Cr L P Mitchell was a councillor with the Shire of Whittlesea from 1947 until the 1970s. He was Shire president in 1954. The Laurimar estate on Yan yean road Doreen is named after the Counillor and his wife - Laurence and Mary.4 components of this collection: compact, medal, dress and documentsCompact inscription: Presented to Mrs L P Mitchell from Debs 1955 Medal inscription: Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. Not transferrable 1958. (member no) 1996

A light tan small rectangular paperback handbook: Sho' card Lay-outs. The front cover has decorative writing of the title and author with a highly patterned lined and black background. 246 designs - 24 plates, 5 pages of Expert Instructions is written at the bottom in black lettering with the price 1/- in a black circle at the bottom. One Shilling is underlined. National Handbooks No. 3. On the back cover are five Beauty in Adornments designs with a monogram of the title in the middle. Pp.32non-fictionThe booklet is the fruit of 40 years first-class practical experience by one of Australia's leading Show Card Writers, W.L. Mitchell to assist retailers to effectively improve displays for the promotion of their products. There were costly books available for showcard writing, but there were very few publications which devoted much attention to the art of the lay-out of the showcard. advertising material, advertising booklets, advertisements, designs

Typed notes mentioning the naming of Mount Alexander, Coliban, Campaspe and who named them. Also the origins of the names.document, major mitchell and mount alexander, tommy-came-last, the major mitchell tourist trail, major general john byng, phillip of macedonia, alexander the great, henty s, surveyor davidson, alexander mollison, george augustus robinson, william morton, mr charles hotson ebden, john randell, public library of melbourne, les blake, governor burke, phillip parker king, crown solicitor henry field gurner, arthur phillip, hume, australia felix expedition, l blake, place names of victoria, g brenmer, booklet for secondary schools, m cannon, historical records of victoria vol 1, j h l cumpston, thomas mitchell surveyor general and explorer, h f gurner, chronicle of port phillip, t l mitchell, three expeditions into the interior of eastern australia, a f mollison, an overlanding diary, w l morton, adventures of a pioneer, m s 5188, itinerary from the journal of the exploring expedition returning from portland bay, m s 5189, mitchell's 1837 map, j o randell, pastoral settlement in northern victoria vol 1, pastoral settlement in northern victoria vol 2, records of the victorian archaeological survey number 5, journals of george augustus robinson, t c sargent, some peninsular names in australia felix, w h wells, a geographical dictionary or gazetteer of the australian colonies

Lists each site and gives details.maps, word listsjardwadjali, djab wurrung, djabwurrung, rock art, grampians national park, gariwerd, major thomas l mitchell, aboriginal place names

Group photograph, mounted on brown card, showing Linton State School students in grades V-VIII in 1923. Names of pupils are inscribed in ink across the mount.linton state school no. 880, a. ching, h cornish, h commons, h thompson, r bolte, n mcdonald, j stapleton, c wishart, j reidy, t kennedy, m murrell, d megee, i mcdonald, m brett, e kennedy, g pettersen, j rowe, j lorbach, n brown., n murrell, n chasey, l mitchell, a armstrong, m stapleton, n sparrow, a gascoigne, j commons, i kirby, l pettersen, h pettersen(standing - all others sitting), h commons, j wishart, l allan, p megee, w wishart, s pyke, w jennings, j stapleton, r pye, j megee

1939 Ballarat Demonstration Drill Contest.First in "C" Category. Back Row: T. Hogan, T Hunter, M Cussen, L Mitchell. Front Row. E Lockwood, W Day, M Pritchard, M Hogan and E Mitchell.photography, photograph, slides, film

Seven members of the Ballarat College Cricket Team served during the 1914-1918 war. Milligan, Mitchell, Uthwatt, LA and H A, Vaughan returned servicemen; Elliot George and E S Holgate died. Sepia-toned photograph, produced on mid-card, oversizeHandwritten on verso: names of team membersmilligan, c, elliott, g, mitchell, l, owen, h, moore, a, uthwatt, l, vaughan, f, holgate, e, uthwatt, h (captain), tuthill, h, trewin, a c

This photo depicts Shire President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.1911-12,and councilors J.Baird,(J.P),J.Feery (J.P),D.Walton,(J.P),J.Mitchell,(J.P.)M.Ryan,(J.P.).H.W.Symons (J.P.),J.Troup,T.Jones,(Secretary and Engineer)H.T.Hughes,(Rate Collector) and R.L.Medwell.It was presented to the Ballarat Shire Council by President J.Dickie.Esq.J.P. Original Historic Photo or 1911-12.Photo depicting President J.Dickie and councilors.Set in light brown frame with decorative sculpture on inner edge, mount is a light pinkish tan and decorated with white/blue/brown decorative features. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq. J.P. President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, medwell r l, ryan m, mitchell j, symons h w, dickie j esq j p, 1911 12, feery j, walton d, troup j, jones t secretary engineer, hughes h t rate collector, baird j

At this time, the shop was referred to as "Devers' Butcher Shop"Photocopy of a black and white photograph, copy taken of photo in its mount, showing a man and two women behind the counter of a butcher shop.Written on back of photocopy: "L - R Mollie Mitchell, Johny Campbell, Annie Devers" butcher shop, butchers, mollie mitchell, johny campbell, annie devers, devers butcher shop

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. 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.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury

Photograph of the Victorian Football Tramway Association, Brighton - Glen Huntly team at its match against Clifton Hill on 17/5/1933. Includes 18 players with other men in the background. The team members are named: Back row, left to right – R? Haughton, ? Carter, J Swallwell, L Mitchell, J Cosson, N Capp, T Barber, W Eccles Centre row, left to right – J Brown, Huston, Chandler, J Loftus, J Lawley (vice captain), N Boucher Front row, left to right – G Slade, J Richards (captain), W J Sheldon, H Bird Clifton Hill won the match, 14.18.102 to 2.5.17 – Brighton’s goal kickers were Slade and Chandler. Best players on the Brighton side were Haughton, Slade, Loftus, Richards, Barber and Bird. See item 7056 for a Life Membership Certificate presented to Mr Boucher in 1947.Demonstrates a photograph of a VFTA football team.Black and White photograph mounted onto a sheet of embossed brown cardboard.Handwritten details on rear in ink.sports, vfta, football, n c boucher

Yields information about the materials and the methods of installing electrical domestic cables in Ballarat houses during the 1920's.Section of timber or wooden electrical conduit used in houses c1920, to contain wires for electrical lamps and fittings. Consists of a timber base (very light softwood - ??) with two slots that was nailed to a wall and after the cable installed a cover strip applied. Has one end mitred or cut at 45 degrees. See Early Electrical wiring systems in American buildings - L. D. Mitchelltrams, tramways, esco, electrical equipment, house extensions, houses, electricity

L-R Back: Mary Mitchell, Mary Mulcahy, Maimie Mulcahy, Tessie Cowan, Alice Kilmartin.|L-R Seated: Chaffie Kennedy, Jean Kennedy.tatura, childrens pageant, st marys college, costume, children, street, furniture, posts

Black and white photo of Group involved in Fund Raising for Nunawading Arts Council presenting cheque to President Margaret Mitchell: L - R: George Cox, Margaret Mitchell, Mayor Cr. Keith Hardy, Ian Baglin & Don Sharp in front of Nunawading Civic Centre.nunawading arts centre, cox, george, mitchell, margaret, harding, keith, baglin, ian, sharp, donald m

Black and white photograph of thirty one girl gymnasts wearing short white frocks, with sashes and holding wooden clubs. Top of picket fence visible at bottom of image. Low picket fence at back with higher metal? Fence behind it. Mounted on grey board Inscriptions: on back - 'Club Swingers 1903', Winners of Austral Competition, Bendigo. 'Miss Stean's pupils', 'photo No.5' (written on white card, taped to back). ' I Harry, 46 Clyde St., East Kew'. Names from top to bottom? M Kerr, Annie Steane, Olwen Parry, B Robertson, E Saunders, L Bolten, L Lee, J Charles, R Wilson, L Wilson, , E Manning, J Steane, E Herschell, M Sapping / Lapping?, E Charles, I Harry, C Manning, E Stevenson, A Hues, L Mitchell, M Simmons, E Stewart, A Curneson / Curnecon?, R Hanson, D Manning, J McCraw, R Judd, B Whitelock, C Tyek, D Unmack.person, group, sports team

Report - hand made on a pretyped carbon copy titled "Conductor's 1d A. Tickets sent to Head Office for Wednesday April 28th 1920", listing name (See Key associations), number as per revenue journal, and counted number with initials. Background not known. Lists 25 names, not all people where involved, list for Northcote Depot. Possibly the listing of the conductors at the depot at the time. Has been prepared on the rear of a "Northcote Municipal Tramways Job Sheet" listing the job, date, labour and materials used for the job with space for accounts and signatures. Form No. F29/S 56016. Printed in a reddish brown ink.trams, tramways, northcote, forms, cable trams, tickets, conductors

Fire schools were an important pre-summer program for all Forests Commission staff and crews They were designed as refresher courses for existing staff and training of new staff on how to use pumps and hoses FCV Forest Divisions were made up of separate forest inter-district and competitions were held. The award was displayed prominently in either the winning district or kept in the divisional office Charles Watson was appointed as the Divisional Forester at Wangaratta in 1949, before retiring in 1960.Silver cup on stand in wooden display case with glass frontNames of winners 1954 - F Halloran & B Curren - Upper Ovens 1955 - L J Mitchell & J D Hallen - Ovens ? 1957 - K R O'Kane & R E Warren - Upper Murray 1958 - A P Davis & D G Craig - Delatite 1959 - K N Gibson & R W Handmer - Mansfield 1960 - L Reid & I F McLaughlin - Benalla 1962 - P Breen & G Treloar - Bright forests commission victoria (fcv)

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year Prep.-1/G 1999 class and their teacher. The children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Demi Buck, Caleysha Hunt, Ammie Boyd, Jackson Dole, Joshua Adams, Dylan Herbertson, Jackson Bissett, Judi Greenslade (Teacher). Middle Row, L to R: Kashia Larkins, Alana Davies, Jamie Garner, Bradley Clayton, Jake Hocking, Seb Anderson, Sonia Witcombe, Brooke Pearce, Oscar Johnston. Front Row, L to R: Carly Mitchell, Monique Stokie, Zac Allen, Diona Hill, Casey Mitchell, Samantha Brown, Samuel Abley, Sharni Marshall,education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year prep.-1/g 1999, demi buck, caleysha hunt, ammie boyd, jackson dole, joshua adams, dylan herbertson, jackson bissett, judi greenslade (teacher), kashia larkins, alana davies, jamie garner, bradley clayton, jake hocking, seb anderson, sonia witcombe, brooke pearce, oscar johnston, carly mitchell, monique stokie, zac allen, diona hill, casey mitchell, samantha brown, samuel abley, sharni marshall