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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour slides, Overseas Travel 1976, 1976
Approximately 300 slides of Canadian sights. Labelled but out of order. In plastic compartmentalised box. Not scanned.canada, views -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBON
Ribbon mounted on a small bar generally issued for wear in place of a medal when not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Ribbons are Long Service Medal and National medal. Related to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P.RAAF Ribbons - Dark Blue and Gold Bars. 1. Gold brass pin on back with working clip. 2. 2 pins but no studs. 3. 2 pins with a white stud in each. 4. 2 pins with a white stud in each.raaf, ribbons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, State School Heatherdale, 1879
Copy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William WittCopy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William Witt re rental of land and building to the Education Department for a state school at Heatherdale; with document entitled 'Nunawading North' detailing activities on the site to 1885.Copy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William Witt heatherdale primary school, primary schools, witt, william, brown, g.w., victoria. education department -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Silk postcard from France written by unknown WW1 soldier from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kittle/Kettle c/- Post Office Milawa. WW1 service records reveal Charles James KETTLE 29741 was born in Milawa and enlisted on 15/4/1916 aged 39 years. He embarked on the 3/10/1916 and served in France prior to being diagnosed with a tumour and whilst being repatriated home died on 10/8/1917 and was buried at sea. Listed place of association was Wangaratta. Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeRectangle cream cardboard postcard with embossed border containing coloured embroidered stitch work of a basket and in words “forget me not” on silk Handwritten inside - just a souvenir of your beloved France from one of the boys from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kettle/Kittle Post Office Milawa via Wangaratta Victoria embroidered postcard, ww1, milawa -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Letters to Geoffrey Serle regarding Robin Boyd biography, 1995-1996
This is a set of photocopies of a letter to Geoffrey Serle congratulating him on his biography of Robin Boyd. These are from Bruce Anderson (2 copies), Peter McIntyre, Berenice Harris, Joy Murphy, Marjorie Tipping, Allen Martin, Diane Romberg, Dymphna Clark, George Parsons, Anita (?), Daryl Jackson, John Button, and Joan Crawcour (?) Anderson. These would have been given by Geoffrey Serle to Patricia Boyd.Cover page with handwritten Geoff Serle, plus 19 pages of copies of letters. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Invitations to speak at Legacy House, 1980
Letter thanking Legatee Rex Hall for congratulations for an award, accepting an invitation to speak at a future Legacy Luncheon, and the pride that Sir William takes in that the award recognizes the support of his wife Dulcie. Then there is a hand written note from L/- Rex Hall as a reply with possible dates that Sir William could speak. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record of correspondence between RSL and Legacy and shows Legacy invited speakers from many areas. Also Sir William Keys attributes the honor of recieving the award as much to his wife Dulcie support, as to his own personal contribution.00830.1 White A4 letter on RSL letterhead to Rex Hall at Legacy from Bill Keys on 22 January 1980. 00830.2 White notepaper carbon copy of a handwritten reply. 00830.1 Signed by Bill Keys in black pen. 00830.2 Carbon copy of handwritten note.speakers, programme committee -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Peter Ryan, Melbourne University Press to Penguin, 27.04.1977
Letter from Peter Ryan, Director of Melbourne University Press, to John Hooker at Penguin regarding whether Penguin would consider reissuing Robin Boyd's 'Australia's Home' as the edition is now out of print. Patricia Davies was sent a carbon copy.Carbon copy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Ulupna Road, Circa 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. Page 196 of Photograph Album with one photograph of a Victorian house on Ulupna RoadHandwritten: Ulupna Street (crossed out) Road [ top right] / 196 [bottom right]trevor hart, chimneys, porch, garden, single storey, return verandah, ulupna road, ormond, decorative brackets, cast iron frieze, cast iron columns, full length windows, villa residence, cast iron work, victorian period -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Kitchen and Fireplace at Schwerkolt Cottage
Coloured Postcard, 2 Views - Kitchen and Fireplace at Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Stubby, 1997
