These letters from 1978, record the first known attempts by Melbourne Legacy to preserve and store their history and what "The Wardens" of the archives believed was the most appropriate way to proceed with the project. Legatees Brian Armstrong and Frank Doolan were appointed by the Board of Management to scope the work to establish and archive as 'The Wardens'. They mention in their report to the BOM that many original files were lost in a fire 'many years ago' and they had collected material from many sources. They felt that a proper storage facility and indexing was required and were not able to complete those tasks. It would appear most of their work remained in their envelopes and storage system until the Victorian Collections archive was created. Came from an envelope labelled 'P2 Archives Origin' in red pen as per the archive system used by the original archive.Significant in that the Board of Melbourne Legacy understood and valued the importance of preserving and documenting the history of Melbourne Legacy. A record that Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong had done considerable work at creating the initial archive for Legacy in 1978.Two letters about the original attempt to create an archive. 00456.1 Copy of a letter typed on Legacy A4 letterhead, dated 7 February 1978, to the Legacy secretary from Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong. 00456.2 Letter typed on quarto Legacy letterhead, dated 10 March 1978, from the secretary advising their letter had been tabled at the Board Meeting.00456.1. Handwritten, "L/tee Brian Armstrong" in blue ball point pen. Stamped COPY ONLY, in purple ink. Signed Frank Doolan and HB Armstrong. 00456.2 Signed Legatee L. F. Johns. Hon Sec Melbourne Legacy.history, frank doolan

Used by a girl member of the Ringwood Primary School band before 1974, possibly as early as 1930s. The silvered buttons have Edward VII marks. The style of the front fastenings is called plastron.Navy blue woollen material jacket with red collar and pointed cuffs decorated with thin band of bone coloured braid. Collar closed by 2 sets of hooks and eyes, 11 metal buttons down front and 1 inside flat brown button, red epaulettes fixed by silver buttons, 2 small red false gussets on back. +Additional Keywords: McDougall, Lawrence

Poem written for Betty Vivian by Charles Finch, on her 9th birthday. Single sheet, extra piece glued on to the bottom. Not signed. Small dark dots throughout paper.Betty's ninth birthday 3rd-Feb 1938betty vivian collection, poem, charles finch

An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Black and white photogravure reproduction. Large greeting card sent by Cr and Mrs Comeadow, of ‘Sunny South’, 32 Fellows Street, Kew, with two photographic views of Melbourne on cover and inside.washfold family, w a comeadow, christian-washfold collection

A letter from Claude Blatchford to Legatee Stan Savige about the writing of the book about the history of Melbourne Legacy. It discusses the cost of printing and holds up that might mean the book was not published. He says: "Naturally I should be greatly disappointed if it fails to see the light of day. It cost me a great deal of effort at a time when effort with me was not easy, and, quite frankly, I should never have attempted it if I thought for a moment that my hard work would not result in the book being printed."A record of a past staff member praising Savige and the legatees.White paper letter on Junior Legacy Club letterhead from Blatchford to Stan Saviage about his biography.Handwritten in blue pen 'Blatchford 1932' and signed in black ink 'Yours Blatch', and noted in red pen 'Claude Blatchford (Editor of the History)'.claude blatchford, history

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

Used by President of N.H.S. , Valda Arrowsmith, while serving of Committee of Management of Yarran Dheran ReserveGold coloured oblong badge with 'Valda Arrowsmith/Yarran Dheran' printed in black.numismatics, badges

Victoria ARP BB930 Warden

Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the tender construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars following a meeting with Mr. Cleveland and Mr Francis McCarty Has a notation on the bottom signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser

Black cloth covered board with two badges, RAAC and RAR ; two medals ; Queens Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; two citation bars.badge, medal, vietnam, raac, rar

The bronze medal commemorates the centenary of the government of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, as well as the centenary of the discovery of gold and was presented to the Shire of Wodonga in 1951. It was commissioned by the Victorian Government in 1951 to commemorate 100 years of the separation of Victoria from the colony of New South Wales in 1851. The medal was designed by the sculptor Andor Mészáros (1900-1972) and minted by K.G. Luke in Melbourne. The bronze medal has local, state and national significance, as it commemorates the centenary of 100 years of government in Vctoria. It also has aesthetic and social significance as an example of a limited edition bronze medal designed by the prominent sculptor Andor Mészáros, who is known for his work depicting the history, culture and sporting life of Australia.Bronze medal commemorating the centenary of the government of the State of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, and the centenary of the discovery of gold. Obverse: In the centre of the medal, a man and a woman riding a horse and the inscription "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. The man is holding a torch representing equality and the woman is blindfolded holding a sword representing justice. The horse has broken free of its shackles representing freedom. Reverse: A stake surrounded by Australian floral motifs in the lower part of the medal; the inscription "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Preseneted to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre. The medal is in a small presentation box with dark green velvet lining an insert for the medal in the lower part and a light coloured textile printed with the dates 1851 and 1951 printed in the lid. A piece of paper with a text about the meaning of the inscriptions accompanies the medal and fits inside the lid of the small presentation case.Obverse: "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. Reverse: "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Presented to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre of the medal. medals, australian commemorative medals, centenary of victoria, numismatics, shire of wodonga, wodonga, centenaries, gold, andor mészáros

World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO pattern for the Munich District.Hard round peaked cap. Top one centimetre black leather, next 9 cm green felt attached to firm backing and bottom peak again black leather. Metal studs on side with black leather buckled strap going around the back. Attached to back is a large golden emblem of an eagle with wings spread, sitting on a shield with a Swaztika on it and gold laurel leaves coming off to the side. Mounted on the top at back is a silver oval shaped object with red markings. Lining on inside of hat is dark brown leather.german uniform, police hat, ww2

Australian Forces Indentity Certificate. Service No. A316860 LAC Gregory Mead. DOB 6th of August 1946identity card, lac gregory mead

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

Wooden Presentation Crest. Gold ships Crest.Crest inscribed Supply Strengthen the Shield.

Bereavement card for GHS member Brian Roberts 1927-2022, with personal note on reverse from his widow June.Bereavement card, black text and image.Personal note on reverse.brian roberts, june roberts, roberts family

Letter of invitation to the Greensborough Football Club; Past Player/Officials Reunion 2012. These 2 copies were sent to Gary Partington and his late father, Alan, both Life Members of the ClubLetter of invitation. 2 copies.greensborough football club

These are theatre tickets issued to those attending a Naval Band Concert at the Warrnambool Town Hall on November 18th 1961. The Warrnambool Town Hall, opened in 1891, was located at the corner of Timor and Liebig Streets and is now in the same precinct as the Lighthouse Theatre.These tickets are of minor interest as examples of local theatre tickets used sixty years ago.75 Blue rectangular shaped tickets serrated line on left side , 72 Orange rectangular shaped tickets, serrated line on left side with printing on both packsW'bool Town Hall STALLS STALLS Naval Band Concert. Sat. Nov. 18th 3 G Town Hall, Warrnambool STALLS This Portion for Doorkeeper' NAVAL BAND CONCERT Saturday, November 18th, '61 3 Gwarrnambool town hall naval band

1.) & .2) Pair of dark brown coloured leather leggings, rectangular shape used in a cylindrical shape with 2 straps & brass buckles..1) & .2) Stamped into the leather near the buckles: “15 [up arrow] RG, A Joakman Maker 1928” .1) Handwritten in red ink: “A00” in black ink inside top area: “28”costume - male uniform, trades-leatherworking, metal craft- brassware, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

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

Card relates to George Ross FREEMAN No 2485, 57th Battalion AIF. Refer Cat No's 2057P & 2058.3P.Christmas card, folding, white background with black printing. Front has cartoon characters in uniform re Christmas & 57th Battalion Signals. Printed on front cover: "With sincerest wishes for a Merry Xmas and a Bright New Year" Handwritten inside: "From Ross To Mother"xmas, new year, 57th, cards

Medals belonged to Private Thomas E. Rollings 1983 who was born at Tallangatta and served with 24th Battalion AIF. Black timber frame containing bronze coloured star shaped metal medal with ribbon and a gold-coloured metal badge/medallion mounted on red felt."1983 / Pte. Thomas E. Rollings / 24th Battalion A.I.F."gallipoli star, medal, anzac, wwi, world war one, 24th battalion