Picture, coloured print in frame of European rural setting with cows, goats, sheep, dog, girl, boy in barn. Framed. In bottom left corner of print "F Kurz" Signature in bottom left "F Kurz" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, picture, wall decoration, art, f kurz, print, european farm scene

Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their area severed from the Yackandandah Shire and form a new municipality. In 1973, the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. In 1994, a new local government authority, the Wodonga Rural City Council was created. In December 2003, the council was again legally re-named to become Wodonga City Council.The glass is representative of memorabilia produced to celebrate the achievement of a special status in the development of local government in Wodonga. Wodonga had "Rural City" status from 1973 until 2003.A standard wine glass with a gold trim and bearing the logo of the Rural City of WodongaAround the edge of the logo "RURAL CITY OF WODONGA / FIDES ET JUSTITIA"wodonga, local government, rural city, souvenir wodonga

Barongarook: a rural portrait. Norman Houghton. John Reid (illus.) Robert Ashley (cart.) 1st ed. Barongarook School Centenary Committee; Barongarook (Vic.); 1979. 52 p.; illus, maps. Soft cover. ISBN 0 9596142 0 6barongarook; norman houghton; john reid; robert ashley; housing; schools; commercial premises; railway; roads; timber; minerals; social history;

A book of maps of region 16 for use by the CFA in bushfires Clear Plastic cover with wire spiral binding, over pruple paper with CFA Logo and White Stripes in the lower halfRegion 16 Rural Directory Second Edition 1992 Published by The Country Fire Authority Mapping Association INc. Sold by Country Fore Authority Regio 16 Headquarters 390 Barkly Street Ararat 3377stawell map

Great Western Rural Scene. Possibly soak below Panrock Reservoirstawell

Photograph shows a rural scene with post and wire fence and trees. Location unknown.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No caption. Printed maker's mark on slide "Kodak Kodachrome Slide"rural landscape

House and Car in Rural Scene Details Unknown (Inscription Jack Rees) c1935stawell

Promotional ItemRed and blue fabric banner with Rural Ambulance Victoria logo.Rural Ambulance Victoria rural ambulance victoria, marketing

Photograph shows a rural landscape with a few buildings, possibly east of Plenty Road near Mill Park.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.mill park

Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part of the local government district severed from the Yackandandah Shire to form a new municipality. In March 1973 Wodonga was declared as the first Rural City in Australia. This was officially proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe at an open-air ceremony in Hovell Street following a procession along High Street led by the Victorian Police Band. The first meeting of the held in the open air immediately after the proclamation.These seals are significant because they document different stages in the development of local government in Wodonga.Two wood and metal seals to endorse documents. The seal with black painted handle is for the Rural City of Wodonga. The brown handled seal is for the Shire of WodongaSeal 1 - Rural City of Wodongawodonga shire council, rural city of wodonga

"Rural and remote Australians celebrate links to Melbourne Cup", broadcast on ABC Radio National, Bush Telegraph, Tuesday, 1 November 2011Compact audio cassette TDK D90 (Side B) Cassette labelled "Melbourne Cup Tour" (Side B) Converted to MP3 file; 29.6MB, 0:21:00andrew lemon, audio cassette, audio recording, australian broadcasting commission, bush telegraph, melbourne cup tour, radio national

The current city was originally named Wodonga, but its name was changed to Belvoir then later back to Wodonga, its indigenous name. The original post office opened on June 1, 1856. Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part severed from the Yackandandah Shire and form a new municipality. On 30th March 1973, the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The date this logo first came into use is unsure, but it was used prior to the granting of rural city status. In 1994, the name was retained in a new local government authority and so the Wodonga Rural City Council was born. In 1995 it was decided to give the city a fresh image, so the term 'rural' was be dropped from use except where there was a legal requirement. In December 2003, it was decided to rename the council removing the term "rural" and it is now legally Wodonga City Council.On 30th March 1973, the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The badge on the spoon was used to represent the Council in all letters, communication and souvenirs at that time. The term "Rural City" was dropped from usage in 1994.2 silver souvenir teaspoons including the badge of the Rural City of Wodonga in gold and blue enamel on the top. The teaspoon is presented in a clear plastic rectangular presentation case lined with blue card. .In circle on top of spoon "FIDES ET JUSTITIA/ RURAL CITY OF WODONGA"memorabilia, rural city of wodonga, local government, victoria

RAEME Corps was first established in 1942 when the Ordnance Corps and the Service Corps were combined. The royal ascent was granted in 1948. The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. RAEME personnel are represented in most Army units. The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers corps motto is ‘Arte et Marte’, which is Latin for ‘With Skill and Fighting’. This item, was presented to the Council of the Rural City of Wodonga in 1978. RAEME has a long association with Wodonga due to its service at the Bandiana base just outside of Wodonga. The inscription on the side of the base reads: "Presented to the Citizens of the Rural City of Wodonga by the Commanding Officer and members of RAEME Trg Centre on the occasion of the granting of the Freedom of the Rural City of Wodonga to RAEME Trg Centre 21 October 1978RAEME Corps has a long association with the city of Wodonga through its involvement in training and logistics at the army base at Bandiana.An award featuring a small model of the cannon "Zamzama" (Captor of Forts) mounted on a polished wooden base. The award includes a plaque outlining the significance of "Zamzama" on the top and another plaque explaining the significance on this award on the front of the base.Explanation of "Zamzama" beside cannon: "ZAMZAMA (CAPTOR OF FORTS)/ The original 14' 4 1/2" long, with 9 1/2" bore, was cast in brass in one/ piece by Muslim engineers in the year 1757 on the orders of the/ emperor AHMAD-SHAH-ABDALI. It was used in several battles and/ proved its value as a great weapon of destruction. It soon became to be/ regarded as a "Tallsman of Power" and continued as such until it was/ ruined in 1818 at Multan. Today it is housed in Lahore, where it was/ placed by H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh in 1870."raeme, rural city of wodonga, freedom of the city wodonga, australian military, bandiana

Photograph shows view across a road and open land to large house in a rural setting. At the time of the photograph was named 'Odyssey House' at Lower Plenty, Pre 1976 it was known as the Blessed Sacrament Fathers Seminary.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.rural landscape

Conference to empower rural women. Sponsors Victorian Farmers Federation, Agriculture Victoria, Rabo Bank, Chandler Agribusiness, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. What can we do to make a difference in the life of others. Digital imagesagriculture, rural women, victoria, minister for agriculture, jaala pulford, victorian farmers federation, rural women uncovered, rabo bank, agriculture victoria, chandler agribusiness

Teacher: Mr Griffith Back Row (L-R): Mr Griffith, - , - , John Hopkins , Ronny Morris, Michael Oldfield, Rex Jobling , -, - , - , Geoffrey Jones, Barry Moar, David Stokes Middle Row (L-R): - , Avis Barnes , Pam Geer , Prue Kimber , Dirkie Herholdt, - , Bronwyn Conibear , Joy Chapman , - , - , Alan Pittman Front Row (L-R): Neil Twyford , - , Beverley Bradbury (nee Stokes), Susan Gill , Helen Taylor , Thelma Baxter , - . Students in grade either not present or unidentified include Faye Helmers, David Knight, Robin Hayes, Bruce Treganan Photography by Rural Photographic Service of Australia, 8a Bankly Avenue, Malvern, Vic. 5303/5 Digital copies scanned by EDHS from originals held by Barry Moar, of Greensborough, Vic, 17 Jul 2017 and Margaret Harding (nee Joy Chapman.) 15 Nov 2024. Keith and brother Barry Moar moved to Eltham in March 1944 where they attended the State School (elder brother Keith from 1949) in Dalton Street. They lived at 11 York Street in a house rented from Ernie Andrew at a cost of £2/week. Other items of note advised by Barry and Keith Moar: Michael Oldfield was killed in a car accident in South David Stokes, son of Frank Stokes who operated Stokes Orchard was killed in the Black Saturday fire of 7 Feb 2009. It snowed in Eltham in 1952 or 1953 Andy Matthews was on HMAS Voyager when it was sunk by HMAS Melbourne. Carleen Golgeth's mother used to drive her to school in a c.1928 Rolls Royce taxi (phaeton?)Digital copy of black and white photograph x 21953, eltham state school, state school no. 209, grade iii, alan pittman, barry moar, david stokes, geoffrey jones, michael oldfield, mr griffith, neil twyford, ronny morris, margaret harding (joy chapman) collection, barry moar collection, arthur roberts, avis barnes, barry (andy) matthews, ben rutley, beverley bradbury (nee stokes), bronwyn conibear, bruce treganan, carleen golgeth, class photo, david knight, dirkie herholdt, dorothy uren, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209, faye helmers, grade v, helen taylor, ian newlands, john hopkins, john squires, johnny morris, joy chapman, keith moar, margaret butterway, margie? reed, marjory bredle, maureen davis, max goldsworthy, michael sinclair, mr jobling, mr phillips, nina macbeth, pam geer, pat davison, peter brown, peter mccann, prue kimber, rex jobling, robert eisma, robin hayes, stafford davison, susan gill, teddie mynott, thelma baxter, yvonne box

The current city was originally named Wodonga, but its name was changed to Belvoir then later back to Wodonga, its indigenous name. The original post office opened on June 1, 1856. Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part severed from the Yackandandah Shire and form a new municipality. On 30th March 1973, the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The date this logo first came into use is unsure, but it was used prior to the granting of rural city status. In 1994, the name was retained in a new local government authority and so the Wodonga Rural City Council was born. In 1995 it was decided to give the city a fresh image, so the term 'rural' was be dropped from use except where there was a legal requirement. In December 2003, it was decided to rename the council removing the term "rural" and it is now legally Wodonga City Council. This plate is of local historic significance as it documents the way in which the local government and community has evolved and depicts itself over time.Circular metal plate for public display of status of Rural City of Wodonga. Inscription including the Latin terms for "Faith and Justice" are embossed around the circumference on the front of the plaque. The symbols of wheat, cattle and grapes represent the major agricultural pursuits of the area. A representation of Hermes/Mercury is at the top centre of the plate.Around the circumference of the plate is the inscription "FIDES ET JUSTITIA / RURAL CITY OF WODONGA"local government, wodonga, rural city, council logo

The current city was originally named Wodonga, but its name was changed to Belvoir then later back to Wodonga, its indigenous name. The original post office opened on June 1, 1856. Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part severed from the Yackandandah Shire and form a new municipality. On 30th March 1973, the Wodonga Shire was granted rural city status and was officially named the Rural City of Wodonga by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The date this logo first came into use is unsure, but it was used prior to the granting of rural city status. In 1994, the name was retained in a new local government authority and so the Wodonga Rural City Council was born. In 1995 it was decided to give the city a fresh image, so the term 'rural' was be dropped from use except where there was a legal requirement. In December 2003, it was decided to rename the council removing the term "rural" and it is now legally Wodonga City Council.This plaque is of local historic significance as it documents the way in which the local government and community has evolved and depicts itself over time. Designation as a rural city was a critical event in the development of Wodonga.Small circular metal plaque for public display of status of Rural City of Wodonga. Inscription including the Latin terms for "Faith and Justice" are embossed around the circumference on the front of the plaque. The symbols of wheat, cattle and grapes represent the major agricultural pursuits of the area. A representation of Hermes/Mercury is at the top centre of the plate.Around the circumference of the plaque is the inscription "FIDES ET JUSTITIA / RURAL CITY OF WODONGA"local government, wodonga council logo, wodonga, rural city victoria

The Shire of Ballarat in 1994 sponsored the V.R.F.B.A.State Championships of the Victorian Rural Fire Brigades Association and in appreciation was presented with this plaque.Given in appreciation of sponsorship.Rectangular wooden base with brass plates for the inscriptions.In the middle is the Victorian Rural Fire Brigade Badge, above which is inscribed VICTORIAN RURAL FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION on a long rectangular brass plate,and below on a wider rectangular plate which is inscribed REGION 16 HOST COMMITTEE thanks The Shire Of Ballarat For Your Generous Sponsorship Of V.R.F.B.A. State Championship 1994 VICTORIAN RURAL FIRE BRAGADES ASSOCIATION.REGION16 HOST COMMITTEE THANKS The Shire Of Ballarat For Your Generous Sponsorship Of V.R.F.B.AState Championships 1994.shire of ballarat, vrfba championships 1994.victorian rural fire brigades association

Shield was presented to R.L. Holland by children and parents of District in appreciation of 12 years of valued services to Mackie's School. 78 years later, after this presentation, his daughter donated it to the Wycheproof Historical Society. This shield item from the 1930s is of a local rural school,now closed.It complements and strenghens our collections of Closed District Schools and our hard copy files on Mackie's Estate.Wooden shield with silver badges. A wreath decoration surrounds the central metal boss. A silver banner is across the bottom of the shield. The inscription states the Shield was won by Mackie's School in 1931,1932,1933. Permanently won by Mackie's School. Competing Schools - Mackie's, Jeruk, Glenloth, Glenloth North;teachers-Miss M.Ryan and Miss B.SmithNilmackie s estate school, mackies estate teachers wycheproof district closed schools

Crosslight issue number 225, September 2012. Crosslight is a monthly newspaper published by the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.The article described the College's growth during the first eight months of operation. The college Principal, Mr Kerry Bolger described the school's philosophy, a range of activities and community involvement.A half page article on page 19 of the UCA newspaper 'Crosslight' written by Megan Graham. A colour photo of ELC3 students playing in the grass taken by ELC Director Kirsten Liljegren.cornish_college_inaugural_year, crosslight, newspaper, article, mr bolger

48 page supplement to Ballarat Courier of 10/06/1997, celebrating 130 (130th) years of publication. many adverts, stories, & social history notes & photographs - black & white & colour printing. Trams - see p30 (horse tram photos) p32 (ESCo era), p33 - (late 1960's, early 70's0 all with trams. Includes reproduction of first issue. Images added 3-12-2016niltrams, tramways, ballarat, the courier, ballarat commerce, ballarat social history, esco

non-fictionThis publication is the Summary Report of a study of the management of water resources and management of the Murray River. It was jointly commission by the Rural Water Commission of Victoria and the Water Resources Commission of New South Wales. The Rural Water Commission of Victoria was established in 1984. The Commission was renamed in 1992, becoming the Rural Water Corporation. The Water Resources Commission of NSW was constituted in 1976. The Water Administration Act, 1986 abolished the Water Resources Commission replacing it with the Department of Water Resources on 1 January 1987. floodplain management -- murray river, water resources