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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/07/1952
Allan has finished his photography course and passed the exams.. Eleven of his photos were exhibited in the end of year exhibition and one of them, a portrait of an Indian girl, received a gold star award. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0901.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 16/07/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Paddington W 2. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south, musical 'south pacific', mary martin, pat and barry hannon, covent garden, margot fonteyn, frank sedgman -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Album, Opening of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904
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.Elaine Pickering’s album of 24 photographs of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club taken during its opening in 1904. The album was donated to the Club in 1988. It includes images of lawn bowling and croquet. The photographs in the album can be viewed sequentially in the carousel. The photographs as a collection include a remarkable portrait of Edwardian Melbourne.clubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights recreation club - minute books -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, A photographic record of events of Commemoration of Legacy Week 1985, 1985
Photos of a procession of widows and legatees to the Shrine in 1985 also of the church service in St Paul's before hand. The Legacy President Bannister is behind Legatee Geoff Swan holding the Legacy flag. The University of Melbourne choir is shown behind the Dean of St Paul's. The Melbourne Legacy Widow's Club president, Mrs Alma Sumner, spoke and also laid a wreath at the Shrine. One photo is of Pilgrimage Marshall Legatee Frank Burton. The pilgrimage was lead by a bag piper, Ian McKenzie and Standard bearer from Legacy Leadership Group (an older junior Legatee). Inside the Shrine the Shrine Trustee, Sir Alfred Kemsley stands with President Bannister and Widow President Mrs Alma Sumner and Legatees Conor MacGillycuddy and Alf Argent. Sometimes referred to as Widows' Sunday it is an annual event for Legacy widows, usually at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. These photos were in an album of photos from 1993. The album was not archive quality, with self adhesive pages, so photos have been transferred and album discarded.A record of the Widows' Sunday events for the Legacy Week in 1985.Colour photo album x 10 leaves of self adhesive cardboard with 17 photos of a pilgrimage to the Shrine in 1985.Caption on title page; 'A photographic record of events of Commemoration. From Sunday, 1st September - First day of Legacy Week, 1985. Commencing with the Morning Service at St. Paul's Cathedral, and then onto the Pilgrimage to the Shrine.'pilgrimage, wreath laying ceremony, widows' sunday -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, F.W. Calaby, Letters from F.W. Calaby to School of Mines Ballarat, 18/07/1910
Clementston is a small gold town to the north of Creswick, Victoria. Formerly known as Beaconsfield, the Beaconsfield gold mining mullock heap is probably the sole remaining remnant of the village.Hand written noteClemontston 11/7/1910 Mr F.W. Martell Ser Sir, I am sending in a parcel of gold for smeling and sale with Mr Tolliday. Yours Faithfully F.W. Calaby. Clemontston, July, 18th 1910 Mr F.J. Martell Dear Sir I received your letter with cheque for 10 poinds 3 shillings 7 pence, also receipt for 5 shillings charges and I am very much obliged to you. Yours faithfully F.W. Calabyf.w. calaby, frederick martell, clementston, beacsonfield -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Pensions and domestic allowance, 1956
A letter to Legatee Cyril Smith from the Repatriation Commission, it mentions a second page which is not found so we don't know the sender. It was a record of changes to the pensions for widows and their children over the years between 1943 and 1956. It mentions domestic allowance and allowances for each child, also for orphans. It seems Cyril had been requesting information for his records. It was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy which appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). Some of the notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The call for public donations was partially due to the purchase of the Dureau building and the need to modify the building for Legacy's needs. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.A letter relating to pension amounts up to 1956.pensions, history -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag - Church pennant, Southern Cross flags, Mid - Late 20th C
