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Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Auburn Heights Tennis Club, The Fred & Dorothea Wall Perpetual Trophy, Mixed Doubles Champions, 1983-1991
Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Wooden panel listing the Mixed Doubles Champions of the Auburn Heights Tennis Club between 1983 and 1991. The perpetual trophy was named to honour Fred and Dorothea Wall. [The item forms part of the large historic Auburn Heights Recreation Club collection, with items relating to the sports of lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].auburn heights tennis club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights tennis club - trophies -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, John Hooker, Penguin to Melbourne University Press, 27.05.1977
John Hooker of Penguin will think about Peter Ryan's suggestion of Professor Joe Burke writing a new foreword for the reissue of Robin Boyd's 'Australia's Home'.Photocopy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph Album, Alan Gardiner, Maribyrnong Munitions Sewage Treatment E.F.M, 1940-1941
alan gardiner collection, construction, maribyrnong munitions sewage treatment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE, 1940-45
The badges were first issued in 1940 to the nearest female relative of a soldier on Active Service. Each star on the bar represents one person. This badge was issued to Billy Birds Mother. William (Billy) Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. William Bird was born on the 15th of April 1924, enlisted in the AIF on the 19th of October 1942 when he was 18 years of age. He was discharged from the 2/14 Australian Infantry Battalion on the 21st of August 1946. Female Relative Badge. The Badge has a Map of Australia in the centre surrounded by two sets of laurel leaves.It is topped by a Crown. The Bar is suspended beneath the medallion by rings with one five pointed star on the bar."To the Women of Australia" The rear of the Badge has "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" numismatics-badges, female relative -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Association for the Blind Tilly Aston Medal: 15 years honorary service, 1990-1999
To honour 15 years of service, a gold coloured medallion inset to a wooden column was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Ltd. Tilly Aston Medal' and below this '15 Year Honorary Service'. On the back of some awards is a printed panel: 'Tilly Aston, at the age of 21 years and herself blind, founded the Association for the Blind in 1895. Visionary, administrator, teacher and poet, Miss Aston brought together sighted and blind people in a partnership of action to improve the lives of blind people. This award recognises the continuing accord and tradition of friendship and selfless service which she initiated.'1 blonde wooden stand with gold tone inlaid medallionJohn O. Wicking, Presented 17.9.93 Mardi McCann 18.5.2000 Neil Maxwell 27.02.98 Elizabeth Maxwell Presented 16.10.92association for the blind, awards, john wicking, mardi mccann, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag, George Tuttill Ltd, THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN, 20th C
The Mission adopted, as its symbol, a flying angel inspired by a verse from the Book of Revelation (14:60) “Then I saw a flying angel in mid-heaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those on earth, to every nation and tribe, language and people” The incorporated name of the Mission changed in 2000 and became the Mission to Seafarers, Victoria, the logo was also re-designed.This flag was most likely issued by the Central Mission in the UK or possibly ordered from Australia .Flag or banner white printed on dk blue open weave 'scrim' flag with tough woven white nylon hem at left edge whit incoporates a woven length as tie and a wooden peg to secure to flagpole hoist cord.Features a white winged flying angel with outstretched arms, one hand holding an open book with lettering above and below ( see title details).See image; also on verso small red label secured to back of white hem edge with woven details of maker: (Tuttill...) see detail image.mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flag, flying angel -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, E30 ATAR Project - Letters & Reports Exchanged with Team in France P & M Letters File No. 13
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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, West Australian Gold Fields Coolgardie
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Flag, MTA 1985 Centenary, 1985
A flag or banner made for the centenary of Melbourne trams in 1985 by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to be used on the route number boxes on Melbourne W class trams. Made from a synthetic fabric, sewn on all four edges, with left hand edge made with a slot to fit a wooden pole. Features a cable tram - with a bogie cable trailer and Melbourne Z class tram, with the words "100 years of Trams" Two copies held.trams, tramways, melbourne, centenaries, flags, public transport -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - 1936 Coronation Fair Christ Church, 1936
