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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Opening of the Heidelberg to Eltham Railway on June 6th 1902 by His Excellency The Governor-General
... 1902 by His Excellency The Governor-General... Railway on June 6th 1902 by His Excellency The Governor-General ...Source: La Trobe Library and National Library, CanberraThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image, 18.5 x 25.5 cm print, 16.5 x 21.5 cm print and 35 mm B&W negative sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, heidelberg-eltham railway extension -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Michael Ronaldson MHR, Catherine King MP, Governor General Quinten Bryce at the Arch of Victory Ceremony, Ballarat, 2011
... Michael Ronaldson MHR, Catherine King MP, Governor General..., Catherine King MP, Governor General Quinten Bryce at the Arch ... -
Department of Health and Human Services
Message of Loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II - Signed by W J Slim Governor General - from Northam High School Western Australia 04/05/1958 - 3 of 5 photos - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
... Slim Governor General - from Northam High School Western... - Signed by W J Slim Governor General - from Northam High School ...Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
City of Kingston
Book - Commemorative book, Municipal Association of Victoria, Addresses to HRH The Duke of Cornwall and York and His Excellency the Governor General, The Earl of Hopetoun, 1901
... Excellency the Governor General, The Earl of Hopetoun.... The Duke of Cornwall and York and His Excellency the Governor ...This book was published by the Municipal Association of Victoria to commemorate the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The addresses were made on the occasion of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York's visit to Melbourne for the opening of Federal Parliament at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Carlton Gardens on 9 May 1901.Red hard cover book with gold gilded text. federation, royalty, municipal -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Governor General's visit Victoria Dock and Princes Pier, 1938
... governor general...Six photos on sheet of Governor General's visit to Victoria... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Governor General's visit ...Six photos on sheet of Governor General's visit to Victoria Dock and Princes Pier, reviewing naval vessels 1938 or 1943Written on back "1938". Biro on front "1943"piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - miscellaneous, janice c morton macdonald, governor general, victoria docks, north wharf -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Re-dedication of the Ballarat Arch of Victoria, 2011, 06/11/2011
... governor general... of the Ballarat Arch of Victoria by Governor-General Quentin Bryce... by Governor-General Quentin Bryce. The Creswick Lighthorse feature ...A number of colour photographs taken at the rededication of the Ballarat Arch of Victoria by Governor-General Quentin Bryce. The Creswick Lighthorse feature in a number of the photographs.arch of victoy, ballarat, creswick lighthorse, lighthorse, world war, avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour, quentin bryce, governor general, world war 1, mmm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Gold Medal
... Force (on the bottom). On the reverse side is Governor-General...Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.... Newhaven gippsland Gold Medal Governor-General of the Commonwealth ...Gold coloured medal encased in perspex & resting in a leather box. One side engraved with, "Commander-in-Chief" on the top. Australian emblem in the middle & Australian Defense Force (on the bottom). On the reverse side is Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia on the top. A crown over an olive branch is featured in the centre of the medal. Blue coloured case in leather with a gold emblem on the fron & gold writing on the inside.Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.gold medal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance...." Governor General Lord Gowrie VC, Officers of 2Cav Div... September 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance ...The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Rare photo of gathering at outbreak of W0rld War 2Black and white photograph of officers at camp September 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance." Governor General Lord Gowrie VC, Officers of 2Cav Div and 8th Light Horse at Corowa Camp 1st September 1939 " followed by a list of names -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Newspaper - Benalla Ensign
... governor general..." of Friday November 4 1938 reporting on the Governor General's escort... on the Governor General's escort to the Melbourne Cup drawn from the 8th ...Lord and Lady Gowrie attended the Melbourne Cup 1 November 1938. Their escort on that occasion was drawn from 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment and commanded by Lieutenant FC Trickey with soldiers drawn from Benalla, Euroa, Wangaratta, Tallangatta, Wahgunyah, Wodonga and Rutherglen Troops. The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. Well prepared memento of vice-regal visit to regional centre and escort duty by the local regiment.Framed photograph of an extract from "The Benalla Ensign" of Friday November 4 1938 reporting on the Governor General's escort to the Melbourne Cup drawn from the 8th Light Horse Regiment. The frame is black painted wood with gold trim.8th light horse regiment, benalla ensign, governor general, gowrie, flemington, cup -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - GG McKell in Albury
... Black and white photograph of the Governor General Sir...Albury / Governor General Sir William McKell / Lt I McKay... of the Governor General Sir William McKell inspecting an honour guard ...Black and white photograph of the Governor General Sir William McKell inspecting an honour guard drawn from 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Albury c. 1950Albury / Governor General Sir William McKell / Lt I McKay, Sgt R Braddy, L/Cpl M Youngguard, vmr, mckell, govornor general, albury, military -
Unions Ballarat
The truth of the matter, Whitlam, Gough, 1979
... governor general...The book is an account of Sir John Kerr's (Governor General... of Sir John Kerr's (Governor General) dismissal of the Whitlam ...The book is an account of Sir John Kerr's (Governor General) dismissal of the Whitlam Government dismissal in 1975. The Whitlam (ALP) government lost the election that followed this unprecedented act.The author, Gough Whitlam, was Prime Minister at the time of the dismissal. Whilst governor generals have the power to independently call for a double dissolution, Sir John Kerr's act was unprecedented and has not happened since.Paper; book. Front cover: Photograph of Gough Whitlam; author name and title.kerr, sir john, whitlam, gough, alp, australian labor party, btlc, ballarat trades and labor council, 1975, remembrance day, parliament, government, dismissal - government, senate, fraser, malcolm, constitutional crisis, constitution, double dissolution election, appropriation bills, governor general, prime minister -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 75th Anniversary of Legacy, 1998
... governor general...A speech by Sir William Deane, Governor General.... A speech by Sir William Deane, Governor General of Australia ...A speech by Sir William Deane, Governor General of Australia, at the opening of the 1998 Conference. 1998 was the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. The speech was published in the Legacy Bulletin on 3rd December 1998.A record of what a prominent Australian thought about Legacy on its 75th anniversary.Photocopy of a Bulletin article of the speech given to open the conference in 1998.speech, sir william deane, governor general, 75th anniversary -
Unions Ballarat
Matters For Judgment: An autobiography (Don Woodward Collection), Kerr, Sir John, 1979
... governor general...An autobiography. Sir John Kerr's (Governor General... governor general constitution - australia history - australia Kerr ...An autobiography. Sir John Kerr's (Governor General) dismissal of the Whitlam ALP Government in 1975 brought on a constitutional crisis. The Whitlam (ALP) government lost the election that followed this unprecedented act. Political and constitutional significance. Autobiographical.Book; 468 pages. Dustjacket: author and other information in black lettering; title in green lettering; black and white photograph of Sir John Kerr.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government, prime ministers - australia - gough whitlam, politicians, whitlam, gough, kerr, sir john, governor general, constitution - australia, history - australia -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photo album, Stuart Tompkins, Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951, 1952c
... Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor...Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor.... the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O ...Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Function held in Kangaroo Ground Community Hall following Sir Dallas Brooks, Victorian Governor's task of dedication at War Memorial Park. Names of WW2 fallen and Caretaker's Cottage. Original 1927 cottage still in place.Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, List of Victorian Governments, 1966
... List of Victorian Government: Premiers, Governors, Governor...List of Victorian Government: Premiers, Governors, Governor... Government: Premiers, Governors, Governor Generals, Speakers ...List of Victorian GovernmentList of Victorian Government: Premiers, Governors, Governor Generals, Speakers and Presidents 1851-1966. Also populations and references to books on Victorian history.List of Victorian Governmentpolitics & government, victoria government, govenors, premiers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Royal Visit 1901 - HRH The Duke of Cornwall and York
... Governor General... the Governor-General the Earl of Hopetown from the Municipalities... Excellency the Governor-General the Earl of Hopetown from ...This file contains three items about the visit of Prince George Duke of Cornwall and York (later Prince of Wales, later Geroge V) to Victoria in 1901: 1/A book ‘Addresses to (His Royal Highness) HRH The Duke of Cornwall and York and to His Excellency the Governor-General the Earl of Hopetown from the Municipalities of Victoria' containing copies of the addresses from the municipalities to George and the Governor-General on the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the replies of George and the Governor General. The book also contains individual cards on each municipality, including the Shire of Caulfield. The cards contain information such as date of incorporation and population, and the signatures of the Mayors, Councillors and Town Clerks of the cities, towns and boroughs, and the signatures of the Presidents, Councillors and Secretaries of the Shires. The book also contains the signatures of the President, executive committee and secretary of the Municipal Association of Victoria. 2/A research note by Amy MacKintosh on the information on Caulfield Shire contained within the book. 3/A research note by Amy MacKintosh on the circumstances of George’s visit to Australia.royal visits, federation (1901), local government, caulfield, george v, george duke of cornwall and york, mary duchess of cornwall and york, earl of hopetoun, hope john earl of hopetoun, shire of caulfield, governor general, hopetoun, hopetoun lady, caulfield historical society, akhurst a. c., pennington harold, jowett f., slaney h., kirkham c. f., sharp t. c., riddell w. t. c., lempriere john t., wood f. g., bayston w. s., lloyd c., phillips r. l., long j. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
... United Protestant Church, Woomera, Governor General Sir... of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor... by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
... united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir... of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor... pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
... united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir... of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor... October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of defence forces officers standing in front of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 14 October 1956
... united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir... of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor... pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of a crowd standing outside the new United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia on opening day October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Unions Ballarat
Hayden, Stubbs, John, 1989
... governor general... as Governor General from 1989-1996.... australian labor party governor general elections biography prime ...An autobiography of ALP MP Bill Hayden, formerly leader of the opposition. Hayden relinquished this role, after which Bob Hawke became leader and won the 1983 election. Hayden served as Governor General from 1989-1996.Relevant to the history of the Australian Labor Party and Australian political history. Biographical interest - Bill Hayden.Paper; book. Cover: Separate photos of Bill Hayden and a house - sepia tones.Front cover: title and author name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hayden, bill, hawke, bob, politics, politicians, alp, australian labor party, governor general, elections, biography, prime minister, hayden, william george -
Unions Ballarat
Sir Isaac Isaacs: A life of service (Don Woodward Collection), Gordon, Max, 1963
... Governor General...Sir Isaac Isaacs was the first Australian born Governor... Isaacs was the first Australian born Governor General. He ...Sir Isaac Isaacs was the first Australian born Governor General. He was also a key player in drafting of the Australian Constitution. He practised as a lawyer (specialising in company law) and a judge and was known to defend individuals against bureaucratic injustices.Australian politics and constitution. Book; 228 pages. Dust jacket: pink and white background; black and white photo of Isaac Isaacs; white, pink and black lettering; author's name and title. Cover: yellow; gold lettering; author's name and title on spine.Inside cover: "To Colin King, With all very best wishes from Ian Hayward, Christmas, 1963."btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, isaacs, isaac, governor general, politics and government, history - australia -
Unions Ballarat
Hayden : a political biography, Murphy, Denis, 1980
... governor general... as Governor General from 1989-1996.... federal election. Hayden served as Governor General from 1989-1996 ...A biography of ALP MP Bill Hayden, formerly leader of the opposition. Hayden relinquished this role, after which Bob Hawke became leader and won the 1983 federal election. Hayden served as Governor General from 1989-1996.Relevant to the history of the Australian Labor Party and Australian political history.Paper; book. Front cover: picture of Bill Hayden. Front cover: title and author.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hayden, bill, alp, australian labour party, politics, politicians, elections, biography, governor general -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Invitation card, The Victoria Missions to Seamen, 1906
... governor general... the Governor General officiated. ... the Governor General officiated. The invitation marks the establishment ...The original date for the laying of Foundation stone for the first Mission building at Australian Wharf in 1906 had to be changed to the 5th of February 1907 due to industrial action at the Wharves. See scrapbooks and clippings for details. Lord Northcote the Governor General officiated. The invitation marks the establishment for the first time at the Australian Wharf official recognition of the need to establish a Mission for seafarers in this location, some six years after presentation of the letter in 1897 from 22 Captains urging and requesting a respectable and convenient facility. Just ten years later the Mission would have to move to an adjacent site and raise funds for yet another Mission building in 1916. A heavy card with crimped edge with commercially printed invitation in cursive scripts from the Archbishop of Melbourne and the Members of the Committee of the Mission. A blue flying angel Missions to Seamen flag is printed in the top left corner. The invitee name is written in sepia ink as is an altered date. Ink inscriptions: the Rev A.G. Goldsmith and Mrs Goldsmith // ; printed date of Friday 14th of December 1906 is crossed out and superscribed in handwritten ink as: Tuesday 5th of February 1907 lord northcote, governor general, rev gurney goldsmith, foundation stone, australian wharf, the melbourne missions to seamen, victorian seamen's mission, 1907, siddeley street, alfred gurney goldsmith, walter richmond butler -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a white car, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife. churchill island ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of a parked white car with a flag mounted to the bonnet with cubs and brownies approaching the vehicle.THE STEPHENS ARRIVE AT C.I. 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub's hand, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub scout's hand in front of a white car with a line of brownies standing in the background.SIR NINIAN STEPHEN & CUB/1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of six people talking, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of six people standing on a wooden walkway with the two men in the front talking.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN, SIR NINIAN/STEPHEN, CR GREG PRICE [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people standing in front of a group of cubs and brownies.CR GREG PRICE, LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN,/? 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of three people walking, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of three people (Carrol Shultz, Sir Ninian Stephen, and Lady Stephen) walking through the herb garden at Churchill Island. Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen, carrol schultz -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people walking, 1988
... governor-general... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people (Cr Greg Price, Grant Membry, Lady & Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along a dirt driveway in front of a group of other people.CR GREG PRICE, RANGER GRANT MEMBRY,/LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen