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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Numurkah Troop 20th Light Horse
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 5 soldiers of Numurkah Troop, 20th Light Horse Regiment, circa 1938 " Back L to R W. Green, J. Brown, F. Christie : Front L to R. J. Laidlaw, J. Morriss. "numurkah, 20th light horse, green, brown, christie, laidlaw, morriss -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Poetical Works of John Dryden
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much-loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Poetical Works of John Dryden Author: John Dryden Edited by W D Christie Publisher: Macmillan & Co Date: 1890 Edition: The Globe Edition. First Edition 1870 Reprinted 1872, 1874, 1881, 1886, 1890The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 DRY Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service First paper after fly paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museumflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the poetical works of john dryden, john dryden, w d christie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, VWA Review, Around - Australia in 7 days! We've done it!, 29/10/1962
Story of a Volkswagen and Shell Oil Company round Australia publicity drive. Drivers: Ray Christie and Joe Dunlop (Greensborough policeman). Copies from from VWA Review, 29th October 1962Greensborough policeman, Joe Dunlop was co-driver of the Volkswagen beetle that completed 8,100 miles in seven days in 19625 pages, 2 photocopied pages of an article, with 3 page typed transcriptionmotor reliability trials, joe dunlop, car trials -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria - New School Chaplain Appointed
Ringwood Mail 30 March 1988 report incluing photo caption: The newly inducted chaplain for Norwood High School, the Rev Heather Marshall, with the director of the Council for Christian Education in Schools, the Rev Andrew Curnow, and the Moderator of the Uniting Church, the Rev Hamih Christie-Johnston. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Thomson, Donald
1. Book: N.T.S.R.U., 1941-1943 : Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit / text and photographs from the report of Sqn Leader, Donald Thomson [Foreward: Michael Christie, Steve Fox, Nawunggurr, Yunupingu] Summary Work of the Yolngu reconnaissance patrol in the Northern Territory during Second World War as described in the report by Donald Thomson who trained and led them; list of names of members of the Unit; mention of Caledon Bay killings. Title N.T.S.R.U. : 1941 - 1943 / [text and photographs from the report of SQN Leader Donald Thomson : Michael Christie, Steve Fox, Nawunggurr, Yunupingu]. Author Thomson, Donald F. (Donald Fergusson), 1901-1970. Other Authors Christie, Michael. Fox, Steve. Yunupingu, Charles Nawunggurr. Published [Nhulunbuy]:Yirrkala Literature Production Centre , 1992. Carrier Types volume Physical Description 31 p.; ill., map, ports. Notes Cover subtitle; Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit; Foreword in Yolngu text, parallel English translation. Language English Identifiers ISBN 0864093055Folder of information on Donald Thomsondonald thomson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD ADDRESSED TO MISS G. CHRISTIE, BULL STREET, BENDIGO
Small postcard dated June 1912 addressed to Miss G Christie, Bull Street, Bendigo. Signed by Dorothy. On the front a young lady wearing a wide brimmed green hat and a black fur, she is holding a fox. at the bottom the names Charles Scribner's Sons N.Y and Reinthal & Newman Pubs N.Y.postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE LIFE AND TIMES OF C J DENNIS'' BY ALEC H CHISHOLM
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 224 page hardback biography of C. J. Dennis by Alec H Chisholm. Published in 1982 by Angus & Robertson. Printed in Australia by Hedges & Bell. A photo of Alec Chisholm with C J Dennis appears on page 169. Dust jacket illustrated and designed by Lynda Christie.Alec H Chisholmbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, c j dennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TRADE TOKENS OF CASTLEMAINE
Trade tokens of Castlemaine by R. Leonard Henderson President, Numismatic Association of Victoria. On the front page under the title in pen: some notes compiled in 1980 Len Henderson. The booklet comprise 11 loose typewritten pages. The tokens described are from: T. Butterworth & co. - R. Calder - W. Froomes - Murray & Christie and G. Ryland.numismatics, tokens, tokens of castlemaine -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, St John Ambulance Certificate presented at Ringwood to Winifred Cassidy 1961, 1961