A keepsake badge which relates to the tumultuous period of the English royal family with the death of George V when his son Edward V111 abdicated from the throne due to his involvement with divorcee Wallis Simpson. His brother Albert was crowned as King George VI on May 12 1937. This badge is of interest as the dates are a mere two weeks before the abdication. The Christ Church fetes and flower shows have been a part of Christ Church social and fundraising agenda since the 1890’s, with the ladies’ guild playing a large part in their organization and operation. This object has significance as it commemorates a long running and popular event on the social and religious calendar for the parishioners and people of Warrnambool. It also is linked to an event of world- wide interest.Small white badge with red writing and symbol of crown in the centre. Pin at the back.1936 Coronation Fair Christ Church Warrnambool Nov 25 & 26.christ church fete 1936, coronation fete warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Folk Dance Festival", 7/12/1943 12:00:00 AM
Folk Dance Festival 11 December 1943 Letter from HN Featonby, Chairman, the National Fitness Council of Victoria, to JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent, advising of event at Como Park.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Secondary Art and Craft Teaching, 1955
Handwritten foolscap letter from F.C. Mellow of Melbourne Teacher's College to R.W. (Dick) Richards, principal of the Ballarat School of MInes regarding secondary Art and Craft. The Art and Crafts students at the Ballarat Technical Art School were officially students of the Ballarat Teachers' College.secondary art and craft, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, ballarat teachers' college, geoff mainwaring, f.g. proctor, f. charles mellow, r.w. richards, dick richards, f.g. procter, gladstone procter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - TROPHY COLLECTION: SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MORA RYDER TROPHY, 1962
Bendigo Senior Citizens Club bowls competition perpetual trophy in memory of Mora Ryder. Wooden shield with silver plate cartouche inscribed with names of recipients and dates, silver ribbon above a larger cartouche which reads, perpetual trophy in memory of Mora Ryder 1962 presented by E Ryder Esq, a chain on back for hanging.Stanley White 279 Lt Collins St Melbourne.trophies & awards, sports, bowls, bendigo-sports-bowls-senior citizens-ryder -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - Opening of Ministry of Housing Sandridge Estate , Port Melbourne, 18 June 1982
The public housing units were demolished in 2023.Oblong brass plaque commemorating the opening of the Sandridge Estate by The Honourable Ian Cathie ,M.P. The Sandridge Estate was known locally as Barak Beacon.The units were erected by Ministry of Housing in collaboration with the Council of the City of Port Melbourne.built environment - public housing, sandridge estae, barak beacon -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation LJ Wackett (Abroad) File No.1 W.3 Correspondence, Wackett (Abroad) File No.1 W.3
CAC Wing Commander L J Wackett correspondence 1935 to 1937 setting up aircraft manufacturing in Australiamanufacturing in australia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Regalia - Epaulets
The Councillor symbol is a letter C. The Councillor was elected specially by the Court and his duties were to keep before the Companions the Order's aims and ideals. The origin is from the Latin word meaning to consult. [MOK Leadership Training Handbook 1968]Royal blue stiffened fabric with chrome metal Councillor symbol epaulets.methodist order of knights -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: PLAQUES OF MANUFACTURES OF IMMORTELLES
Three small plaques of manufactures of glass/porcelain immortelles. One form J.S. Robinson, London patent' The other two from French Wreath, London patent 4987, Reg No. 409013. Possibly salvaged by the friends of White Hills cemetery after the immortelle broke.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Daylesford Highland Gathering, 1967 Grade 11 Drum Corps
A silver trophy with rounded handles on a plastic trophy standDaylesford Highland Gathering 1967 Grade 11 Drum Corps Donor: Wentworth Hoteldrum corps, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, regimental property -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Andrew Fabinyi, Andrew Fabinyi (Pergamon Press) to Robin Boyd, 25.03.1970
A letter from Andrew Fabinyi at Pergamon Press, regarding the title and format of 'Living in Australia', and other arrangements.Foolscap, 1 page -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Correspondence from Cyril Callister on Kraft Walker Letterhead, 09/03/1949
Vegemite inventor Cyril Callister was an alumni of the Ballarat School of Mines, a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Working from the details of a James L. Kraft patent, Callister was successful in producing processed cheese. The Walker Company negotiated a deal for the rights to manufacture the product, and in 1926, the Kraft Walker Cheese Co. was established. Callister was appointed chief scientist and production superintendent of the new company.(Wikipedia)Correspondence from Cyril Callister on Kraft Walker Cheese Co letterhead. The letter was concerning donating to the Ballarat School of Mines prize fund and was signed by Cyril Callister. Kraft Walker Cheese Company Propriety Limited Vaughan House 108 Queen Street Melbourne 9th March, 1949 R.W. Richards, Esq., Principal, The School of Mines and Industries, BALLARAT, VIC. Dear Sir, In reply to your letter of the 7th inst. I have pleasure in enclosing a cheque for two guineas as contribution towards your prize fund. I would be pleased to take advantage of your offer to look round the school some time when I am in Ballarat. Wishing you continued success, Yours faithfully Hraft Walker Cheese Co, Pty. Ltd. C.P Callister (signed) C.P. Callister Register Encl.vegemite, cyril callister, kraft walker, letterhead, ballarat school of mines prize night, alumni, c.p. callister, kraft walker cheese company, donation -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 40 INDEP RIFLE COY RTR
