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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stuart Tompkins Studios, Kew Municipal Library: Opening of Extentions by The Hon. L.W. Balvin M.L.A. Chief Secretary, 19 October 1954
Kew Library history: 1860: Kew's first library was the Kew Literary and Scientific Society, which opened on 6 August 1860. 1884: Kew Town Hall was extended and the library transferred to a room on the upper floor. This was not an ideal arrangement as the room was required for Council purposes. 1904: A cottage adjoining Kew Town Hall was purchased for use as a library. 1937: The library was closed for a major overhaul of stock and renovation of the building. It reopened in December 1937 and remained there for more than 35 years. 1973: When the Civic Centre opened in Charles Street, Kew, the library moved in. 1987: Kew Library moved to its current location in the converted city hall, overlooking the beautiful Alexandra Gardens. The library was officially opened at this site on Friday 23 October 1987 by the Mayor of Kew, Cr James Tutt.An historically interesting photographic record of investment in public infrastructure and services by municipal councils during the 1950s. Framed photographic collage showing the opening of Extensions to the Kew Municipal Library by The Hon. L.W. Balvin M.L.A. Chief Secretary on 19 August 1954. The photos are in their original mount and frame.[Inscription] "Kew Municipal Library: Opening of Extentions by The Hon. L.W. Balvin M.L.A. Chief Secretary 19.8.1954, with Cr. A.S.C. Stevens J.P. Mayor and Cr. W.D. Vaughan J.P. Chairman Library Council". [Photographer] "Stuart Tompkins Studios."kew library, cr a.s.c. stevens, cr w.d. vaughan, australian photographers - stuart tompkins studio -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, A Highland Chief, c.1928
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Coloured postcard of highland scenes produced as part of the "Fine Art" Series. Valentines Series. The postcard was probably purchased by George and Edith Weir on a trip to England and Scotland, circa 1928."A Highland Chief"postcards, george and edith weir, postcards --- scotland (uk), weir collection -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, User Handbook for Control Harness Type A, December 1955
... Signal Officer-in-Chief, The War Office ...Soft covered book, stapled, detailing a general description, operation and user maintenance of the Wireless Control Harness Type 'A'WO Code No 11374book, training manuals, radio harness -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, User handbook for Station Radio C13, Nov 1960
... Signals Officer-in-Chief, The War Office ...Soft covered book detailing general description operation and user servicing of Station Radio C13WO Code 12289radio c13, handbook -
National Wool Museum
Certificate, Life Governor
Life Governor Certificate presented to Mr R W Pettitt by the Torquay Health Centre 13th Septembrer 1985.Torquay Community Health Centre/ This is to Certify that/ Robert W Pettitt /has been appointed a / Life Governor/...torquay health centre, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Governor Visit to Stawell with his wife in front of Town Hall c1930
... Governor Visit to Stawell with his wife in front of Town ...Governor Visit to Stawell with his wife c1930 in front of Town Hallstawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief - South Africa
... Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief - South ...Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts was a British Soldier who served in India, Abyssinia and Afghanistan before leading the British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904. While in South Africa he was at the Siege of Kimberley, the Battle of Paardeberg, the Battle of Poplar Grove, the Battle of Diamond Hill and the Battle of Bergendal. Roberts received many awards: Victoria Cross (1858-India); Companion of the Order of the Bath (1872-Afghanistan); Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (1878-Afghanistan);Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1880-Afghanistan) and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire in the same year. He was Commander-in Chief, India in 1885 was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of India (1887) and then Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire later that year. He became Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. The same year he relinquished his Indian command and became Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in 1895 made a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. In 1899 he returned to South Africa to take overall command of British Forces in the Second Boer War. December 1900 Roberts handed over command to Lord Kitchener and returned to England where more honours were awarded. He was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter; created Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford and Viscount St Pierre. He became a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John (1901) and then Knight of Justice of the Order of St John. The Kaiser awarded him the German Order of the Black Eagle and was among the original recipients of the Order of Merit in the 1902 Coronation Honours. Roberts died in 1914. He was given and State Funeral and buried in St Paul's Cathedral.Individual image taken from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.frederick sleigh roberts, earl roberts, india, abyssinia, afghanistan, british forces, second