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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter - Invitation acceptance, H.F. Pearson, Electric light connection to Heathmont, Victoria - 1937, 20-Mar-37
Letter from H.F. Pearson to the Heathmont Progress League thanking the Hon. Secretary for an invitation to view the switching on of electric lights to the Heathmont area.One-page hand written letter with Borough of Ringwood seal to Heathmont Progress League from H.F. Pearson, Mayor of Ringwood, Victoria - 20th March, 1937. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter - Envelope, 22/10/1917
Found at the rubbish tip with other items from Percy Fullerton during WWI, sent to his future wife Fern Aitken.Rather tattered and stained envelope with a one penny stamp bearing a photograph of King George V. Envelope probably to go with card - record no. 1281.1Post mark: "Earls Court 5:45pm 22 Oct 1917" Address: "Miss F Aitken, 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia." percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Expression Of Sympathy Regarding Loss Of Chalet, 29.08.1961
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former Pilot in the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee expressing sympathy for the loss of Grand Coeur Chalet by fire. They also request to be informed of Mr Hymans' intentions regarding rebuilding.falls creek tourist area management committee, grand coeur chalet -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Third Church Of Christ, Scientist, Elsternwick
3 documents and a photograph photocopy of Third Church Of Christ, Scientist, Elsternwick. The first one is a document that provides a brief history of the Third Church Of Christ Scientist Melbourne. Includes notes on the building, principles and association with the mother church in Boston Massachusets. Second is a note of the inscription on the foundation stone of the church. Third is a letter from Mrs Hazel Little to Mr Wells concerning Mr Wells request for a brief history of the church. Attached in the letter is brief history and a photo of the church. The last one is a photograph photocopy of the Third Church Of Scientist which was opened in 1931.masonic hall, williams louis r., architecture, st georges road, overton a e, little hazel mrs, elsternwick, glen huntly road, wells mr, ripon grove, foundation stones, riley david, eddy mary baker, church of christ scientist, dispensary hall, selwyn street., religious group, church, third church of christ scientist elsternwick, third church of christ scientist melbourne. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARM RANK BADGES, NAVY
Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.1. Two Rank badges - Petty Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2. Two Category badges - Petty Officer Bosun, embroidered navy blue colour and red crown with navy blue crossed cannons. 3. On category badge - Quartermaster Gunner, embroidered navy blue and red crown above navy blue crossed cannons and three letters "QMG" . 4. Australian flag, white ensign, embroidered red,white and blue. uniform, badges, navy ran -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Craigellachie
Correspondence between Caulfield Historical Society and Mrs C Sibley Elliot in 1973 about her childhood memories of family life, the Thomson family, in Craigellachie between 1919 and 1930.craigellachie, lynedoch avenue, thomson percy, orrong road, inkerman street, saint family, sibley ellis c, hart t j, st kilda east, caulfield historical society -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Bambra Road Church Of Christ
This file contains four items. 1/Photocopied pamphlet on the establishment of the Bambra Road Church of Christ, Caulfield South, including information on its early members and the pioneers of the nineteenth century church meetings. The pamphlet was produced for the fiftieth anniversary of the church in May 1970 and includes copies of photographs and drawings of the early church. 2/A postcard photograph by W. Sanderson, taken c. 1921, of the building of the church of Christ, Bambra Road, built in one day. Included with the photo is a letter for the donation dated 02/05/1998. 3/Information on Bambra Road Church of Christ, undated and unattributed, providing details about the pipe organ, Joint Choir and the Adult Group which continued at St. Stephen’s after the Union of the Churches. 4/Two photographs, dated 20/11/2009, of the front of the former Bambra Road Church of Christ and of the foundation stone. The Church is now used by the Beit Hamasiach Messianic Congregation.caulfield south, churches, ennis reg., glenhuntly, sunday schools, earl h.s., bambra road, princes park, cheek stephen, churches of christ, st. stephen’s church, killey f., bambra road church of christ, mcdiarmid a. b, mortimer w., clubs and associations, robbins h. b., religious ceremonies, williams e. l., haddon a l, religious groups, everett maisie, youth clubs, everett doris, lynch maisie, collings a. b., eaton c. burdell, mccann taylor, collings c., davey a., neeson mrs, brooker mr., venty mrs., buckingham mrs, brooker mrs., deveraux mrs, carnie mrs, meehan k., sanderson w., sanderson vera, architects, construction (events and activities), sunday school union of the churches of christ victoria, bible school committee of the churches of christ, beit hamasiach messianic congregation, sport and recreation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELT, SAM BROWNE, Post 1938
Item belonged to Tom ISER. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service details. Sam brownes were issued to senior NCO’s and Officers and worn in parade or Ceremonial occasions..1) Belt, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass buckle with 2 hooks one end, 2 oval buckles attached to top of belt. Two square buckles attached to bottom, brass hook attached to L.H.S of belt, 4 hole setting at other end. .2) Shoulder strap, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass buckles to adjust length, brass buttons and holes at each end to attach to belt.On inside of belt in ink, “T.H.Iser”sam browne, parade, ceremonial -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, RAAF Jacket
RAAF Jacket -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Stole, Choir stole
R035.1 and R035.2 Royal blue cotton choir stoles with white cross and treble clef symbols appliqued with gold thread.arnold street bendigo uca, choir -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Emerco Brand, Army Kahki wool Skirt, 30/8/1990
Khaki skirt from a Maori Service Uniform.White cloth tag on inside Emerco Brand C. Henshaw No..3275 30/8/1990 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HAT, SLOUCH, WWI c.1914
Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores.Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: E. Old 7' (Size) Adelaide HATS COY 1028armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Lirrewa
Four articles on Lirrewa’s history, conservation study and notes on architectural features and correspondence from National trust to Mrs W Brooks. Photocopy of an extract from Caulfied Historical Newsletter (No 4 April 1973) containing 2 articles about Lirrewa and Caulfield (one by J O’Donnell, one by Mrs AP Bell) Photocopied extract from the Caulfield Conservation study detailing history and features of Lirrewa written by Andrew Ward (January 1995) Handwritten notes on architectural features of home and hand drawn designs of side and centre windows and design above all main room doors. Includes typed directory listings from 1886 to 1921. Date and author unknown Copy of correspondence to Mrs W Brooks from the Administration National Trust of Australia regarding classification Lirrewa 20/03/1973 and stables.lirrewa, lirrewa grove, o’donnell j, fulton thomas, land subdivisions, glen eira road, glen huntly road, kooyong road, tennant dr, cox james dr, brooks walter richard, baby health care, bryce percy h, sylverly, house names, market gardens, chinese community, langdon montague william, langdon henry joseph, rosecraddock, langdon elizabeth, tarqua, st marys church, caulfield, hawthorn road, lirrewa grove, stables, architectural features, brooks gladys, brooks walter, councillors, scott robert, redcliff mr, architects, mcculloch mr, teachers, office workers, farmer mr, ward andrew, mansions, verandahs, slate tiles, fountains, leadlights, fireplaces, grant rs, black rs, anderson p, russell edwin r, cast ironwork, flats, marble, mantel pieces, gothic revival style, brick, arches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army uniform, 1958
From Mitcham RSLKhaki blouse style jacket with belt. Red Regimental material badge top of sleeves. Blue stitching 'Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps'. Internal labels CGCF Australia 1958 size 10 D arrow D (Dept of Defence). Regimental No crossed out Name crossed outDocket No 8431 Factory No 391uniforms, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SPURS WW1, C.WW1
The spurs belonged to Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. Pair of Nickle Plated Spurs with pointed rowels and tan leather straps and tan leather butterfliesStamped with “nickle “on the inside rear.transport horse, military equipment, spurs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Epaulettes Insignia
One green Captain Field eppaulette with three embroidered pipsepaulettes, captain -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Letter
A collection of 8 airmail letters written by Lance Corporal R.J.Jeffrey (2788764) from Vietnam to Miss Sue Richards, who is now Mrs Sue Williams.letters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Flying Gloves, C.1965
Grey and Army green leather and cotton gloves. Type 65/FRP - 1, size 9.Gloves, flying summer Type 65/FRP - 1 MIL-G-81188A (AS) Order No. 52285 FSH. 8415-935-6330 Size 9161 reconnaissance flight -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1955
Barry writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas' promotional stamp is partly obscured by the postage stamp. The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry."allan quinn, barry warner, london 1955, quinn letter, quinn collection -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Australian, Walter I Kommer (The Australian) to Robin Boyd, 01.06.1965
This letter from the Managing Editor, Walter I. Kommer, to Robin Boyd gives news of changed contractual arrangements for the second half of 1965 - no longer on 6 month contract but a set fee per article.Quarto -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Architects report re Municipal Chambers, Tunstall, 1932
Request from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to architects, R.M. & M.H. King to report on condition of municipal chambers and the actual report that was supplied.Request from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to architects, R.M. & M.H. King to report on condition of municipal chambers and the actual report that was supplied.Request from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to architects, R.M. & M.H. King to report on condition of municipal chambers and the actual report that was supplied.shire of blackburn and mitcham, municipal chambers, tunstall, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 360 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 10/09/1951
Allan's mother is very happy to hear of Allan and Alette's engagement.Quinn CollectionA two and a half-page letter written on two sheets of pale blue paper (0885.a1-2), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda and dated 10/9/51. The stamps have been torn off the matching envelope (0885.b). The postmark is St. Kilda. ''17 Sep.' is stamped upside down in purple on the back on the back.Letter commences "Allan Dear" and concludes "...From Mum and Kip"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, mrs k hayes, jim hayes, alette andersen -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Jacket, RAAF Chaplain, c1942
The jacket belonged to RAAF Chaplain Aubrey Alfred Quick. Rev Quick served in seven Methodist Circuits in Victoria, one in Tasmania, one City Mission (North Melbourne) and also an appointment with the Methodist Inland Mission in Central Australia. He was one of the first ministers to be appointed to the new John Flynn Memorial Church in Alice Springs. Aubrey Quick was a part-time Chaplain in the Royal Australian Airforce and received an Order of Australia for his pastoral care of the apprentices the RAAF. He served on the University of Melbourne Queens College Council for 23 years. Navy blue wool belted jacket with four brass buttons and a brass buckle. The jacket has four pleated pockets, each with a brass button, one small ticket pocket on the RHS and two pale blue grosgrain ribbons at the cuffs. It is lined with black cotton and the sleeves with cream striped lining. The right pocket contains two metal Chaplain's RAAF metal hat badges and two colour bars.rev aubrey quick, raaf chaplain, methodist circuit, australian inland mission -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Ballarat School of Mine from William Peacock
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on lined paperbroadbent bros & co, quartz rubble, ballarat school of mines, william peacock, fred j. martell -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter, Stuart Knox, 25 June 1906
Letter from Stuart Knox to Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith thanking him for the amalgamation of the Victorian Seamen's Mission to the English Mission to Seamen.4 pages document, typed in purple ink.at the back of the fourth page is a handwritten message from WHC Darvall in red ink.amalgamation, 1906, stuart knox, london, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906) -
Clunes Museum
Letter, 1863
LETTER WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CLAY, CLUNES TO HIS UNCLE AND AUNT IN ENGLAND IN MARCH 1863PHOTOSTAT COPY LETTER WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CLAY TO RELATIVES IN ENGLAND. DATED MARCH 23rd. 1863local history, document, letter -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter - Emails, Sandra Pullman, Ellen mary Anddrson, Joan Anderson, Betty Begg, 2019
ellen mary anderson, joan anderson, betty begg, michele adler, sandi pullman -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Mrs Brown's Boarding House, 10/04/1901
Correspondence from ? R. Salmon tofrederick Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines relating to Mrs Brown who was starting a boarding house, and commending her.ballarat school of mines, frederick martell, salmon, mrs brown -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CA 15. Griffon engine. Correspondence, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. Department of Aircraft Production
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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from J.A. Porter to School of Mines Ballarat
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on beige paper dated 21/4/98Numbers written in red pen. 244, 245, 246school of mines ballarat, j.a. porter, mineralology, metallurgy, chemistry, assaying