A certificate presented to Winifred Cassidy for being qualified to render First Aid to the Injured.Buff coloured certificate with black printing and red ornamental borders, black logo.St John Ambulance Association (Victoria). This is to certify that Winifred Cassidy has attended a course of instruction at Ringwood and has qualified to render "First Aid to the Injured." (signed) A. Christie, Secretary. 3-7-1961. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B;ack and white photograph, Blackburn Citizens in 1908, 1908
Refer to Robyn Da Costa Names identified Mrs Rooks & Mr C Rooks Mrs Morris, Mrs Christie, Mrs Collins, Mrs Jackson, Mr & Mrs Bayley, Mr S Pope & Mrs Pope, Mr Hone, Mr TJ Jennings, Mr TRB Morton, Mr GA Goodwin, Mr S White , Mr V Davey.Blackburn Citizens in 1908, a gathering for (unknown reason)blackburn citizens, 1908 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised t Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted TroopsBlack and white photograph of soldiers of 13th Light Horse sitting on steps of building. Back row L to R: WO1 ATA Pattinson, WW Woodward,, Signal Sgt HD Ford. Centre row: ( unknown ) SQMS R Christie, Sgt. JD Morey, WO11; Front row ; Trumpeter Sgt CJ Rennie;WO11 A Hamilton, Sgt W , Gardiner -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff Photo, Planning Department, Shire of Eltham, July, 1987 (with names), 1987
Top Row, from left - Monika Roitinger, Carol Christie, Vivian Williamson, Anne Spurritt, Linda O'Laughlin, Dot Boyne, Graham Wilkie, Anne Rohan. Bottom Row, from left - Roger Collins, John Galea, Lyn Harris, Robert Abnett, Russell Yeoman, Julie Coulston, Peter Conroy. (Staff not present - Denis McKay, Garry Bartlett, Catherine Bickley).Two colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 2 copies different sizes 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo) and 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)shire of eltham, council staff -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff Photo, Shire of Eltham, c. Dec, 1987, 1987
Top Row, from left - Monika Roitinger, Carol Christie, Vivian Williamson, Anne Spurritt, Linda O'Laughlin, Dot Boyne, Graham Wilkie, Anne Rohan. Bottom Row, from left - Roger Collins, John Galea, Lyn Harris, Robert Abnett, Russell Yeoman, Julie Coulston, Peter Conroy. (Staff not present - Denis McKay, Garry Bartlett, Catherine Bickley).Colour photograph, laminated, without names 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff Photo, Shire of Eltham, c. Dec 1987, 1987
Top Row, from left - Monika Roitinger, Carol Christie, Vivian Williamson, Anne Spurritt, Linda O'Laughlin, Dot Boyne, Graham Wilkie, Anne Rohan. Bottom Row, from left - Roger Collins, John Galea, Lyn Harris, Robert Abnett, Russell Yeoman, Julie Coulston, Peter Conroy. (Staff not present - Denis McKay, Garry Bartlett, Catherine Bickley).Colour photograph, laminated, without names 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph, July 1940
Photograph of 3 sqn RAAF personnel embarking for the Middle East. Signatures on accompanying document signed by Ken Williams, RW Sterrett, MR Campbell, J.H. Christie, JH McKinnon and F Finch. The personnel shown boarding are all in RAAF uniform. It was customary at the time to board units together, generally in the order of seniority, which was accepted as Navy first, Army second and RAAF third.Black and white photograph of troops boarding an Orient Line ship."3 sqdn embarking for ME." Written on top of photograph. "Army, Navy & RAAF leave for Middle East July 1940" written on rear of photograph. world war ii, second world war, orient line -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Rambles Amongst Melbourne's Parklands Walking Group" - Simon Elliston
Digitised video (2.52GB) Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Simon Elliston talks about his walking group visits to historic sites around Victoria, including an overview of Wombolano Park in Heathmont, once visited by acclaimed celebrities such as Dame Nellie Melba and Agatha Christie. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Committee F.R.C. 1904 & 05
B/W Photo on Foxed & burnt card. Studio 2 Rows of men in 3 piece Suits & Bowtie, Fob watches.Art Royal. Back Row S. Mews, J Hugall, E.R Farrand, J. Shaw, b. Evans. Front Row T. Longmure, H.M. Crowden. W.T. Farrer, D. Christie, J. Prince snr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT, 1918