The Flag was donated by the Paynesville Maritime Museum for use from time to time in the Chapel at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria.This type of signal flag was hoisted by ships afloat to indicate that a church service was in progress. Loose weave blend of synthetic and natural fibre large triangular pennant with red cross near hoist hem and long parallel panels of blue and red down the length of the pennant on white ground; rope hoist tethered and steel hoist fixings all calico bound along hem.Inscribed in black texta top corner 5966 and in lwr crnr CHURCHpennants, flags, signal flag, church pennant, paynesville maritime museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album - Photo Album, Brian Weedon, Tramway photos, 1970 to 1980's
Photo Album - green card slip case containing heavy grey card covers front and rear, front protective page and 12 photo pages with adhesive surface and clear plastic sheet cover - on cardboard sheet bound by a heavy white comb binder marked "Photo Album" on the front inside cover. Each page has scanned to a pdf file. Page 1 - newspaper cutting and two photos of Ballarat No. 27 completing 1,000,000 miles. Item from "A Place in the Sun" written by Keith Dunstan. Photo of tram 27 by the Ballarat Courier. Date of Photo. 29/6/1968, taken prior to the TMSV Tour of that date. Black and white photograph of a group of the passengers on No. 27 during the celebration of the tram reaching 1,000,000 (million) miles in Ballarat. Glenys George, Brian Weedon, John Fitzsimons, Graeme Turnball, Paul Nicholson, Barry George and Kevin Clark. Page 2 - black and white photograph of Geelong Nos 2, 8, 4, 1 and another 4 wheel tramcar and a open cab motor bus photographed within the interior of Geelong depot, prior to 1924. From notes provided by David O'Neill, 12/2003, advises that bus driver is either Bill Hamaling or Charles Stafford. Gentlemen next to No. 8 could be Vic Phipps. Page 3 - Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 7 - c1912, soon after opening with driver, conductor and passengers. Shows the magnetic brake shoe. Page 4 - Black and White photograph of Geelong Cross bench tram No. 11 in Corio Tce, now Brougham St outside Marks Hotel. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Page 5 - Black and White photograph - T 180, showing "Pyrotechnic Fty" possibly on No. 9 Road at Malvern Depot Page 6 - Black and White photograph of L 105 prior to any modifications - see also Reg Item 2498 for another print. - ditto - interior view show off centre seats in the drop centre. Page 7 - Black and White photographs of W308 and W1 419 - - see also Reg Item 3422 for another print. Page 8 - Black and White photograph of W3 665 Page 9 - Black and White photograph of W4 670 - - see also Reg Item 3154 for another print. - ditto Interior view. Page 10 - Black and White photograph of SW6 850 with the dash canopy lighting - as built. - ditto Interior view - - see also Reg Item 674 and 3426 for another prints. Page 11 - not used. Page 12 - Black and White photographs of Y469 and X2 674 (This tram was later renumbered 680 - see page 30 of Destination City 5th Edition). - - see also Reg Item 3161 an d 3427 respectively for another prints. Page 13 - Black and White photographs of Y1 611 and an interior view - - see also Reg Item 3160 for another print. Page 14 - Set of 6 colour prints of Bendigo 28 decorated as the 1968 Myer Christmas tram, Birney 23 and 29. Page 15 - Set of 4 colour prints of Bendigo 3, 17, 6 and 17, Page 16 - Colour print of traffic and trams on Princes Bridge with Batman Ave terminus in the view. - Postcard of Swanston St looking south just north of Lonsdale St with W2 432 and another W2. See 3558.1 for a loose copy of the postcard - NuColorVue No. BP 1060-1 - titled on rear "A view towards the Shrine during peak traffic" Has signs advertising Penfolds Wines, Ansett-ANA, State Savings Bank and Foys. Page 17 - Set of two colour postcards - W2 405 and another tram southbound in St Kilda Road with the Prince Henry hospital in the background and Bourke St with W7 1026 and other trams in the view. Page 18 - Set of two photographs of W2's in Collins St at Spring St, with No. 512 in the view. Page 19 - View looking across the Gardens with two W2 class trams in Macarthur St. - W2 637 at corner of Collins and Exhibition St - see also Reg Item 1999 for another print. Page 20 - set of three colour photographs - W2 303 in bound on St Kilda Road, destination City, Route 4D, see also Reg Item 324 - W7 965 turning from Queens Road into St Kilda Road at St Kilda Junction. - W4 671 at South Melbourne Depot. Page 21 - not used Page 22 - MMTB Bus 702 Mark VI MMTB Freighter body and W7 1035 Page 23 - not used Page 24 - SEC coal locomotive 108 at night. Most photographs are MMTB Official. Listed 22-5-2019trams, tramways, melbourne, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, postcards, l class, interiors, new trams, mmtb, t class, w class, w1 class, w3 class, w4 class, sw6 class, y class, x2 class, princes bridge, batman ave, swanston st, st kilda rd, bourke st, collins st, macarthur st, st kilda junction, w7 class, buses, secv, tram 27, tram 2, tram 8, tram 1026, tram 4, tram 1, tram 11, tram 105, tram 308, tram 419, tram 665, tram 670, tram 850, tram 469, tram 674, tram 611, tram 23, tram 29, tram 17, tram 3, tram 6, tram 28, tram 405, tram 29, tram 432, tram 1017, tram 512, tram 303, tram 965, tram 671, tram 1035, tram 637 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Ballarat Asian Students' Association, 1966, 09/1966
