Falls Tool company that continued to be featured in it’s catalogue up and till 1922. The tool was manufactured from 1897 until this date and is sought out by collectors of vintage tools.Universal Angular hand operated bit stock with spring type alligator jaws, main casting is Japanned bright parts are nickel plated item used with a bit & brace as an extension or angular borer. Millers Falls Co. USA Model 109flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, tools, screw driver, angular hand operated driver, tool accessory