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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Copy, In Memoriam, Charles Turner, c.1944
Various newspaper notices reporting the death of Mernda pioneer Charles Turner in 1944.Charles Turner pioneer of Mernda1 A4 pagemernda, charles turner, turner bakery, c turner baker, stephenson turner, turner family history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Boroondara Review Local, "Destination unknown - Trams destined for name change", 3/09/2012 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings from Boroondara Review Local 16/1/2013 and taped to another cutting dated 23-1-2013, about the name of the North Balwyn route 48. Has a photo of Ern Wass standing in front of A1 267. Ern was complaining about the name arrangement when the formal name is "Balwyn North" and other suburbs which don't match the formal name. Yarra trams view is that it did not warrant changing.Has the dates and paper names in ink - and "Get a life Watta Dill" in green ink.trams, tramways, route 48, north balwyn, yarra trams, submissions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1964
Bendigo advertiser from Friday, April 10, 1964. On the front page two photos and an article 'Axedale receives piped water after 19 year struggle' one photo shows the State opposition leader Mr. Stoneham operating a drinking fountain at the opening of the Axedale water reticulation system. At right the Minister for water supply Mr. Mibus. Others in the picture are: from left Councillors T. H. Grigg and J. Mills of Strathfieldsaye Shire and Mr. L. J. Ellison chairman of the Axedale Water trust. The other photo show Minister Mibus meeting with local children.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, axedale -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremonial object - Memorial Cross, McCormack
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.McCormack, Dennis James. 1730994.cross, memorial cross, mccormack -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Lifting Dahlia Bulbs, 1928
Newspaper cutting from the Argus, June 20, 1928. A photo of 4 female students and a staff member, with the caption: "Now is the time for Dahlia bulbs to be lifted, divided, and transplanted. Here is a group of girl students at the Burnley Horticultural Gardens being instructed in the art by Mr G. Russ, plant propagator."female students, dahlias, george russ, student outside class -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PULL THE PLUG
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Pull the plug: the old municipal baths were drained and filled when the new olympic pool, now Aquatic Centre was built, it opened February 23, 1958.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STAR ATHLETES
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Star athletes: Bendigo High's 'A' athletic champions in 1939. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Goodbye to the last tram", 21/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the last tram to leave the Borough of Sebastopol at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system and the people involved.Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 21/9/1971 with photo of the Ballarat Mayor, Cr. J. A. Chisholm with his wife and a driver and conductor (of the last tram), reporting that the trams were given a rousing send off and have now been replaced by buses. Tram showing destination of "Depot". .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.In blue ink below the photograph "SUN 21/9/71", On the rear of the photograph has the stamp of "Harvey Studios Ballarat"trams, tramways, closure, cr. j. a. chisholm, last tram, bus replacement -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative trowel
Silver trowel with turned wooden handle in brown faux crocodile leather box with yellow cotton lining."This trowel was used by Rev. Professor Norman Lede M.A., B.D. to lay the Foundation Stone of the Deepdene Methodist Church 25-2-57"deepdene methodist church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MONUMENT
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Monument: the former cheese factory at Adelaide Vale, pictured in 1985. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cabinet stops tram move", 9/06/1953 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the considerations of State Cabinet of a proposal by the SEC to close a Bendigo tram line and thoughts to move the tramways from the SEC to MMTB Management.Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier - 9/6/1953, titled "Cabinet stops tram move" reporting that state cabinet had vetoed the SEC's proposal to cease tram operations between Charing Cross and Golden Square from July 6. Quotes the Acting Premier Mr. Garvin. Follows a mass meeting of tramway employees the previous Sunday. Item notes that the Govt was planning to re-organise the SEC and the trams are likely to come under the control of the MMTB, or the Transport Board. See Reg Item 5651 for a follow up Courier Editorial on this matter. On rear of cutting is an item about trains services in Melbourne being restored following the Jolimont dispute and that the MMTB were to run more peak period trams. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.has date "9-6-53" in ink on right hand side at top.mmtb, sec, bendigo, golden square -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Newspaper - Various newspaper clipping re Swan Island, SS SUEVIC, Locals & other news articles, 1891 onwards
shipwrecks, painters/artists, funeral notice & photoscoastal inhabitants and shipwrecksnews clipping re Swan Island, car ferry issues, The SUEVIC issues, gas pipeline Reverse " NIL ".historical references -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Bendigo hospital: the nurses' quarters.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Advertisment for Witch Soap, 10 Jan 1917
