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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, The story of the Ringwood Memorial Clock Tower erected 1928 incl list of Roll of Honour names, 4-Aug-28
Around 1940-42 the clockwork mechanism was wound by hand for payment of 2/6 (25 cents) per week, payable half yearly. The clock tower was removed and re-erected in 2000 at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Wantirna Road, with a new electric winding mechanism.The story of the Ringwood Memorial Clock Tower erected 1928 at a cost of approx $1700 and unveiled 4-Aug-1928 at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Warrandyte Road. It commemorates those who served and those who lost their lives in WW1.ROLL OF HONOUR; Addison, W.J.; Allan, A.; Bailey, A.F.; Bolton, E.; Brain, W.; Brown, A.G.; Brown, W.; Brown, C.H.; Browning, D.; Brocksop, P.; Bruce, R.T.; Butler, W.J.; Cairnduff, J.B.; Castles, D.; Chivers, S.R.; Chivers, A.; Clemson, J.K.; Cutts, C.W.G.; Cutts, N.F.L.; Cooper, J.; Dehne, P.C.; Dawes, L.F.; Dawes, F.A.; Dawes, C.A.R.; Foster, A.; Franks, C.V.W.; Ford, T.; Franklin, E.; Fitts, E.; Goodall, R.; Goodall, J.H.; Grant, T.W.; Guy, W.H.; Hannah, J.; Harris, D.B.; Hardidge, B.; Hains, C.L.; Hefferson, R.H.; Hodgetts, L.F.; Hodgetts, W.C.; Homewood, L.; Howship, M.L.; Howship, F.R.; Howship, S.P.; Hubbard, H.; Johnston, W.J.; Johnston, R.A.; Johnston, C.H.; Justice, Rev. T.H.; Kennedy, G.; Kraefft, H.G.; Lang, A.C.; Larkwing, A.H.; Lawlor, J.; Lothian, J.C.; Maggs, C.B.; Martin, E.; McCann, R.; McGillvray, M.; McKinnon, J.; Miles, Sister A.F.; Miles, T.A.; Miles, R.F.; Miles, K.L.; Miles, L.E.; Milner, T.; Miller, S.; Moss, L.S.; Moss, C.B.; Muller, G.W.; Muller, J.H.; Neal, A.G.; Nield, F.N.; Parker, A.; Parker, R.; Parker, F.V.; Parker, T.S.; Paris, C.C.; Peake, A.; Pearson, H.F.; Pollard, J.L.; Ratten, C.J.; Ratten, W.G.; Read, I.; Sanders, J.; Shanks, R.J.; Smith, S.; Smith, P.C.; Smith, C.; Stephenson, R.H.; Stowell, H.A.; Taylor, J.; Thomas, H.O.; Thomas, I.; Thompson, A.R.; Thorpe, J.G.; Tomholt, S.J.; Toogood, E.G.; Venables, W.E.; Walker, J.; Wedge, C.H.; Wedge, J.W.K.; Whitchurch, A.; Wilson, L.J.; Williams, J.A.; Williams, W.G.; Wright, S.; Wright, J.W.C.; DIED ON SERVICE; Johnston, C.H.; McCann, H.J.; Mackinlay, H.W.; Mitchell, L.; Morris, J.; Pollard, H.L.; Palmer, E.R.; Parker, J.J.; Rooney, E.; Schonfelder, A.W.; Thurrowgood, W.; Todd, J.; Thomas, R. -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Motke Ganev; 1978
By Sholem Ash, directed by Shmuel Atzmon, Music by Nechama Patkin and Triodovid herman theatre, shia tigel, mendel szmerling, shmuel atzmon, lea shlanger, henry osowicki, yasha sher, ida lustig, mira pfau, tamara rozenblum, rachel levita, berek lustig, jerry diner, rachel beker, pola kochen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Portland Guardian, 1960, The Portland Guardian, 19/11/1960
Portland Guardian for Sat. 19 NOV. 1960. Souvenir issue for Harbour Opening Dayportland harbour, opening, celebration, 1960 -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Melbourne Legacy Box Hill - Nunawading - Doncaster Branch Third Annual Meeting and Dinner, 1964
Printed program for Box Hill - Nunawading - Doncaster Branch of Melbourne Legacy Annual Meeting and Dinner held at Blackburn R.S.L. on Wednesday 6 May 1964. Contains words to the Legacy Code: “The Spirit of Legacy is Service”. Inside is the Third Annual Report of the Branch by J.N. McAuley, Chairman. Annual Dinner program on the back coverDetails Branch activities over the previous year. White paper folded to A5 size with blue type printed both sides.legatee event, branch -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Officers", 25/09/1972 12:00:00 AM
Yields information and has a strong association with those involved in setting up the BTPS. Gives information about the Board members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/9/1972 about the election of Board Members to the BTPS. Reports on the AGM the previous Saturday. Names mentioned H. Cain, R.Gilbert, A.Harnwell, M. Calnin, C.Jessup, W.Doubleday, C.Croft, G.Netherway, H.Ballantyne, D.Clogan. with respective positions held and where from. Image added 20-11-2013Date "25/9/72" on top edge in black inktrams, tramways, board members, election, btps -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, They Came to a City / by J.B. Priestley, 1960
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of They Came to a City by J.B. Priestley. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in July 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.they came to a city, j.b. priestley, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, city of kew, theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - DL Flyer - Warrock Homestead Casterton, n.d
DL flyer, black and white, single fold, advertising 'Warrock' homestead at CastertonFront: 'B. VIVIAN', handwritten blue biro. Red stamp 'RACV ACCOMMODATION BOOKING 123 Queen St MELBOURNE PHONE 600251' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Ringwood Children's Art Show Saturday 27 October 1956
Children's Art Show held on Saturday 27th October 1956 at the Ringwood Lower Town Hall. Newspaper article from Ringwood Mail dated 1st November 1956. In attendance was Mr Eric Westbrook, Director of the National Gallery, Cr AJ Lavis, Mayor of Ringwood. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Riddle in Mitcham, 28/01/1987
