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National Wool Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Recognition
... Certificate of Recognition for services to the Geelong...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Certificate of Recognition for services ...Certificate of Recognition for services to the Geelong Coast Tennis Association, presented to Bob Pettitt, 5th Nov 1983.Bob Pettitt Trevor Colbertgeelong coast tennis association, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE BRISTOL TUNE-BOOK
... recognition of services rendered to the Wesleyan Methodist Church... with the words 'To George Albert Pethard, as a slight recognition ...A black hard covered book titled, 'The Bristol Tune-book : a Manual of Tunes and Chants. Edited by Alfred Stone. London : Novello, Ewer and Co. 1, Berners (W.), and 80 & 81, Queen Street (EC.). Bristol : W. & F. Morgan, Clare Street. Inside cover is an inscription with the words 'To George Albert Pethard, as a slight recognition of services rendered to the Wesleyan Methodist Church Trimulgherry, India. 1880 - 1881.'Editor, Alfred Stonebooks, music, scores, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, hymn books, music, church music -
Clunes Museum
Award - SILVER CUP, 1869/70
... SILVER CUP PRESENTED TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT IN RECOGNITION... PRESENTED TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE ...SILVER CUP PRESENTED TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE, BY THE NEW CLUNES MINING COY. IN MARCH 1914.SILVER GOBLET PRESENTED TO MINE MANAGER FOR SERVICETHIS CUP TOGETHER WITH PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS TO MR. WALTER COTCHETT MANAGER OF THE NEW NORTH CLUNES QUARTZ MINING COY. BY THE SHAREHOLDERS IN RECOGNITION OF MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE MARCH 1914.local history, trophies and awards, mining -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
King's Banner - 1st Battalion, 11th Australian Infantry Regiment (Perth Regiment)
... in recognition of services rendered to the Empire in South Africa 1899... Battalions Western Australian Infantry in recognition of services ...In 1909 His Majesty King Edward VII directed that honorary banners be presented to the Australian Infantry Regiments in commemoration of the services of their members who had volunteered for the South African War 1899-1902. (Promulgated under Military Order 132/1909). These would be similar to those presented to Australian Light Horse Regiments, Royal Australian Artillery and Australian Army Medical Corps in 1904. This Banner was presented to 1st Battalion, 11th Australian Infantry Regiment (Perth Regiment) by HE the Governor of WA Sir Gerald Strickland, KCMG, at a parade held on the Esplanade, Perth, 18 February 1911. Consecrated by the Right Reverend COL. Riley, DD, VD, Senior Chaplain of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. This banner was subsequently inherited by successor units to the 11th Australian Infantry Regiment (Perth Regiment), including 88th (Perth) Infantry, 11th Battalion (The Perth Regiment) and 11th/16th Battalion. The banner was handed over to the Perth City Council at a special parade of the 11th/16th Battalion held in Forrest Place on 2 June 1930, and was laid up in the Council Chambers in Murray Street. Together with the other historic colours handed over at the time (see Reference items 1 and 3), this banner later went into storage when Council moved premises in the early 1960's. Perth City Council had some restoration work carried out on these colours in 1975 and later had them on display in their display room at Council House, St Georges Terrace. They were subsequently placed in storage again. Following negotiations by the Army Museum of WA Perth City Council passed on these Colours to the Museum in November 1993. Plain Union flag with red and gold fringe. Red and gold chord and tassels. Pike with Royal Crest pike head. A silver plate attached to lower portion of pike inscribed as follows: "Presented by His Most Gracious Majesty The King Emperor to 1st Battalion, 11th Australian Infantry Regiment Perth Regiment formerly 1st and 2nd Battalions Western Australian Infantry in recognition of services rendered to the Empire in South Africa 1899-1902". -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Certificate of Merit - Bill Bakker
... as a mark of Appreciation and Recognition of Service... and Recognition of Service to the Association. Federal President Howard ...Included in the Collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFCertificate of Merit in Frame - Bill BakkerAustralian Flying Corps and RAAF Association Certificate of Merit Presented by Federal Council to William M. Bakker as a mark of Appreciation and Recognition of Service to the Association. Federal President Howard, Federal Secretary Peter Alexander. Dated 3 November 1974.a23.17 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, 1992
... in recognition of service from the President John Sullivan who... Photograph of a Legacy widow receiving a plaque in recognition ...Photograph of a Legacy widow receiving a plaque in recognition of service from the President John Sullivan who was President in 1992. Other names unknown.A record of a widow receiving recognition of her hard work.Black and white photo the President with Legacy Widows. Stamped on back Copyright of Leader Newspaper Group in red ink. Pic 22 in black ink.widows, past presidents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 67th BATTALION QUEEN'S COLOURS, c. 1912
... 9VICTORIA0 in recognition of services rendered to the empire... the 4th and 5th Infantry BRIGADE 9VICTORIA0 in recognition ...See catalogue number 1956.2.1) Right hand side of the attached photo. Union flag in Queen's colours configuration. Fringed with red and white. Two red and white tassels on a red and white cord attached to the top left hand corner. Sewn sleeve for pike on the left hand side. .2) Right hand pike in photo. Wooden pike with a metal ring encircling the handle. Pike surmounted by metal Queen's crown. Handle has a hallmarked silver engraved plate attached with metal slotted screws.Engraved on silver plaque: 'Presented by His Most Gracious Majesty the King Emperor to the 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Battalion formerly the 4th and 5th Infantry BRIGADE 9VICTORIA0 in recognition of services rendered to the empire in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902'battalion colours, queen's colours, military banners, flags, 67th battalion -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
World War 1914-1918, Medal Alonzo Sheldrake Box, 1914
... - IN / RECOGNITION OF / SERVICE RENDd./ A.S.BOX / AIF / laurel wreath... - PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF OAKLEIGH centre - IN / RECOGNITION ...World War 1 1914-18 affected most families in Moorabbin Shire with large numbers of young men enlisting in the Australian Infantry Force. Alonzo Sheldrake Box , a pavier of Oakleigh, Victoria served at Gallipoli, France and Somme . When he returned home Oakleigh, like many Australian Towns, celebrated his safety and courage by presenting him with this Gold Medal. Each town also mourned the loss of so many soldiers and collected money from the residents to build War Memorials on which were engraved the names of the deceased soldiers. Alonzo Sheldrake Box (1851 - 1958) was the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who lived in Box Cottage , East Brighton - now Ormond -. He married Mary Louisa Closter on June 12th 1918 at Holy Trinity, Church of England, Oakleigh.Alonzo Box was the son of John Box, who migrated from Sussex, England with his brother William Box c1855 , and established a market garden in East Brighton that was part of the Henry Dendy ' Special Survey Brighton 1841'A gold metal medal with top crest , 2 attachment rings, engraved on both sides presented to Alonzo Sheldrake Box 'For God King and Country. Aus. 1914 'Front ; outer circle - FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY AUS. 1914 inner circle - tableau of a woman, rising sun and fighting soldiers Back : outer circle - PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF OAKLEIGH centre - IN / RECOGNITION OF / SERVICE RENDd./ A.S.BOX / AIF / laurel wreathworld war 1914-18, moorabbin shire, early settlers, pioneers, box alonzo, box william, australian military medals, anzac, gallipoli, sheldrake martha, box elizabeth, box mary louisa, closter mary, war memorials, wedding dress, box john, viloudakia - box rebecca, -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1946
... Certificate - Welcome Home to Stawell c1946-47 war service... war service recognition Memorabilia Realia ...Certificate - Welcome Home to Stawell c1946-47 war service recognitionstawell, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, CIVIC, 3.7.1919
... Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID... Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID ...Badge awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos.Badge, brass. Boomerang over shield, kangaroo & emu, on each side. Centre is an image of a soldier carrying a rifle. On boomerang: Duty Nobly Done Rear: The Greatr War Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19numismatics, badges, civic mementoes, presentations, military service -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Card - Miss Carrie Malseed, recognition of her services 1904, 16/10/1904
... , watercolour paints. Presented to Miss Carrie Malseed in recognition... in recognition of her services in the Myamin Sunday School ...Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumCard, handwritten caligraphy, buff coloured card, black ink, watercolour paints. Presented to Miss Carrie Malseed in recognition of her services in the Myamin Sunday School by the teachers and scholars, October 16, 1904 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Honorary Life Membership : Mavis Washfold, Kew Philharmonic Society, 1985
