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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Re Mayor and Councillors, City of Port Melbourne, 1985
From the collection of the late Fred WindussTypewritten letter from ratepayer relating to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Port Melbourne, unsignedStamped received 25.6.1985local government - city of port melbourne, mayors, frederick robert winduss, kenneth william stark -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, Stokes and Martin, Portland Golden Jubilee Medal, 1884
Medal issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Edward Henty's arrival in Portland, Victoria. Edward Henty was born in England in 1809 and migrated to Australia, as did his parents and brothers, in 1829. On 19 November 1834 he sailed from Launceston in the Hentys' own schooner, the Thistle, with stock and a small party. His brother Francis followed the next month with a small flock of merino sheep, the first in Victoria. The Henty brothers began whaling at Portland Bay and took their flocks and herds inland to the rich area on the Wannon River. In the 1840s they were eventually granted pre-emptive rights over most of their lands. Henty was known as a capable and energetic man and regarded as the chief actor in the early history of Portland Bay. He and his wife Anne Marie Gallie moved to Muntham, a 60,000-acre property that became widely known for its merino sheep and Durham cattle. It was also known for its extravagant hospitality - to which Henty's social ambition and vanity contributed considerably. This extravagance and Henty's obstinacy eventually led to the degradation of the flocks. Henty lived in Portland and in his Melbourne mansion, Offington, while he served as a member of the Victoria Legislative Assembly. He died on 14 August 1878Portland Jubilee Medal, 1884. White metal, circular, holed at top as issued. One side features portrait of Edward Henty and text 'HENTY JUBILEE / PORTLAND / 19 NOV 1884' on the other side. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 8 Kars Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 1946
Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838, 2/7th Batt 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Certificate, framed. Appreciation Certificate from Shire of Rochester to Alan Kenneth Naismith DCM. Rendered by Alan Kenneth Naismith as a member of empires fighting forces which preserved our freedom in world war 2, 1939 -1945. Signed by President, Councilor and Shire Secretary 24th April 1946. Wooden gold frame, glass front. White background with gold and blue decorative boarder. Blue printing with red seal.Donated by A.K. NAISMITH (refer book 49). Sticker L.H.S. bottom W. MOORE. Picture framer View Street Bendigo - sticker on back.documents - certificates, frames, shires ww2 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Stamps album
Commander Samuel Stanley Laurie served with the British Royal Navy in five different air squadrons flying from nine different ships and airfields. He saw action in the Mediterranean, Red, and Arabian Seas as well as in the Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.This album reveals the passion for the Sea and ships.Large stamps album with purple cover and stamps decoration.Written in black ink inside: The stamps in this Stamp Album were collected by Commander Stan Laurie R.N. and donated in 2022 by his family.samuel stanley laurie (1921-2015), royal navy, ww2, stan laurie -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, CWA Ringwood Branch syllabus for 1965
Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionShows programme for the year, committee and the CWA Collect (prayer) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion, 1970
Gold coloured. Medallion. Victorian Local Government 1970.stawell -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma 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.Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 From the Victorian Heritage Register Database - Citation for Myoora https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 (as at 6/10/2020) Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions. Stonnington is perhaps closer but relies on different details from the Queen Anne style and lacks any American influence. For its historical associations through its owners and architects, for its style and composition and for its intactness, Myoora is significant at a State level. The craftmanship of Myoora is what could be expected of a building of the time and type. It is relatively intact and in fair condition. The main staircase has been removed, minor alterations to decorative features have occurred and additions have been made to the exterior.Page 12 of Photograph Album including three black and white photographs. The photos are in a portrait orientation and arranged diagonally across the page from top left to bottom right.Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Road[top right] /12 [bottom left]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, cast iron balconies, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, asymmetrical style, slate roofs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Covering letter, Madam Weigel to Ballarat School of Mines, 1958
Madame Weigel's paper pattern series was a vital part of life for many women who sewed at home in Australia and New Zealand. Started in 1878, Weigel's patterns spanned nine decades. This correspondence with the Ballarat School of Mines citing the sewing mistress testifies to the place of Madam Weigel's in relation to education in Australia.Typed letter on Madam Weigel letterhead.1 Signed A.H.Gasson, General Manager. .2 Yellow carbon copy of .1 .3 Carbon copy of response to Madam Weigel from Principal School of Mines Ballarat, R.W.Richards.madam weigel, school of mines ballarat, r.w. 'dick' richards, catalogue, sewing mistress, dressmaking -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Commemorative plaque: Baird, 1962
"This tablet commemorates 17 years of loving service given by Mrs Celeste Baird to the choir and blind members of The Association 1945-1962". She volunteered her time at the Blind Community Centre in Kooyong.1 wooden shield with engraved silver plateThis tablet commemorates 17 years of loving service given by Mrs Celeste Baird to the choir and blind members of The Association 1945-1962association for the blind, celeste baird -
Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Letter - Invitation, Dance Invitations (1966)
The Lauriston Prefects request the pleasure of your company at a dance to be held at Lauriston on Saturday, 14th June, 1966 -
Clunes Museum
Plaque
TIMBER PLAGUE WITH INSCRIPTION IN BLACK AND GOLD LETTERING, 2 METAL HOOKS ON THE BACK AND A PIECE OF WHITE PAPER GLUEDMTO BACKPRESENTED BY MR AND MRS CAMPBELL DEC 14 1975campbell, senior citizen -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Letter - Letter of explanation accompanying item 202407.006.01, For the Archives, 20110428
Letter has been composed by Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 who presented the box to the nursing achieves on 28/04/2011. Item is significant as it gives context to item 202407.006.01Buff colour paper with blank ink and blank typing at top of pageSee photograph for letter contents/markingsahnl, alfred hospital, alfred hospital nurses league, letter of donation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge, n.d
Displayed at History House.Depiction of horse jumping, a bull with prize sash, a trotting horse and sulky, a ram with prize sash. Colour. Measures O: 3.2 x D: 0.2Front: A Souvenir of the Show (across top) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour slides, Arboriculture, 1964-1965
Contributor: T.H. KneenBox of 21 slides. Some dated. Appear to be for teaching Arboriculture. 2 labelled and scanned: (1) "Ilex cornuta Burnley 7/64." (2) Melaleuca styphelioides Burnley 6/8/64." arboriculture, lecture, trees -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence
Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0907.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 12/12/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. There is no visible postmark. Return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W 14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, pat and barry hannon, london -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mr M. Walsh, 27-11-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville for a married couple. The letter also enquires the availability of garage accommodation. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville for a married couple. The letter also enquires the availability of garage accommodation. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr m. walsh -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES OF DISCHARGE, 1946
Sgt Foster - Royal Signals - British Army. Refer to Cat 5337.2.1. This is a paper document in very poor condition. It is an Army form with habdwritten entries in blue ink. The discharge date is stamped 30 April 1946. 2, This is a brown heavy duty paper "Release Leave Certificate". British form X202/A for 911335 W/Sub Sgt Foster, Edgar James William Royal Signals.It is stamped with "Combined Operation Signals" stamp. Last place was at 13 ABPO India Command, date 11/3/46.british army, discharge certificate -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Proposed railway along Howe Parade to Webb Dock, 1973 - 1983
Correspondence relating to proposed railway along Howe Road to Webb Dock Photocopy of letter from V Doube to E R Meagherfrederick charles jackson, town clerks, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - webb dock, state government victoria, v j doube, e r meagher, gordon edwards -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Award - Pewter Mug Trophies - Ross and Malcolm Milne - Molony Cup 1966 - Third
This Pewter Mug Collection is a set of 32 trophies won by Australian Alpine skiers Ross and Malcolm Milne between 1959 and 1964. Ross and Malcolm grew up on their family's tobacco property in Myrtleford, and began skiing at Falls Creek at an early age. They were both taught by Austrian Sigi Haberzettl, who was chief coach at Falls Creek for 17 years. Ross went on to win the North-Eastern District Ski Association (NEDSA) Junior Championships for three years in a row. In 1961 Ross was a member of the Australian team which competed against New Zealand in the Inter-Dominion Championships. In 1963, he won the Downhill and Alpine Combined title at the Australian Championships, while placing second in the Grand Slalom event. Ross Milne was selected in the Australian team that participated in the 1964 Olympic Winter Games at Innsbruck, Austria. A few days before the opening of the Games, on 25 January 1964, he tragically lost his life when he crashed into a tree during a training run for the Men's Downhill. He was only 19 years of age. Malcolm became a member of the Australian Junior Ski Team to Japan at the age of 14. He won all of the NEDSA children’s races and won the State Title in 1966. Malcolm continued to achieve great success, winning the Australian Championships for the next five years. At the end of 1969 he won Gold in the Val d'Isere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill, Australia's first Alpine Ski World Cup medal. He was on the Australian National Ski Team for eight years, representing his country at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and the 1966 and 1970 World Championships before turning professional in 1972. Malcolm Milne was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2000 