Article by Simon Kinch on reproductions of unknown origin found on floor slabs in Mitcham by George Wright.wright, george -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Argus, "Latest Model Tramcar", Apr. 2022
Newspaper clipping from The Argus, titled "Latest Model Tramcar" with a photo of VR No. 43 entering service after being built at Newport Workshops. Cutting not dated, sometime April 1922.trams, tramways, victorian railways, st kilda brighton, newport workshops, new trams, tram 43 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Ringwood Mail, Several Cuttings from Ringwood 'Mail" 1996. *** Further details Required, 1996
Cuttings from'Mail' p.5 10-Dec-1996"Better times ahead for boys choir" p.5 19-Nov-1996 "In memory of Elizabeth" p 1 26-Mar-1996 "Dog Shelter Blow" +Additional Keywords: Membry, Elizabeth -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Newspaper - News articles from various newspapers re deepening The Rip, The Rip, Port Phillip entry channel deepening, c1900 onwards
Port Phillip channel widening & deepeningPort Phillip channel.Various newspaper articles re Port Phillip channel deepening.Reverse " NIL " -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, D. Stabb, "Trams possible but not desirable", 24/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 24/4/1996 written by D. Stabb of Clyde St. Ballarat hoping that no one will fund a feasibility study of trams in Ballarat, undesirable, interfere with motorists and pedestrians, use buses "to get people back into the centre of our lovely city."In the top right hand corner "The Courier 24/4/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Flyer - Flyer: Off To The Diggings event, Tarnagulla, 2001
Flyer advertising the 'Off To The Diggings' event, held in Tarnagulla on 16 October, 2001 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Banner
Thai silk wall hanging on a wooden pole with plastic ends and cord for hanging. The banner is blue and aqua with black silhouettes of figures and cream felt appliqued text. There is UCA badge at the top right."BOURKE" "CARING" -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Feb 1996
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee in conjunction with the Bay Street Traders and Circus Oz and distributed throughout the municipality. (From 1996 to 1999 Circus Oz was heavily involved with the Festival, which took place this year at Edwards Park.)Program for Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, 24/25 February 1996: A4, black on cream.arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee, circus oz -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "More feminine girl trammies", "Flagging a new day", 4/07/1995 12:00:00 AM
Set of two newspaper clippings collected by Olive Bailey. .1 - newspaper clipping from a 1967 newspaper (possibly Feb. March 1967) based on the photograph and caption on the rear) or new conductresses uniforms being designed and modelled for the MMTB use by Olive Bailey and Ursula Heyda. Quote Chairman Mr. R. Risson. Notes uniforms similar to those of the Hamburg Germany. .2 - Newspaper clipping from a Boroondara region paper, 4-7-1995, titled "Flagging a new day", with Olive Leamon showing her collection of flags at her house in Hawthorn. Item written by Maria Harris, photos Simon Schulter.trams, tramways, conductors, conductresses, personnel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flyer - CARD, GALA DANCE, Post 1943
228 Sqd RAF was a Sunderland Flying Boat Sqd during WW2. Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Soft card, square with round corners with printed details in dark blue relating to an upcoming RAF Gala Dance put on by 228Sqd for Mon 21st, 7.30 - 12 at the Dining Hall LLanion BarracksMain point, “By kind permission of Group Captain W.H.Hutton”dances, raf, ww2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, Today's tram tryout in Collins St, 7/12/1929 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - from possibly The Herald newspaper, of the test tram in Collins St Melbourne. The photo is of the trial run that day, 7/12/1929. The line formally opened on Sunday 8/12/1929 - reported in The Argus - see http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4055395/475869 - accessed 2/11/2016. Photo of the tram crossing Collins and Swanston Streets. Tramcar number indistinct - could be 352. See Reg Item 1808 for the first tram photos.trams, tramways, collins st, opening, conversion, trials, tram 352? -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - Flyer - Prospect Private Hotel, 1960s
Promotional flier for 'Prospect' Private Hotel. White heavy paper, black print and image of 'Prospect'. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, Stawell/ Ararat Football 1949 Weekly Times
Stawell/ Ararat Football 1949 Weekly Timesstawell sport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 2002, original 2002
