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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Australian General Electric, "Footscray Tramway Substation", early 1920's
Set of letters, delivery documents, lists of equipment and cost estimate sheets for the provision of sub-station and rotary converted equipment by Australian General Electric Company to the MMTB for use at the Footscray Tramway Substation, covering the period of late 1920 to mid 1922. Details typed lists and letters, carbon copies and handwritten estimates. Prepared by quarto and ruled foolscap paper, some secured by paper clips.trams, tramways, footscray, substation, ftt, electrical equipment, electrical engineering, contracts, general electric, mmtb, rotary converters, tramway construction -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Supreme Grand and Royal Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Victoria - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seal. Certification that Alan Aubrey Williams is admitted into the Order on 24th November AL 5939 by the Lord Kelvin Chapter no.77 meeting at Melbourne, and is registered in the Books of the Supreme Grand Chapter on30th December A.L.5939. Signed and Seal affixed at Melbourne on 31st May A.L. 5940, A.D. 1940. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, WW2 army camp, Esdale Road, Nunawading, n.d
Note from Beryl Gray on an interview with Mr Mion of Haines St., Mitcham. Who stated that there was an army camp in Esdale Road, Nunawading during World War 2.Note from Beryl Gray on an interview with Mr Mion of Haines St., Mitcham who stated that there was an army camp in Esdale Road, Nunawading during World War 2.Note from Beryl Gray on an interview with Mr Mion of Haines St., Mitcham. Who stated that there was an army camp in Esdale Road, Nunawading during World War 2.mion, (mr), world war 1939-1945, esdale street, nunawading -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate, Junior Legacy, 1959
A Melbourne Junior Legacy certificate that was awarded to Derithe Ames for most improved in the 6pm Senior Girls Class. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics. Their skills were showcased in the Annual Demonstration. The certificate shows there were prizes and recognition for achievements. The certificate was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a silver metal trophy, and a green Junior Legacy patch for a uniform.A record of the recognition Junior Legatees received for achieving excellence in their classes.Printed certificate on white card awarded to Derithe Ames for most improved in 6pm Senior Girls Class. Signed in black ink by the Class Leader (illegible), the instructor Miss Enez Domec-Carre, and the Chairman of Girls Group (illegible). junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: STEREOGRAPHIC CARDS, 1860s to 1900
Set of 37 Stereographic cards depicting various themes and views from around the world. Written on the back of the cards is - Photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers - Littleton, N.H. All are also signed by Wes Harry and dated 1973.photo, stereographs, world locations -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, Dept of Agriculture, Victoria, Department of Agriculture Victoria, College of Horticulture, Burnley Gardens, Diplomas, c. 1958-1983
Multiple copies of unused Diploma Certificates, (1) First Class Honours (female). (2) First Class Honours (male). (3) Second Class Honours (female). (4) Second Class Honours (male). (5) Pass (female).diplomas, certificates, first class honours, second class honours, students, female students, graduates -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS USA, Post 1960 for Vietnam
.1) USA Medal set of three. Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one star. .2) USA Medal set of two. (Miniature). Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal. .3) USA Medal (Miniature). Vietnam Service Medal with one star.medals military, usa navy defence vietnam -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letterhead and Birthday Card, c. 1950
These items are part of the collection belonging to the Misses Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie of Warrnambool. Dorothy Ardlie (1910-1993) and Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993) were the daughters of the Warrnambool law clerk, Arthur Ardlie and his wife Ethel, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of the Warrnambool pioneer settlers, John and Mary Ardlie. ‘Aroona’ was the name of the family home in Princess Street, Warrnambool. These items are of minor interest as part of the collection of items belonging to the Misses Ardlie of Warrnambool in the 20th century. The Ardlie family was prominent in Warrnambool throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. .1 A piece of grey-coloured paper folded in two to make four pages. The edges are rough. There is blue printing on the first page. .2 A pink-coloured card with serrated gold edging, the Rotary logo, blue printing and handwriting in blue ink. .1 Aroona Warrnambool Phone 235 .2 Rotary Club of Warrnambool ardlie family, rotary club of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, post WWI