25th anniversary FSB TownsvilleBimba Bia 33 This beer has been specially produced to commerate the 25th Anniversary of the withdrawal of Australian forces from Vietnam and to celebrate the national Reunion of Vietnam Veterans from 16th to 24th August 1997 in Townsville and will be known as "FIRE SUPPORT BASE - TOWNSVILLE". This beer is exclusively available from the Townsville RSL Club, a Gold sponsor of the Reunionbeer stubby, 25th anniversary, national reunion of vietnam veterans -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard - Photograph, Rocky Coast, Port Fairy
PhotographRocky Coast, Port Fairybeach, sea, seascape -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Property History, Rothsaye, 2 Unsworth Road Ringwood North, Victoria
"Rothsaye" was built in 1917 by J.B. McAlpin who was a councillor in Lillydale and Ringwood and was Mayor in 1928-29.Multi pocket burgundy coloured spiral binder containing 34 pages of the property history, subdivisions, land titles and photographs of the house, compiled by Richard Carter pre-auction 17 June 2006 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Ceylon, 1978-1985
Box of slides dated 1978-1985. Used for teaching ArboricultureLabelled "Ceylon"ceylon, trees, arboriculture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour prints, David Aldoud, Garden Views, 1983
(1) Herbaceous Border 1984-5 (pre-Rainforest) #277. (2) View Admin Building from between Emily Gibson Beds. (3) Admin Building. (4) View of Bull Paddock, Dairy and beyond from roof of Admin Building. (5) Rear of Burnley. Tennis Court replaced by PSL 4-6 (DA) (6) Shady Walk Mondograss (Ophiopogon japonicus) Umbrella Grass (Cyperus alternifolius) (David Aldous). (7) Admin Building and Student Amenities Building. (8-10) Luffmann Ponds. (11) Frank's/Rock Point. (12-13) Oak Lawn. (14) Oak Tree lawn on reverse "Please return to Stuart Miller, Burnley College." (15) E. cladocalyx. (16) The Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture-Burnley Campus. U. procera to the left E. cladocalyx to the right DA. (17) Sugar Gum E. cladocalyx Burnley Gardens 1989 DA. (18) Burnley College in background DA Crack Willow in winter. (19) Tree unidentified. DA (20) DA View of trees behind Luffmann Ponds. (21) View of Burnley Gardens Pinus canariensis to the left Agathis robusta centre and sequoia sempervirens to the right DA. (22) Students in Citriodora Courtyard. (23) View of Emily Gibson Beds from roof of Admin Building. (24) Admin Building from Oak lawn. Annotated by David Aldous and Stuart Miller. herbaceous border, administration building, emily gibson beds, bull paddock, dairy, tennis court, shady walk, luffmann ponds, oak lawn, david aldous, stuart miller, student amenities building, sugar gum, citriodora courtyard -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Plaque (Item) - Royal Australian Air Force 31 Squadron Beaufighter Association Wooden Plaque
Inscribed With Motto Circum Coimus -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Photocopy, Letter, Port Melbourne Council to Rev FREEMAN on his leaving Graham Street Methodist Church, Port Melbourne Council, 10 Apr 1945
Photocopy of letter sent by Port Melbourne Council to Reverend FREEMAN on his leaving Graham Street Methodist Church 1945 (ref also 1175, 1176)religion - wesleyan methodist church, j t freeman, george alexander rogers, mayors, james peter crichton, sydney sims anderson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Front Cover of 12 Stawell and District Views as Souvenir Booklet -- Postcard -- Coloured
Twelve Stawell and District Souvenir Bookletsstawell -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - 111 AD BTY(LT) RAA plaque
The plaque depicts the Coat of Arms of the Australian Artillery Association. English meaning of the Latin Motto is "Whither right and glory lead".Metal and Timber Plaque.Metal shield of Dark Blue with light blue and red lightning flashes. Central depiction of a cannon with crown above. Inscribed "UBIQUE" with "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT". Gold Bar under with inscription " III AD BTY (LT) RAA". -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Elma Mullens' letter, 14/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr SydenhamLetter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham giving some information to help her research on the history of Nunawading.Letter from Elma Mullens to Dr Sydenham mullens, elma, mullens family, halliday family -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, Bob & Rob Bell, Display case of taxidermy birds by Bell brothers, 1917
Birds prepared some time before 1917 Collection in case was created by Robert H (Bob) Bell 1875-1927 Engine Driver and brother Rob Bell collected around Ironbark's and Stawell Lived in Lilian Street Stawell. P A Bells brothers. They were good sportsmen and also had greyhound dogs. Taxidermy Bird in Display Case. These birds were done in the 1800's (Possibly in 1917 as indicated on old newspaper on top of case.) By Uncle Bob Bell Uncle Rob Bell They lived in Lilian Street Stawell. They were P A Bells brothers. They were good sportsmen and also had greyhound dogs.hobby -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - City of Port Melbourne, International Year of Peace, 1986