he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to skiing. In 2004, Ski & Snowboard Australia granted Milne Life Membership for the contribution he made to the sport by becoming the first World Cup medal winner in Australian winter sports history, and the subsequent impact his performances have had on future athletes. Malcolm Milne was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to skiing in 2016. James Malony originally established his business in 1854 in King Street Melbourne. The family owned business of J. Molony initially specialised in shoemaking. Several members of the family were recognised ice hockey and figure skaters who have represented Australia in international winter events including the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway and the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. Molony’s in Elizabeth Street expanded their business with a focus on ski equipment, opening new premises in Falls Creek in 1960. They sponsored several events included the Malony Cup, a Grand Slalom event held at Falls Creek.This item is significant because it is part of a collection which documents the career of two outstanding Australian sportsmen.A pewter mug awarded for Moloney Cup 1966Engraved on side of mug: Molony Cup 1966 MENS THIRDross milne, malcolm milne, milne brothers, australian alpine skiers, j. malony -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Robin Boyd, Robin Boyd to ANZ, 17.03.1970
Letter to ANZ Manager regarding bonds in son's Penleigh Boyd's name.Quarto, carbon copy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1940's
Made by Internee at Camp 3Carving of a wooden scroll, edged in black and horse shoe painted blue with black dots (6) and crosses (2). Small flower inside shape of horse shoe. Mounted on a stained rectangular plaque with green scalloped edge and has 2 small holes at the top? Gluck!plaque, scroll, horse shoe, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, woodcarving -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge, Casterton Race Club, Casterton Race Club Badge, 1990-1991
Casterton Racing Club badge. Gold metal badge on black cord. Image of rider on horse 'Casterton Racing Club Member' on front; 'Not transferable season 1990-1991 81' on reverse.casterton race club, casterton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, E.M. Flannagan, 31-03-1931
A digital copy of a letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of a letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, e m flannagan, letter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque - Plaque - 1951 Commemorative Plaque, 1951
1951 Commemorative Plaque (Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold) THE obverse side of this Medallion represents the three qualitities of democratic Government which makes the citizen's life worth living. Freedom, Justice and Equality. But the basic quality, through which Equality and Justice can be achieved or which results in Equality and Justice is FREEDOM. So the artist, in agreement with the sub-committee, selected a beautiful horse, gallantly bounding forward, his broken shackles still on his foreleg, carrying a woman representing Justice and a man representing Equality on its back. Without Freedom there is no Justice and Equality, but if there is Freedom, Justice and Equality are its natural results. The Stake on the reverse side represents strong democratic Government. Supported by it society grows and blossoms freely.Medal: OBVERSE: Depiction of a bucking horse with two nude riders. The first rider is a man wielding what appears to be a torch. The second rider is a blind folded woman wielding a sword. The horse has a broken shackle on the left foreleg. Information sheet in case. Case: Black leather, white satin lining and green velvet insert. Top bears gold coat of arm of Government of Victoria.Front: Equality and Justice through freedom. Back: CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951 (edge) Presented to THE TOWN OF PORTLAND 1951 (engraved, centre)medal, commemorative, centenary, victoria -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, 3 letters from relatives in England to Archie Harker and Ruby Wilson 1953, 1969 and 1978
Connected with the Wieland Family. Ruby's sister Thelma married Stan Wieland.Hand written letters from Harker relations in England. dated 28/12/1953, 25/11/1962, 15/10/1975 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, WW1
"Pte James W. FRAKEL"23020 was a member of the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment during WW1. His brother John requested that he give some details of the time since his enlistment. The letter is quite a detailed account from his enlistment to his injury and demob. Moved to Australia 19201, Tattered original letter from Pte James Farrel, from Feb 4th 1916, describing his history in the Army. Written on brown paper in small neat hand writing. Some pages torn in half. In total 20 pages. 2. Photocopy of the original letter on letter size paper over 10 pages. Copy in black and white with extra copy of 1st page in colour. 3. Transcription of letter over 6 pages (3 sheets double sided).ww1, norfolk regiment, james w. frakel -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Plaque - M & Z Commando Association Plaque with Commando Squadron badge
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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal Australian Infantry
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large RAR badge with its unit citation affixed to its front. rainf, rar, infantry, plaque -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - "IFBPW", n.d
Displayed at History House.Black and silver badge in shape of Australia with a banner across centre bearing cursive letters "IFBPW".Front: "FBPW" (centre)