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Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Postcard Mollison St Malmsbury C1925, Rose P4161", Malmsbury c1923
Associated with - Rose Series P4161 Buildings - The Mansions -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, City of Ringwood Garden Competition - First Prize (1963)
Donated by Steven Spicer, Grandson of prize winner, Mr E.W. Acklom, who lived in 87 Wantirna Road, Ringwood.Gold lettering surrounding coloured photograph of floral arrangement painting by John LextonFIRST PRIZE Awarded to Mr E.W. Acklom Signed by: Mayor M. Deuter, Town Clerk F P Dwerryhouse. Date 23 March, 1963 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Bentinck St Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of Bentinck St., taken form middle of Bentinck St. outside Gordon Hotel, looking northFront: 'Bentinck Street, Portland, Vic' - black script, bottom centre -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, 1918
It is believed that the photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in 1918. Depicted are ten Australian male soldiers. Their names are transcribed in pencil on the reverse side of the postcard. Each soldier is dressed in a formal military uniform. It is believed that these soldiers were part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniforms of nine of ten men. The placement of this insignia on the sleeves of their right arms suggests that they were either Warrant Officers or Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, nine men have three - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The men pictured on this postcard are also wearing 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Another characteristic of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are the rectangular colour patches worn by all men on this postcard. In March 1915, a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. This consisted of cloth colour patches on the upper arms of a soldier’s tunic. The black and white nature of the record means that we cannot establish which battalion these soldiers were part of. However, one of the handwritten signatures on the reverse side of the postcard reads "W.A. Griggs". This was the signature of Sergeant William Archibald Griggs. Further research shows that Griggs was part of the 5th Australian Division Signals Company. Therefore, it is believed these soldiers were part of the ANZAC Signal Companies. The main role of the Signal Companies during World War I was the laying and maintenance of telephone cables and switchboards, used to connect various units in their area. Furthermore, the man standing in the back row, third from the left side, has an Overseas Service chevron patch on his coat. In January 1918, the Australian Imperial Force approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the British Army. These were embroidered or woven inverted chevrons worn above the cuff on the right arm. Due to a shortage of supply, some men had chevrons privately made. For each year of war service, a blue chevron was awarded, and those men who had embarked in 1914 received a red chevron to indicate that year’s service; however, the black and white nature of the postcard makes it difficult to determine what colours are on this man's patch.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: Oh 'Serg!' / Reverse: CARTE POSTALE / 6537 / Correspondance / Adresse / w.a. Grigg / J. Fain / Ruckling / R.J Farrar / (?) / Clarke / L (?) / GFFisher / R. M. Forrest / With Compliments / Sgt's Mess / November 1918 /military album, army, aif, uniform, military, wwi, world war i, rising sun badge, william archibald griggs, anzac, signal companies, postcard, patches, chevron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Central Army Records Office, 1955
The certificate Army service and Korean War service of PTE John Frank MATHEWS. D.O.B 1926 Enlisted 30 April 1950 Discharged 30 April 1956 Includes 1 year 154 days active service KoreaPaper document, single sheet printed in black ink on one side only Army form AAF A16. Top of page is the Australian crest. Hand written signatures of a Major in records office A.H.Q and signature of John Frank MATHEWS australian army, korean war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Respectfully presents To vietnam veterans Council Of Victoria
vietnam Community In Australia/Victoria Chapter. Respectfully presents to Vietnam Veterans Council of Victoria "In memory of the sacrifices of Australian Soldiers had given to our freedon. "Vietnamese Refugee Thank You Day"plaque, vietnam refugees -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Historic Buildings, Portland Town Hall, 1974
From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - LAKE WEEROONA, BENDIGO
Postcard, black and white. Image shows woman standing on LH side on shore of lake. Ducks in water and on bank. Island partly visible on RH side. On bottom ' The Rose Series P 2854, Lake Weeroona, Bendigo, Vic'Rose Series/Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoriabendigo, parks and gardens, lake weeroona, bendigo, lake weeroona, boat sheds -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Information Sign Post, Marysville, Vic, 1913-1967
A copy of a postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville. A copy of a postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville. information sign post, signpost corner, marysville, victoria, pack road, rose series postcard, p.693, souvenir -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Postcard, Ringwood State School No 2997- Empire Day 1907
Coloured Postcard"Written on back of Postcard" With complements Mr Hocking -Ringwood State School Grace Curry - Ringwood Railway Station. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Front Cover of Stawell Photographic Booklet & a Postcard view of Main Street Stawell -- 2 Photos -- Postcard -- Coloured
Main Street Stawell looking West c1930s. George Mitchell Store on rightstawell streetscape -
Bendigo Military Museum
Coin - GERMAN COIN, 1940
Coin, metal, round 1940. One side has a German Eagle holding a circular object with the Swastika in the middle. Otherside has 10 "Reichs Pfennic". coins, currency, german -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard, Diana Calder, Spirit of Tasmania, 1994
Left from 'Thirst-Aid' kiosk, Station Pier, when it closedUnused postcard featuring four views of Spirit of Tasmania c1994. (2 copies)transport - ferries, spirit of tasmania, tt-line co pty ltd -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - 1939/1945 Battalion Association plaque
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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - The Royal Melbourne Regiment plaque
There are 5 metal symbol onto the wood plaque with the cloth fixed on the top part of the plaque -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900 c
Sepia toned postcard showing farmland in Bruthen Tambo Upper area Bruthen VictoriaCGRwaterways, boats and boating -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letters from Bethanga Gold Fields Limited to School of Mines Ballarat
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation University.Two handwritten letters from Bethanga Gold Fields Limited to School of Mines Ballarat. signed Harris and Field General Managers. Dated 11th October and 13th October 1898bethanga gold fields limited, harris and field general managers, school of mines ballarat, f.j. martell, letters, harris and field, frederick martell, bethanga -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Order of Knights, Companion Award Certificate
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.E3112.04.1 and E3112.04.2 Blank Companion warrant with emblems of the Methodist Church of Australasia and Methodist Order of Knights. The certificate has light blue edging. The card has the code G.C.10.methodist order of knights -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Fife
Wooden shield with plaque painted onto haut relief carved badgeOn Shield: USS FIFE DD-991 SUCCESSUM MERERE CONEMUR On Presentation Plate: PRESENTED TO NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE CHAPTER FROM COMMANDING OFFICER USS FIFE (DD–991) -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1950
Grampians House. Photograph of guest house and garden.accommodation, guesthouses, grampian house -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, State School Heatherdale, 1879, 1879
Copy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William WittCopy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William Witt re rental of land and building to the Education Department for a state school at Heatherdale; with document entitled 'Nunawading North' detailing activities on the site to 1885.Copy of letter to G.W. Brown Esq [Secretary, Education Department] dated 19 Dec 1879 from William Witt heatherdale primary school, primary schools, witt, william, brown, g.w., victoria. education department -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Plaque - Commemorative Plaque Z Special Unit Association 1999 Reunion in Launceston
Timber shield with metal emblemsZ Special Unit Association 1999 Reunion in Launceston -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - The Harbour, Portland, n.d
Black and white photographic image of a harbour with two long piers running into it and a shorter jetty with a building on it and circular jetty protruding from it. In the foreground are trees, a dirt road with an RACV sign bridging it to the foreground right and a railway track visible between the trees.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 10771/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) THE HARBOUR, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, Town of Kew, The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew, 1910
Kew became a separate municipality in 1860.The plaque commemorates that event. It was once located on the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew.Important commemorative plaque signifying an important event in Kew's history.Brass plaque, originally attached to the first rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew, commemorating the Jubilee of Kew in 1910.Erected by / Public Subscription to Mark / The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew / Opened by Sir Thos. Gibson Carmichael / Bart. K.C.M.G / Governor of Victoria / 8th Decr. 1910. / H.H. Harrison, Town Clerk / J.F. McCrae, Mayorjubilee of kew, rotunda, alexandra gardens, kew -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 1949
One and a half page letter written on two sheets of unlined blue airletter paper (0812.a1-2) headed M.S.Fenris, Casablanca, and dated 15.06.49. The blue airmail envelope (0812.b) has a 4cm border of diagonal green and yellow stripes. There are three Moroccan stamps, one green and two blue/black, postmarked Casablanca. quinn, 1949, m s fenris, france, letters from abroad, allan charles quinn, ww2, casablanca, morocco -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Copy of a letter - Correspondence from K.S. Anderson to John Cain, 08/04/1982
Copy of a handwritten letter from K.S. Anderson to John Cain, Premier of Victoria, regarding 'A Port is Built'.k s anderson, port of portland -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 19/09/1949
Allan writes of his trip from New York with five others in a 1942 Plymouth. He describes "..magnificent highways..", the very hot weather, and that "New Mexico and Arizona have been the most spectacular states with their deserts and mountains and colours".Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0823), headed Yuma, Arizona and dated 02/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new mexico, arizona -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - TOWN HALL, BENDIGO
Colour photo: image shows Town Hall Bendigo, taken from northern side in Lyttleton Terrace.bendigo, streetscape, town hall, bendigo, town hall, lyttleton terrace -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc
A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Torrensglass plaque, hmas torrens, cerberus collection -
Clunes Museum
Letter
CHARLES TITLER SUTHERLAND, THE FIRST MAYOR OF CLUNES 1863-67. DIED IN MELBOURNE OCTOBER 1909 AGED 85 YEARSMEMO, FROM J D HUTSON, SECRETARY OF ALL NATIONS LODGE NO 28, CLUNES, REGARDING CHARLES TITLER SUTHERLAND, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF FREEMASONRY IN CLUNESlocal history, documents, letter, all nations lodge