boer war, commander-in-chief, south africa, siege of kimberley, battle of paardeberg, battle of poplar grove, battle of diamond hill, battle of bergendal, victoria cross, companion of the order of the bath, knight commander of the order of the bath, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, companion of the order of the indian empire, knight commander of the order of india, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, knight grand commander of the order of the star of india, knight of the order of st patrick, knight of the order of the garter, viscount st pierre, knight of grace of the order of st john, knight of justice of the order of st john, order of the black eagle, order of merit, st paul's cathedral, london -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Stone Toilet Block at Ledcourt Homestead erected for Governor Bowens visit in 1876 -- Coloured
... Governor Bowens visit in 1876 -- Coloured ...Colour photo of stone toilet block at Ledcourt Homestead erected in 1876 for governor Bowens visit when he opened the railways stawell railways transport -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB 50 year and Life Governor badges, 1978-2000
To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years of service or honorary positions. These consisted of a circle with a gold lighthouse on a contrasting background. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against various backgrounds, with '50 years' or 'Life Governor' at the base of the badge.Metal pin with gold lighthouse with shining lightRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind 50 years Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Governorroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Chief Executive Officer, 1996
Advertisement for a new Chief Executive Officer for the City of WhitehorseAdvertisement for a new Chief Executive Officer for the City of WhitehorseAdvertisement for a new Chief Executive Officer for the City of Whitehorsecity of whitehorse, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, City's chief executive officer goes into retreat, 1988
Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.Retirement of Les Fell, City of Nunawading's Chief Executive Officer.city of nunawading, fell, les, council staff -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Instructional Booklet - Ancient Order of Foresters, S. C.R.* Sub-Chief Ranger's Duty, n.d
Dark green, self-embossed hard cove booklet. 'S.C.R. in gold on front cover Sub-Chief Ranger assists the Chief Ranger in the duties of his office and is to give directions to the Senior and Junior Beadlesancient order of foresters, friendly society, administrative record -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoria certificate, 1962
To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association of Blind Cricketers, certificates were awarded. In this example Mrs H. Bradley became a Life Governor on September 10, 1967, as signed by N.H. Nook (?) President and Mervyn W. Hoslner (?) Secretary. 1 cream coloured sheet with decorative borderAssociation of Blind Cricketers This is to certify that Mrs H. Bradley has been elected a Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoriaassociation of blind cricketers of victoria, hazel bradley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Harry Gilham, Foundation stone laid in 1950 by Victorian Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, Infant Welfare Centre, Eltham War Memorial, Nov 2004
... Foundation stone laid in 1950 by Victorian Governor, Sir ...Inscription reads: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD, WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR 11 THIS STONE WAS LAID BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA GENERAL SIR DALLAS BROOKS K.G.B. C.M.G. D.S.0 24th NOVEMBER 1950 WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM ERECTED BY ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL TRUSTeltham war memorial, eltham war memorial trust, infant welfare centre, foundation stone, sir dallas brooks -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Governor Darling
Image of explorer Governor Darling.governor darling -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Legacy Week 1968. Formal Opening by his Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, 1968
A tape recording of Sir Edmund Herring, The Governor of Victoria, for the opening of Legacy Week in 1968. It may have been played on radio to promote Legacy. Taped voice recording messages were a common means of communication at this point in time. More compact, lighter and less cumbersone than vinyl records.A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian.A recording on a tape for Legacy Week 1968 in an off white cardboard box.Label, “Legacy Week” 1968, Formal Opening by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Lieutenant The Honourable Sir Edmund Herring KCMG; KBW; DSO; MC; ED;KStJ; QC. At “Legacy House” Melbourne. 2/9/68 Not to be played before 2PM on Monday 2. 9. 68 Thereafter as required.legacy week, governor of victoria, sir edmund herring, legacy promotion -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter from Chief Electrical Inspector to School of Mines Ballarat, 25th January 1949
School of Mines Ballarat was a predecessor of Federation University. Chief Electrical Inspector, Victoria letter to The Registrar, School of Mines Ballarat informing of candidates for the written exam.C.955 top right hand corner. [illegible] advised school of mines ballarat, chief electrical inspector, a.a. jones, correspondence -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, F-105 Thunder Chief
Black and white Photograph of F-105 Thunder Chief Aircraft firing two rockets at a jungle targetUSAF Logophotograph, f105 thunder chief, aircraft -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Governor Gurdon Sultonstall, 1857
Black and white portrait of Governor Gurdon Sultonstallamerica -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New council chief, 1996
Whitehorse Council Commissioners have chosen an experienced senior local government administrator as their second Chief Executive Officer.Whitehorse Council Commissioners have chosen an experienced senior local government administrator as their second Chief Executive Officer.Whitehorse Council Commissioners have chosen an experienced senior local government administrator as their second Chief Executive Officer.city of whitehorse, oscar, geoff, local government commissioners, seamer, peter, council staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Governor proclaims Nunawading a city, 1945
Governor, Sir Winston Dugan, proclaims Nunawading a cityGovernor, Sir Winston Dugan, proclaims Nunawading a cityGovernor, Sir Winston Dugan, proclaims Nunawading a citylocal government, city of nunawading, dugan, winston (sir), dugan, (lady), armstrong, norman -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Governor Davey's Proclamation to the Aborigines 1816, c1951
Pictorial poster known as Governor Davey's Proclamation to the Aborigines aboriginal, aborigines, law, spearing, proclamation -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, Five Life Governor Certificates, 26/11/1970
Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Photo and article on Warley Hospital five new Life Governors.warley hospital life governors, jean jamieson, mr r s davie, mrs sibil justice, mr r niven, mrs lloyd, mr w f lloyd -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Forty-one years in India : from subaltern to Commander-in-chief, 1900
... Forty-one years in India : from subaltern to Commander-in ...The life and times of Lord Roberts of KandaharIndex, ill, maps, p.543.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Roberts of Kandahargenerals - great britain - biography, india - british occupation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Visitor of Governor General John Landy
Visit of Governor of Victoria John Landy to the Ballarat School of Mines Campus.john landy, governor, smb campus, visitors, martin westbrooke -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Governor of Victoria Sir James Gobbo visits Stawell Campus
James Gobbo, Governor of Victoria, visits the Stawell Campus of the University of Ballaratjames gobbo, governor of victoria, visitors, stawell campus -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, vinyl record, Legacy Speech by the Governor General of Australia Sir William Slim, c.1953
A recording of a speech by the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Slim, about the importance of Legacy in Australian society. It was recorded in 1953.A common means of recording speeches of this period. Sir William Slim was the Governor General at this time. Importance of Legacy to Australian society. A black vinyl disc with a recording in a brown paper sleeve.Paper cover, Orthoacoustic, manufacturers 5 points as to the advantage of orthoacoustic recording. Storage instructions when not in use. Name and address of manufacturer. Label, AWA, no AW 2067, "Legacy Speech" by the Governor General of Australia Sir William Slim. Written in ink, Sydney Legacy Week 1953 33 1/3 RPMspeech, governor general -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, John L Grigg, Chief Engineer MMTB, "Tram Priority - How and when will it happen", Apr. 1983
Report - 27 pages, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Tram Priority - How and when will it happen" written by John L Grigg, Chief Engineer MMTB, 20 April 1983. Report looks impact of traffic light controls, tram only lanes, clearways, right turns, results of tests and trials. Has many charts, graphs and diagrams. Presented 20/4/1983, at IEAust Transportation Branch meeting with Ian McDonald, City Engineer Prahran.trams, tramways, tramways, road signs, traffic lights, tram priority, traffic control -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Earlier Life and The Chief Earlier Works of Daniel Defoe
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Earlier Life and The Chief Earlier Works of Daniel Defoe Author: Daniel Defoe Editied by Henry Morley Publisher: George Routledge and Co Date: 1889Label on spine cover with typed text George Routledge and Co Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the earlier life and the chief earlier works of daniel defoe, daniel defoe, henry morley -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Unveiling the bust of Chief Justice Sir William Stawell, 16/04/1989
Series of Six photographs showing people at the unveiling of the bust of Sir William Stawell. 0318-2 Sir John Young speaking at the unveiling 0328-2a Sir john young unveiling the bustof Sir William Stawell 0328-2b Secretary of the Stawell Historical Society, wendy Melbourne with the bust 0328-2c Sir John Young with teh bust of Sir wWllaim Stawell 0328-2d Shire President Alan Holden Speaking at the unveiling 0328-2e A section of the crowd at the Unveiling.6 Colour Photographs showing various people at he unveiling of the bust of a past Chief Jsutice Sir William Stawell. and who stawell is named afterstawell