Book, Ships that Pass in the Night, Les Gillies collection, by Beatrice Harraden. A Gray hard covered book, with a scene on the front. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. MCMV111, 220 pages. Giadys Christie, August 1923. ''Like driftwood spars meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean main, So on the sea of life alas, Man meets man, hears, and leaves again. Matthew Arnold.Beatrice Harradenbook -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Emily Mary Lowery
The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul's School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.An order of Service for Emily Mary Lowery "Maisie" with photo on front coverA Thanksgiving and Eucharist to celebrate the life of Emily Mary Lowery "Maisie" 21.9.1930 - 4.4. 2007 St Mary's Anglican Church High Street Kangaroo Flat Wednesday 11th April 2007 Reverend Christie Kimpton Organist Joy Bruechertgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, emily mary loweery, st marys anglican church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINER'S RIGHT - SUSAN CHRISTIE
White Miner's Right in the name of Susan Christie of Eaglehawk. Miner's Right No 50, book No 306 and dated 17 March 1898. At the top is a crest with a lion and a unicorn holding up an oval piece with a crown on top. The oval is divided into four and an illustration in each quarter. The Miner's Right cost two shillings and six pence. Signed by Nancy Morris. On the back are details of residence area and Privileges conferred by a Miner's Right.document, gold, miner's right, miner's right, susan christie, nancy morris, robt s brain -
National Wool Museum
Rug
The rug was owned by Mary Atkins who was born c. 1920 and died in 1959. She lived at Glenormiston South. The rug was used first as a buggy rug and later as a bed rug.Back of rug Front of rug Photo by donor W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 2 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 3 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Article offered selection checklist Letter to Lynette Christie from Helen Sweeney dated 15th January 2009quilting quilting - history, running stitch collection, blankets, quilting, quilting - history -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Eric Willans, Diggers' Queen - Colac Centenary, 1937
Gold & brown wooden framed photograph or 7 women & children in formal dress - Queen, attendants, flower girl & pages.Diggers' Queen - Colac Centenary, 1937 Queen - Miss Florence Ryan; Attendants-Misses E. White and L. Ryan; Flower Girls- J Christie and P Heath; Pages-B. White and A. Cowley. AMOUNT RAISED, [pounds] 406/6/8 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ladies Committee, Relief Fund, Scarsdale, 1897, 1897
According to the donor these image copies were used in an exhibition, and distributed at the conclusion. Mounted black and white photograph on strawboard showing the Scarsdale Relief Fund Ladies Committee. Back Row (L-R): Mrs Maguire, Miss Christie, Miss Bennett, Miss McLeish, Miss Walker, Mrs Jamieson. Centre Row (L-R) Miss CLarkson, Miss M. Stoker, Miss Bird, Miss Clarkson, Miss Porter, Miss N. Carnegie, Miss Matheson, Miss N. Black. Kneeling: Miss Ritchie, Miss McLeish.scarsdale relief fund ladies committee, mrs maguire, miss christie, miss bennett, miss mcleish, miss walker, mrs jamieson, miss clarkson, miss m. stoker, miss bird, miss porter, miss n. carnegie, miss matheson, miss n. black., miss ritchie, flowers, wildflowers, women -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Proposed Chalet At Site 4, 25.11.1963
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of 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 item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from J. Dale Fisher, an architect acting on behalf of Mr Hymans. The letter accompanied plans submitted to the SEC and the Management Committee for approval of the development of SIte 4, Christie Street, Falls Creek. The plans had been modified in response to earlier concerns related to cost. The new chalet would provide accommodation and a swimming pool and stables. Mr Hymans aimed to build a chalet which operated year round and would rival any of the resorts in New South Wales.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Primary School 1985 Class Photo Grade 1, 1985
