ok731854Teaching Photograph ? Program Diagram, Random Number Generator, Programming Language, Trevor Pearcey, 1959-1992MM 068284http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/731854/teaching-photograph-program-diagram-random-number-generator-programming-language-trevor-pearcey-1959-1992/Image

Photograph of a computer programming diagram entitled "TAC - RANDOM MUMBER GENERATOR". This is one of a set of photographs showing computers, computer components, computer structure diagrams and computer programmimg instructions, probably used as aids in teaching computing subjects. The diagrams and instructions relate to several pioneer models and systems of stored program computers dating back as far as the 1950s and including CSIRAC (originally known as CSIR Mark 1), Cirrus, Atlas, IBM System/360 , CDC 6600 System, and Illiac IV.

Black and white photographic print of computer programming instructions.1225962Standard Volume - Gallon, Primary Standard, Victoria, 1864ST 42520http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1225962/standard-volume-gallon-primary-standard-victoria-1864/Object

Primary standard gallon for Victoria, 1864. The measure has two handles, a strike disc and is housed in a wooden box. It was originally used by the Customs Department as the Imperial standard measure for Victoria. Transferred to Melbourne Observatory in 1902 when the observatory took over responsibility for administering primary standards of weights and measures for Victoria.

Metal vessel the volume of which defines the standard gallon. Vessel has two handles with ivory insets at the base. The wooden box has a large hinged lid, a lock on the front, and has a hollowed section lined with blue velvet designed to fit the vessel.[ST 042520] Standard Measure (COMMERCE & RETAILING)2268111121003Berth Card - Jervis Bay, 3 Apr 1928HT 8296http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1121003/berth-card-jervis-bay-3-apr-1928/Document

Berth Card for the ship Jervis Bay completed for A Gordon Maclaurin, on 3 April 1928. Archibald Gordon Maclaurin was born in 1904 in Westham London. He trained as a printer and sought work in Australia as there were few opportunities in England; he migrated on the 'Jervis Bay' in 1928. Before migrating he commenced negotiations with the general manager of the Commonwealth Bank Note Printing Branch Fitzroy, who assisted Maclaurin in securing employment at McLaren & Co Pty Ltd Colour Printers in Fitzroy. He then moved to Spicers & Depmont Printers and Stationers before an opening came up for a machinist at the Note Printing Branch, where he worked for 32 years. He married Constance Duffell in 1934, who had migrated from England on the 'Narkunda' with her parents and brother in 1927. Her father and brother worked for the Note Printing Branch which facilitated their meeting. They had two children, Roger and Jocelyn and lived all their lives in Essendon.

Small yellow card with green type for 'Australian Commonwealth Line'.388653258784Puppet - Greek Shadow Puppet Theatre, PerikletosSH 911490http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/258784/puppet-greek-shadow-puppet-theatre-perikletos/Object

This puppet did not form part of the Greek Shadow Puppet Theatre, but belongs to another form of puppet theatre, the technique of which Dimitri Katsoulis is not familiar. Dimitri bought the puppet in Monastiraki (where there are many second hand stores in Athens). Dimitri does not know when, where or who made it. Dimitri Katsoulis migrated to Australia in 1974 to escape a regime that repressed Greek artists. He had trained in Greece with theatre and film companies as an actor and technician. A master of the traditional Greek shadow puppet theatre, his performances explored contemporary issues such as the isolation of migrant women and children. Unable to obtain funding and support, he returned to Greece in 1991, leaving his entire collection to the people of Victoria. It includes 32 shadow puppets and around 170 props, set backdrops and technical tools and stage equipment. Dimitri has since returned to Melbourne and assists the Museum to continue to document this rich art form within both local and international contexts. Information supplied by Greek Shadow Puppet Theatre master Dimitri Katsoulis, 2007.

A hand puppet representing a man with a bright pink face, one blind eye, black hair and a black moustache, of which one end is upturned. He wears a red, pointed hat with a yellow tassel and a short jacket of very worn red velvet and pink brocade over an off-white cotton garment. The jacket has been extensively repaired.A hand puppet representing a man with a bright pink face, one blind eye, black hair and a black moustache, of which one end is upturned. He wears a red, pointed hat with a yellow tassel and a short jacket of very worn red velvet and pink brocade over an off-white cotton garment. The jacket has been extensively repaired.162923767199Negative - Melbourne (?), Victoria, circa 1900MM 001910http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/767199/negative-melbourne-victoria-circa-1900/ImageA CRICKET TEAM. THE TEAM MAY BE A GOVERNMENT ONE OR IT MAY BE A TEAM KNOWN AS THE "LADY FORGET-ME-NOTS".154246772145Negative - Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1948MM 8784http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/772145/negative-melbourne-victoria-circa-1948/ImageTWO MEN IN AN OFFICE, ROOM 112 IN AN UNIDENTIFIED BUILDING.1612701686028Correspondence - CSIRAC Computer, Establishment in Melbourne, Cherry & Pawsey, 1954-1955HT 13506 4http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1686028/correspondence-csirac-computer-establishment-in-melbourne-cherry-pawsey-1954-1955/Document

