A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. 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 Legatee George Blackwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee George W Blackwood - President 1975past presidents, george blackwood

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Blackwood, born in 1907 and died in 1982. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. 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 Legatee George Blackwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee George Blackwood - President 1975Bulletin No 1209. 17.6.1982. Page No 3 and 4past presidents, vale, george blackwood

Programme for annual community awards and citizenship affirmation ceremonies. Citizen of the Year 2025 Nominee certificate - Robin Carter (RDHS)Welcome by Cr Kylie Spears, Mayor Thank you for joining us today at Maroondah City Council's Australia Day event at Ringwood Lake Park. Today is a free community event and an opportunity to celebrate our great city and nation in an inclusive and positive way. As Mayor, and for everyone attending the day, the Citizenship Ceremony will be a wonderful moment as we get to witness people from so many different countries embrace Australia, and Maroondah, as their new home. Citizenship is a representation of your commitment to the ideals and values of your adopted country, Australia. Becoming an Australian Citizen today indicates that you have chosen to take a significant step to be a full member of the Australian community. Maroondah City Council is especially proud that you have taken this step with us. On behalf of Council I also wish to congratulate all nominees in the Maroondah Australia Day Awards. I hope each nominee is proud of the contribution they make to our community. We appreciate your time and effort to make Maroondah a great place to live, work and play. While you're here, please take the time to discover this wonderful park and the facilities it offers, including the popular all-abilities playspace and the historical mining site (at the rear of the park) that provides an insight into the history of antimony mining in Ringwood in the 1870s. We hope you will enjoy the day with your family and friends. Awards include - Community Event of the Year - Maroondah Rotary Club Gala Night, Young Citizen of the Year - Shannon Freeman, and Citizen of the Year nominations - Kathy Adams, Ian Barnes, Andrew Brownlie, Heidi Butler-Moore, Robin Carter, Nicole Fernley, Marrianne Fry, Peter Rogers, Wendy Scott, Jonathon Tan, Heather Telford, Ken Weller.

Report - 9A4 colour photocopied or printed, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Nomination of the Preservation and Restoration of Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board L class Tram No. 103 for COTMA Achievement Award", dated June 2008 by the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association MTPA. Outlines the history of the L class tram, the work done to the tram and those involved. Has many photos of the restoration work.Has "K.S 26-8-08" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, l class, mtpa, cotma, awards, tram 103

List of Wangaratta Sub Branch Life Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia.The elevation of a Service Member to Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia is an honour that may only be approved by the National Executive on the recommendation of a State Branch. Great care must be displayed when considering nominating a Service Member for the honour of Life Membership of the League. Life Membership of any organisation is a single honour of great importance and any nomination must qualify the nominated member beyond all doubt as to their outstanding service to the League.Brown laminate five sided honour board with RSL crest and 12 names in gold coloured paintWangaratta Sub-Branch Life Membersrsl, wangaratta sub branch, life members

This award is in recognition for the Society's 60th Birthday Open Day ExhibitionRDHS was nominated for an award for our Ringwood and District Heritage Open Day, held on 27 October 2018. The Society was announced as the winner at the Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at Ringwood Lake Reserve on 26th January 2019. It was accepted by RDHS President Russ Haines. This catalogue item consists of - Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards & Australian Citizenship Ceremony Booklet - Nomination Certificate - Winning award Certificate - Maroondah Council Official Photograph of Russ Haines with Certificate (See Item 11001 for photographs of the presentation ceremony)