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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Re conductresses and photo, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), June 1965
Letter addressed to Mrs B Bartley of Carlton dated 6/6/1965 regarding the possibility of rejoining the Board as a conductress. Details the wages average earnings, and leave etc. Signed by the Secretary W Aird. The photograph shows a lady conductress on a tram step of W2 258, presumably Mrs. Bartley. Not known whether she took up the offer.Has a close association with Mrs Bartley and demonstrates MMTB recruiting at the time of a shortage of staff.Letter on a sheet of quarto MMTB Letterhead with a black and white photograph taped to the bottom right hand corner.tramways, tramcars, conductress, w2 class, tram 258, job offer, mmtb -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Fitzgerald
Bronze medallion with soldier in relief on obverse and inscription on reversePresented by the residents of Nulla to Pte Con Fitzgerald on his return from the war 20-3-18world war one, wwi, fitzgerald, nulla -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, Nu-color-Vue of Swanston St, c1970's
Postcard - full colour with serrated edge - Nu-color-Vue of Swanston St looking south with the Shrine of Remembrance in the view. Taken from just north of the corner of Little Bourke St. Has trams 373 (Carnegie, route 67) and 374 running a route 5. Has Christmas decorations in the street. Photo early 1970's. The rear is printed in green ink - card number ML 144, with place for stamp. Has title "Melbourne Victoria - Swanston Street looking to the Shrine of Remembrance".trams, tramways, postcards, swanston st, carnegie, tram 373, tram 374 -
Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Award - Trophy
The ''Prefects Cup" trophy. A silver plated, two handled cup on a dark wooden base with annual shields. the inscription reads "1926 Prefects" Cup". 1926 to 1934. 170mm X 188mm.1926 Prefects Cup 1934. Remove. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, Guilleminot, Bœspflug et Cie, c.1914 - 1918
Rectangular postcard / photos of Australian soldiers WWI. .1) 2 Soldiers possibly NCO's. .2) Group of soldiers possibly all privates. documents - postcards, military history, post cards, passchendaele barracks trust -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, William H. Rees, Correspondence on Ballarat Centenary Celebrations Letterhead, 1938, 30/03/1938
Ballarat celebrated its centenary in 1938. Typed letter on Ballarat Centenary Celebrations Letterhead to A.F. Heseltine of the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter is signed by William H. Rees. The letterhead lists the centenary events. ballarat, ballarat centenary, ballarat centenary pageant, william h. rees, j.h. trekardo, h. brann, aborigines, aboriginal, museum -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Lynch's restaurant
UnusedLynch's Restaurant 133 Domain Rd South Yarra -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Mission Overseas Wackett File No.1 M.2
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Vision Australia
Award - Object, Association for the Blind Centenary: John O Wicking AM, 1997
To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. John O Wicking AM In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron and Benefactor of the successful $7.5M Centenary Appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter and Resume sent to E.J. Barker at the Ballarart Institute of Advanced Education
Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education is a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter and Resume sent to E.J. Barker at the Ballarart Institute of Advanced Education from Department of Labour and National ServiceReceived Stampballarat institute of advanced education, department of labour and national service, ian horton williams, j. flannery, miss henrick, e.j. barker -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Blake & Riggall (Solicitors and Notaries), Blake & Riggall to Robin Boyd, 04.11.1960
Letter to Robin Boyd regarding Mr and Mrs D. K. Ferrier’s loan reduction and agreement to release Robin Boyd's two Life Policies. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1918
On back To Mrs A Davidson with best wishes from CR Sands 7.2.18Black and white postcard showing Private CR Sands standing and another soldier seated both wearing WWI AIF uniforms Englandworld war 1914-1918, communications -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Birmingham Municipal School of Art, 17/071937
birmingham school of art, schools of art, prospective -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Valentine Series 1071, 1905c
Also tinted postcard Lake Tyers Gippsland by same maker, number 03822.1 size 13.5 x 9 cm also purchased from B RocheTinted postcard of waterway surrounded by thick timber, small steamer on water. Lake Tyers VictoriaLake Tyers Gippsland Victoriaforest, waterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: GENERAL VIEW OF THE COUNTRYBETWEEN HARBONNIERES AND VAUVILLERS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a general view of the countryside between Harbonnieres and Vauvillers. Ruins of a house in background with a group of trees at right middle ground. Copy G 43postcard, ww1, harbonnieres, vauvillers, france -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Letter regarding scout week celebrations, 16 February 1944, 23 February 1944
1 - Copy of letter from F Sanders to Secretary MMTB advising of Scout event at Como Park, requesting extra tram service. 2 - Copy of letter from unnamed manager to Mr FRG Sanders, General Secretary, Boy Scouts Association, regarding inability to provide extra tram services for Scout Week Celebrations at Como Park on 26 February 1946. Commonwealth restrictions, power restrictions and labour shortages prevent this from occurring. 3 - Memo titled "Scout Week Celebrations Camp Fire at Como Park, Saturday, 26th February, 1944 Commencing 8.15pm". Memo from Dist Traffic Supt SS to Mr McCutchan, Hanna St Depot & Mr Fisher, Hawthorn DepotPencil comments to Mr Harry to notetrams, tramways, events, parades, scout jamboree, hanna st depot, hawthorn depot -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Letter - Hamilton-Smith Collection Envelopes and Postcards c. early - mid 1900s
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A stack of used envelopes and postcards.letter, postcard, postcards, post, mail, letters, correspondence, envelope, wodonga, hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, F.W. Cheshire Pty Ltd, A Fabinyi (F W Cheshire) to Robin Boyd, 26.04.1965
This letter from A. Fabinyi thanks Robin Boyd for sending the "Design in Australia" scripts, and asks whether he wishes to illustrate and edit them with a view to possible publication.On the reverse some handwritten notes by Robin Boyd in pencil - names and associated tasks. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of interior of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Portland, looking directly down aisle to altarFront: 'Interior St. Stephen's Anglican Church Portland 38.' White print, bottom edge of photo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ST. QUENTIN - THE CATHEDRAL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of St.Quentin cathedral. Rubble and tangled wire of a fence in foreground. Copy A 31 See also copy 1401.133postcard, postcard, ww1, france, st quentin, cathedral, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - EDWARD V111 CORONATION MEDAL, 1902
Edward V11 Coronation Medal: Heart shaped medallion with crown above, issued by the city of Bendigo. On the front is inscribed ''30 June 1902'' above the Bendigo coat of Arms with City Of Bendigo'. Underneath is ' J.R. Hoskins Mayor'' On the back is a picture of the King and Queen which is inscribed Edward V111 and Alexandra, Crowned 26th June 1902'. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, edward v111 coronation 20 june 1902. j>r> hoskins mayor bendigo. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Award (Item) - Trophy Engraved as First Warrackbeel Ariel Derby 2nd Prize Won By Freda Thompson (Incorrectly Spelt By Engraver)
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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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS of SYMPATHY, DEC 1941
Letters of condolence written to parents of "M.C. Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer to Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter of Sympathy from John Lemmon, Parliament House, Victoria. Stamp of Legislation Assembly, Victoria on top. 2. Handwritten letter from Electoral office, Bendigo to parents, on folded over white piece of paper.1. Signed “John Lemmon”, Headed - Parliament House, Melbourne C1, and dated 11/12/41. 2. Signed “Tilbert J. Boyle”, Headed Electoral Office Bendigo and dated 2/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1960's
Black and white Postcard of Pots hanging in Fireplace of Kitchen at Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, field, jean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: PEACE MEDAL 1919, 1919
Object. Silver coloured metal medal with suspension piece at crest with suspension ring.Obverse: The figure of Peace on a pedestal with two flying doves. Inscribed ''PEACE 1919 AUSTRALIA''. A figure in chains on the left and another entangled in bushes. Reverse: An Australian Soldier and Sailor support a wreath. Above the wreath is the word ''VICTORY''. Within the wreath is ''THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE''. Below the wreath on a plaque, ''THE PEACE OF 1919''. These Peace medals were issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and up to 16 years if their parents were in the Armed Forces. 1.670.000 medals were made. They were issued with a red, white and blue ribbon and a pin. Victorian children received their medals on 18/19 July 1919.numismatics, medals - civil, peace medal 1919 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Postcard - British Post Card, 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Post Card
A postcard in the 90s, the picture on the postcard captures the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, the photo was taken in 1990 on the St George's Day Parade, Howe Barracks, Canterbury 1990 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Postcard, Spring Creek, Hepburn
A coloured postcard showing women at Spring Creek, the former name for Hepburn Springs. hepburn springs, spring creek, mineral water -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, 1950
By 1950 Hotel Bellfield was owned by Mr and Mrs McMullin In June 1952 the staff quarters at the rear of the main building was destroyed by fire. As the staff accommodation comprised seven detached bungalows, similar to those in the photograph, it was possible to isolate the fire from spreading to the main building.Guest house with bus in foreground Wonderland Range in backgroundThe Rose series P 4894 copies Kodak Picture maker, Agfaaccommodation, guesthouses, bellfield -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation LJ Wackett (Abroad) File No.1 W.3 Correspondence, Wackett (Abroad) File No.1 W.3
CAC Wing Commander L J Wackett correspondence 1935 to 1937 setting up aircraft manufacturing in Australiamanufacturing in australia