Shield shaped presentation plaque made of varnished timber. in its centre is a large Royal Tasmanian Regiment badge which is silver and gold in colour. Below the badge is a silver banner with " 40 INDEP RIFLE COY RTR". On the rear of the plaque is an enscription made in black sharpie.PACRES 87- To Danny Best wishes for the future from Pte D.S. Nelan 6100475wark vc club, rtr, 12/40rtr, plaque -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Heatherbrae, 73 Neerim Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Heatherbrae HO46 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/120933 (as at 28/10/2020) "Heatherbrae" at 73 Neerim Road, Glenhuntly, is a substantial Victorian residential complex made up of two principal construction stages (pre 1876 and c. 1890) and outbuildings including stables. It is aesthetically, historically and socially significant. Its aesthetic value is demonstrated by the manner in which the two periods of construction survive, the earliest being of greater architectural interest on account of its tower and facade treatment, the latter phase adopting a common villa form. The importance of the complex is heightened by its intact state and surviving outbuildings. "Heatherbrae's" historical significance lies in its link with locally known business man and Shire of Caulfield councillor, John Charles Holland. Its social value rests on its ability to demonstrate a past lifestyle.Page 142 of Photograph Album with four photographs (three landscape, one portrait) of Heatherbrae on Neerim Road.Handwritten: "Heatherbrae" 73 Neerim Road [top right] / 142 [bottom right]trevor hart, verandah, chimneys, decorative brackets, cast iron columns, return verandah, garden, 1870's, intricate lacework, neerim road, booran road, 1880's, 1890's, mansion, john c. holland, bluestone foundations, italianate, iron roofed balcony, cast iron balustrade, balcony, ornamented pediment, mosaic tiles, cast iron lookout, flagpole, george f griffiths, mcgowan, tower, caulfield, heatherbrae, cast iron work, victorian style, john holland, porte-cochere porches, lead lights, george griffiths, mansions, stables, councillors, outbuildings -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Andrew Fabinyi, Andrew Fabinyi (Pergamon Press) to Robin Boyd, 15.09.1971
Letter thanks to Robin Boyd for the blurb for "The Great, Great, Australian Dream".Typewritten, quarto, 1 page. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Floor pour 27th January, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-27 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Badge (Item) - US Army Specialist Rank Spread Eagle On Green Patch
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Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, AIR MAIL
See Cat 5109PThis is a foldable Air Mail letter card. The cover is printed in blue ink. It has a One Penny stamp attached with a Post Office Stamp. The stamp is Australian with the image of the Queen. On the front is the censor's stamp "Australian Military Forces. Passed by censor 537". Signed by unknown. Inside the letter is addressed to "My Darling Loved One" From VX25591 Pte E H Hildebrandt, 13th A.D.B. N.T. Forces. It ends with "From your loving Sweetheart & Husband. First Line he mentions receiving a letter 4-3-45. Tex xxxww2, romance, civilian life -
Hume City Civic Collection
Plaque - Shire of Bulla Plaque
This round Shire of Bulla plaque would have been attached possibly to a lectern by three screws as per the back of the the plaque. Shire of Bulla amalgamated to become part of the City of Hume in 1994. Various council areas in Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's.A heavy round brown and gold colour plaque.The President Councillors And Ratepayers of the Shire of Bulla 1866shire of bulla, plaques, local government -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter from Walter Jack, 6/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
A letter from Walter Jack to the City of Nunawading.A letter from Walter Jack to the City of Nunawading objecting to Schwerkolt Cottage being turned into a commercial wedding venue.A letter from Walter Jack to the City of Nunawading. schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, jack, walter -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - BTPS Tram 38, R. E. V Gomm, mid 2000's
Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat tram No. 38, with a BTM "Tram rides" sign - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow and cream paint infilling the detail. Made by R. E. V Gomm the BTM, mid 2000's. 2nd copy added 6-2-2023tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, bogie trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, Post WW1
These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. First issued in Feb 1919.Mothers and widows cloth badge. Black with Lattice Rising Sun 'For Australia' silver metal bar with Oak leave hold cloth NR14743.mothers and widows, badges ww1