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Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Erich Hofacker, Marchen und Fabelbuch to Robin Boyd, 19.12.1967
This letter thanks Boyd for his charming story and illustrations (see D296), which will be published in autumn 1968 in an 'International Fairy-Tale and Fable-Book' in collaboration with UNICEF in Paris and Cologne. Marchen und Fabelbuch are West German Publishers.Typewritten -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy - Portland Basketball Association, n.d
Portland Basketball Association trophy (no nameplate) Ball, ring, shoe, badge with PBA logo (lighthouse), resin, brown in colour. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letter dated 14 January 1943 to Henry Palmer of 650 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy to place an order for 14 beds, 17 mattresses and 36 pillows for the hostel. It states the costs and that the items were to be discounted 2.5% and plus Sales Tax. Delivery was to be no later than the end of March.A record of prices and quantities of furniture and items required for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943 during the war.Green quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled for E. Russell, Hostel Chairman.holmbush administration, residences -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Letter, 19/5/1988
Typed letter from Shire of Dimboola to Shire of Woorayl. Congratulations on achieving 100 years of Local Government. Signed by M. B. Molony, Shire Secretary Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 08/12/1946
Letter written to Allan Quinn from Bruce Burton in 1946 depicting his last 8 months spent in Europe.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Four page letter (0332.A1-A4) written on beige lined paper in blue ink. Dated 08/12/46 from Singapore and envelope (0332.B).Front of envelope: "Mr. Allan Charles Quinn/14 Fitzroy Street/St. Kilda, Melbourne/Victoria Australia" Top right hand corner of first page of letter: "B.Burton/Mt.Anders Tahre/ C/o Sig. Bergesten/ Stavanger-Norway/Singapore 8-12-46" Letter contents: "Quinn Old man, I have quite a few..."allan quinn, 1946, mission to seafareres, bruce burton, europe -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Award - RSL awards, RSL Story Writing Award plus RSL Medallion
Medallion - RSLRSL Medallion and RSL award for Story Writing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, FRAMED & MOUNTED, c.WWI
JOHN WILLIAM GRINTON No 1043 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 3.2.1916 aged 23 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, disembarked England 10.8.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916. Promoted to L/Cpl 8.11.1917, WIA 7.6.1917 shell shock and face wound Messiness. Promoted T/Sgt 12.12.1917, promoted Sgt April 1918, WIA 29.9.1918 GSW thigh & right hand Ronssoy Wood, embarked for Australia 8.5.1919, hospitalised 21.8.1919 with Rhinitis. Discharged from the AIF on 17.11.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, in a wooden frame with glass front re J GRINTON. .1) British War Medal 1914-19. .2) Victory Medal.medals, ww1, 38th, framed -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Award - Wooden Shield
Methodist Order of Knights Central District Shield. Dark stained wood with gilt text and MOK enamel badge. There are two small chrome shields on the front and brown paper on the back."CENTRAL DISTRICT" "1963 Castlemaine" "1964 Kennington"methodist order of knights -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Flag - Pennant, 1956
Triangular pennant, tacked to wooden dowelling, dowell 30.5 cm, pennant is plasticRed pennant flag with white writing, Lakes Entrance 100 Years Centenary May 1956flags, events -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Award - Silver Trophy, ?
Silver cup, mounted on black plastic 100 mm high base, two vertically mounted handles.trophy, mess property, trophy, mess property -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - QUINCES SCENICRUISERS
This file has folder A awaiting checking -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Stanley Stewart Scott enlisted in the 10th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF on 20.7.15. He transferred to the 57th Batt on 15.3.16. WIA, Shell shock 10.9.16. Hospital with Back Strain on 14.10.16. WIA 28.1.17, Shell wounds face and right arm. WIA 3rd occasion 26.9.17, GSW right leg severe. Discharged from the AIF on 25.4.18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re S.S Scott. 1. 1919-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal, replica not engraved. "3142 Pte S.S Scott 8 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card
Birthday postcard for five year old with figure 5 on front with boy and dogs, embossed borderTo dear Colin, wishing you a very Happy Birthday with lots of love from Joan,documents, cards -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Cnr Ford and Camp Streets, 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
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post WW1
.1) WWI replica set not engraved. 1. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Newfoundland Medal 1939 - 1945, not engraved.award, medal set ww1, replica -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Award - Shoulder flash, Cash's Woven name tapes
Packet of six dozen blue ribbon with red embroidery shoulder flashes. The flashes are new.'KNIGHT OF SACRIFICE'methodist order of knights -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, S. Sinclair, Australian Museum to the Ballarat School of Mines, 31/10/1898
