Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Black leather wallet marked in gold Commissioners of the State Savings Bank of Victoria, with initials G.E.P. Leather wallet is bi-fold with one pocket for notes.banking

Two receipts. One from the State Savings Bank of Victoria acknowledging receipt of 10 pounds from Ada Baggaley for purchase of Commonwealth govt. treasury bonds, the second for advance subscription to Commonwealth loan received from the estate of Charles Baggaley the sum of 300 pounds.

Baggaley colletion: 15a State Savings Bank of Victoria savings slip. Red printing on beige paper 15b 'Acorn series' R & M limited, Tax Stamps Record Book. Belonging to Mona Bailie, 131 Wills Street, Bendigo. For period 20/12/1934 to 2/08/1935

The State Savings Bank of Victoria receipt for conversion application No. 10080. State Electricity Commission of Victoria Loan 490. received from Miss Lillian Prout application for conversion of 500 pounds of 4.75% stock maturing 01/02/1961 into stock bearing interest at 5.75% maturing 01/12/1967.business, retail, state savings bank

Both patients and staff were in frequent possession of passports and bank books particularly during the 20th century. These objects give an insight into people lives. The objects belonging to Miss Isabella Beatrice White are significant as they show everyday objects used by both patients and staff of Aradale Mental Hospital. British Passport - bound in thick blue material with the British Coat of Arms embossed in gold. The Passport contains 32 pages. The State Savings Bank of Victoria Book - The bank book is grey with black printed type. The Passport has both printed and hand written information and personal details. The bank book contains account details and hand written deposits and withdrawals made.bank book, passport

Carbon copy of a letter to State Savings Bank of Victoria accompanying copy of agreement between the Trustees of the Kooyong Club House and the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, requesting that the same is returned after perusal.1 single sheet of typed paperA female dressed in a loose gown holds a lantern from which the words 'Association', 'Advancement', 'of the Blind' and 'For the' are written in the rays coming from it. Below her feet are the words "Light of the Blind". 'Founded 1895' is written below the lantern, whilst in the top right hand corner is filled with: Homes at Brighton Beach Bendigo Hostels at South Yarra Windsor Offices: MU 4189 118 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1. All communications to be addressed to Secretary. Below the female figure, in the lower left hand side of the page: President: Miss Tilly Aston General Secretary: G.R. Fowler Objects: To promote the welfare of the Blind intellectually, physically and socially. To grant financial assistance in cases of necessity. To provide permanent or convalescent Homes and Hostels of an unsectarian character for the Blind. To visit the Blind.association for the advancement of the blind, kooyong club house

The State Savings Bank of Victoria transformed an area of Fisherman's Bend by creating Garden City. This 1927 pamphlet described the area and outlined the loan conditions. A small range of building designs had been developed based on designs used in England and Scotland for workmen's homes.1927 pamphlet issued by the State Savings Bank of Victoriabuilt environment - domestic, garden city, state savings bank of victoria

This book is a bank account book issued by The State Savings Bank of Victoria, guaranteed by the Government of Victoria for The School Bank Department. it belonged to Marilyn Morgan who attended State School No. 2744 at Orbost from 1956 -1958.The State Bank of Victoria was a bank that existed from 1842 until 1990 when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank. It was owned by the State of Victoria. the bank operated school savings accounts from 1912.A book with a blue cardboard cover and green/blue cloth binding. Print is black. It has si leaves inside. Inside are hand-written records of deposits and dates.Stamped diagonally across front cover in blue ink : CANCELLED At top right: 1597banking orbost-primary-school state-savings-bank-victoria morgan-marilyn

Pay-in forms used by the SSBV (State Bank) before being taken over by the Commonwealth BankOne pay-in form printed in green on green paper, with covering letter297 Macleod 4451 account number 3582state savings bank of victoriia

The passbook was used to record the Tender deposit for a PMTT Contract, No. 77 for Rolling Stock. It was opened on 2/5/1816 with a deposit of 69 pounds and closed on 2/11/16 with interest having been paid.Demonstrates Business practices of the time with regard to tender deposits.Light blue covered bankbook with red spine with the account number 230,119. It has two pages of deposits and payments. The Depositor was the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. Has the "Rules and Regulations" of the bank, details of the bank, locations and general procedures.pmtt, tenders, contracts, state savings bank

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Black and white copy of photographTyped below photograph: "White Horse Road" and statement underneath reads, "Photo of the new Savings Bank recently erected at Ringwood. An evidence of the progress of the District. Buildings like this are more eloquent than pages of Newspaper Talk."

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Coles Store, previously Foy & Gibson. Closed 1986. Bought for 1 1/4 million by Royal Bank, 1986".

The Beazley Prize was awarded to various trade apprentices deemed to be outstanding in their chosen trade course.This pass book is a significant example of banking before the advent of electronic banking.Blue cloth cover with State Savings Bank of Victoria Fitzroy printed on cover.Handwritten on cover and rubber stamped inside "W.D.Beazley Trade Scholarship A/C"collingwood technical school, beazley award, trade awards, banking, passbooks, state savings bank of victoria, nmit,