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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Norah HOWARD, June Kirby, 24 Apr 1988
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Interview originally took place as part of a Heritage Week event at the Mission)Norah HOWARD discussing her memories of the 1937 opening of the Mission to Seamen's building, Harbour Lights Guild ativities, changes in Port Melbourne, Poolman St and moreDuration side 0:24:21missions to seamen, norah howard nee mallet, ladies harbour lights guild -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Margaret Fialides, 20/2/1991
Oral history recording and transcript of interview of Margaret Fialides by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Staff recall how they came to be involved with the organisation and changes made during their tenure.1 oral history interview with Margaret Fialidesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, margaret fialides, 3rph radio station, library, burwood school, oral history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Information for Members and Interested parties", 1973
Yields information about the early operations and construction of the BTPS in 1973 and has a strong association with those involved., Yields information about the early operations and construction of the BTPS in 1973 and has a strong association with those involved.Set of 4 documents printed for distribution to BTPS members as news. All printed by the Gestetner duplication process. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 1973. .1 - Information for Members and Interested parties - February 1973 .2 - ditto - May 1973 .3 - Information for Members - September 1973 .4 - ditto - October 1973 All documents scanned as pdf images.museums btps, publicity -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - St Peter's Catholic Church, Bentleigh East
A Copy Of The Local Newsletter Dated 03/06/2012 Announces The Amalgamation Of Three Parishes. The Parish Is Now Known As The Holy Trinity And Encompasses The Communities Of St Peter's Of Bentleigh East, St Paul's Of Bentleigh And St Catherine's Of Moorabbin.st peter's catholic church, bentleigh east, sierakowski michael, st paul's, bentleigh, gurry paul fr, st catherine's, moorabbin, cafarella clem fr, holy trinity parish, decree, blake cyril fr, sweeney fr, suhr valerie, year of grace reflection, st pete'rs cancer support, st vincent de paul, first holy communion, baptisms, communion ministry, spirituality in the pub (s.i.p.), bequest, will, www.holytrinityparish.org.au, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency - US dollar
This items commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972).Very worn condition of a Military Payment Certificate issued by the USA Military. Value of $1.00 in words & numbers. Ladies' head displayed on ornate note with peacock feather & reverse butterfly design.J02526853J. Series 641 36.military payment certificates, one dollar, united states of america, vietnam -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - CAULFIELD DIPLOMAT
Contains 2 items: 1/Caulfield Diplomat No.1 (September 1972) (four copies). A local eight page magazine described as ‘local, monthly and independent’. It does not include any information about its editor or publication. Page one, ‘Chaff Bag’, by ‘Little Jack’ is about old Caulfield. There are numerous columns and many local advertisements including one for the inaugural meeting of the Caulfield Historical Society on 13/09/1972. 2/Caulfield Diplomat No.2 (October 1972) (three copies). Includes comments by ‘Little Jack’ about old Caulfield and an account of the voyage of the Glen Eira barque from Scotland to Melbourne in 1839-1840 on which many passengers died. Also included is a report on the inaugural meeting of the Caulfield Historical Society (13/09/1972), addressed by Dr. Weston Bate and a letter to the editor about old Caulfield by ‘Clip-Clop Cover’. One copy states (handwritten) that it was ‘donated by Rita Yorston’.caulfield, caulfield historical society, bate dr. weston, rosstown tramway, glen eira barque, horse tramways, cox’s hill, citizenship ceremonies, pentridge prison, bus services, spencer horrie, advertisements, caulfield cup, horse racing, horn k.a.r., foley dr. aileen, sinclair a.j.g, simms r.k., hart trevor, bell mrs agnes paton, authors, traffic signals, newsletters -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Currency - Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate 1 pound, 20 Aug 1941
Olive Commonwealth of Australia-issued War Saving Certificate of One Pound face value. The expiration date (27 August 1948) has been handwritten into the appropriate space at the top of the certificate, while the original issue date, 27 August 1941 is filled in by hand. The note's individual serial number, F 195972, appears twice on the face. The certificate was issued at Whittlesea and contains the signature of "J C Gibbs". Accompanying note reads" this came from the estate of Tobias Butler who was a substantial landowner in Eden Park in the early 1900's.commonwealth of australia war savings certificate 1 pound, whittlesea, gibbs, second world war, 1939-1945, tobias butler, eden park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tram Centenary Committee, "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 1989
