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Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
Letter from Ted Best to J.R. Hall thanking him for the opportunity to speak at a Legacy Luncheon. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Pale blue, notepaper, type letter on Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works letterhead.Signed by Ted W. Best (Deputy Chairman of the board) in blue ink.speakers, committee -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Secretary of the Victorian Education Department to the Registrar of the Ballarat School of Mines, 14/11/1899
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Merino and District Caledonian Society, n.d
Metal medallion, round, red centre with gold lion rampant, white border with MERINO & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY' in gold. Medallion attached to tartan ribbon with dark blue enamelled badge, top edge, gold lettering 'MEMBER'.Back: '84' ) P.J. KING ) impressed MELB )merino, glenelg shire, caledonian society, scottish history, medal, medallion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Mobile Strike Force Shield
Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)A wooden shield painted grey/black celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Ngok Tavak. There are three messages from mates written in black on the back. The shield was presented to Capt John (Jed) White.Presented to Captain John White, AATTV from the men of the Mobile Strike Force, Danang, Vietnam, 1968.mobile strike force, capt john (jed) white, shield, battle of ngok tavak -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Coloured bas-relief photograph of Queen Alexandra. Dark background. She is wearing a formal gown, coloured pink with yellow off the shoulder neckline, white elbow length gloves and carrying a yellow closed fan. The pattern on her gown has been glittered in various colours, along with her snake head bracelet, tiara and choker jewellery. There is an 8mm border along the bottom and a 3mm border along the sides and top. On the bottom border on the left hand side is printed 667 A, in the middle the words H.M. Queen Alexandra and on the right hand side J Beagles & Co E.C. The postcard has been stuck to another piece of card of equal size. On the reverse at the top appears the printed words Portrait Bas-Relief Card The J.B. & Co Series. The card is addressed to Miss I Dean "Esmond" McKenzie Street Golden Square. One penny stamp.J Beagles & Co London E.C.postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: CARTE POSTALE, 1900-1920
Postcard, abstract purple image of a dwelling and flowers. Addressee on the back 'Miss Lyd Geehard'postcard, lyd geehard -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Report on the Hostel (Holmbush), 1943
A letter from the Chairman of the Hostel Committee dated 5th March 1943 to the President of Melbourne Legacy outlining the expenditure to acquire and modify Holmbush to become the Hostel. Mentions purchase price, fees, furniture and furnishing costs. Also outlining the maintenance of the property until the Hostel is operational and handed over to the new Hostel Committee.Shows the business practice of Committees providing internal correspondence to record important expenditure and decision making, as well as being an important record of the first property to be purchased by Melbourne Legacy as a residence for children.Quarto copy paper, black and white, two hole punched for filing.Initialled (illegible) copy.holmbush initial negotiations, holmbush -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD.ALL GOOD WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS
Postcard. Front Pink and red flowers with green foliage. Rear. Names deleted. All Good Wishes for Christmas from free Sunday School -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "High Street Eaglehawk", c1905
Printed coloured postcard of a view of High St Eaglehawk with the Town Hall in the background. An ESCo Bendigo tram, possibly No 8 is returning to Bendigo. On the rear is a message to a person in Collingwood saying that this is the third of three views of Eaglehawk - see also item 9082.Yields information about Eaglehawk Bendigo and ESCo trams.Postcard - colour divided back usedHand written message written on the rear - card 3tramways, trams, bendigo, eaglehawk, esco, high st -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge, Back to Linton Silver Jubilee, 1939
Badge showing pair of clasped hands surmounted by the letter "L". Beneath the hands is a dark blue boomerang shape. Badge made for the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Old Lintonians Association which was held in 1939 (none being held in 1938).Text: ' BACK TO LINTON / SILVER / JUBILEE / 1939. 'silver jubilee, celebrations, linton, reunions, old lintonians association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Moorabool Street Geelong Vic", 1949
Postcard produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. No P 3748, showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance along with many motor cars of the late 1940s. In the view are Bright and Hitchcocks, the T&G building, Bank of NSW. The rear of the postcard notes that it is a real photograph. Based on the pencil notation on the rear of item 9059, photo dated 1949.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Unit plaque, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery
Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery badge mounted on wooden plaque/ St Edwards Crown - surmounting the word "UBIQUE" - above a cannon - with the words "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCANT"Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery/UBIQUE/QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCANT (Whither right and glory lead) -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Colour postcard of Glenara Guest House, showing a weatherboard building, slate roof with fancy ridging, sash windows. Extensive accommodation building at rear. Picket fence at front. Three brick chimneys behind roof ridge. Lakes Entrance VictoriaGlenara Guest House built 1880 (on front)guesthouses, architecture, tourism, fences, rsl clubs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Greetings from Bendigo, abt1940s
BHS CollectionCarol Holsworth Collection: Postcard of post man holding his closed mail bag, with the words "Greetings from Bendigo." When opened the bag reveals a dropdown folded photo display of eight miniature photos. On the rear is "Budget Card printed in Saxony".history, bendigo, postcard, fold out souvenir, fold out postcard, carol holsworth collection -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Souvenir - Postcard Booklet, Hepburn Springs Pavilion from Photographic Booklet of Hepburn Springs, Vic, c1945
Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of the pavilion in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, mineral water, pavilion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PETHARD COLLECTION: MARIE NARELLE
Black and white postcard, faded image. Image shows young woman, wearing a long white dress, sitting in a high back leather chair. Written on bottom RH side 'Marie Narelle'person, individual, marie narelle, pethard, chancellor, marie narelle -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - RAAF Flying Officer FLGOFF Khaki Slider
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Bread Scales (Hunt & Sons)Bakerystawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Appeal against brothel proposal, 29/08/1985 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Registrar, Planning Appeals Board to Yarramalong Valley Pty Ltd re proposes brothel at Thornton Cres, Mitcham.Letter from Registrar, Planning Appeals Board to Yarramalong Valley Pty Ltd re proposes brothel at Thornton Cres, Mitcham. Also notice of appeal, grounds of appeal and Planning and Appeals Board Act 1980.Letter from Registrar, Planning Appeals Board to Yarramalong Valley Pty Ltd re proposes brothel at Thornton Cres, Mitcham. brothels, yarramalong valley pty ltd, thornton crescent, mitcham, no 25, victoria. planning appeals board, galbally & o'bryan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - BTPS tram 27, R. E. V Gomm, mid 2000's
Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years. Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat tram No. 27, with a BTM "Tram rides" sign - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow and white paint infilling the detail. Made by R. E. V Gomm the BTM, mid 2000's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Sandridge City Development Company Pty Ltd Business Card, c.1980
Card belonging to Joan BULPIT for the Sandridge Development Company Ltd. Joan known as a local artist. White card with grey printing belonging to Joan BULPIT of the Sandridge City Development Company Pty Ltd. Their logo top is on the top left corner of the business card. Phone number on reverse in ballpointbuilt environment, sandridge city development company pty ltd, joan bulpit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Ballarat School of Mines from Ivan Davies
Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on lined paper school of mines ballarat, ivan davies, account payment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BENDIGO VIEWS COLLECTION: WILLIAMSON STREET BENDIGO
Black and white postcard of Williamson Street looking toward the Post Office, on the right the Shamrock Hotel, six or seven horse carriages and several persons can be seen.bendigo, streetscape, williamson street -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 10 - Bringing in the race horses
A short time later Elaine and Graeme Oliver, a young station owner, prepare to ride from Barmagula homestead down to the horse yards to assist in bringing in the "grasseaters". These are racehorses that have all been paddocked together for some weeks prior to the forthcoming Piney Creek Amateur Picnic Race Club's annual meeting. Paddocking ensures that every horse has the same training period before the private meeting at which members only may race or ride a horse, and attendance is by invitation. Tony Conway as Oliver.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 10des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Bourke Street Looking West, Melbourne", late 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 4693, titled "Bourke Street Looking West, Melbourne". Photo taken from the north side of Bourke St between Swanston St and Russell St. Has a number of double decker and single deck buses in the view. A W2 class tram is waiting on the south side of Bourke Street in Swanston Street. Photo late 1940s. The former cable tram tracks remain in the street. the Foys Department store is on the right. Yields information about the eastern end of Bourke St in the late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, bourke st, buses, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class, w2 class, swanston st -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Army Belt
North Vietnamese Army utility belt. Woven material, khaki in colour with silver clasp featuring North Vietnamese Star. Recovered on battlefield of FSB Balmoral on 28th May, 1968.army belt, battle of balmoral -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Old Fire Station, 4 Selwyn Street, Circa 1972
This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H2376 Former Elsternwick Fire Station, 2-4 Selwyn Street Elsternwick - Victorian Heritage Register https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/2645 (as at 21/11/2021) The Former Elsternwick Fire Station was built and commenced operation in 1896. It was one of 32 new fire stations built between 1892 and 1896 by the newly formed Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade ('MFB') to form a comprehensive fire-fighting network across Melbourne. The MFB was established in 1891 as Victoria's government-run fire-fighting service in Melbourne and its growing suburbs. By 1918 motorised fire engine appliances had replaced horse-drawn fire vehicles across the metropolitan area, and the consequently larger areas that fire stations could protect meant the 1896 Elsternwick Fire Station was one of many which was becoming obsolete. The MFB continued to use the Elsternwick Fire Station up until the Station's closure in 1926. From 1927 the former Fire Station was leased by neighbouring timber merchants JJ Webster Pty Ltd who subsequently purchased the property from the MFB in 1934. From 1954 the 'Esquire Motors' car repair business traded at the site, and changes to the former Fire Station building including the complete enclosure of its yard by corrugated steel walls and roofing appear to have been completed in the mid-1950s. In 1990 the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ('ABC') purchased the former Fire Station together with five other adjoining land parcels in Selwyn Street. From that time until 2017 the former Elsternwick Fire Station has been used by the ABC as office and storage space in its Selwyn Street television studio complex.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H2376 Former Elsternwick Fire Station, 2-4 Selwyn Street Elsternwick - Victorian Heritage Register https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/2645 (as at 21/11/2021) The Former Elsternwick Fire Station is historically significant as one of the 10 remaining fire stations of the original 32 built for the newly established Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade ('MFB') during the four-year period 1892 to 1896. These fire stations were constructed following the establishment in 1891 of the MFB, Victoria's government-run fire-fighting service for metropolitan Melbourne and its growing suburban population. These new stations formed a crucial part of the MFB's fire-fighting network across Melbourne. The Former Elsternwick Fire Station clearly demonstrates the historical development of fire-fighting services in Melbourne, especially the expansion of the newly-formed MFB throughout Melbourne's suburbs during the 1890s. [Criterion A] The Former Elsternwick Fire Station is architecturally significant as a fine example of a late nineteenth century fire station. Constructed shortly after the establishment of the MFB, it displays characteristics of its class of place that remain mostly unchanged from the former Station's historically important period of development and use. A particularly strong element of the Former Elsternwick Fire Station is the large and strikingly-detailed stone horseshoe arch, designed for horse-drawn fire-fighting vehicles, at the street entrance to its fire-engine room. [Criterion D]Page 188 of Photograph Album with two photographs of the old Elsternwick Fire Station.Handwritten: old fire station 4 Selwyn Street [top right] / 188 [bottom right]trevor hart, rendered, 1890's, melbourne metropolitan fire brigade, mfb, fire-fighting, jj webster, timber merchants, esquire motors, car repair, australian broadcasting corporation, abc, selwyn street, brick and stone, asymmetrical facade, anglo-dutch gable, rusticated and smooth-faced limestone, elsternwick fire station, elsternwick, fire station, jj webster pty ltd, motor vehicle repair shops, stone horseshoe arch entrance -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Medal - Medals, 1958-1983
Medal to be awarded to the student who was Dux for their year during the period 1958-1983.2 unused bronze medals in presentation boxes.dux, medal -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Kew Librarian's dress, Neat & Trim Career Wear, 1972
Female librarians at the Kew Municipal Library in the City of Kew (Vic) were in the past required to wear standard royal blue uniforms. This uniform, the earlier of two in the collection was manufactured by Neat & Trim Career Wear.Uniform that reflects the values of the period in the attempt to professionalize and homogenise the status of women workers.Royal blue Kew Library uniform, manufactured by Neat & Trim Career Wear. The fabric is 65% polyester and 45% viscose. It is buttoned at the front. uniforms - public libraries - kew (vic), women's clothing - uniforms, kew municipal library -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Quarterly Ticket, The Methodist Church of Australasia Quarterly Ticket for March
E3000.6 Small oblong cream coloured paper with black border and text. Quarterly Ticket for March, 1905. The card has a quotation from the bible and the letters "Ui". There is provision for a name to be written on the card. methodist church of australasia