1985 GR 1: Back Row: Stewart Brown, Stuart Rowley, Brian Donald, Tony Aravanis, Paul Tsiokis, Alex Dinic, Jess Sinclair, Paul Eldridge 2nd Row: Ben Collinson, Joanne Gibson, Michelle Rigg, Adele Matthews, Krista Terzioski, Jasmina Pavlov, Christie Attwood, Carly White, Paul Constellis Front Row: Samantha Weaver, Carly Pryke, Naomi Terrell, Rebecca Rogers, Tara Barker, Melanie Warby, Emily Sykes. Teacher J. Smith -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Primary School 1987 Class Photo Grade 3, 1987
Grade 3 1987 Back Row: Ben Collinson, Alex Dinic, Paul Tsiokis, Brian Donald, Tony Aravanis, Stuart Brown. 2nd Row: Trevor Willicks, Troy Shanley, Jess Sinclair, Belinda Poulianakis, Jamina Pavlov, Alison Crawford, Mark Ingram, Paul Eldridge, Stuart Rowley Front Row: Naomi Miriklis, Emily Sykes, Tara Barker, Christie Attwod, Krista Terzioski, Rebecca Taualii, Tongauua Taualii, Brenda Milgate, Samantha Weaver Teacher: Mrs J. Eyck -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Site 4 - Design Of Extension Of Christie Street Completed, 03.04.1964
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of 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, the State Electricity Commission and the Management Committee.A letter to Mr. Hymans' from the SEC outlining changes to be made to the land divisions in Christie Street. The intention was to create two separate sites - Site 4 and Site 4A. SIte 4 was the location of Mr Hymans' existing accommodation. He had submitted a proposal for development of Site 4A. The dimensions of each site and the proposed rentals is included in this letter. His current lease would expire on the 31st October 1964, so Mr Hymans needed to indicate what future lease arrangement he desired to pursue.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Footscray Tramway Trust, "Footscray Tramway Trust", 1918
Second Annual Report of the Footscray Tramway Trust, for the year ending 30/9/1918. Lists the Trust Members, Consulting Engineers, and Secretary. Details the Trust's activities, finances and a short review of activities. Engineering report by Christie & Gardiner detailing the construction, supply of materials, rails, special work, and that 7 Combination Cars had been purchased along with motors and trucks. Has four pages of financial statements. The First World War restricted progress in acquiring materials. The tramcar bodies were purchased from the Hawthorn Tramway Trust (HTT). The change in Consulting Engineers was mostly likely due to issues that the firm of McCarty Underwood had with the HTT.Yields information about the construction of the Footscray Tramway Trust tramways.Ten foolscap sheets, duplicated, pinned with a removable foldable clip in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, ftt, footscray tramways trust, new tramways, rails, tramway construction, annual reports, htt -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Footscray Tramway Trust, "Footscray Tramway Trust", 1919
Third Annual Report of the Footscray Tramway Trust, for the year ending 30/9/1919. Lists the Trust Members, Consulting Engineers, and Secretary. Details the Trust's activities, finances, and a short review of activities noting the supply of energy from the Victorian Railways Newport Power Station. Engineering report by Christie & Gardiner detailing the construction, welding of joints, tar surfacing, substation equipment, fitting equipment to the seven ex HTT tramcars at Footscray, delivery of equipment for the tramcars, but a delay in the delivery of the trolley wire. There are four pages of accounts and one page for the Auditor's statement. The Trust was taken over by the MMTB during Feb. 1920 who completed the work and commissioned the tramway.Yields information about the construction of the Footscray Tramway Trust tramways.Eleven foolscap sheets, duplicated, pinned with a removable foldable clip in top left hand corner. Two copies held.tramways, tramcars, ftt, footscray tramways trust, new tramways, rails, tramway construction, annual reports, htt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: YEAR 4-5 L 2000
Colour photograph of students: Back row Mrs. Jenny Levett ( teacher ) Joshua Parsons, Kate Hewett, Kyla Melville, Matt McKenzie, Teika Larkins, Garon Freeman, Brooke Lynch, Mrs. Jenny Mann ( teacher) Middle row: Claire Hudson, Dylan Holliday, Christopher Tout,Corey lane, Ashlee Ludbrook, Christie Harty, Ryley Flint, Janelle Roberts, Emma Allen Front row: Jessika Ruschmeyer, Hannah Apps, Jessie Higgins, Paora Anderson, Sarah Harper, Rhiannon Brown, Jake Pollock, James Logan, Karra Bourke.bendigo, education, golden square primary school