The badges relate to the HEWSTON family collection WW1 & WW11. The large badge with clip 1919 was possibly H.E.Hewstons No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2..1) Badge, metal, RSSILA. Crown at top with RSL Membership Clip 1919. Centre has 2 figures. .2) Badge, metal, RSSAILA. Crown at top with 3 central figures. .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409”numismatics-badges, societies-returned service league, rsl, membership -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 19/8/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 and depicts his time spent being back in Australia and seeing members of his family.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page letter (0304.A1-A2) written on blank beige paper with blue ink and envelope. Inscription on top right corner: "M.I. Goonawarra Brisbane/Q 19/8/45" Inscription on bottom right corner of envelope: "Mrs S Quinn Sanlorenzo/63 Ocean Beach Manly NSW"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, australia -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Melbourne Scots Cup
5/6 rvr pipes and drums, victorian scottish, melbourne scots, trophy, 5/6 rvr bhq -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Typed letter, Miss C.G. Preuss, 19-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. 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, miss c.g. preuss -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1945c
Black and white postcard of Venga Guest House, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing small gable roofed building, half front veranda, bay window. Built in weatherboard and cement sheet, picket fence across front.guesthouses, architecture, fences -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, The Duffy Cup presented to 58th Battalion for inter company small arms efficiency 1932
The Duffy Cup 1932A silver trophy with decorated handles The Duffy Cup presented to 58th Battalion for inter company small arms efficiency 19325/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, the duffy cup, inter company small arms efficiency -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Order of Knights, Epworth Press, Charter Court of the Governor Nth Geelong
The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia.Order of Knights Charter for the Methodist Church of Australasia Order of Knights. The Charter is for Court of the Governor, North Geelong. It is dated February 26th 1936 and is signed by Joseph McIlroy, Governor."'Court of the Governor' Nth Geelong" "February 26th 1936" "Joseph McIlroy"order of knights, methodist order of knights, joseph mcilroy, court of the governor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Steam Tram, Sorrento, Victoria", c1900
Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the rooves advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Swinging Door
Wooden Model of a door on wooden base with a nail for a door handle. The door is hinged at the back and can be opened -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE & LETTER, 1. 1953
1. Interim discharge certificate. Blue ink on light brown paper from Australian Military Forces. It's for 2/42550 Spr K. B. Plevey. Dated 7 May 1953 - Eastern Command. Form AAF A,199 2. An order from Dept Labour & National Service to attend RMST for a Trade test - job - Electrical fitter. For Mr K B Plevey, 30 Denman St, Brunswick NIO. 24 Aug 19611. The spelling of Gunnedah has been corrected in handwriting.discharge papers, trade testing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - South and Port Melbourne Ladies original pipe band, 1920
The South and Port Melbourne Thistle Club (later The South and Port Melbourne Thistle Society) held their first annual meeting at the Temperance Hall, Napier Street, South Melbourne on Monday 22 Aug 1899. They held regular concerts and balls and generally celebrated all things Scottish. They had a male Pipe Band and during the First World War when many men were serving in the military they formed a Ladies Pipe Band."South and Port Melbourne ladies original pipe band" badge. "Established 01.02.18" (This was the first ladies pipe band in the world). McKenzie and Stuart tartan surrounding a photo (sepia) of the band of approx 18 womenarts and entertainment - music, war - world war i, societies clubs unions and other organisations., south and port melbourne ladies pipe band, south and port melbourne thistle society -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, Vanda Savill, c. 1985
Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesBlack and white folded card, hand drawn by Vanda Savill. Image of Memorial Hospital, Heywood. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY STATE SCHOOL 3 GRADE 1921
Copy of a poscard photo of the Long Gully State School 3rd Grade 1921. A boy in the centre of the front row is holding a blackboard with Long Gully 2120 3rd Grade 1921 written on it. Written on the back is: 2120 Long Gully State School 3rd Grade 1921. 2nd R. Bill Rowe 7 Johnnie Rawe. F.R. Far Right Pierce Phillips. Front Row 2120. 13 Girls 19 Boys Long Gully School 3 Grade 1021.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully state school 3 grade 1921, bill rowe, johnnie rawe, pierce phillips -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Postcard Viaduct At Malmsbury, Rose P4836 (Copy)", Malmsbury c1930
Associated with - Rose Series P4836 Buildings - Malmsbury Viaduct -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Award - Trophy, A.P. Co, 1934
Stratherne Presbyterian Girls' School was founded in 1889 at the home of Miss Ethel Dare at 45 Riversdale road, Hawthorn. The final location of the school was 131 Power street, Hawthorn - a house gifted to the school by Mr and Mrs John Patterson in 1923. The Alma Pedersen Cup was awarded for best general improvement in the Junior school. The school closed in 1968.Art Deco style silver trophy on a stand with five shield shaped silver plaques screwed to its bakelite base. The trophy has two handles.On trophy: "Alma Pedersen Cup Stratherne P.G.G.S. Best general improvement centenary year 1934" On base: "Awarded to Betty Dawborn 1934" "Awarded to Vonda Lloyd 1935" "Awarded to Joan Dawborn 1936" "Awarded to Shirley Dahllof 1937" "Awarded to Joan McNaughton 1938"alma pedersen cup, stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Award - Best Performances - Forest Hill Little Athletics Club
'Best Performances' awarded to Penny Harris, member of Forest Hill Little Athletics Club 1985 - 86.'Best Performances' Certificate from Forest Hill Little Athletics Club for Penny Harris 1985 - 86. Signed by Manager B, Henwood. See also Certificates in NA5252, NA5253 & NA5454.penny harris, forest hill little athletics club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - H J AINSWORTH, Returning WWI Soldiers, Town of Port Melbourne, Goldsworthy and Davey, 3 Sep 1917
Awards, Presentations, World War I, Local Government Town of Port Melbourne. Anzac Greeting Certificate of thanks to H.J. AINSWORTH for service in World War I, dated 3/9/1917. From Town of Port Melbourne, signed by Mayor, Councillor and Town Clerk. Sealed with Port Melbourne Seal.Town of Port Melbourne, Anzacs. For Liberty. For Justice.awards and presentations, war - world war i, james peter crichton, arthur victor heath, town clerks, william howe, mayors, herbert james ainsworth -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Alex Miller & Sons' Emporium, 7 & 9 Bridge Street. Ballarat
Tailors & Drapers. Plate 344 Chuck Photo Series.alex miller & sons, bridge street, commercial, shop, persons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO RAILWAY STATION MARYBOROUGH
POSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO RAILWAY STATION MARYBOROUGH/ old buildings /reverse side ' H. Harstedt , Maryborough . Printed in Germanypostcard, photograph, various themes, railway station maryborough/ ' h. harstedt , maryborough . printed in germany -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter, Correspondence, 1991
Letter from David Ashtondavid ashton -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, H D Bulmer, 1930 c
Black and white postcard showing part of Princes Highway below Jemmys Point, undeveloped Bullock Island New Works area and Entrance in distance Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance Gippsland Lakesroads and streets, transport, township, waterways -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Letter, Post Master General's Department, Dead Letter Mail
When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on local Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and is situated on Pall Mall, it was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering communication and postal services until 1997 and is now the Bendigo Visitor Centre. The Dead Letter Office, aka Mail Distribution Centre's job is to reunite the mail with their owners and to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the mail. This item is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of the last postal manager at the Bendigo Post Office, Ted Rankins.Printed brown paper which folds into an envelope.O.H.M.S / Postmaster - General's Department / P.M. 29. / Dead Letter Mail / Date Stamp / Office of Despatch / to the / Dead Letter Office / Enclosed are Articlested rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection