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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW5.682 on Swanston Street outside the City Baths, Michael McLeod, c. 1980s
... SW5.682 on Swanston Street outside the City Baths. ...Photograph shows SW5 No. 682 on Swanston Street. Trolley poles are visible and in use. The Melbourne City Baths is visible in the background. The tram is painted in a livery of the Transporting Art program, as a so-called "Art Tram." The artwork is by Merrin Eirth, sponsored by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-withdrawn tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery representing a culturally important event in Melbourne's transit history.Colour Photograph - SW5.682 on Swanston Street outside the City Bathstrams, tramways, sw5 class, art trams, transporting art, public transport, merrin eirth, city baths, tram 682 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Handbill inviting citizens to part in the City of Port Melbourne 'wake' photograph, Historic Community Photograph, Jun 1994
... Handbill inviting citizens to part in the City of Port ...The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo. Approximately 280 people and a dog took partCity of Port Melbourne handbill inviting citizens of Port to 'take part in the last photo of the city' and attend the pre-amalgamation activities at the town hall 26 June 1994. Pale blue, A5port melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - The Golden City Record and Songs, 1981
... The Golden City Record and Songs...the golden city song ...Australian musician and television presenter, Ray Burgess, shot to the top of Australia’s fledgling pop-rock scene following a successful appearance on television’s talent show, New Faces (the 20th century equivalent of Australian Idol). It was 1970 and Ray soon became a founding member of popular show band, Red Time, touring Australia for several years before the band was signed up as backing band to then-King of Pop, Johnny Farnham. An accomplished singer in his own right, Ray undertook a solo career in 1974 and his very first recording, ''Touch Me'', became a huge Australian hit. Jane Bretherton Collection: The Golden City Record and Songs - 45 inch record and jacket. On the Front "The Golden City by Ray Burgess" On the Rear " The Golden City and Words to the lyrics, Lyrics reproduced by kind permission of Leeds Music. Words and Music: Don Mudie, Vocal: Ray Burgess, Production: Don Mudie, Copyright: Leeds Music." There are two tracks on the record: "The Golden City" and "Rachel's Song".history, bendigo, ray burgess, rachel's song, the golden city song -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Road works in the City of Kew, 1968-9
... Road works in the City of Kew ...One of a series of photographs donated by the City Engineer of the former City of Kew, showing road works. The photos variably include council workers, signage and equipment.One of a series of photographs of core local government services as practised by the City of Kew. The photographs are an accurate record of street works of the period. Original black and white photographic positive of a road works in the former City of Kew. The photo shows an excavation in Studley Park Road near the corner of Carson Street in 1968/9. A Council officer and worker inspect the pit. Excavation equipment and a Council truck are at the back of the view. STUDLEY PARK ROAD AT CARSON STREET 1968/9city of kew, local government -- city of kew, road works, street works, kew city depot, studley park road -- kew (vic.) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, City of Port Melbourne granting freedom of the City to HMAS Lonsdale, 21 Aug 1982
... Invitation, City of Port Melbourne granting freedom of the ...Flyer invitation from City Of Port Melbourne to a naval parade granting HMAS Lonsdale Freedom of the City.local government - city of port melbourne, david martin, perce mcguire white, perce white, armed services - navy, hmas lonsdale -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Albury Wodonga - The Chosen City: Destiny Foreseen, Jean Macdonald et al, 1981
... Albury Wodonga - The Chosen City: Destiny Foreseen...Albury Wodonga - The Chosen City: Destiny Foreseen ...This is a sequel to Albury Wodonga The Chosen city: The first Ninety Years. It traces developments in the region up to the development of the Albury Wodonga Corporation in 1972.non-fictionThis is a sequel to Albury Wodonga The Chosen city: The first Ninety Years. It traces developments in the region up to the development of the Albury Wodonga Corporation in 1972.new south wales. albury-wodonga, albury wodonga history, albury wodonga to 1972, albury history, wodonga history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - A Record of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Rural City of Wodonga, Rosemary Boyes, 1986
... A Record of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Rural...A Record of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Rural ...A record showing how in 1986 Wodonga honoured the 150th anniversary of the first settlement by Charles Huon of the district that was to become Wodonganon-fictionA record showing how in 1986 Wodonga honoured the 150th anniversary of the first settlement by Charles Huon of the district that was to become Wodongawodonga history, charles huon, wodonga european settlement, wodonga anniversary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MARCHING TROUGH THREE CENTURIES WITH THE CITY OF BENDIGO BRASS BAND
... MARCHING TROUGH THREE CENTURIES WITH THE CITY OF BENDIGO ...Marching Through Three Centuries with the City of Bendigo Brass Band. The History of the City of Bendigo Brass Band 1862-2001. Compiled and Written by Robert McCaskill (Jnr). -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine on 12 February 1994
... Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine on 12 February ...The original City of Sunshine freedom of entry, the certificate contains all the 5/6th battle honour, it was signed by the mayor, councillor, town clerk and city manager on 12 February 1994 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Bendigo the Golden City Booklet, 1940
... Bendigo the Golden City Booklet...Bendigo the Golden City Booklet ...BHS CollectionCarol Holsworth Collection: Bendigo the Golden City Booklet, 14 pages which feature text and sketches of 'Bendigo The Golden City of Tree-lined streets and parks and gardens.' Published by Frank J. Every's Bok and Stationary Centre Bendigo, printed by John Sands Pty Ltd, Druitt Street, Sydney NSW.history, bendigo, carol holsworth collection, bendigo the golden city booklet -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Freedom of Entry of the City of Footscray
... Freedom of Entry of the City of Footscray ...The original certificate of the Freedom of Entry for the City of Footscray signed by all the key members of the council. The Freedom of Entry was conducted on the 125th anniversary of the city of Footscrays. The certificate was signed on 10th June 1984 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - General Receipts for Government Departs within the City of Bendigo, 1968
... General Receipts for Government Departs within the City of ...Parry CollectionGeneral Receipts for Government Departs within the City of Bendigo 1. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission - Golden Square Office 2. Bendigo Sewerage Authority, 1967-68 Installments 3. City of Bendigo rates 1967-68 for 3 Yandoit St - John S. Parry 4. City of Bendigo 30/5/69 Part Payment of rates receipt 5. City of Bendigo Receipt of $1 for black and white labrador cross.history, bendigo, j s parry collection, city of bendigo council rates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: STATE COLLEGE HEAD SLATES THE CITY COUNCIL
... SLATES THE CITY COUNCIL ...A Bendigo 'Advertiser' article titled 'State College head slates the City Council'. This sentiment was expressed by the Principal of the State College of Victoria (Bendigo) Mr. K. G. Scarrott, in a letter to the Bendigo City Council. 22/1/74.bendigo, education, bit and btc merger, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, merger, bendigo teachers' college, mr. k. g. scarrott, amalgamation, la trobe university bendigo, state college of victoria bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE SOUND OF THE CITY, 2001
... THE SOUND OF THE CITY. ...The Sound of The City, a tribute to the men and women who have woven the magic of fifty years of piping and drumming in Golden City Pipe Band Bendigo, published by Mulqueen printers Golden Square, 152 pages with illustrations and photographs, some colour.Ann C Scottbendigo, clubs, pipe bands, signed by author. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Archive, Documents collected by Perce WHITE during his terms as Mayor and Councillor of the City of Port Melbourne from 1972 to 1994, 1972 - 1994
... terms as Mayor and Councillor of the City of Port Melbourne ...Documents collected by Perce White during his terms as Mayor, and service as a Councillor of the City of Port Melbourne from 1972 to 1994Various documents sorted into 23 manilla folders held in two archive boxes (.01 & .02) as per attached list. From the folders numbered 1-8 originally sorted by Janet BOLITHO in 2008, papers were extracted by Glen COSHAM in March 2014 and further re-sorted into folder numbers 9 to 23. In April 2016, Jill DAWSON extracted folder nos. 12-15 and consolidated these with other documents relating to the proposed Sandridge City Bayside Corporation development.local government - city of port melbourne, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, amalgamation, local government - city of south melbourne, local government - city of st kilda, local government - city of port phillip, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, local government commission, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO THE GOLDEN CITY
... BENDIGO THE GOLDEN CITY...the golden city ...Small booklet (24 pages) illustrated in full colour and portraying a cross section of Bendigo, The Golden City, an gateway to Northern Victoria. Published by Nucolorvue Productions Mentone, Victoria, Australia.bendigo, tourism, the golden city -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, Last photo of the City of Port Melbourne, Jun 1994
... Invitation, Last photo of the City of Port Melbourne ...Pale blue flyer with black printing. City of Port Melbourne logo at top and drawing of Bay Street Town Hall and shops at bottom. Invitation to all citizens to take part in an open day and historic photo of the community as the last photo of the City of Port Melbourne.local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and white, Members of the City of Ballarat Band on the way to Brisbane, 1923, Easter 1923
... Members of the City of Ballarat Band on the way to Brisbane ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. 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. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a train carriage with three of the door open and young men crowded at the openings. At the windows of the train, other people are leaning out. The young men are members of the City of Ballarat Band.Written in pen on the bank - Memembers of city band on journey to Brisbane, Q (1923 Easter), (F.W. au)frank wright, city of ballarat band, train carriage, railway, train, transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BROCHURE 'BENDIGO THE CITY OF GOLD AND DRAGONS'
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BROCHURE 'BENDIGO THE CITY OF GOLD ...Brochure 'Bendigo the City of Gold and Dragons', issued by Council Services and Community Information Directory 1989-90.person, individual, basil miller -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Freedom of Entry to the City of Hawthorn certificate
... Freedom of Entry to the City of Hawthorn certificate ...The original certificate of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Hawthorn on 21st November 1989, it was signed by all the key members of the Council -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - The City of Melbourne plaque
... The City of Melbourne plaque ...City of Melbourne Plaque present to the Royal Victoria Regiment. The City of Melbourne symbol is in the centre of the plaque. The metal plate on the top part of the plaque stated "Presented to The Royal Victoria Regiment on behalf of the citizens of Melbourne by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Melbourne councillor Allan Watson J.P 26 October 1993" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VIEW OF THE CITY OF BENDIGO AND BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK VICTORIA AUSTRALIA, 1905-1906
... VIEW OF THE CITY OF BENDIGO AND BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK ...Views of the City of Bendigo and Borough of Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia, Softcover book of 28 pages with black and white photos with coloured borders.bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes, bendigo, gold mining, heritage buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE PARTHIAN SHOT: (OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE GOLDEN CITY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION), August 1992
... THE PARTHIAN SHOT: (OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE GOLDEN CITY...The golden city collectors Association ...''The Parthian Shot'' (Official Newsletter of the Golden City Collectors Association) - two copies Seventh Issue (August 1992) and Eighth Issue (September 1992). List of Office Bearers on front cover; various articles relating to guns and shooting.organization, club/society, the golden city collectors association, quarry hill community hall, hamlet street. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: THE CITY FAMILY HOTEL-MOTEL
... AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: THE CITY FAMILY HOTEL-MOTEL ...Aulsebrook Collection: The City Family Hotel- Motel Bendigo, built 1872 -Advertisement flyer, details about the accomodation and how to conact them -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Lease between Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City Of Camberwell and Trustees of the Canterbury Bowling Club, 1975
... Lease between Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City ...Lease between City of Camberwell and Harry Cecil Worden, William James Adams and Arthur Evan Banks as Trustees of Canterbury Bowling Club.canterbury, canterbury bowling club, kendall street, city of camberwell, lawn bowls, worden> harry cecil, adams> william james, banks> arthur evan, legal documents, plans -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band, 1993
... Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on ...Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe BandConferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band - includes the History of this Ceremony.Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band city of nunawading highland pipe band, city of nunawading -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - General Receipts for the City of Bendigo and District, 1968
... General Receipts for the City of Bendigo and District ...Parry CollectionGeneral Receipts for the City of Bendigo and District 1. Bendigo Agricultural Show Society 2, City of Bendigo Olympic Pool 3. Bert kinder and Son - Kinderson Cycles 342 Hargreaves St Bendigo 4. S. A. Gant and H. A.Gant Surgeon Dentists, for professional services Mrs Parry, Debbie and Tim 5. List of family school, books and uniform fees.history, bendigo, j s parry collection, bendigo agricultural show, bert kinder and son cycles, gant surgeon and dentist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEART OF THE CITY
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEART OF THE CITY ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, August 19, 2002. Heart of the city: Bendigo's Alexandra Fountain; date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Letters to the State Library Victoria and the City of Bendigo, 1984
... Library Victoria and the City of Bendigo. ...Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on November 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Ten pages of correspondence - Letters to the State Library Victoria and the City of Bendigo, along with invitations to attend the opening of the new City of Bendigo Library. * Letter to the Chief Librarian Latrobe St Library, Melbourne 16/8/1984 advising of thanks for the microfilms of historical articles by the late Miss Amy Huxtable, now complete. * Letter to the Executive Officer City of Bendigo 16/8/1984 advising that the committee would like to present the microfilm's to the new city library about to be opened. * Letter from the Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer 7/9/1984 advising that the Council had resolved to accept the microfilm's at the opening. * Letter from the Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer 1/10/1984 advising hat provision would be made at the opening of the library for the presentation of the microfilms. * Letter from the Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer 1/10/1984 contains an invitation to Miss Norma Young and Guest to attend the opening. * Letter from the Committee to the council 8/10/84 advising the Miss Yound and her gues Mrs V. Cattanach accept the invitation. * Letter from the Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer 8/10/1984 advising the time of the presentation. * Letter from Norma Young to her committee 8/10/84 advising of presentation. * Notice 30/10/84 from the committee advising that a microfilm of over 350 of Amy's historical articles from the Bendigo Advertiser will be presented to the Library on 3/11/1984. * Library opening programme 2/11/84 history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, amy huxtable microfilms, amy huxtable historical articles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CITY OF BENDIGO, April 1936
... AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CITY OF BENDIGO ...Photograph, Aerial Photograph of The City of Bendigo,was taken specially to mark the occasion of the United Country Party Conference of 1936. Issued with the compliments of the Proprietors of 'The Argus', April 1936Wilson and Mackinnon, Printers, Melbourne.photograph, streetscape, bendigo