Two pieces of correspondence relating to Ballarat Asian Students' Association, and their offer to make Ballarat School of Mines Princiapl, E.J. (Jack) Barker, an Honorary Member of the Association. The 1966 office-bearers of the Ballarat Asian Students' Association were: Ken Teh - President Stephen Wong - Vice-PResident Stanley Mah - Honorary Secretary H.L. Ong - Honorary Treasurer James Koo - Social Organiser K.C. Lee, Said Asnawi, Wilbert Lau, Miss L.E. Tang - Committee Members Tony Ting - Honorary Auditor Jack Barker responds, including "I deem it an honour to be re-elected and am very pleased to accept the proposal. Please convay my appreciation to you Association together with my expression of good wishes that it will be another very successful year of activity."letterhead, ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, colombo plan, ballarat asian students' association, ken teh, stephen wong, stanley mah, h.l. ong, james koo, k.c. lee, said asnawi, wilbert lau, l.e. tang, tony ting, international students -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/03/47
Two page, double sided letter (0339.A1-A2) written on beige blank paper in blue ink. Dated 16/03/47 while at sea and envelope (0339.B).allan quinn, letter, 1947, at sea, curacao -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 32 - The shooting of Nugent
Advised of the tragedy by one of the stockmen Ellen O'Hara drives the gig towards Overton, but meets Klinberg who tells her the police have found a body near Nugent's place. Ellen gets there as Nugent is pulling Keiran's body from the river. Shock grief, and old bitternesses unhinge her mind. Seizing Trooper Ryan's pistol from on top of his clothes she shoots Nugent dead, and bolts up a rough back track towards her home with the police in pursuit. Her pony falls while belting along a narrow, dangerous piece of the track, and the gig goes over a cliff. Ellen is killed.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 32des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter - Correspondence, 1963-66
Correspondence from and to prospective students -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
A letter dated 8th February 1943 from F H Adams of Factory Road Yarragon, to apply for the position of housemaster of the Legacy Hostel. He served for 12 years in the regular army and attained the rank of Captain. Serving part time in the V.D.C. as Battalion Commander. He mentions recent work on his brother-in-law's dairy farm while he was serving in the A.I.F. but now returned with injuries meaning the farm would be sold. His wife served as a nurse in WWI and is capable of teaching cooking, dressmaking and piano playing. They have one son currently 11 years old. A second letter dated 18 February 1943, from F.H. Adams thanking Legacy for the interview. Holmbush was the first children's home established by Melbourne Legacy. It was later renamed Blamey House when the first Blamey House was sold. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.Letter from Mr Adams applying for a position at Holmbush on white quarto notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting two hole punched.Signed F. H. Adamsresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Document - correspondence, Letter to the Manager of Mt Magnet Mine from Lancelot Austin
Hand written Letter from Lancelot Austin to the Manager of Mt Magnet Mine regarding inquiry from mine for employees.Letter continued on back of page.lancelot austin, school of mines and industries ballarat, mt magnet mine, l st.g.p. austin, revill tinworth, s.h. mayo, samuel mayo -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Falls Creek Ski School, 15.05.1961
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee announcing the successful applicant for the operation of the Falls Creek Ski School. The Franchise was awarded to Alpine Developments for the 1961 season, after which time it may be extended or readvertised based on the decision of the Management Committee. The Ski School. The approved location of the Ski School headquarters during the 1961 season was the canteen adjacent to the T-Bar drive station.bob hymans, falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek garbage disposal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Album - Photo album
Dark green plastic mini photo album with each plastic sleeve page containing just one black and white photo of Vietnam.on front: The views of VIET NAMphoto album -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letters - K. S. Anderson, n.d
K.S. Anderson Collectionk s anderson, bruce anderson, personal letters -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to School of Mines Ballarat from [H.Z. Varham]
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on letterhead paperballarat school of mines, clinton, darlinghurst -
Offshore & Specialist Ships Australia
Album - Bream A Construction project Bass Strait 1987 Photograph Album
0007-013. Bream A Project , Bass Strait 1987. The project is just starting. This photograph shows Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels Lady Lorraine, Lady Cynthia, and Lady Carojine, Anchor Handling Tug (AHT)Lady Florence, and Derrick Barge DB 29 alongside Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Gippsland, Victoria. The DB 21 is taking on board equipment for the project prior to be towed out and positioned at the location in Bass Strait where the production platform Bream A will be installed. 0007-014. Bream A Project , Bass Strait 1987. Derrick barge DB 29 loading project equipment with Lady Lorraine alongside Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Gippsland Victoria. Also alongside the wharf is the barge Intermac 256 which is being prepared to having the Bream A Jacket (a Jacket is the base of the platform that will be landed on the sea floor and will then be pinned in place with piles driven down into the sea bed). 0007-017. Bream A Project , Bass Strait 1987. Helicopter on DB 29 helipad ready for take off with Lady Lorraine, Lady Gay and Lady Cynthia at Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Gippsland, Victoria. 0007-016. Bream A Project , Bass Strait 1987. Helicopter taking off from DB 29 with Lady Lorraine and Lady Gay at Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Gippsland, Victoria.Green, with gold border trimming photo album, containing 38 photographs depicting ships, barges and the construction of the Bream A oil and gas production platform in Bass Strait, Victoria, Australia 1987. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Correspondence Yellow Copies
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - J HARRISON to A ROGERS, S Watson, 8 Dec 1937
Letter written by J. HARRISON in 1937 to A. ROGERS and kept in Bowling Club minutes book.sport - lawn bowls, alick rogers, james harrison, port melbourne bowling club -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 07/10/1949
Allan writes in detail about his six-day, 3500 mile car trip from New York to Los Angeles. Only one of the five other passengers shared the driving with him. He describes the excellent roads, the beautiful countryside, the towns, and the friendly people. He thought New Mexico the most beautiful state he saw and Tombstone was the most interesting place.Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written in green ink on eight sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0825.a1-0821.a8) dated 7/10/49 and headed Los Angeles. Matching envelope (0825.b) has a border of alternating yellow and green diagonal stripes.The letter is from Allan to his mother. There is no stamp on the envelope and the postmark is indistinct.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new york, los angeles, road trip -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, E.J. Barker et al, Correspondence between E.J. Baker and the Ballarat Asian Student's Association, 1968
The Ballarat Asian Students' Association was associated with the Ballarat School of Mines, a predecessor of Federation University Australia. Three pages relating to Asian Students at the Ballarat School of Mines. .1) List of Asian Students at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1968, and their addresses. .2) Letter on Ballarat Asian Students' ASsociation letterhead informing principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, E.J. Barker, of the Annual General Meeting of the Ballarat Asian Students' Association, and informing E.J. Barker that he had been unanimously elected as an Honorary Member. Other Honorary Members were H.H. Pryor, G.R. Fairhall and the General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. Ballarat . .3) E.J. Barker accepting the position of Honorary Member of the Ballarat Asian Students' Association.ballarat school of mines, colombo plan, ballarat asian students' association, e.j. barker, paul v. samuel, roland chen, tony ting, tan chen hock, albert loo, lee eng chye, h.h. lau, ibrahim eusof, s. muniandy, prem akhil, sie yee chen, chi hon cheng, son fong, jacob s. ho, anton jimereiy, huong hieng lau, chong lai lee, chong lip lee, king chung lee, wai yam lee, min jui loo, surasak saelim, chea kah soo, vidnaya subcharoen, cheng hock tan, tuan giap teo, chew hoo teoh, pang chew ting, swee koon wong, bin ismail yahaya, international students, jim pryor, letterhead -
Vision Australia
Flag - Image, Guiding Light Square Dance Club 1984 Tour - Canada & America
Banner used during 1984 tour of Canada and America by the Guiding Light Square Dance club. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.Yellow satin banner with green outline of Australia and two people dancing inside and writing inside boomerang across Australia and enamel badges attachedGuiding Light Square Dance Club 1984 Tour - Canada & Americarecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox, guiding light square dance club -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - Correspondence. CA 11 and CA 15 Projects, Departments of Defence and Treasury
