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A Bricklayer's journey by Frank Upfill 2003
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Book published in 2003 by the author spanning years in the 1970s and 1980s when he taught Bricklaying at Preston Technical College which later became Preston College of TAFE.
Book of 37 pages with photos and bibiliography.
Bricklayers--Victoria--Biography.
Bricklaying -- Study and teaching.
Geelong (Vic.) -- Biography
Large poster in black and white with photographs of Preston Technical College staff and the department they work in. It is undated but estimated to be 1980s.
1 laminated copy and 2 unlaminated
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A number of Plumbing tools dating from 1880s-1970s and used in teaching at Collingwood Technical School then also at Preston Technical School and at Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE's Heidelberg campus. Includes: Kerosene blow torch X 2 (1930s-); Stillson Grips; Pipe Cutter; Mash hammer; Adjustable spanner X 3 different sizes; Caulking tool; 5 way tee, 2X3 way tee, 4 way tee (1930s-); Old Handmade lead traps (student work) X 2; Metal tool tray holding; Offset adjustable spud spanner; Pear shaped lead working mallet; Bossing tool for lead work (1880s-1920s); Soldering iron (1920s-); Set square; Large screwdriver; Also Plumbing texts: • Problems for elementary physics, new rev. edn., by Thomas Tasker and Alexander Boden, Science Press, Sydney, 1966. • Gasfitting. Printed and published by McCarron Bird Pty. Ltd. [Melbourne] • Trade science for plumbing apprentices, Education Dept. Victoria, 1954 • Sanitary Plumbing and water supply, Dept. of Labour • Gasfitting, produced by members of the Colonial Gas Association Limited, Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, and the Technical Division of the Education Department of Victoria. Rev metric edn. 1976 • Mechanical world year book 1953, Manchester Emmott & Co., 1953
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Three black and white photographs of the Preston Technical College Mothers Club lunch of 1977
preston technical college, mothers club, nmit
Colour photographs of Preston Technical College staff of 1978 and of 1979.
preston technical college, staff, nmit
Black and white photographs of Preston Technical School students in Technology and Audio-Visual classes and in the Library in 1976 and 1977.
preston technical school, students, nmit
32 page booklet published in 1996 by Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. ISBN 9780646272160. Contributors include: Guy Richards, Antonia Bruns, Robyn Logan.
northern melbourne institute of tafe, handbooks, publications, centre of excellence for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, nmit
Folder of documents dated between 1982-1987 related to the separation of Collingwood College of TAFE from Collingwood Technical School. Includes School Council meeting agendas and minutes and 'Recommendations TAFE/TECH Separations dated 15 Aug 1983'. Also copy of newspaper article.
collingwood college of tafe, collingwood technical school, administrative records, nmit
The poster was sent by Maree Allen who is the granddaughter of George Thomas who is portrayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the poster. The small note from Maree is also with the poster.
Large cream coloured poster with black images and writing. Heading 'GOLDEN Juvilee COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOL!! / ELECTRICAL TRADES RE-UNION OF OLD STUDENTS & STAFF; COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL, / Friday, 20th July, 1962.
collingwood technical school, golden jubilee, reunion, nmit
A4 size student magazines The Wag, published in 1986 and 1987 by Collingwood College of TAFE students. Issues held June 25 1986, July 9 1986, July 23 1986, 17 Sept. 1986, March 1987, Issue 2 1987, Issue 3 June 1987.
collingwood college of tafe, school magazines, students, nmit
An A4 size spiral bound report 'Preston Tech ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 September 1964; Preston College of TAFE 1937-1987, 1988; Preliminary report on planning the Resource Centre at Preston Technical College by Librarian P.Stewart October 1974; Preston Institute of Technology: is the time ripe for a resource centre? report by A.Wesson, June 1974.
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An A4 size bound report of 20 pages
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Book of 278 pages written by Vivien Achia and published in 2013. ISBN 9781921665943. Vivien Achia is a past employee of NMIT.
personal history, vivien achia, nmit
Colour photograph of two NMIT Locksmithing students which is undated but estimated to be c2000.
students, locksmithing, nmit
Black and white photograph of the Preston Technical College 1965 Football team which won the Metropolitan Technical Schools' Premiership Cup sent electronically by a past student, member of the team, Ian Sinclair. Also copy of a photo from the school magazine and an article about the team.
preston technical school, students, football teams, nmit
Red hardcover folder holding Kalamazoo cards. Each card contains handwritten and typed details of students enrolment including details of each student’s previous education and details of student's parents, father's occupation. The results for each student are recorded on the reverse side of each card, together with the Terms Report. Spans the years 1945 to 1947 Inscriptions and Markings All handwritten details on each card.
preston technical school, student records, nmit
Black and white photograph of Preston Technical School 1951 Staff football team. Also short article from the 1951 school magazine reporting on the staff versus students match
preston technical school, staff, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical College Teams and Groups. Includes House Officials, Junior Band, Wrestlers, Cricket team, Tennis team, First XI Soccer team, First XVIII Football Team, Baseball team, Guitar group, Volleyball team, Basketball team.
collingwood technical college, students, nmit
Colour photographs of Collingwood Technical College 1975 Football teams.
collingwood technical college, students, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical College 1972 Forms 3, 4 and 5 students
collingwood technical college, students, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical College 1972 Forms 1 and 2 students
collingwood technical college, students, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical College student groups and teams. Includes the SRC (Student Representative Committee), the Football team, and the Cricket team.
collingwood technical school, teams, students, nmit
Black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical College 1971 Recorder Group
collingwood technical college, recorder group, students, nmit
Black and white photograph of Collingwood Technical College 1971 Choir
collingwood technical school, choir, students, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1971 Forms 4 and 5 classes
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Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School Form 3 classes
collingwood technical school students, classes, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1971 Form 2 classes
collingwood technical school students, classes, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1971 Form 1 classes.
collingwood technical school students, classes, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1970 Sports Teams and the SRC,
collingwood technical school, students, teams, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1970 Forms 3-5
collingwood technical school, students, nmit
Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School classes of 1970 - Forms 1-2. See separate record for Forms 3-5 and for School teams.
collingwood technical school, students, nmit
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