Poster - special size printed on gloss titled "Box Hill - Doncaster electric Tramway Centenary Exhibition", 19-28th October 1989 at the Box Hill Town Hall. Gives detail of the exhibition, displays, a replica of the electric trams and that Melbourne Cable tram No. 1 would be on display.trams, tramways, cable trams, centenary, box hill, doncaster, exhibitions, posters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Fares Please!", 2004
Yields information about the operations of the BTM in 2004 and has a strong association with those involved., Yields information about the operations of the BTM in 2004 and has a strong association with those involved.Set of 6 "Fares Please!" Each page prepared as an A4 full size, photocopied reduced, copied and then folded into A5. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 2004 .1 - Fares Please! January 2004 .2 - Fares Please! March 2004 .3 - Fares Please! May 2004 .4 - Fares Please! July 2004 .5 - Fares Please! - September 2004 .6 - Fares Please! - November 2004 All documents scanned as pdf images. museums btm, publicity -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Hugh Kilpatrick, Joy Kilpatrick Phillips, 2003 - 2005
Given to the Society by Joy PHILLIPS nee KILPATRICK, the niece who conducted the interviews(.01) oral history interview 2003 from Hugh KILPATRICK who lived in Port Melbourne from 1920 to 1990s, son of Cowen KILPATRICK and Alice KILPATRICK nee DAVIS. Hugh was interviewed by his niece Joy on his 85th and 87th birthdays . (.02) 23 May 2005 Hugh speaks about early Port Melbourne. He worked at Swallow and Ariells and also talking about the paddle steamers.transport - shipping, industry - manufacturing, domestic life, paddlesteamers, hugh kilpatrick, swallow & ariell ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting,Changes to the character of Port Melbourne, Jim Holdsworth, Glen Stuart, 28 Jan 2002
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 28.01.2002. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Jim Holdsworth, urban design and architectural manager, City of port Phillip, Clark St Resident. Discussing changes to the character of Port Melbourne, including those to come, which will double the population by 2004. Recording duration 57:15.built environment, statistics, jim holdsworth -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: April 6, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. April 6: NILS update – Barbara Taylor, Bursary winner – Bryony Balaton-Chrimes.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2024
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. Unfortunately due to rapidly deteriorating snow conditions on the course, combined with a weather forecast of warm temperatures and rain in the days preceding the event, the Kangaroo Hoppet was cancelled for 2024.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring a variety of symbols representing the Falls Creek Hoppet within the outline of a kangaroo head. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, Ski Classics and Kangaroo Hoppet are across the bottom of the poster. Text: KANGAROO HOPPET 24th August 2024 Australia's Premier XC Ski Race 7 km 21 km 42 km FALLS CREEK, VIC kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - RSL membership subscriptions, Don't let a sub wreck your RSL memberSHIP, 1940s
Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Small RSL poster 'Don't let a sub wreck your RSL memberSHIP - subscriptions now due'. Photo shows sub stalking a ship marked 'RSS&AILA'. Yellowed, fly specked.'4' in pencil below photosocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 67th BATTALION QUEEN'S COLOURS, c. 1912
See catalogue number 1956.2.1) Right hand side of the attached photo. Union flag in Queen's colours configuration. Fringed with red and white. Two red and white tassels on a red and white cord attached to the top left hand corner. Sewn sleeve for pike on the left hand side. .2) Right hand pike in photo. Wooden pike with a metal ring encircling the handle. Pike surmounted by metal Queen's crown. Handle has a hallmarked silver engraved plate attached with metal slotted screws.Engraved on silver plaque: 'Presented by His Most Gracious Majesty the King Emperor to the 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Battalion formerly the 4th and 5th Infantry BRIGADE 9VICTORIA0 in recognition of services rendered to the empire in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902'battalion colours, queen's colours, military banners, flags, 67th battalion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, "Grab the Latest Fares and Travel Guide for a smoother ride", early to mid 1990's
Poster - full colour printed on gloss paper, titled "Grab the Latest Fares and Travel Guide for a smoother ride", advertising The Met publication. Features a bus, Comeng Train and a B class tram travelling on the side of a vertical coin. Advises where the publication could be obtained from. Possibly early to mid 1990's. See Reg Item 2507 for the actual guide.trams, tramways, the met, fares, melbourne -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster - Posters, Ballarat Courier Poster Announcing the Establishment of the University of Ballarat, c1993
The university of Ballarat was inaugurated on 01 January 1994. It is now Federation University Australia.Two large yellow newspaper posters with black writing. . 1) Framed poster "Full Uni: It's Official" .2) Framed poster "Blainey Heads Uni" full uni: it's official ballarat university, ballarat courier, poster, university establishment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 3rd August 1976. Edition No. 7/76, 03/08/1976
Promotion of health: Family Medicine Programme, Graeme Davies give us... The case against "Soda pop", Food additives, Pharmacists can help, T.A. and you, Eltham Living & Learning Centre, This and that, Letters to the Editor, The Penguin Club, Recreation study for Region 14, Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Federal government Assistance to Diamond Valley, Kalparrin, Remember the Progress Association, Nursing Mothers Association, School and Kinder news, Scout news. Newsletter, 32 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, "The Family Herald and The Weekly Star", Montreal Canada, " CANADA RALLY TO THE EMPIRE - ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE MOTHERLAND", 1914
From relevant information - "The poster was sent to my Grandmother's father (John Garriock) from Canada. It was a giveaway in a Canadian farming magazine of the time. My Grandmother (Barbara Ross) and Grandfather (Robert Heddle Ross) kept the poster and it eventually came to me. I wish to donate it as a way of remembering them".Poster - panoramic poster, paper, black and white, depicts the "Canadian Army setting sail to join British Forces operating against Germany in the War of Nations". Collection of ships setting sail. Print below illustration. Frame - timber, brown/black stain/paint, cardboard backing to poster, cardboard backing. Glass front.framed item, poster, canada, 1914 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Tom HILLS, Trevor Robinson, 4 Jun 1984
Interview used in contribution to the book "They Can Carry me Out" (Originally taken from a Radio Australia program)Tom HILLS discussing his life working on the wharves, Communist politics, standing for Port Melbourne Council and moreDuration side 0:25:26piers and wharves - webb dock, local government - city of port melbourne, politics, tom hills -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
Storyboard giving a summary of the background and explanation of the history of the Vietnam conflict by Bruce Davies MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). 1 RAR: Corporal, Signals Platoon 1965 - 1966, AATTV - WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies, 1 Corps and Platoon Commander Mike Force, Pleiku 1967 - 1968, AATTV WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies and Reconnaissance Company, 1 Corps and HQ AATTV Saigon, 1968 - 1970storyboard, behind the wire, bruce davies mbe, 1 rar, aattv, saigon -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Horse and Dog Gymkhana, 1940s
Horse and Dog Gymkhana Sunday 19 February at 1.15 pm Notice for front of tram."178" written in pencil top left corner. "Noted at HSt, Insp Booth" written in black pencil lower left corner.trams, tramways, events, field day -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1819
This Great Britain shilling is dated 1819, the year before King George III died. There were over 7 million of these coins minted. King George III succeeded his grandfather, King George II, on the throne in 1760. He reigned until his death on 29th January 1820. The shield in the centre of the reverse of the coin is the Hanoverian Shield, showing that the House of Hanover was elected to the crown rather than taking the crown as a victory. This coin’s denomination is not inscribed on the coin but it has been identified as a shilling from information about the King George III currency 1816-1820. - The 6 pence coin is 19mm - This Shilling is 24mm (the same size as this coin) - The Half Crown is 32mm British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. The obverse side of the coin’s inscription translation is “George III by the Grace of God, King of the British territories, Defender of the Faith”. The engraver of the obverse image was Benedetto Pistrucci. The reverse side’s inscription on the coin is translated "Evil to him who evil thinks” The engraver of the reverse image was Thomas Wyon. AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 40,000 silver Spanish dollars, purchased by the English government, were delivered to Sydney to help resolve the currency problem reported by Governor Macquarie. The coins were converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. The holey dollars hold the place of being the first distinctively Australian coins. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. Coin, Great Britain shilling, 1819. Silver coin, round. Obverse; King George III head, looking right. Reverse; crown on top of quartered shield, 2 diagonally opposite quarters each show 3 lions, another quarter has a rampant lion, another quarter has a harp; in the centre of the shield is a small crowned shield with 3 symbols that appear to be lions. Inscriptions on both sides of coin (denomination not inscribed).Obverse “GEOR . III D . G . BRITT . REX F . D .” and “1819” Reverse “HONI . SOIT . Q [UI obscured] . MAL . Y . PENSE” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, great britain shilling 1819, king george iii currency, colonial australia currency, benedetto pistrucci, thomas wyon, numismatics -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Brian Crozier International, Steps in the right direction: Sean Quinn - move to Coorparoo, 12/7/2010
Sean Quinn, who is a Vision Australia client, talks about he became blind and his journey through life including the move to the new office at Coorparoo.1 wmv file audio recording on hard drivevision australia, sean quinn, coorparoo, oral history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Tom Gosper's photos of Vietnam: 1 RAR May 1965 to June 1966 (Copy 2)
Photos saved as .jpg filevietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, Eastern Arterial Road Doncaster to Ringwood Environment Effects Statement Summary Brochure - November 1987
8-page A4 size brochure issued by Road Construction Authority reporting on the proposed extension of the Eastern Freeway between Doncaster and Ringwood. Topics include Community Consultation, Initial Four Lane Development, Estimated Capital Costs, Traffic Effects, Public Transport, Landscape Creek and Visual Aspects, Pedestrian/Bicycle Access, Noise, Air Quality, Lighting, Construction Impacts. -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Ceremonial object - Trophy Cup. Ballan Rifle Club
The cup was presented to the Ballan Rifle Club by Mr. J. Gascard, a well known and respected resident of Ballan in 1906 and was subsequently won by Mr. S. Lay on the 8th December of that year.Very ornate, silver plated, two handled, stemmed trophy cup with lid. Engraved. The '06' in the inscription means 1906.Presented to Ballan Rifle Club by J. Gascard Esq. Won by S. Lay. 8.12.06trophy, ballan, rifle club, j gascard, s lay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - The Grapevine Cuttings by Rob Upson - 'Origin of Place Names', Dec1998
Rob Upson became a volunteer at the Bendigo Visitor Centre in 1998. The Staff produced a monthly newsletter called ‘The Grapevine’. Being reasonably new to Bendigo, Rob became interested in its history and began writing articles to share with the volunteers. He called them ‘Grapevine Cuttings’ under the pen name of ‘Merlot’. Rob wrote about 90 articles over a period of 12 years until ‘The Grapevine’ was finally pruned and shutdown. Rob is a valuable volunteer for the Bendigo Historical Society.Article 09 of 65 Newsletters in PDF format from the Grapevine collection. history, bendigo, grapevine cuttings, grave in maiden gully, origins of place names in victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - HMAS ARUNTA - RAN, United Defence - Lockheed Martin, 1998
Item in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record. This is a commissioning poster. Poster - colour print on paper of painting by Tom Freeman of the HMAS ARUNTA, No. 151 painted on ship's hull. The ship's emblem and motto appear lower right. An image of Aboriginal men appears in the sky above the ship. Artist's signature appears lower left. Frame - varnished timber frame with decorative moulding. Glass front and cardboard backing. Information printed on poster - black ink print. Top: "HMAS ARUNTA" Bottom - "Commissioned 12 December 1998/ Port Melbourne, Victoria".framed accessori4es, poster, ran, hmas arunta, william anthony theodore -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, "Legacy Week" - 1969, 1969
A message about Legacy Week by the Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Louis Mountbatten) recorded in 1969. A common method of recording for broadcasting. A record that Legacy Week was promoted by members of the royal family and distinguished people.A recording for Legacy Week in 1969 on a clear spool with clear plastic packaging.Klarion Enterprises Propietry Limited, telephone 329-7900, 321 William St., Melbourne 3000. "Legacy Week" - 1969, Message delivered by Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Not to be broadcast before 6.P.M.on Sunday 31/8/69. Thereafter at frequent times throughout "LEGACY WEEK".legacy promotion, legacy appeal