From J Kitchen and Sons Pty Ltd. Advertisement for Witch Soap. January 9 1917industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, war - world war i, health, domestic life, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, electrine candles, witch soap, rexona, s r simpson - private -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HELPERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, August 23, 2004. Helpers: schools are indebted to the support they receive from mothers' clubs and no doubt this group from White Hills State School No. 1916 did their bit to assist in 1935.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHAMPS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Champs: Castlemaine football team, 1935. Left to right, back row: H. Tingay, H Tatt, R. Smith, D. McDonald, W. Pardon, J. McGrath, R. Seelenmeyer, J. Foletti. Centre: N. Richards (vice-captain), J. Showell, R. Barassi, J. Davidson (captain), T. Mitchell, R. Hawkins, N. Torrens. Front: W. Rodda, I. Irvine, R. Connell and T. Cooper. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, HMAS BENDIGO, RAN
Gangway banner from the Fremantle class Patrol boat HMAS Bendigo (11) P211. Decommissioned at Cairns on 9 September 2006. Two banners presented to Training Ship Bendigo staff - one for RSL Museum and one for Training Ship.This is a heavy duty vinyl banner used on the ships gangway. Background colour is blue with the words HMAS BENDIGO printed in yellow paint along the banner. At each end of the banner is the crest of HMAS BENDIGO. The crest shows a rope circle and in the centre is the top of a battlement with the flag of the Southern Cross. Above the rope circle is a stylised crown with parts of a sailing ship on the crown. Under the rope circle are a stone axe, a nulla nulla and a boomerang. Under the weapons on a banner are the words in English "Advance with Purpose". The banner has numerous brass eyelets around the borders.ran, hmas bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN THE FAMILY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. In the family: Richard Stevenson's Victoria store in Kangaroo Flat in the late 1800s. Mr Stevenson took over the business from his father. It stocked everything from groceries to paints. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 19 October 1925
The Bendigo Advertiser, Monday October 19, 1925, pages 5 & 6 with various items printed on it including World News, Sport, what was showing at the picture theatres, Obituary, advertisements, and an article about sporting meetings starting on time. At The bottom of Page 5 there is a reference to the Princess Theatre, and a plays that were featured, 'Miss Bluebeard', 'The Top Of The World', 'A Sainted Devil', 'The Necessary Evil'.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, various articles, foster & wilson collection, the bendigo advertiser 19 october 1925 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Trams back on mid-week tracks" - 31/12/1997, 3/12/1997 12:00:00 AM
Clipping from page 28 on the Melbourne "Herald Sun" newspaper of 3 December 1997 with photo and small news item of the BTM commencing Wednesday operations. Has same photo of that of the Ballarat Courier. Images added 24-12-2016trams, tramways, btm, tramcar operations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FORE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, September 8, 2003. Fore: Marong Club president Collins tees off in the early 1920s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - Trophy 10LH (VMR)
10th Light Horse was located in Gippsland 1903--- 1912. It was then renumbered as 13th Light Horse.Wooden plaque with badge and engraved plate attached. Presented to 10th Light Horse Regiment (VMR) in 1907.Presented to the 10th Aust light Horse / by The Hon William Pearson MLC / Honorary Colonel / For annual competition by teams of 1 Officer and 13 Men. / 17 Oct 1907light horse, military, trophy, pearson, 10th -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER V/LINE UPDATE 1987, 1987
Railways Collection Newspaper - V/Line Update 1987 Volume 4. No. 4 -State Transport Authority Internal Communications Production -top of front page shows bold orange wording -V/Line Update.Featured on the centre and front pages is an article about the Open Day at Bendigo (Railway ) workshops on Sunday 29 March 1987.newspaper -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHECK OUT THE HATS
Bendigo advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Check out the hats: Newbridge State School No. 457; circa 1910. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WINNERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Winners: the Provincial Football Club's seconds premiership winners in 1954. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Newspaper - Digital photograph, Article - Iolanthe Eye Opener
Jacqueline Dark and Andrew Dark, graduates of University of Ballarat, performed in Iolanthe for Ballarat Begonia Festival Association. Jacqueline is a distinguished opera singer performing principal roles nationally and internationally. Andrew is a patent attorney who also performs (Pirates of Penzance - Brisbane) and is an accomplished pianist.Newspaper clippingballarat begonia festival association, iolanthe, musical theatre, ballarat light opera company, jacqueline dark, andrew dak -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Whittlesea Leader, Kelly's home to rise anew, 17 Aug 2004
Stabilisation work to save Ned Kelly's childhood home in Beveridge.1 page newsprint with imageKelly's home to rise anew.ned kelly house, kelly house at beveridge, beveridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, c1974
Newspaper clipping from an undated Melbourne page, about track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, between Burnley St and the Yarra River. Shows the temporary trackwork slew along the road with a long line of cars alongside. In the distance is a tram showing Kew Depot, route 23. Work c1974.trams, tramways, bridge rd, trackwork, route 23, temporary track -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Trams to return to 20 min. service, 1940's to 1950's
Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway services and timetables and the restoration to 20 mins services in 1947.Page of three newspaper clippings from The Courier, pasted to a single foolscap lined page. 1 - "Idleness to End", 7/6/1947, with a photo of five parked trams (26 and 23 identified) in the city loop, with a caption comment about the return to 20 min services from Monday. 2 - "Trams to Return to 20 Minutes Service" - 7 June 1947, story about the return to 20 min services during the off peak had been approved - followed representations, such as National Council of Women. 3 - SEC Public Notice, advising that additional trams will be operated on 7/3/1954 and 8/3/1954. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. timetables, services, ballarat, city loop -
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