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Miscellaneous, 1985
Several series of 56 slides dated Oct 85. Includes Nursery. Most unidentified. 2. View of Dairy from the Library. 4. Library. 5 . Nursery. 6-11 Student flower plots in the Orchard? 12-18 Graftingnursery, burnley, grafting, flower plots, orchard, dairy, library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Album - Art therapy sketchbook, Kenneth Bailey, Imperial 4to Sketchbook, Kew Mental Hospital, 1952-1969
Herbert Joseph Chambers was born in 1912 in Clifton Hill, Victoria. Later he was to live in Clark and Charles Streets in Northcote, in South Caulfield, and finally in Mentone. While he may have worked at the Kew Asylum before 1945, that year was when he was presented with a Certificate issued by the Department of Mental Hygiene (Victoria) declaring that he had completed training and passed the examinations required to work as a 'Mental Attendant’. The document is dated 19th December 1945 and signed by the Director of the Department and by the Co-Examiners. From at least 1945, he was to work as a member of the male staff of the Asylum, mainly in the Refractory Ward. A donor gifted to the Kew Historical Society in February 2019 a number of items collected by Herbert Chambers in his work at the Asylum. These include his Certificate of Registration, a photograph taken of him with two colleagues at Circular Quay in Sydney, a notebook containing ‘SP’ betting records of male asylum staff, and five sketchbooks with artwork created by Kenneth Bailey, a patient of the Asylum. Herbert Chambers’ period of employment at the Kew Asylum coincided with the employment of the English psychiatrist Dr Eric Cunningham Dax (1908-2008) as Chairman of the Mental Hygiene Authority in 1952. Dr Dax introduced an art therapy program into Victorian psychiatric hospitals, including Kew, where it is likely that the five sketchbooks were created. The sketchbooks are believed to have been presented to Chambers by ***** as a “gift for looking after him”. Herbert Chambers retired from the Kew Asylum in c.1970 after working there for almost thirty years.The Kew Historical Society has been the recipient of a number of important collections relating to the Kew Mental Hospital and the Children's Cottages, Kew, including their former incarnations. This is an important donation in this context as it includes five sketchbooks by a patient in an art therapy program at the Hospital. Art therapy programs were introduced by Dr Eric Cunningham Dax to Victorian asylums in the 1950s. The sketchbooks contain incomplete drawings and finished artworks. The donor believes that the patient who created the sketchbooks suffered from Schizophrenia. The sketchbooks are historically significant as representative examples of works created by patients in the program and for what they reveal about how mental illness may be manifested in a patient's artworks. The most significant repository of comparable works is held by the Dax Centre at Melbourne University.One of five sketchbooks with illustrations by Kenneth Bailey, a patient of the Kew Mental Hospital in an art therapy program, during the 1950s or 1960s. No work is dated although a number of the drawings/paintings are signed with the artist's name. art therapy, kew mental hospital, herbert joseph chambers, dr eric cunningham dax -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Mitcham Repertory Group, 1954 - 1974
Mitcham Repertory Group Correspondence.Correspondence. Inwards: 1954 - 1959, 1961 - 1962. Outwards 1954 - 1958, 1960 - 1962. Combined: 1968 - 1971, 1974. Miscellaneous correspondence.Mitcham Repertory Group Correspondence. mitcham repertory group, grant, max -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Dixons Creek Road, 23 Sep. 1955
Dixons Creek in flood Temporary bridge washed outRecord 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.1955-09-23, bridge construction, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, flood damage, floods, infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Thomas H. Kneen, Pruning Day 1966, Burnley Campus and Wilson's Promontory, 1966
16. Pruning Day 1966 Aug 6. Nursery 2, 10,18. Orchard Sep 66. 4, 8, 9, 11-15 5, 6.Principal's garage and 3. Student class in the Orchard Oct 66. 1. labelled "River Yarra", 8 of Wilson's Promontory Camp 1966 Nov 66. 7. Garden view. 19. Stockman's cottage.pruning day, 1966, flowers, yarra river, rose garden, kneen family, gardens, wilsons promontory, excursion, nursery, orchard, principal's garage -
Melton City Libraries
Letter, Letter from Arthur to Mattie, 1952
Arthur Watson, was a noted cyclist. ( He rode in three Melbourne– Warrnambool races ), oars man, and footballer in his youth. He was for many years in the office of the Queensland Commissioner for Railways.Four paged letter local identities