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Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Taking in Prisoners During the Great Advance, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing prisoners of war.A file of Hun prisoners marching in the Brrisih rear after their capture. Their strapping appearance and brisk walk do not suggest "physical deterioration".world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, prisoner of war -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Hobart Legacy to Legatee Savige 1950, 1950
A letter from Legatee LH Williams, the President of Hobart Legacy, to Legatee Savige congratulating him on his knighthood in 1950.A record of how Hobart Legacy felt about Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.Cream letterhead of Hobart Legacy sent congratulating Legatee Savige on the awarding of his knighthood in 1950.stan savige, hobart -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Post Office, Melbourne, c.1906
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Post Office, Melbourne. Coloured postcard. Weir collection."Post Office, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, post office - melbourne, elizabeth street - melbourne, weir collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Rouken Glen, Glasgow, 1914-1918
This is Item 11 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathThis card is interesting because of its association with World war One and two local people daisy Vickers and Arthur AndersonThis is a photograph of the Scottish country side with a bridge and a walk way. There is ink handwriting on the back. Glasgow 22nd March 18 Dear Daisy You will see by the card that I am away from the war for a few days in amongst civilization & having a good rest. Glasgow is a lovely city & the people are very good to us boys from Australia. They try their best to give us a good time. I hope you received my letter I wrote to you. Love from Ikedaisy vickers, arthur anderson, world war one, world war one postcards -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Enez Domec-Carre, 02/1973
Letter sent to Legatee R.J.A. Foskett by Miss Enez Domec-Carre informing him that she would be discontinuing the use of Legacy House for her private physical culture classes. Details in the letter explain that she had resigned from running Legacy Girls' Classes on 31st December 1970. Legacy continued to allow her to hold private classes in Legacy house for young business girls of the city on Monday afternoons. In this letter she mentions her health means she was stopping those classes and thanked Legacy for their generosity. She still offered assistance with costumes for the annual demonstration and could be called on if any need arose. Enez was the supervisor of the girls classes held at Legacy House for many years. She organised many annual demonstrations and was held in high regard by Legacy. The library at Legacy House is named in her honour. See also a newspaper article at 00978 which outlines her achievements, a summary of her career at 00458 and 00129. She was a former Miss Victoria and was known for her physical education skills and for introducing grace and culture to Melbourne. In 1932 she joined Melbourne Legacy as assistant to Mrs Gilles (wife of a Legatee) later became the chief instructor of girls' physical education until she retired aged 65. In the post World War II baby boom the Legacy evening classes were attended by about 400 girls. She helped organise Legacy Widows and Legatee wives to sew the costumes for performances. Among her proudest moments was a display by 1000 Junior Legatees at the MCG during the 1954 visit of Queen Elizabeth II. As well her work for Legacy she ran physical education, ballroom dancing and debutante preparation classes.The letter illustrates Miss Carre's loyalty to Legacy and discontinues her private classes at Legacy House.Off-white foolscap photocopy of letter sent to Legatee R.J.A. Foskett by Miss Enez Domec-Carre.Stamped in purple "COPY ONLY"girls' classes, enez domec carre -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, WTP, "General view of Mitchell Street Bendigo", 1910s
The photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill in Mitchell St to where the double track converged into a single track before crossing over the railway line. The photo is looking west. Has a two-storey hotel on the right. See item 8452 for a black-and-white version.Yields information about Mitchell St Bendigo and ESCo trams.Postcard - colour divided back, unused.tramways, trams, bendigo, mitchell st -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Victoria Jubilee Commemorative Medallion, n.d
Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (either side of portrait) Below Portrait Back: Obverse: Town of Portland W.T. Pile Esq. Mayor -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/10/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts Allan's thoughts on Adelaide.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. A single, double sided letter (0311.A1) written in 1945 and envelope (0311.B).allan quinn, mission to seafareres, 1945, letter, adelaide -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - Mt. Beauty, Victoria
These photographs were taken in and around Mount Beauty and the Kiewa Valley by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, Victoria Mt. Beauty at the head of the Kiewa Valley was established by the State Electricity Commission during the development of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. It forms the gateway to the Bogong High Plains, and is a popular centre for holiday makers in the north-east providing accommodation and access to excellent fishing grounds and, in winter, to the popular ski slopes of nearby Falls Creek.This collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful businessman in Falls Creek, Victoria.A colour image of Mt. Beauty Township and Mt. Bogong from Power Line Lookout.mt. beauty, s. k. pearce -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - FEMALE PORTRAIT
Postcard : Sepia photograph. Female portrait. Female dressed in black boots, long skirt, length just above ankle, a waistcoat with 2 large buttons covered in waistcoat material, Wearing white long sleeve blouse. She has very dark short wavy hair and a dark bow in hair. Her right arm resting on a tall (waist height) vase table. Photo taken inside. Written on back ' To my dearest friend Masie with best love from Elsie.M.W.postcard, photograph, female portrait, postcard, photograph, female portrait, to masie from elsie m.w. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 2
Samuel Veal No V501508 enlisted in the Army on 19.8.42 age 43 years. At discharge from the Army on 9.11.45 he was a Pte in 9 Works Company. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (4) Re S. VEAL 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. war Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal " V501508 Veal"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0362.a1,a2) written to Allan Quinn dated 29/11/47 from Goteburg, Sweden. The pages have been folded to be used for 4 pages of writing. The envelope is discoloured (0362.b). There is one red and one green stamp each marked 'Sverige'. The envelope has been re-addressed to PO Box 931, Durban, presumably by the South African Marine Corporation the original addressee.quinn, 1947, sweden -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Postcard - Blackburn Lake
Available for purchase from Mitcham Newsagency, Whitehorse Road, MitchamColoured postcard showing 2 views of Blackburn Lakeblackburn lake -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - St Stephen's Anglican Church Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo postcard, Rose' series 'Valentine' series. View of interior of St. Stephen's Anglican church Portland looking towards altar, from left side of churchFront: 'THE ROSE SERIES, P.1106 COPYRIGHT' INTERIOR OF ST. STEPHEN'S C OF E PORTLAND - bottom border, printed Back: 'Valentine's Real Photo series' -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 20/9/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother written in 1945 depicting his time spent in Melbourne during the month of September.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 (305.A1-A2) written on blank paper with blue ink and envelope (0305.B).Inscription on top right corner which states: "M.I. Goonawarra/Melbourne 20-9-45" Inscription on Envelope: "Miss S Quinn San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach Manly NSW"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, letter, 1945 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
Primitive Methodist Sunday School Union. Scholars' examination junior division. This is to certify that Elizabeth Hall of Eaglehawk school passed the half-yearly examination in scripture lessons for May and June 1884, subject: Moses and Exodus. Signed by board of examiners and dated Melbourne August 24th, 1884bendigo, church, primitive methodist -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Wall plaque
Small steel plaque with black text."PRSENNTED BY THE THISTLE PLAYERS IN MEMORY OF THEIR FRIEND AND PRESIDENT GORDON MCGREGOR DAVIES MARCH, 1958"gordon mcgregor davies, glen iris presbyterian church, the thistle players -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 11/06/45
One page, double sided letter (0345.a1) written in blue ink. Dated 11/06/45 from San Francisco and envelope (0345.B) from Fay Boucher to Allan.quinn, 1945, letter, san francisco, fay boucner -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Land Acquisition - Mason Road, 21/04/1938
Letters between Real Estate Agent (T.R.B. Morton & Son) and Solicitor (W.B. & O.M. McCutcheon) concerning acquisition of land by the local municipal council from Mrs M.L. Wheeler at the corner of Mason Road and Blackburn Road, Blackburnland sales, wheeler, m. l. (mrs), blackburn road, blackburn, masons road -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - GREETING POSTCARDS, c.1914 - 1919
Cards to Rena were from John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF WWI. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .27) Greeting cards sent by Jack HOWLETT to his sweetheart Rena Fergus. The last 3 are embroidered on silk.Either written in pencil or ink. 25 postcards embroidered: To My Sweetheart To My Dear Sweetheart .24) Copy of original postcard.documents, cards, handcrafts - embroidery, souvenirs, military history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Zig-Zag Bridge
Sepia postcard of the Zig-Zag Bridge at Kew. The bridge was constructed in the 1870s to link the Yarra Bend Asylum and Kew Asylum. Initially it transported bluestone from the west side of the Yarra to the east during the construction of the Kew Asylum.Reverse: "Old Tramway Bridge / erected early 1850s / Zig Zag Bridge below mental grounds / washed away in flood / linked the mental asylums / donated by G.L. Beard"bridges - yarra river -- kew (vic.), zig-zag bridge -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour photographs, Rose Stereograph Company, Greetings from MARYSVILLE, Victoria, 1960's
A pull-out postcard of colour photographs of attractions in an around Marysville in Victoria.A pull-out postcard of colour photographs of attractions in an around Marysville in Victoria. The postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company on behalf of Marylands Guest House. Marylands was originally one of the ‘Mary’ chain of guesthouses and was one of several of the chain in Marysville. Marylands was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires along with nearly all the guesthouses in Marysville.M Published by the Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria./ Color Transparencies by courtest Maryslands Guest House/ Copyrightmarysville, victoria, rose stereograph company, postcard, souvenir, marylands guest house, autumn, signpost corner, jock's lookout, kooringa, stevenson's river, steavenson river, stevenson's falls, forest -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionA single sheet of unlined paper folded in half (book-form) to give four pages (0370a). Letter written on board S.S.Morgenster, Port Elizabeth dated 5/03//48. Blue-lined envelope (0370b) is torn across upper left-hand corner. 0370a bears printed 'South-African Marine Corporation' letter-head and company flag. 0370b has a penciled sum inscribed on the backletters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1948 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Ballarat School of Mines Scholarship, 1961
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Postcard made into greeting card, Blackburn Lake, 1904
Black and white postcard showing Blackburn Lake as a greeting card 1904blackburn lake sanctuary, anderson, mr w.p., mrs w. p. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal, Stokes & Sons, Town of Kew : To Commemorate its Jubilee, 1910
Medal issued to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the Town of Kew. It names J.F. McCrea as Mayor. John Falding McCrea was Mayor of Kew 1910-11. Kew was proclaimed a municipality on 22 December 1860, seceding from the Boroondara Road Board District, then comprising Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell. It was proclaimed a town on 8 December 1910, the year this medal was issued, and a city on 10 March 1921. On 22 June 1994 Kew city was united with Camberwell and Hawthorn cities to form Boroondara city.Mint gilt medal with original ribbon.Kew Jubilee medal in the shape of a Maltese cross. Gilded bronze with attached original red, white and blue cloth ribbon. On the front is the Coat of Arms of the Town of Kew and an inscription: ‘Town of Kew. To Commemorate Its Jubilee 1910’. On the reverse is inscribed 'Kew Jubilee 1860-1910. Cr J.F. McCrae J.P. Mayor'. The medal was also issued in bronze.Obverse description Shield of six wheat-sheafs above motto CRESCO on ribbon; above shield is the Royal coat of arms with lion and unicorn supporters and, on ribbon DIEU ET MIN DROIT; on arms of cross top, TOWN / OF, bottom, KEW, left TO COMMEM / -ORATE, right, ITS JUBILEE / 1910 Reverse description Within line circle set at centre of cross shaped flan, CR. J.F. McCREA / J.P. / MAYOR on arms of cross, top, KEW bottom, JUBILEE, left 1860, right, 1910jubilee - kew (vic), commemorative medals - kew (vic), australian commemorative medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter accompanying a Certificate of Appreciation and appeal for continued support
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter from Planned Giving manager Ralph Roath to Neil Maxwell, accompanying a certificate of appreciation thanking him for his past support and urging him to continue to ensure that the "Vision for Tomorrow" is fulfilled. Although part of a mass appeal program, this version includes acknowledgement of offices at the base of the letter and Patronage of the Governor of Victoria.A4 cream coloured page with black writingnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 5 /3/1943
In furnishing Holmbush, Legacy needed to be granted a wartime permit to purchase a refrigerator. On getting the permit the firm of New System Telephones Pty Ltd inspected the property and revised the recommended model. Of note is that the shelves were to be made of wood as wire was not obtainable due to the war. The cabinet was custom made in wood. Legacy was offered a significant reduction in cost as New System Telephones Pty Ltd ElecctrICE offers a 12 1/2 c.ft.refrigerator delivered and installed for not more than sixty pounds, where the list price would normally be £137. See also 00496.Despite it being war time, Legacy was evidently held in sufficient regard to be sold items which may have been in short supply at a very reduced price. The letter head itself is of interest as an example of the current telephone numbers and a designated telegram address.Letter outlining the provision of a refrigerator for the Legacy hostel. White quarto letter head, green and navy printing, black type, two punched filing holesSigned in black ink by M. Butler, Managerresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo Benevolent Home, 14.10.1953
The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate edging, at the top “Bendigo Benevolent Home - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, all print in blue & black, signed and dated, a red seal is in the bottom RH corner.Main points: “We certify that Mr W.J. Turner was duly appointed Life Govenor of this Institution on 14th October 1953” “J. Smalley President” “H. Truscott Vice President” “ ................... Hon Treasurer” “ J.H. Perryman Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate