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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nadrasca/Eastside Charity Quest 1976, c 1976
Papers relating to the NADRASCA/Eastside Charity Quest 1976:Papers relating to the NADRASCA/Eastside Charity Quest 1976: correspondence, financial statements; committee minutes and news cuttings. Chairman of Steering Committee: Raleigh ArmstrongPapers relating to the NADRASCA/Eastside Charity Quest 1976:nadrasca, armstrong, raleigh edward, w.r.e.n. industries, sheltered workshops -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, An emigrant's home letters
Book presented to the ballarat College Weatherly Library by A Armstrong in 1942.Dark blue cloth-bound book with gold lettering on spine; old call number taped to lower spine; Book plate on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / A Armstrong 1942 etcarmstrong, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1942 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, David Endacott, 14/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph and negative of Sturt St, north side, looking to the east of Armstrong Street, Saturday 14 August 1971 at the corner of Armstrong St. Has two single truck trams at the intersection with Lydiard St. North and a few parked cars. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1262A) by John Phillips 12/99. Second copy added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "From Cnr Sturt & Armstrong Sts / Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., armstrong st. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - ARMSTRONG, KATE MARY
... Armstrong J A Mr ...1/Printed page from ‘The Argus’, 19/09/1941 from TROVE on Kate Mary Armstrong who is purported to be the first white child born in Caulfield. Mary was a daughter of a local family, father Thomas Watts who was also one of Melbourne’s first city architects. 2/Photocopied photo of Watts family taken from ‘Sand, swamp and heath . . .’, by P R Murray and John C Wells, page 82armstrong kate mary, watts mrs, pioneer, caulfield, watts thomas, architects, glenhuntly, brock n j mrs armstrong (stanley) s.e, armstrong j a mr, armstrong william george, armstrong james, watts t h rev, langley canon, st mary’s church glen eira road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Special meeting, 1945
Minutes of a special meeting, City of Nunawading's first council meeting, held at the Town Hall, Tunstall, 18 April 1945.Minutes of a special meeting, City of Nunawading's first council meeting, held at the Town Hall, Tunstall, 18 April 1945. Mayor Cr Norm Armstrong, to make preparations for the official proclamation of the City.Minutes of a special meeting, City of Nunawading's first council meeting, held at the Town Hall, Tunstall, 18 April 1945. local government, city of nunawading, armstrong, norman -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Token x 3, Tokens: Armstrong shoes, Circa 1968 -1987
These tokens are customer reward tokens which can be redeemed for a discount when making a later purchase. The practice of using tokens was prevalent in the early settlement of Australia when shop owners issued tokens as a form of currency. These are three of a number of tokens issued by Armstrong shoes which was established by Max Armstrong who once lived in Warrnambool and helped to run the family shoe business here. He was an excellent rower and on his arrival in Warrnambool worked towards reviving the Warrnambool Rowing Club.Interesting items with social and historical significance.001047.1 Round white metal token with penny farthing enclosed in circle on one side and lady’s button up boot. Surrounded by text. Edge plain. 001047.2 Round yellow metal with diagram of astronaut on front surrounded by text. Back has text in centre surrounded by larger text. 001047.3Round yellow metal. Emu and kangaroo with text above and date below. The back image of man surrounded by text. 001047.1 Armstrong shoe mart old fashion value on front with maker’s name Stokes below penny-farthing. On reverse Armstrong boot and shoe warehouse estab. Four generations Stokes Melb. 001047.2Armstrong’s shoes first on the moon. Armstrong shoe mart Frankston. On the reverse text in centre reads “This $1 token gains $1 each year from 1987 till year 2000 AD when worth $14 off next pair of shoes at Armstrong shoe mart 70 Wells St Frankston. Around rim,” Armstrong inflation proof dollar. Edition limited to 5000. 001047.3 On front Advance Australia 1987. On back Armstrong shoe mart shoex 70 Wells St Frankston Look at you shoes others do. Ian M L Armstrong 1984 armstrong shoe token, dollar token, warrnambool, frankston shoe mart, -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, 1909 flood, Aug 1909
1909 flood, High Street, Charlton Victoria. Children standing in floodwater in High Street looking west from corner of Armstrong Street. Malcolm's Flour Mill and Proctors Double story building.B/W photograph of 1909 flood. Children standing in floodwater in High Street looking West from Corner of Armstrong Street Charlton.flood, charlton, armstrong st charlton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham-Vermont Bus, 19/06/1924 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of article 'Motor Bus for Vermont and Mitcham'.Photocopy of article 'Motor Bus for Vermont and Mitcham'. Photo of bus and of Mr. N. Armstrong Hon Secretary of the Mitcham and Vermont Progress Association which worked to initiate the service.Photocopy of article 'Motor Bus for Vermont and Mitcham'. mitcham-vermont bus service, bus services, mitcham and vermont progress association, armstrong, norman. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Laura Ritchie and Sarah Wright at 214 Armstrong (Nth) Street, Ballarat, late 1920's
Sarah Wright was married to a gold miner named William. They lived at Laura Villa, Smeaton. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank Wright their son was born and attended Smeaton State School and was a renown resident of Smeaton. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. Laura Ritchie was his sister and lived in Ballarat with her family. A black and white photo of two women sitting on a wicker couch on the verandah of a brick house. The older woman is wearing a dressing gown and slippers and the younger woman is wearing a light coloured suit. The women are Sarah Wright and her daughter Laura Ritchie. The house is Laura's home at 214 Armstrong Street Nth, BallaratWritten in pencil 214 Armstrong St Nth, Laura and Sarah Wrightsarah wright, laura ritchie, frank wright, cornet, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 18/07/1962 12:00:00 AM
Photo of trams in Sturt Street, 18-7-1962, looking east from Armstrong St. At least five trams in image, fitted with dash canopy lights. Taken from centre of road.'SEC Ballarat trams in Sturt St, looking east from Armstrong St. 18-7-62' in blue ink.tramways, trams, sturt st. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Sarah Wright at 214 Armstrong (North) Street, 1928, 1928
Sarah Wright was married to a gold miner named William. They lived at Laura Villa, Smeaton. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank Wright their son was born and attended Smeaton State School and was a renown resident of Smeaton. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. Laura Ritchie was his sister.Black and white photograph of a woman in a long dark skirt and light cardigan sitting on a chair with a pillow behind her back. The chair is on the verandah of a brick house. The woman is Sarah Wright and the house belongs to her daughter Laura Ritchie at 214 Armstrong St Nth, Ballarat.Written in pen on the back May 1928. Written in pencil 214 Armstrong St Northsarah wright. frank wright, laura ritchie, armstrong street, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Work for sustenance suspended, 1932, 1936
Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. Also in a letter by Cr Armstrong, origins of Walker Park and Vermont reserve are mentioned.Photocopy of extracts from Norman Anderson's scrap book - taken from a newspaper article, the council argued about work for sustenance. relief workers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, armstrong, norman, boothroyd, j.e., halliday, robert ramsay, walker park, vermont reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1925 Queen Carnival, 1925
1925 Queen Carnival organised by Shire of Blackburn and Nunawading to raise money for improvements to the Vermont Recreation Reserve. Presided over by Shire President, Councillor Armstrong.|Queens were: Marjory Grant- Queen of Tennis| Ina Rooks - Queen of Football| Dorothy Armstrong - Queen of ProgressPhoto of 1925 Queen Carnival - Dorothy Armstrong, Queen of Progress, Stewart Corr (Page Boy), Lily Steven and Lucy Brockell (Train Bearers). 84 Pounds raised for Vermont Recreation Reserve. Girls given Gold Bangles.armstrong, dorothy jean, corr, stewart, steven, lily, brockell, lucy, grant, marjory, rooks, ina, shire of blackburn and mitcham, queen carnival, 1925, vermont reserve -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee JHB Armstrong, 1978
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Brian Armstrong, a long serving Legatee and past president (1937). He was one of the founding group of Legatees, being enrolled in 1924, and served for 54 years. The Bulletin often published articles on Legatees when they passed away. John Henry Brian Armstrong was born 23 June 1894 and completed a law degree at Melbourne University. He served with the militia when at University and tried to enlist in December 1915. He was accepted into the Army Medical Corps in April 1916. He served in France and Belgium as a Lieutenant with 22 Infantry Battalion and was wounded near Dernacourt on 24th April 1918. He was wounded again and taken prisoner at Herleville, France on 18 August 1918 when leading a night patrol in an action in which the majority of the party were killed. For a number of years Brian was a Trustee of the Frances Ormond Estate, which was the genesis of The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Along with Legatee Jim Gillespie (and Jim's grandfather) the trustees were identified with all the notable developments of RMIT. He remained a bachelor his whole life. He was one of the initial archivists of Melbourne Legacy. One of his speeches in 1961 gives an insight into why he became a Legatee. (see 02502)A record of the life and service of Legatee Brian Armstrong.Copy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Brian Armstrong in 1978.Bulletin No. VAW 2429. 19.9.1978. Pages 1 to 2.vale, past presidents, brian armstrong -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Appendix, M.B. Watson, Shire Secretary, List of Former Road Board Chairmen and Shire Presidents (1856-1966), 28 Nov 1966
... A. Armstrong ...Appendix to Shire Secretary’s Report, 28 November 1966 SHIRE PRESIDENTS Local Government in this part of the State could be said to have commenced with election in 1846 of three trustees for "The Parish Road, leading from the Suburban Allotments in the Parish of Jika Jika, near Melbourne, to the Village Reserve in the Parish of Nillumbik". The Upper Heidelberg and Old Eltham Road follow approximately the original line of road proclaimed in 1840. The Eltham Road District was proclaimed on 24.9.1856. A meeting of landowners and householders of the Eltham Road District was held on 14.10.1856 at the Fountain of Friendship Hotel, Little Eltham, for the purpose of forming a District Road Board. To date I have been unable to locate any record of the names of the members elected, or of the first Chairman. Further research may yield the desired information. The Shire of Eltham was constituted on 28.3.1871. The proposed Roll of Shire Presidents should, I believe, also include the Road Board Chairmen. It may also be considered fitting to recognise the Heidelberg or Nillumbik (or Warringal) Road Trust in the same way. The first Minute Book of the Board, covering the period 1856 to 1863, has apparently been missing for many years. The Shire Minute Book for the period 1878 to 1885 is also missing. The absence of these vital records makes difficult the compilation of a complete and accurate list of Chairmen and Presidents. Although an early letter book yielded the names of the Shire Presidents in 1878, 1879 and 1800. The names prior to 1863 were derived from Rate Books and Government Gazettes. The information contained in the Municipal Directories 1875 to 1885 is at variance to some extent with such Council records as are available for that period, and consequently cannot be relied upon for the years where the Presidents names have not been shown. shire of eltham archives, series listing, a. armstrong, a. beale, a. brinkkotter, a. donaldson, a.h. price, a.j. braid, c.h. bath, c.m.a. pelling (mrs.), c.t. bell, d.c. o'beirne, e.d. butler, e.h. cameron, e.j. andrew, e.p. harmer, f.e. griffith, f.v. squire, f.w. nankervis, g. love, g. robertson, h. dendy, h. hewitt, h. stooke, l.t. wilmot, j. cox, j. murray, j. barr, j. bell, j. fitch, j. herbert, j. lawrey, j. mealy, j. pape, j. ryan, j. smedley, j.b. shallard, j.l. beale, l. c. docksey, r. mcadam, r.a. bell, r.c. white, r.r. woolcott, rutter, s.s. addison, s.w. scott, t. armstrong, t. irvine, w. horris, w. hubbard, w. lorimer, w. morris, w. taylor, w.c. farrell, w.f. ford, w.g. gray, w.h. bradbury, w.j. taylor, w.v. houghton -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News - Pictorial, …New Traffic, 1936
Miss Agnes O. Armstrong graduated in 1937. The Sun News - Pictorial, November 21, 1936 with photograph with the caption: "Miss Agnes Armstrong driving a mower in harvest work at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, yesterday." She is holding a double thickness of cord in each hand (reins?). The mower may be pulled by a horse. agnes o. armstrong, female students, students working outside, mowing, horses -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Savige Memorial Oration, 1954
A typed copy of a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. It is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White foolscap paper with black type x 3 pages of a speech about Legatee Savige.Handwritten on the reverse of the final page is 'Brian Armstrong Oration. Stanley Savige' in blue penvale, stan savige, conference -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Print - Reproduction, Yalla-Y-Poora, ca2009
The print was donated by a local resident, Joan Armstrong. https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/75826/ The print is of a local regional homestead, Yalla-Y-Poora.A small, laminated copy / print of an 1864 painting titled Yalla-y-Poora by artist Eugene von Guerard."Painting by Eugene von Guerard / Yalla-Y-Poora / Copied from a diary loaned / by Judy Armstrong" on rear of itemeugene von guerard, yalla-y-poora, landscape, national gallery victoria, ngv, ararat -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Receipt, Robert S. Brain - Government Printer, Melbourne, Ballarat Revenue and Pay Office, Victorian Treasury, 1906, October 12 1906
Payment for permit to use 11 acres of unused road in Parish of Argyle - Shire of Grenville. Payment of one pound, eighteen shillings and sixpence, received from Armstrong Kerr.Small blue receipt - Treasury, Victoria. Monies received from Armstrong Kerr. Receipt number 95, from Book 5. Licence No. 1767. Receipt signed by J.B. (?) Bell, Receiver of Revenue.armstrong kerr, lease of unused roads -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Poem, Fifty Years On. A Reflection by Brian. Supplement to the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin No 2340 26.9.1978
An article from a supplement to the Bulletin with a poem by Legatee Brian Armstrong written just before he passed away. It reflects on Foundation Day and the first 50 years of Service certificates that were being awarded. Legatee Armstrong had been president in 1937. The prom was called Accolade. Last Anzac Day a fine old Digger / Asked me to write him 'a sort of a letter' / Mentioning something of what he had done / As a private soldier in World War One. He had lived alone since he lost he wife / But a score of 'Grandies' adorned his life / They were always asking what he had done / As a Front Line Digger in World War One. He wanted to give them something to show / When he got his call and 'had to go' / But he couldn't remember and wasn't sure / When they fingered his medal and asked for more. He was one of our best and I knew him well / In those far off days of pain and hell / So I wrote recalling his scenes of strife / Especially one when he'd saved my life. Later I found a note at my gate / Just a line of thanks to 'my Dear Mate'. That grand old word so hardly won / In freezing trench and blinding sun / Fifty years gone but it's not too late / To be proud when a Digger still calls you Mate. Thrice in our time have the War Bells tolled / And thrice does the Legacy tale unfold. Fifty years gone but it's never too late / To guard the Kin of a fallen mate. The story is written for all to see / The 'Why' and the 'How' of Legacy / But it still rings true that it all began / With the trust in his mate of a War-Torn Man. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of a poem made by Legatee Brian Armstrong a past president of Legacy about the mateship of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Yellow page from Bulletin with a poem by Legatee Brian Armstrong in 1978.Bulletin No 2430 26.9.1978past presidents, foundation day, brian amstrong, poem -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Vermont Progress Association, 1924
Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont.Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont. (!) dated 31 Aug 1924 Cr N. Armstrong joins staff of estate agent, F.C. Drake & Co; (2) Cr Armstrong's farewell from the Commercial Travellers Club; (3) 26 Sep 1924 about the lack of trained teachers at Vermont Primary School. Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association brought this problem to the Education Department. (4) 14 Jun 1924 Mitcham & Vermont Progress Association subsidise a bus service between these two suburbs.Four newspaper cuttings about progress in Mitcham and Vermont. clubs and associations, mitcham and vermont progress association, armstrong, norman, vermont primary school, no. 1022, bus services -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, A voyage round the world
This book was awarded by Geelong Grammar to Walter Armstrong in 1881. It was donated to the Ballarat College library by his grandson W Mick U Armstrong (1944). Mick attended Ballarat College 1937 - 1942. In 1936 the Weatherly Library was established at Ballarat College and a community book drive resulted in personal copies of books owned by members of the school community being donated to the library over the next 10-20 years. Mick Armstrong donated this book (amongst others) to the school library during his final year at the school. It is an excellent example of the community spirit which carried the school through periods of financial hardship. Dark royal blue leather bound book with gold crest, borders and spine detail. Spine has 6 decorative compartments with raised bands and red leather and gold lettering in the title compartment; Geelong Grammar crest embossed in gold on front cover and gold border to front and back cover; marbled endpapers and edges; black and white frontispiece and illustrations throughout book; book plates inside front cover.Book plate inside front cover: Geelong Grammar crest / PRIZE / PRESENTED BY / The Headmaster / AWARDED TO / Walter Armstrong / FOR / Industry - Lower VI / Christmas 1881 / Bracebridge Wilson M A / Headmaster Book plate on right side of end paper: Ballarat College crest / Ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / W M U Armstrong / W M Armstrong 1942 / Books may be kept for one week / only but may be renewed / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE / LEAVES, ETC.walter-armstrong, w-m-u-armstrong, geelong-grammar -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Savige Memorial Oration, 1954
A typed copy of a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. It is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. This is an original typed copy with two other copies in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White quarto paper with black type x 11 pages of a speech about Legatee Savige.Handwritten on top of first page 'Savige Memorial Oration delivered by Legatee Brian Armstrong of Melbourne Legacy.'vale, stan savige, conference -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - black and white print, A.P. Winzenried, Girl Students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, 1935-1990
... a. armstrong ...This photograph was made by A.P. Winzenried in 1990 as a possible illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden." Note by T.H. Kneen 18 March 1992, "Query: date recorded on photo 8 March 1935. M. Younger is recorded as graduating 1938 in, "Green Grows Our Garden" and was probably a student in 1936 & 1937. Similarly for M. Atkins. Pearce & Wakeford are recorded in 1937 Class List." 2 copies of a black and white photograph of a newspaper cutting. The caption reads, "Girl students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens are now able to enjoy lunch in the sunshine-and even a game of cricket afterwards." Seven female students seated on stools outside eating lunch.Underneath the photograph handwritten, "M. Younger, J. Bacon, J. Wakeford, M. Atkins, J. Teed, E. Pearce, A. Arw? "The Sun". 8-8-35.female students, m. younger, j. bacon, j. wakeford, m. atkins, j. teed, e. pearce, a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, a. armstrong, cricket, recreation -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, G V Bolton - Artist, Linton State School, Grades V-VIII, 1923, 1923
... A Armstrong ...Group photograph, mounted on brown card, showing Linton State School students in grades V-VIII in 1923. Names of pupils are inscribed in ink across the mount.linton state school no. 880, a. ching, h cornish, h commons, h thompson, r bolte, n mcdonald, j stapleton, c wishart, j reidy, t kennedy, m murrell, d megee, i mcdonald, m brett, e kennedy, g pettersen, j rowe, j lorbach, n brown., n murrell, n chasey, l mitchell, a armstrong, m stapleton, n sparrow, a gascoigne, j commons, i kirby, l pettersen, h pettersen(standing - all others sitting), h commons, j wishart, l allan, p megee, w wishart, s pyke, w jennings, j stapleton, r pye, j megee -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Legacy Founder Honored, 1954
An article titled 'Legacy Founder Honored', that mentions the speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. The speech is a full account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand, He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. The second article on the same page is titled 'Legacy Conference Opened' and mentions the Governor General Sir William Slim, opening the conference in Canberra and some of the topics he spoke on. There are three copies of the Savige Memorial speech in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.Front page of the Daily Advertiser on 23 October 1954 with two articles about the Legacy conference, one of which was about the memorial oration for Stan Savige given by Brian Armstrong.stan savige, conference -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Notre-Dame de Paris
Prize awarded to William Michael Urquhart Armstrong in 1944.Dark maroon cloth bound cover with gold printing and border on front cover and spine; Ballarat College crest printed on front cover; book plate on flyleaf;coloured frontispiece.Book plate: Ballarat College crest / Ballarat College / Sixth form / French Prize / Awarded to / W M U Armstrong / R E Thwaites / December 1944 / Principalw-m-u-armstrong -
Melbourne Legacy
Article - Speech, Past President's Day Address - Brian Armstrong, 1961
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin of a Past Presidents' Day speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong, a long serving Legatee and past president (1937). It is poignant for it's insight into what he saw on the Western Front, in particular around Pozieres and the Windmill that had stood there and was destroyed in battle. He had recently visited France and recalled his personal feelings. “I have no doubt that each one of you had some special memory of war that is bound up with your membership of Legacy – some event, place or happening. This was one of mine – you will find the story in a book we all know ‘There goes a man’, a story of endurance, determination and incredible courage. The feeling came to me as I stood in that little enclosure that here began the long road that led to Legacy, for in the middle of that holocaust was the Victorian Brigade from which later came the first man of Legacy. I am certain that many splendid men, some of whom were my friends, whose last sight was that battered windmill, would, had the finger of fate but pointed another way, been original members of this Club. A question seemed to hang in the still air – not for me, for I was only a cypher, but for all of us for whom, in those or later years, the finger had pointed to ‘LIFE’ – what have you done to merit and repay your deliverance from this and similar ordeals." He was one of the founding group of Legatees, being enrolled in 1924, and served for 54 years. The Bulletin often published articles recounting the speech from the week before. John Henry Brian Armstrong was born 23 June 1894 and completed a law degree at Melbourne University. He served with the militia when at University and tried to enlist in December 1915. He was accepted into the Army Medical Corps in April 1916. He served in France and Belgium as a Lieutenant with 22 Infantry Battalion and was wounded near Dernacourt on 24th April 1918. He was wounded again and taken prisoner at Herleville, France on 18 August 1918 when leading a night patrol in an action in which the majority of the party were killed. For a number of years Brian was a Trustee of the Frances Ormond Estate, which was the genesis of The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Along with Legatee Jim Gillespie (and Jim's grandfather) the trustees were identified with all the notable developments of RMIT. He remained a bachelor his whole life. He was one of the initial archivists of Melbourne Legacy. One of his speeches in 1961 gives an insight into why he became a Legatee. (see 02501)A record a speech that contained insight into the life of Legatee Brian Armstrong.Copy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong in 1961.Bulletin 28/02/1961. Pages 5 to 6.vale, past presidents, brian armstrong -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of John Keats
Prize awarded to William Michael Urquhart Armstrong in 1944. Light blue cloth bound book with black leather sine; spine divided into 6 sections with raised bands and gold decoration; red leather behind title section; Ballarat College crest printed in gold on front cover; book plate on flyleaf.Book plate: Ballarat College crest / Sixth Form / Librarian Prize / Presented by Major Mc N Symons / Awarded to / W M U Armstrong / R E Thwaites / December 1944 / Principalw-m-u-armstrong -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & white), M.B. John Brass Foundry Workers, 1927
In 1896 M.B. John started the Ballarat Brass Foundry in Armstrong Street South on land leased from the Welsh Church. See http://bih.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Ballarat_Brass_Foundry#BackgroundTwo black and white photographs of MB John Brass Foundry Workers at their Armstrong Street factory. When joined together one large panoramic view is made, which also includes the gates of the Ballarat Gaol. Three men standing to the far right are members of the John family. john valves, mb john, tom bawden, ballarat gaol, m.b. john, morgan b. john, morgan bevan john, valves, engineering, lydiard street south, ballarat