From the grounds of Nott Street State SchoolBronze plaque inscribed 'This plant was presented by the City of Port Melbourne to Commemorate International Year of Peace October 1986'On reverse side: S 73965 Red Hot (---) Urgenteducation - primary schools, memorials, nott street state school, international year of peace -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER & ENVELOPE FROM ABROAD
Letter dated 23/6/1941 from Chris McKinley VX46283. From 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East. Letter sent home to Miss L. Crozier. Letter is signed off by soldier's Officers and filled in on Salvation Army stationary specifically for Australian troops.1 & 2. Two page letter on Salvation Army stationary of approx A.4 size. Paper faded to a yellow colour. Folded into sixth size. 3. Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped.Front marked "Air-Mail" and signature of Officer. Two pages off content and also signature of Officer. Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor".middle east, 21st infantry training battalion., letter -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), Postcard 5 Scenes In Malmsbury C2007, Malmsbury c2007
Associated with - "Malmsbury General Store, Townsend Graphics" Buildings - "Viaduct, St Johns Church General Store, Post Off." -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, To the officers of the fourteenth Battalion the Prahran Regiment from Lieut COL R.W. Tovell D.S.D commanding 12.2.24 to 30.6.29
14th Battalion Prahran regiment officers Trophy cup with 3 handles in a triangle formation. all handles are in tact and shaped as a curved sqaure angle.To the Officers of the Fourteenth Battalion the Prahran Regiment from Lieut COL R.W Tovell D.S.D Commanding 12.2.24 to 30.6.295/6 rvr, 14th battalion prahran regiment, prahran regiment officers, lieut col r.w. tovell d.s.d commanding 12.2.24 to 30.6.29 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Level, Abney
Square gunsight telescope.An Abney level and clinometer, is an instrument used in surveying which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level that is connected to a pointing arm, and a protractor scale. An internal mirror allows the user to see the bubble in the level while sighting a distant target. It can be used as a hand-held instrument or mounted on a Jacob's staff for more precise measurement, and it is small enough to carry in a coat pocket -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - INVITATIONTOURELLO SCHOOL
INVITATION TO THE TOURELLO SCHOOL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS ON 7TH MARCH 1964, ON THE REVERSE SIDE, A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SCHOOL AND SURROUNDING BUILDINGScentenary celebration, tourello school committee -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, RAEME Adelaide WKSP COY, 1985
Presented to 1RVR in 1985Shield shaped wooden plaque with an engraved brass facing with a raised black and white magpie in the centre. RAEME ADELAIDE WKSP COY Presented to 1RVR Jan 85wark vc club, raeme, plaque -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Opus sectile tablet, In grateful Memory of Alfred Michael Nicholas Esq, (1881-1937), 1937
This plaque was made to commemorate the generous funds donated Mr A.M Nicholas in 1936 almost entirely funding the building of the new Mission to Seamen at Port Melbourne opened in 1937. Mr Nicholas died in Feb 1937 and this plaque was dedicated and unveiled by his nephew Mr Nicholas Lightfoot in December 1937. ref: The Argus Dec 6th 1937. (see also MTSV 0641 for exterior view of the building which in later years was an arts hub especially during the 1988 bicentenary the building was demolished in the late 1990s) The plaque is really similar to the memorial plaque made in memory of Ethel Godfrey (see item 2053).Mr Nicholas together with Mr HW Shmith organised rights to produce Aspirin aka ASPRO in Australia in 1915 during WW1. The Nicholas Family were significant philanthropists in Melbourne and Victoria and this plaque commemorates his gift to the Mission for visiting seamen between 1937 and late 20th C. The story of the donation is told in an unpublished autobiography by the then Rev'd Frank Oliver, based at 717 Flinders st. as senior Mission Chaplain 1930-1960.A heavy ceramic plaque with moulded metal alloy frame, polychrome glazed irregular ceramic tesserae design and memorial text in Gothic script in central lozenge set into a rectangular clay base.in each corner design features initials: "ihs" / IN central lozenge of design text reads: " To the Glory of God/ and in grateful memory of/ ALFRED MICHAEL NICHOLAS Esq / through whose generous gift/ the whole of this Institute / and Chapel were built./ Died February 26th 1937"1908, plaque, alfred m. nicholas, memorial, alfred michael nicholas, port melbourne, 1937, aspro -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Lynch's restaurant
UnusedLynch's Restaurant 133 Domain Rd South Yarra -
Greensborough Historical Society
Album - Photograph Album, Probus Club of Diamond Valley, Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: 20th anniversary 1988-2008, 2008
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: 20th anniversary 1988-2008A complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, .