This file contains correspondence between Professor Thomas Cherry and Joseph Pawsey, CSIRO Division of Radiophysics. Pawsey discusses the desired direction computer development will take in Australia, particularly from the perspective of the CSIRO. There is mention of Pearcey's past and possible future role in this development. There are also letters which discuss senior staff appointments for the computer project to be established once CSIRAC was at the University of Melbourne. There is some discussion of Pearcey and his future options. Correspondence details: 18/5/54 J.L. Pawsey to T.M. Cherry Desired direction computer development will take in Australia. Pearcey's past and possible future role in this Development. 6/1/55 T.M. Cherry to J.L. Pawsey CSIRO offer and senior staff appointments for the computer project to be established once CSIRAC was at MU. Discussion of Pearcey and his future options. 12/5/55 J.L. Pawsey to T.M. Cherry Acknowledgement of 6/1/55 letter updating position, particularly concerning Geoff Hill and Trevor Pearcey.

778184Photograph - H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Farm Equipment Manufacture & Field Trials, Melbourne, Victoria, Apr 1923MM 017387http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/778184/photograph-h-v-mckay-pty-ltd-farm-equipment-manufacture-field-trials-melbourne-victoria-apr-1923/Image

Photograph is located in an album: Volume No. 3: "Miscellaneous: H.V. McKay Ballarat, Sunshine Factories & Products; Maps, Plans & Charts; Passport Photographs; 1904-1945", page 16. This is one of 25 albums that provide detailed visual documentation of the activities of the McKay enterprise. This image forms part of the extensive McKay Sunshine collection which includes images, film, objects, trade publications and oral histories.

"PHOTO TAKEN APRIL 1923: LOCO (7 H.P. ENGINE) AT ZOO" PHOTO SHOWS THE 7 H.P. LOCOMOTIVE AT THE MELBOURNE ZOO. (THE ENGINE AND CARRIAGES WERE MADE AT THE SUNSHINE FACTORY.) (NOTE THE ELEPHANT, QUEENIE, IN THE BACKGROUND!)107951253540Artwork - Fabric Design, Figures Fishing, John Rodriquez, 1950sHT 21668http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1253540/artwork-fabric-design-figures-fishing-john-rodriquez-1950s/Object

Watercolour design in yellow and black on buff cloured paper, possibly for a tea towel. Geometric design with figures fishing in boats with fish and turtles. On the back there are some sketches in pencil of the designs. John Rodriquez studied art and design at RMIT in the late 1940s and became well known for his screen-printed textile designs in the early 1950s. From 1950 to 1980 he was one of a handful of Australian textile designers who developed a new contemporary style with innovative use of colour. His designs in the early 1950s were mostly of Aboriginal or geometric style. Later he turned to more abstract designs in the Scandinavian style. Later still he made bold use of colour. Rodriquez introduced unique Australian styles which have been imitated often since. He always stressed the importance of innovation. Many homes in Australia and overseas still have his art works in the linen cupboard. John Rodriquez retired in 1988, handing the Rodriquez company to his son Rimian, who has computerised the screen printing and mostly employs other designers for the products, but still uses a few of his father's most popular designs. Rodriquez passed away in 2000.

Yellow and black watercolour on buff cloured paper. Figures in boats with fish and turtles. Design sketches in pencil on reverse.1950s. Donation includes newspaper cuttings showing fashion clothes made from these fabrics. Image shows front.354298245670Halter Top & Pants - Prue Acton, Gold Lame, `Rose Story', 1981SH 942419http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/245670/halter-top-pants-prue-acton-gold-lame-rose-story-1981/Object

This halter top and pants set was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. Made from a Spanish fabric, and designed for export to the USA. It was part of the Rose Story range connected with the costumes for the movie 'Breakfast in Paris' Spanish fabric.

Clothing set consisting of a top and pants: (1) Halterneck top with wide waistband in gold lame backed with bronze silk. (2) Pants with elasticized waist in gold lame backed with bronze silk..1 Halterneck top with wide waistband in gold lame backed with bronze silk. .2 Pants with elasticized waist in gold lame backed with bronze silk. Swing tags removed (now in Supp. file)1706561016784