Item in the collection of Gilbert John Mitchell (Jack) Pre WW2 Jack had service for a brief time in the 38th BN Bendigo No 447203. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1942 No 410686 age 20 years. Embarked for England on 6.1.1943 for further Training. Posted to 166 Sqd RAF Wellington Bombers then posted Operational to No 466 Sqd RAAF flying Halifax Heavy Bombers. On 18.7.1944 he and his crew in MZ313 were on a mission to attack Railway Sidings at Vaires. This was new Aircraft on 11.6.1944. They were hit by Anti Aircraft shells exploding in the fuselage. The Bomb Aimer Flt/Lt Finley advised the crew to leave by parachute as it was possible the craft could disintegrate. The Pilot Officer R.J. Evans decided to try and get the aircraft back to England, once there they abandoned the craft which was seen to disintegrate in mid air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. The Crew were; Roger John Evans No 410202, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. Peter Hamiliton Finley No 412294, enlisted 22.6.1941 age 22 years. L.C. Abbott, British/Allied. G.J. Mitchell, POW. Keith Mossman Tranent POW, No 426402, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. J.P.T. Finn RAF (Paddy) T.W. Wild British/Allied. On 30.4.1945 The Germans vacated the Camp Jack was in and 2 days later the Russians released them and he was placed in a British Hospital weighing 6 stone. He arrived home in Sept 1945. He stayed in the RAAF No 033130 and served in No 35 Sqd flying VIPs. He was in the Berlin Airlift 1948 - 1949, he also went on exchange with the RAF and flew in No's 24 & 511 Sqd's one a transport the other VIP transport. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flt/Lt on 6.7.1956 in No 11 Sqd. "Maunder and Sheean". In the article Jacks says that Lofty Maunder always had a joke etc when near the target to settle everyone down. The crew of Halifax LV875 were shot down by a Night Fighter near the target "Terngier" north of Paris 0n 11.4.1944. There was 157 Halifax's on the raid with 10 being lost. The Crew were; John Henry Maunder No 412562, Navigator, enlisted 19.7.1941 age 19 years 10 months. Brian Leo Sheean, No 409855, Wireless Operator, enlisted 1.10.1941 age 18 years. Research shows there were at least 3 more of the Crew KIA. Cecil John Bond No 420433, Pilot, enlisted 8.11.1941 age 19 years 11 months. John Neville Keys No 426112, Bomb Aimer, enlisted 23.5.1942 age 19 years 6 months. Clifford Young Warren No 427047, Rear Gunner, enlisted 26.4.1942 age 19 years 3 months. J.A. White, Flight Engineer, British/Allied. D.K. Messenger, Mid Upper Gunner, British/Allied. Newspaper article Herald Sun 19.4.2002, copy. Article re Jack Mitchell. The article has 6 photo insets 3 of Jack, 2 show Airmen beside an aircraft. The one with 2 Aircrew is "Lofty" Maunder and Jack. The article is mostly about "Maunder and Brian Sheean" mates of Jack. The inset photo of a women in uniform is believed to be "Maunders" English wife who he had married previously. Maunder and Sheean were KIA. "FLY THE FLAG FOR A MATE"newspaper, article, 466 sqd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "New trams as bad as old", 1/8/1993
Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Theatre life to the Max, 9/06/1999
Article in Whitehorse Gazette. Max Grant has performed, directed and produced 100 plays over a period of 70 years. Max moved to Mitcham in the early 1950s and decided to form a theatre group. Even after retiring 20 years ago his interest continued. In 1988 he was named Nunawading's Citizen of the Year.grant, max, mitcham repertory group -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - Sydney Olympics Torch Relay Glenelg Shire, n.d
The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design, used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympic torch relay. Heywood 19 July 2000 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Riding into the night", 20/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/2018, titled "Riding into the night", with a photo of Neville Britton standing on the step of No. 40 and an short article on the night running the previous evening to opportunity for a night tram on the anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.btm, anniversary, closure -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper - Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, 'Nothing; to fear from commisioners by Natalie Town, Diamond Valley News, December 14, p8, 1994
And - High hopes for soirit of the valleycouncil amalgamation, shire of eltham, shire of montsalvat, shire of nillumbik, 1994, city of banyule, city of heidelberg, local government board, montsalvat, shire of diamond valley -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Sunday Observer (Melbourne), Robin Boyd dies aged 52, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career.walsh st library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremonial object - Memorial Cross, Gant
White woodedn cross with knitted poppy attached coloured red with green & black centre. Soldier's name & serial number printed in black ink on front of the Australian flag attached on the back of the cross.Gant, Kenneth Howard 1730941.cross, memorial cross, gant -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Whittlesea Leader, Loving it for a long time, 8 May 2007
Mr. Andrew Long celebrates his 80th birthday in his home of 80 years in O'Herns Road, Epping. He is the son of a dairy farmer and part of one of the oldest families in the district.Long family pioneers of Epping.Newsprint 2 pages text with 2 colour photographs.andrew long, long family, epping, dairy farmer, o'herns road epping