The Ballarat School of Mines circulated their annual reports to a number of collecting organisations.Foolscap correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines, on letterhead from the Australian Museum. The majority of the letter is printed, with dtaes, signature and recipient handwritten. "The Australian Museum Sydney Oct 31st 1898 Sir I a instructed by the Trustees of the Australian Museum to acknowledge the receipt of the Publications named on the following page [Annual reports for 1896 and 1897], which you have been pleased to present to them and I am further directed to convey to you the expression of their grateful acknowledgement and best thanks for the same. I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obedient Servant S. Sinclair Secretary & Librarian. To The Secretary School of Mines Ballarat"ballarat school of mines, australian museum, s. sinclair, sinclair, annual report, mythical, myth, folklore -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, WW2, Jan 43 - Nov 43
Item/sin collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer cat No 5790 for his service details Handwritten letters Jan 43 - Nov 43 to home (Australia) from overseas. Letters passed by the censo tell of the camp, places they have visited together and people, family.Handwritten envelopes addressed “Mrs. B. J. Ruler” Various addresses in Victoria letter, ww2 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, 21/10/1940
Letter from Phillip Island-San Remo Bridge LeagueLetter to Hon A J Kirton MLA, enquiring when the bridge between San Remo and Newhaven would be ready for its official opening. Letter written by Phillip Island-San Remo Bridge League.local history, documents, letters, bridges, phillip island, letter, hon a j kirton mla -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence
Single page letter (0314.A) written in New York with unknown date. References Leather album with South America on front (0297) as well as photographs taken in 1947-48. Letter is written on beige, lined paper with blue ink.allan charles quinn, seafarers -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Linore (?), Linore (?) to Patricia Boyd, 11.11.1959
Thank you note for evening at Walsh St and high praise for the house.Handwritten on Melbourne Club letterhead notepaper -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Award - HR Nichols trophy
The 8th Light Horse was formed in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in North East Victoria with Headquarters at Benalla. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse. In 1920 the title reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. Large silver trophy cup with handles and mesh cover mounted on a bakelite base. Engraved with details of presenter and purpose, and winners' shields."The HR Nicholls / perpetual trophy / Individual aggregate / 8th Light Horse Regt / Annual shoot"; "SSM / AE Howell / 95 Pts / 1933"; "SSM / AE Howell / 110 Pts / 1935"; "Tr JG Moyle / 1937", and "Lieut B Fraser / 1939"8th, light horse, shooting, trophy, nicholls -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Sandra Forbes, Sandra Forbes (Pergamon Press) to Mark Strizic, 18.08.1970
A letter from Sandra Forbes, the Senior Editor of Pergamon Press to Mark Strizic, regarding some small changes to 'Living in Australia'. This attachment was included in the letter on same date to Robin Boyd (item D326.1).Quarto, carbon copy, 1 page -
Clunes Museum
Card - MEMBERSHIP CARDS
2 BLANK MEMBERSHIP CARDS FOR THE TREFOIL GUILD. ON THE INSIDE OF THE CARD IS THE PURPOSE , THE GUIDE PROMISE AND THE TREFOIL GUILD PRAYER PRINTED DARK RED WRITINGtrefoil guild, girl guides of australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - UNIT CITATIONS, estimated 1962-1972
Unit Citations awarded to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. On the left, U.S Meritorious Unit Commendation. On the right, South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Citations were awarded to Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.Citations X 2 joiined, with pin and clips for uniform. Gold edging on both. One has plain red ribbons, second has red with yellow/red vertical stripes with palm leaf.awards, citations, vietnam, u.s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter - Letter to Town Clerk Ringwood
A letter dated 30 June 1939 to the Town Clerk Ringwood from E Thompson Ringwood East School Committee advising the Council that the culvert on footpath in Whitehorse Road is in a very bad state of repair. Also requesting that the footpatch be formed or continued along from the Burnt Bridge to the municipal boundary. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
The letter was printed for the donors who financed the biography informing them of the refund due to them which would go to the Sir Stanley Savige Memorial Trust unless they elected to receive it themselves. The multiple lists tracked the names and addresses of the donors.Illustrates the number and variety of people who committed funds towards the project to write up the biography of Stan Savige.White quarto printed letter with 20 foolscap sheets listing donors, some typed and some handwritten.Multiple annotations in both pencil and different coloured pens.savige book, stan savige -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Scovell Family, 1990
A letter from Ian Hill and a document regarding the Scovell family of Blackburn.non-fictionA letter from Ian Hill and a document regarding the Scovell family of Blackburn.lyell andrew, hill ian, sweetland george william, laburnum street blackburn, scovell family, presbyterian church blackburn -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford 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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 23.10.45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother which depicts his journey from Adelaide to San Francisco.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, double sided letter (0307.A1-A2) written on blank paper with blue ink and envelope (0307.B)Top right corner of letter: "M.I Goonawarra San Francisco/ U.S.A 25.10.45" Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean beach/Manly NSW Australia" There is one postage stamp in the top right hand corner and three ink stamps.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter adelaide, san francisco