... Washfold giving her life membership in recognition of her service... membership in recognition of her service as secretary and member ...Mavis Washfold was a member of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. A musician, she had a longstanding association with the Kew Philharmonic Society. The Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).Kew Philharmonic Society certificate issued to Mavis Washfold giving her life membership in recognition of her service as secretary and member for 36 years. Issued 3 December 1985. Framed under Perspex. mavis washfold, kew philharmonic society, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Australian Red Cross: Certificate of Service 1939-45, c. 1945
... in recognition of faithful service during the Second World War. Elsie... in recognition of faithful service during the Second World War. Elsie ...This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illuminated certificate presented to Elsie May Richardson - Ormiston by the Australian Red Cross Society in recognition of faithful service during the Second World War. Elsie Richardson was the sister of the historian Dorothy Rogers (nee Richardson).australian red cross, elsie may richardson - ormiston, world war 2 1939-1945 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Medallion
... – “presented by the Bethanga Friends in recognition of service abroad... – “presented by the Bethanga Friends in recognition of service abroad ...(15C gold shield worn on FOB chain) inscription – “presented by the Bethanga Friends in recognition of service abroad. Jan 1920" Presented to Dick Nankervis following his return from active service in WWIRefer to the Word Document in the media file of item 0048Heraldic shield shaped 15C gold medallionFront - cross rifles below a crown with decorative engraving on the edges; mounting ring at centre top of shield Back - Engraved messagemedallion, gold, world war 1, wwi, heraldic shield -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Award - Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind, Wodonga Auxiliary Service Awards, 1932 - 2002
... for recognition of their service. They include a crystal vase, a gold bell... Auxiliary for 70 years service March 1932 to March 2002" On back ...The 3 items in this display - bell, crystal vase and cake server- were presented to the Wodonga Auxiliary of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB) marking 50, 60 and 70 years of service respectively. This auxiliary was formed in March 1932 with K.D. Watson as the Inaugural President. Its purpose was to raise funds to assist blind and visually impaired people across the state of Victoria. The volunteers over 70 years spent countless hours door knocking in the annual fundraiser, and selling raffle tickets at street stalls. As the City of Wodonga expanded the areas to be door-knocked increased, creating a challenge for the mainly elderly members of the Auxiliary. Eventually it closed down in 2002 when the RVIB amalgamated with Vision Australia. The longest serving member of the Auxiliary was Mrs. Jean Burbidge.These items have local and state significance as they represent the work carried out by a local group of volunteers to support an important state wide institution.3 awards received by the RVIB Wodonga Auxiliary for recognition of their service. They include a crystal vase, a gold bell and a silver cake server. 18/10 is stamped on the reverse of the cake slicer. This relates to the percentage of chrome and nickel within the steel.On the bell: 'Presented to Wodonga R.V.I.B. Auxiliary 50th Anniversary" Around the middle of the vase: 'Presented to RVIB Wodonga Auxiliary 60th Anniversary, 1992" On the cake server: "Presented to RVIB Wodonga Auxiliary for 70 years service March 1932 to March 2002" On back of cake server:" 18/10 and initials FK inside 2 circles.royal victorian institute for the blind, rvib wodonga auxiliary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
... to The German Society in recognition of voluntary service... of Appreciation awarded to The German Society in recognition of voluntary ...Two tone orange Certificate of Appreciation awarded to The German Society in recognition of voluntary service to the community International Year of Volunteers 2001. Signed by The Hon., Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and The Hon Christine Campbell MP, Minister of Community Services.document, certificate, german heritage society, german heritage society collection - certification of appreciation, the german society, international year of volunteers 2001, the hon steve bracks mp, the hon christine campbell mp, jan penney, north central goldfields regional library corporation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - City of Port Melbourne, Cr F R WINDUSS, City of Port Melbourne, 1989
... presented to Cr F R WINDUSS in recognition of 15 years service... Melbourne insignia presented to Cr F R WINDUSS in recognition of 15 ...Cr WINDUSS served 5 terms as MayorWooden shield with City of Port Melbourne insignia presented to Cr F R WINDUSS in recognition of 15 years service to the City, Aug 1989local government - city of port melbourne, frederick robert winduss -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy
... in recognition of their service to the Geelong Cycling Club.... in recognition of their service to the Geelong Cycling Club. Club ...Messrs Wood and Sellars names are on the trophy in recognition of their service to the Geelong Cycling Club.Club volunteers are important to the club and this trophy serves to recognise endeavours in this field. This trophy is in the shape of a wooden column set on two small wooden bases. The second base has a plaque attached to it with the title of the trophy. The column of the trophy has small rectangular plaques with the name of each winner inscribed on them dated from 2006-2016. Images of two cyclists in an embossed gold colour are fixed to the top of the trophy. "Geelong Cycling Club/Wood/Sellars/Memorial Road Race/Perpetual Trophy/2006/Andrew Graham/2007/Terry Stacy/2009/Brian Happ/2012/Ned Volk/2013/Paul Rettke/2014/Shantelle Maurer/2015/Tony MacKenzie/2016/Josh Williams"geelong cycling club; wood; sellars; andrew graham; terry stacy; brian happ; ned volk; paul rettke; shantelle maurer; tony mackenzie; josh williams; -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, McCarron Bird & Co, The Centennial Choir, Centennial International Exhibition, 1888
... in ‘recognition of valuable services rendered as a member...Inscription: To Miss L. Wilson / In recognition..., and whose valuable services were rendered gratuitously.' centennial ...A Report of the Commissioners, presented to Parliament in 1891, noted that: ‘The great Musical Festival, which was inaugurated and maintained during the time the Exhibition was open, was such as had never before been attempted. In that comparatively short period, no less than 263 orchestral, grand choral, and other concerts were given by the Centennial Orchestra and Choir, numbering nearly 800 performers, under the conductorship of Mr. F. H. Cowen. At these concerts the works of the great masters were performed in a manner hitherto unknown in these colonies, and your Commissioners are encouraged to hope that the stimulus given through their agency to the study of Music will prove strong and lasting. They also desire to return their thanks to the ladies and gentlemen composing the Centennial Choir, who devoted much time to the rehearsal and performance of the great choral works given during the Festival, and whose valuable services were rendered gratuitously.'An illuminated certificate inscribed to Miss L. Wilson in ‘recognition of valuable services rendered as a member of the Centennial Choir during the currency of the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne 1888’. The illuminated certificate lists a number of works performed by the choir, at left, and also pictorial roundels of the exterior of the Exhibition Building and of its grand organ. Attached to the card on which the certificate is also attached is a separate Memorandum from the Music Business Manager to Miss Wilson. No other correspondence is extant to explain the reason for her request.Inscription: To Miss L. Wilson / In recognition of valuable services / rendered as a Member of / The Centennial Choir / during the currency of the / Centennial International/ Exhibition, Melbourne 1888. Separate Memorandum: CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MEMORANDUM FROM EXHIBITION BUILDINGS FITZROY 8/10/1888 E. MILLER (MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGER) TO Miss Wilson Dear Madam In answer to your note I have the honor to inform you that you may remove your dress at any time, though you may need to show your choir pass & may have to submit to parcel being looked at - as the Customs officers are obliged to keep a very careful watch on any outgoing parcels. Yours obediently E. Millercentennial choir - 1888, centennial exhibition - melbourne (vic) - 1888, certificates -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ashtray, Geelong Crest, 1920s
... by the Southern Union Ins Co Ltd to N. Robilliard in recognition of his... Union Ins Co Ltd to N. Robilliard in recognition of his service ...This ash tray is a souvenir of the City of Geelong and has been inscribed and used in 1927 as a presentation piece by the Southern Union Insurance Company of Australia. It has been presented to an employee of the company, N. Robilliard. He is possibly the son of James and Ellen Robilliard, De Jersey Norman Robilliard, who died in Warrnambool in 1973. This ash tray is of interest as an example of the type of gift given to employees in the 1920s. It is believed that the recipient was a resident of Warrnambool. This is a circular clear glass ash tray with a silver-coloured metal rim around the top edge. There are four metal scoops and a metal badge affixed to the top rim. There is also an inscription engraved on the metal rim. The silver rim is tarnished. Badge: ‘Souvenir City of Geelong’ Inscription: ‘Presented by the Southern Union Ins Co Ltd to N. Robilliard in recognition of his service as agent 7.2.27’ norman robilliard, southern union insurance company of australia -
Melbourne Legacy
Mixed media - Ephemera, This Year of Brian 1937, 1937
... A gift made for Brian Armstrong in recognition of his... A gift made for Brian Armstrong in recognition of his service ...A gift made for Brian Armstrong in recognition of his service to Legacy. It was signed by many Melbourne Legatees of the time.Made and signed by members of Melbourne Legacy in recognition of the service of Brian Armstrong.Varnished sketch on two boards hinged with leather strapping.Sketch of Brian Armstrong ( Melbourne Legacy President 1937). Signatures of many Legatees including Harry Chauvel, General WW1, Charge of Beersheba, Stanley Savige, founder of Melbourne Legacy.souvenir, brian armstrong -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate, 1946
... in grateful recognition and high appreciation for services rendered.... Presented to 'L.A. Jones in grateful recognition and high... in grateful recognition and high appreciation for services rendered ...A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. Proclaimed 26 May 1946. Presented to 'L.A. Jones in grateful recognition and high appreciation for services rendered for King and Empire in the Great War 1939- 1945'. Signed by the mayor N. Armstrong and the Town Clerk, K. Charlesworth.A certificate issued by the City of Nunawading with the coat of arms and seal in colour. city of nunawading, world war, 1939-1945, certificates, jones, lionel arthur -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Commemorative plaque: Fred Bromley
... a Life Member in recognition of his tireless services... in recognition of his tireless services. IN APPRECIATION There is also ..."In Memory of the Late FRED BROMLEY First President and Life Member of Narbethong Welfare Association for Visually Handicapped Children and Young Adults Inc 1975-1984. He was made a Life Member in recognition of his tireless services. IN APPRECIATION There is also a digital image of the Braille version of the plaque. Fred Bromley was a Queensland MP (1960-1974) and in addition to the above role in the Welfare Association, was also an executive member of the Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, and was awarded an Order of Australia in 1984 in "recognition of service to the community, particular the welfare of disabled people".Grey flecked plastic sign with white letteringfred bromley, nameplates -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Ringwood Bowls Club- Certificate presented to Joe Archbold, c1956
... recognition of valuable service and willing co-operation... to Joe. Archbold In grateful recognition of valuable service ...Beige coloured document hand written.Ringwood Bowling Club Presentd to Joe. Archbold In grateful recognition of valuable service and willing co-operation in the interests of the Club. John Roberts- President Arthur Catron- Secretary -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Wodonga RSSILA Certificate of Appreciation, 1924
... of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered... of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered ...The Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916 to support servicemen returning from World War 1. In 1940 its name was changed to Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia and again in 1966 to Returned Services League of Australia. Arthur Ernest Beard enlisted in the 10th Battalion in 1914 and was discharged as medically unfit in 1918. His service included three years and 115 days of overseas service. He was gassed during his war service, resulting in ongoing health issues. Beard received an incapacity pension. Despite his ill health, Arthur dedicated many years of service to the committee of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Wodonga branch. At various times he served as President and secretary. He was on the committee when the branch was lobbying for the construction of a Soldiers' Memorial and also a Soldiers' Memorial Hall for Wodonga. Arthur also participated in groups and community activities, including the Wodonga Boys’ Club, Wodonga Public Library Committee and the Wodonga and District Progress Association. Arthur died on 29 Jun 1940 in Wodonga, Victoria, aged 46 years. This certificate is significant as it recognises service to the Wodonga Branch of the RSSILAA coloured certificate on heavy card presented by the Wodonga Branch of the Returned Sailor and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. It features an archway imprinted with the name of the RSSIL with the League emblem surrounded by the flags of England, Australia and the Royal Australian Navy. It is adorned with an anchor and rifle and the words "Great War 1914 - 1919. An image of Anzac House, the headquarters of the R.S.S.I.L.A. in Melbourne is on the lower left hand side. The words of appreciation are printed in the centre of the archway. The insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces is in the centre at the bottom. WODONGA BRANCH / Presented to A. BEARD As a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as PRESIDENT Year 1922 - 23 A. A. Reid President R. S. Benson Secretaryreturned sailors & soldiers imperial league, wodonga rssila -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Container - Presentation Jewellery Box, 1948
... Of The Citizens Of Kew And In Recognition Of their Services As Mayor... Of The Citizens Of Kew And In Recognition Of their Services As Mayor ...In 1948, the citizens of Kew presented this jewellery box to the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress of Kew, Cr & Mrs W D Vaughan. In 2021, it returned to Kew, thanks to the generous donations of our Friends of the Collection. William David Vaughan to whom the jewel box was presented in 1948 was a publisher, politician and historian, born in 1897 at Heathcote. By 1922, he had become a publisher and Secretary of Victorian Newspapers Ltd. In October 1922, he married Muriel Gladys Frazer in Bendigo. He purchased 'Elsfield' in Cotham Road, renamed it 'Carramar', and resided there for almost fifty years. His wife, the Mayoress, was an accomplished pianist and entertained the wives of councillors and supported many charitable works from her home. In 1926, Vaughan founded a local newspaper, the Kew Advertiser. During his second term as Mayor, he was elected president of Melbourne Suburban Newspapers’ Association, In April 1947, he was appointed to and later became chairman of the Free Library Services Board. In 1960, he published his history of Kew - 'Kew's Civic Century'. Vaughan’s third term as Mayor in 1962-63 saw the erection of the pavilion at Victoria Park and the final clean-up of the Outer Circle Railway. He died in September 1976. This inlaid and engraved jewellery box was part of a larger donation made to the Mayor and Mayoress of Kew in 1948 by the citizens of the municipality. It is the only 'civic award' in the collection given to a former civic leader and complements the large collection of civic portraits in the collection. The box is additionally significant because of its association with William David Vaughan - newspaper proprietor, local politician, and local historian. A presentation jewellery box, she-oak with barber pole inlay adorned with an Australian silver plaque.Engraved inscription on silver plaque - "Presented to Cr & Mrs W.D. Vaughan With The Esteem And Appreciation Of The Citizens Of Kew And In Recognition Of their Services As Mayor And Mayoress 1947-48. 28th July 1948"w d vaughan, mayors of kew, kew advertiser, kew (vic.) -- history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
... active duty overseas in recognition of their service. Original... active duty overseas in recognition of their service. Original ...Badge issued to Servicemen and women who returned from active duty overseas in recognition of their service. Original owner of item, "Robert J Tyrell".Gold coloured round badge. Rising Sun emblem in centre with AIF below. Crown on top of circle. Around edge of outer edge "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service" from bottom. On back is small clip attached to two small metal hooks/rings.Inscribed "199561" on back. Also "Stokes & Sons".returned service badge, ww2, r.j. tyrell -
Sebastopol & District Historical Society
Writing Box, Unknown Woodworker, 9:MMMM, 1885 (estimated)
... This box was presented to Miss Clark in recognition of her... in recognition of her services as Organist at the Wesleyan Church ...This box was presented to Miss Clark in recognition of her services as Organist at the Wesleyan Church Sebastopol, Victoria. It was presented in September 1885. Wm Williams . MinisterHistorical & Personal significance both to the Wesleyan Church, Sebastopol Victoria & the Clark family.Portable Writing Box. A wooden box with a hinged lid which opens to form a sloping writing desk, with inset purple velvet writing surface decorated in gold with an inscription. Writing surface is hinged & opens to 2 large storage compartments. Exterior veneered in dark figured hardwood. Circular lock at frontwith missing circular escutcheon. Top includes inlaid brass circular medallion. surface:Interior, inscription written in gold on purple velvet writing surface. "Presented to Miss Clark,by the Trustees of the Wesleyan Church, Sebastopol,in grateful recognition of her faithful and efficient services as Organist. Wm. Williams, Minister. September 1885.williams, writing box, miss lizzie clark, wesleyan church sebastopol wm, minister -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - Pat Grainger Citizen of the Year Award, 1994
... ' in recognition of her service to the Port Melbourne Community.... awarded Pat GRAINGER 'Citizen of the Year' in recognition of her ...In 1994, the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne awarded Pat GRAINGER 'Citizen of the Year' in recognition of her service to the Port Melbourne Community.Wooden plaque with City of Port Melbourne logo with name below. An oblong plaque at the top lists the details of the award.pat grainger, awards and presentations, local government - city of port melbourne -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1980
... Presented to Miss Ethel May (Monte) Punshon in recognition... in recognition of her services to Japanese internees and her contribution ...Presented to Miss Ethel May (Monte) Punshon in recognition of her services to Japanese internees and her contribution to friendly relations between Japan and AustraliaLarge cloisonne plaque. Green enamel background with white/pink cherry blossom on a branch embossed on the plaqueplaque, punshon m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, civic, momentos, plaques