Five men in suits with high collars and bow ties pose with three ladies in evening dress. To the far left are Aaron Solomon and Annie Rose Drummond, and to the far right is John Irwin. Aaron Solomon (1870-1936) was enrolled at the RVIB school in 1878, after losing his sight at 6 years of age. He first began participating in concerts in September 1884, at an exhibition of talent that was held by the Institute and the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, to raise awareness of their work and achievements. He then became a regular performer with the entertainment troupe and travelled around Victoria singing and playing piano, even after his discharge from the Institute in 1892. In 1894 he formed his own troop of players and toured around Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand. This consisted of two females (Tilly Aston and Maggie Mulvogue) and three males (Charles Bartlett, John Irwin and himself). In 1896, Annie Drummond, Nellie Andrew and William Snell replaced the Aston, Mulvogue and Bartlett, and W.W. Spicer was appointed as manager with his wife acting as an assistant to the ladies of the group. In 1897-1898, H Forder replaced William Snell. On a return tour to New Zealand in late 1898, Thomas Andrews - brother to Nellie - joined the troop and Fred Hunter replaced H Forder. This was the first time the troop numbered eight people, who were also present when Annie Drummond married Aaron Solomon in Hamilton, New Zealand on Feb 3, 1899. This image could have been taken in 1898 before they left as a promotional card, or in 1899 when they returned, as a memento of the happy occasion.1 cardboard postcard size image with silver writingA. Marks & Co Elgin Street Carltonaaron solomon, annie rose drummond, w.w. spicer, nellie andrews, thomas andrews, fred hunter, john irwin, a. marks & co

Souvenir glass commemorating Australia Day 1983, stemmed with gold rim and gold lettering.civic mementoes, presentations, australia day

Lawn Handkerchief - Memento of Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. In 4 sections: (1) Map of Melbourne, (2) Picture of Melbourne Cricket Ground, (3) List of Events and Venues, (4) Map of Australia, Olympic flame and kangaroosOlympic Games 22 Nov - 8 Dec 1956civic mementoes, souvenirs

Item in the collection re Tom Glazebrook, refer Cat No 4330.2 for his service details.This is a Khaki coloured webbing belt. It has a blackened brass buckle. The end of the belt has a blackened tip. It is used when wearing the polyester khaki uniform (Summer).Stamped inside the belt are letters and numbers “C.G.C.F. (1966 44 4 0440 00 012 6305)”uniform, belt, army

Item in collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Civilian issue Identity card, Form C.R.3, light khaki colour, rectangular shape, all type in black print, hand written and stamped details, date appears to be 14 APR 1942.Hand written, “4”, “87”, “4561”, “Amy Maud Ferris, Terrick Terrick, Private bag Pyramid Hill”. Stamped in purple, “BENDIGO”identity card, civilian, ww2

Kriewaldt’s Pharmacy Stawell - Souvenir Ash Tray stawell

Crucibles (8) Englandstawell

Envelope containing Metal Printers blocks. Mr Bob Telfords writing explains their origin. Plus samples of printed names on envelopestawell

John Kerr Barnes. Life Membership is a nomination by the Sub - Branch. Jack as known was first elected to the Committee of the Bendigo Sub - Branch in 1955 and held that position until he was elected to the position of Secretary in 1964 and held that till he retired in 2005 (43 years) the entire time he did this from the Soldiers Memorial Institute which was the HQ of the Bendigo Sub Branch. He then became a Museum guide at the Soldiers Memorial Institute until his death in 2011. He was also involved in fund raising particularly the stall they had at the Bendigo Show and the Melbourne Cup sweep the Branch had. He was also awarded a Life Membership with Gold badge 1988, Meritorious Service Medal 1989 (Highest award in the RSL), RSL Licensed Sub - Branch Hall of Fame 2002, State certificate of Appreciation 2006. He is the highest awarded member of the Bendigo Branch. Jack initially enlisted as V25001 in the CMF then transferred to the AIF as VX116316 at age 19 years on 25.2.1941. At discharge from the Army on 12.6.1946 he held the rank of Pte in 2/1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy W/shops.Certificate framed, frame is timber light brown colour, certificate is yellow colour with gold RSL logo at the top followed by details of the award of "Life Membership" of the National Branch of the RSL Australia, all print in black, signed and red seal at RH side bottom."Life Membership has been awarded to Mr J.K. Barnes - Bendigo Sub Branch (Vic)" "Dated at Canberra - eleventh - September 1969" Signed "A.J. Lee" National President. Signed "A.G. Kiyl" (?) National Secretary.brsl, smirsl, life member

Belonged to Geoff Murray, refer Cat No 638P for his service history..1 Yellow lanyard. .2 Yellow and red felt 3rd Cavalry Regiment unit patch. with pin on back.uniforms-badges, cloth, 3 cav

Paper printed certificate in a brown rectangular wooden frame with gilded interior relating to the appointment of a soldier to be an Officer.“Appoints Roy McIntosh Shadforth to Lieutenant with seal of Gov General. Entered into Register of Patents 24/7/1924.” On rear of brown paper: “Trust No 65”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history-army, officer, shadforth

Scale Model – Pioneers Memorialstawell

Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif

Drinking tankard, pewter with handle. Classic "tankard" shape."Ettamogah Club" RAAF Vung Tau Vietnam Snow Coughlan 1967-1968souvenir, mug, drinking, coghlan, john desmond

The Salvation Army was founded in England in 1865 and bonnets were introduced in the 1880s for women officers. These bonnets were worn until the 1960s. The Salvation Army came to Warrnambool in 1887 and was initially based in Raglan Parade before opening a citadel in Lava Street in 1905. In the mid 1960s they purchased the old Congregational Church and Manse at the corner of Lava and Henna Streets.This bonnet is a fine example of the bonnets worn by Salvation Army Officers as part of their uniform. The bonnet is made of black raffia with a brim. It has black and maroon grosgrain ribbbons around the front, sides and back. The maroon ribbon has THE SALVATION ARMY machine printed in gold letters. A grosgrain black strap is attached to the head band to enable the bonnet to be worn securely. The bonnet is lined with black cotton. THE SALVATION ARMYsalvation army, bonnets, warrnambool salvation army

Cream coloured card with gold embossed text. Invitation to Linton Bachelors' Club Ball held at Linton Parish Hall on June 12th 1929.Text: ' Linton Bachelors' Club / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Mr. & Mrs. A McDonald / at a Bachelor's Ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 12th June, 1929. 'linton bachelors' club, dances, entertainment

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

Purchased by L.G. Maybery of Gymbown at the Nhill Air School dispersal sale in 1948. The dishes were used at the Nhill Air School to roast vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin, carrots etc. These dishes were donated by L.G.Maybery's daughter, Inez SpriggsWhite enamel baking dishes with enamel lids edged in black

Unused sport certificatesport certificate, students

Purchased by a soldier during WWII. Possibly Donald Rexford Speedy, V246169 from Bendigo, enlisted 5.7.1942 age 42 years, discharged 8.11.1945 served with 8 AUSTRALIAN ADVANCED ORDNANCE DEPOT. Price is marked as 1 1/2 D (pennies) See also Cat. 4397.3, 4398.3 and 4399.7.1 Cardboard folder with six photos of Quorn District, South Australia. Light grey colour, thin cardboard. Six black and white photos are folded concertina style and glued to the inside. .2 Cardboard folder with six photos of Terowie, South Australia. postcards, wwii, quorn, terowie

Dress jacket worn by Corporal Kathleen Phyllis Gill from Toorak Hill, Casterton. Army No. VF345716 Unit LHQ (Mil. Sec)Lined women's khaki dress jacket. Long sleeved. Wool polyester. Four metal buttons down the front with the inscription Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. Two hip pockets on the left and right with a flap on each. Two pleated pockets over the left and right breasts with flaps and small metal buttons inscribed Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. Australian Military Forces badge on the upper left lapel Two epaulets on the left and right shoulders with two small buttons inscribed Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia in the center with a crown at the top of the map. AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service) badges at the base of each epaulet. Corporal's stripes 6 cm down the right sleeve. Unit patch red over black - LHQ (Mill Sec). Two vertical belt loops at the back on the left and right. Pleat opening at the back. Horizontal strip of material inside the collar at the back of the neck to hang jacket. Tag sewn onto the lining at the back 2.5 cm down from the top stating - V 579 Made in Australia D. broad arrow D. 1943 Size kathleen gill, wool polyester, women's dress jacket