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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: HALTING THE REGIMENT, 1977
... Black and white photograph showing the City Marshall... the City Marshall halting the Australian Survey Regiment near ...Black and white photograph showing the City Marshall halting the Australian Survey Regiment near the fountain as part of the ceremony of giving the freedom of the city in October 1977.organization, government, services, freedom of the city, halting the regiment, mounted police, fountain -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CITIZENS OF BENDIGO, FRAMED, c.WWII
... Colour illustrated certificate from City of Bendigo... thankfulness To C STRACHAN “ Colour illustrated certificate from City ...This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Colour illustrated certificate from City of Bendigo, British & Australian flags, colour illustrations of servicemen & women. Brown frame, cardboard back, metal clips.“The Citizens of Bendigo Express deep thankfulness To C STRACHAN “documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet - City of Warrnambool Citizens' Handbook 1983
... Front Cover: Citizens' Handbook 1983 You and your city... You and your city; Postage Paid Australia; To the Citizens ...This Citizens' Handbook was posted to all citizens of Warrnambool in 1983. It contains an introductory message from the Mayor of the time, Cr. Ron Anderson and information relating to council run facilities and services. There is a page explaining the Warrnambool Bike plan and a section on how to save water. The blue centre pages explains property valuations and how to pay council rates. The rear page lists the contact details for councillors from each of the four municipal wards (Albert, Hopkins, Merri, Victoria) This booklet is an example of information provided to all City of Warrnambool citizen's in 1983. It gives an overview of council run facilities and services in 1983 and will be useful for researchers.A 20 page stapled booklet. Sixteen pages are printed on glossy white paper with black print. The centre pages are blue with black printing. The front cover has a black and white City of Warrnambool crest in the top right and a colour photograph of a Southern Right whale and calf swimming in the sea. The bottom left hand corner of the front cover has a postage paid rectangle printed in black print. The left hand side of the back cover has four ward maps printed in yellow and red. The ward names are printed in blue and the Councillor's details are in smaller brank print.Front Cover: Citizens' Handbook 1983 You and your city; Postage Paid Australia; To the Citizens of Warrnambool Back Cover: Your Ward Councillors Albert Hopkins Merri Victoriawarrnambool city council, citizens' handbook, warrnambool performing arts centre, warrnambool bike plan, albert ward, hopkins ward, merri ward, victoria ward -
Melbourne LegacyAudio - Recording, vinyl record, Opening of Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) by H.E. The Governor General Field Marshall Sir William Slim, 1954
... . The Conference was held annually and in different cities around Australia.... The Conference was held annually and in different cities around Australia ...The Legacy Conference in Canberra in 1954 was opened by H.E. The Governor General Field Marshall Sir Wiiliam Slim demonstrating by His Excellencies presence the valuable contribution Legacy makes to families of deceased serving and ex service personnel. The Conference was held annually and in different cities around Australia and attended by delegates from different branches of Legacy.Significant due to the prescence of Sir William Slim, opening the conference, to discuss and and move forward various motions from around Australia in regard to Legacy.Black vinyl 12 inch disc in brown paper cover x 2 copies.Serial No, FSX.1495, Prx.3851. Speed 78 RPM? Side 1, Opening of Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) by H.E. The Governer General Field Marshall Sir William Slim. Serial No FSX.1496, PRX. 3851 Side 2. Dinner in Honour of Delegates to Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) "The Toast Is Legacy" proposed by president of Sydney Legacy Legatess, D.J.Cartledge. Australian Broadcasting Commission. Processed by Columbia Graphophone (Aust) PTY. LTD. Homebush, N.S.W.conference, canberra, governor general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, New city makes progress, 1994
... the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse... grounds. City of Whitehorse Australia Day Festivals ...Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. Australia Day Family festival is to be held 12 noon - 10 pm Thursday 26 January at the Nunawading Civic Centre grounds.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. city of whitehorse, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Programme, Warrnambool Agricultural Society Annual Show 1966, 1966
... of the Warrnambool Agricultural Society. As in most country towns and cities... Agricultural Society. As in most country towns and cities in Australia ...This programme gives details of the 1966 Annual Show of the Warrnambool Agricultural Society. As in most country towns and cities in Australia, the annual agricultural show in Warrnambool is an important social and agricultural event, especially for the farming community. The Warrnambool Agricultural Society, originally called the Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association, was established in 1854 with the first show held at Warrnambool in 1855 and continuing to the present day. This booklet is of interest as a souvenir of the Warrnambool Agricultural Society Annual Show from 50 years ago. It is of historical interest as it gives an insight into farming in the local Warrnambool area in the 1960s. This is a booklet of 60 pages. The cover has black printing and black and white photographs on the front cover and an advertisement on the back cover. The pages contain names of the Society’s office bearers, donors and details of the Show competitions and judging. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Flag, Royal Visit 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, 1954
... to wave as the Queen visited numerous towns and cities... for people to wave as the Queen visited numerous towns and cities ...Flags with various prints on were mass produced for people to wave as the Queen visited numerous towns and cities in Australia for about 3 months early in 1954. These particular ones were sold by the Red Cross for fundraising purposes. Royal Visit 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip|Queen visiting Tatura 5-3-1954|Red Cross|souvenirFlags commemorating 1954 Royal visit. One rectangular, on a stick. One triangular, with cords to attach to a stick. Each has Union Jack, Australian flag and Royal crown on them. Two red crosses on the rectangular one.Souvenir of Royal Visit 1954. Proceeds to Red Cross.tatura, royal visit 1954, flags, events -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)Invitation
... of the Capital cities, Australian flora and fauna and portraits... for the six states, sketches of the Capital cities, Australian flora ...All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to Mr and Mrs Jenner to attend a Conversazione in the Exhibition Buildings, on 7th May 1901 at 8pm. Card depicts a sketch of the Exhibition Buildings. Surrounding the sketch are the coats of arms for the six states, sketches of the Capital cities, Australian flora and fauna and portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The coats of arms of the Commonwealth and Australia."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS" "THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA requests the honor of the presence of Mr & Mrs L Jenner at a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on the Evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901 at 8 p.m.rippon lea -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Day Family Festival, 26/01/1995 12:00:00 AM
... The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family... Mitcham melbourne City of Whitehorse Australia Day Festivals ...The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, Thursday 26 Jan 1995, Nunawading Civic Centre - Program of events.The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, Thursday 26 Jan 1995, Nunawading Civic Centre - Program of events.The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, Thursday 26 Jan 1995, Nunawading Civic Centre - Program of events.city of whitehorse, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Souvenir Egg Cup, 1940s
... produced in the late 19th century for all towns and cities... in the late 19th century for all towns and cities in Australia ...Small souvenirs such as plates, cups, mugs, ash trays and jars, showing scenes and buildings in Warrnambool, were first produced in the late 19th century for all towns and cities in Australia and were popular in the early to mid 20th century. They are still produced for tourists today. The Historical Society has several of these souvenir dishes but this is the first souvenir egg cup we have seen. The image of Liebig Street is appropriate as this is the main street in Warrnambool. This souvenir egg cup has no great significance historically but it is representative of the type of souvenir sold to tourists and it is interesting because of its age (1940s). It will be useful for exhibitions.This is a white china egg cup with a coloured image of Liebig Street, WarrnamboolUnder the image – ‘Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Vic.’ On the base – ‘Royal Grafton Bone China, Made in England’ warrnambool, warrnambool souvenirs, liebig street -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal, Jubilee of Canberra 1913-1963
... major Australian cities, Melbourne and Sydney, it was decided... Australian cities, Melbourne and Sydney, it was decided to establish ...This medal was made by W.J.Amor Mint, a medal making company from New South Wales. It was made to commemorate both the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Canberra in 1963 and the Royal Visit of 1963. Because of the rivalry between the two major Australian cities, Melbourne and Sydney, it was decided to establish a new capital city somewhere between the two cities. The Australian capital Territory was established in 1913 and the American architect, Walter Burley Griffin, in association with his wife, Marion Mahony Griffin, was chosen to design the new city of Canberra. The first Parliament House was opened in 1927 and Melbourne ceased to be the location of the Federal Parliament meetings.This medal is of interest, mainly because it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Parliament House in Canberra and the establishment of Canberra as Australia's capital city.Circular brass medal with ring attached at the top and a split ring through the ring. The obverse features a raised profile of Queen Elizabeth 11 wearing a crown and text. The reverse depicts old Parliament House, decorative leaves and text.THE ROYAL VISIT OF HM. QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1963. JUBILEE OF CANBERRA 1913-1963 AUSTRALIA 1788-1963 australian capital territory, canberra australia, walter burley griffin, queen elizabeth 11 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, CFA 40th Championship, 2003
... , Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council, Powercor... Societies Park, Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council ...The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was formed in 1863. The first fire engine house was in Liebig Street and carters were required to carry water to fire scenes. In 1889 the Council built a new Fire Station on Liebig Street and Warrnambool hosted its own Annual Demonstration in 1894. In 1891 the volunteer brigade became part of the Country Fire Brigade. The Fire Station relocated to Raglan Parade in 1915 and then to Timor Street in 1961. In 1989 the Brigade moved back to Raglan Parade. This booklet is a memento of the State Championships that were held in Warrnambool to mark 150 years of community service to Warrnambool by the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. (2013)This is a booklet of 63 pages containing printed material, maps, advertisements and photographs. The back cover is red and the front cover has a black background with an image of flames and a badge with the title of the booklet. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: VFBV, CFA, 40th State Urban Junior Championships, February 23rd and 24th 2013, Friendly Societies Park, Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council, Powercor Australia Back Cover: Powercor Australia warrnambool fire brigade, state urban junior championships -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Textile - Sewing Equipment, Cotton reel ' Coates' 400yds, c20thC
... An example of the Cotton Reels used by residents of City... of the Cotton Reels used by residents of City of Moorabbin and Australia ...An example of the Cotton Reels used by residents of City of Moorabbin and Australia in 20th CAn example of the Cotton Reels used by residents of City of Moorabbin and Australia in 20th CA wooden cotton reel with some white thread remaining from the 400yards when made Around Top of reel J&P COATS MACHINE 10 COTTON / BEST S........ / 400 YDS Base damaged 366 METRES -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Wodonga Council Official Seals
... as the first Rural City in Australia. This was officially proclaimed... as the first Rural City in Australia. This was officially proclaimed ...Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part of the local government district severed from the Yackandandah Shire to form a new municipality. In March 1973 Wodonga was declared as the first Rural City in Australia. This was officially proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe at an open-air ceremony in Hovell Street following a procession along High Street led by the Victorian Police Band. The first meeting of the Council was held in the open air immediately after the Proclamation.These Seals are significant because they document different stages in the development of local government in Wodonga.Two wood and metal seals to endorse documents. The seal with black painted handle is for the Rural City of Wodonga. The brown handled seal is for the Shire of WodongaSeal 1 - Rural City of Wodongawodonga shire council, rural city of wodonga -
National Wool MuseumStencil - FREMANTLE
... for the transportation of wool bales. Fremantle is a port city in Western... for the transportation of wool bales. Fremantle is a port city in Western ...This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia. Wool bales marked FREMANTLE would have been transported to Western Australia by sea.Wool bale export stencil - FREMANTLEFREMANTLEwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers -
Robin Boyd FoundationNewspaper - Clipping, Geoffrey Dutton, Unimaginative Copyists - that's us, 10.12.1960
... Elizabeth, a city in South Australia, 24 km north of Adelaide city... Elizabeth, a city in South Australia, 24 km north of Adelaide city ...This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It has a local aspect looking at what Boyd says about Elizabeth, a city in South Australia, 24 km north of Adelaide city centre.Handwritten in black pen Adelaide News and date.australian ugliness, geoffrey dutton, elizabeth south australia, featurism, walsh st library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Day Family Festival 1996, 26/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
... The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family... Mitcham melbourne City of Whitehorse Australia Day Festivals ...The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, 26 Jan 1996 4 00 pm - 10.00 pm at the Nunawading Civic Centre Grounds - Program of events.The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, 26 Jan 1996 4 00 pm - 10.00 pm at the Nunawading Civic Centre Grounds - Program of events.The City of Whitehorse presents the Australia Day Family Festival, 26 Jan 1996 4 00 pm - 10.00 pm at the Nunawading Civic Centre Grounds - Program of events.city of whitehorse, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSouvenir - Fridge magnets - Melbourne trams, early 1990s
... and printed with the colours of a Melbourne tram No. 860 and City... of a Melbourne tram No. 860 and City Circle tram 990. Have Australian ...Souvenir items made early 1990s for sale in a shop featuring the outline and colours of Melbourne W class trams.Demonstrates the nature of Melbourne tram souvenirs.Set of two fridge magnet, cut from a magnetic sheet and printed with the colours of a Melbourne tram No. 860 and City Circle tram 990. Have Australian Made labels on the rear.tramways, tramcars, souvenirs, tram 990, tram 860, fridge magnets -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, South Melbourne Depot, "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", 1990's
... tram cities, W class trams, Australian tram cities... cities, W class trams, Australian tram cities, and the "attack ...Pamphlet - 3 fold A5 printed on green paper, titled "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", published by trammies at South Melbourne Depot. Looks at the place of Melbourne in world tram cities, W class trams, Australian tram cities, and the "attack of the automobile"trams, tramways, w class, melbourne, south melbourne depot, crews -
Geelong Cycling ClubFramed Photograph, 1995
... , Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. ..., Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion ...Felicity Wilson, Junior Cycling Champion, daughter of Don, Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. National Champion, Women in CyclingFramed photograph of the Geelong West Cycling Club 1995 U/19 Women's Road Champion. The photograph is in colour and is mounted on a white background. The frame has a thin wooden black border."GWCC/FelicityWilson/1995 U19 Road Champion"geelong cycling club; junior champion; felicity wilson; 1995; -
Queen Victoria Women's CentreAward Plaque, City of Melbourne Proud Capital City Award. 1997 City Pride Award, c.1997
... City Pride Award. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria'... Award. 1997 City Pride Award. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria ...Gold coloured metal with black inscription on Painted wooden board. 'Queen Victoria Women's Centre. In appreciation of your contribution to the City of Melbourne Proud Capital City Award. 1997 City Pride Award. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria'awards -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCard, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry for Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division 1965 - Invitation Cards, 1965
... to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division..., J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request... of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal AUstralian Engineer 3 ...2 Invitation Cards for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, 1965. Invitations for Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Pullin, and Mr. J.K. McCaskillThe cards read: His Worship the Mayor (Cr B. J. Hubbard, J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs R.A. Pullin (Invitation no. 117) (and on second card, Mr. J.K. McCaskill, invitation no. 101) at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal AUstralian Engineer 3 Division at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 27th Marchd, 1965 RSVP 19th March, 1965, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance Entree Cards will be forwarded. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Australia Day Envelopes, 1983 - NA1849.1|1982 - NA1849.2|1994 - NA1849.3
... Envelopes part of a series issued by City of Nunawading... Mitcham melbourne Envelopes part of a series issued by City ...Envelopes part of a series issued by City of Nunawading to commemorate Australia Day.Three envelopes commemorating Australia Day.1849.1 - Illustration of log chained to cart with farmer. Two stamps (27c) 0f 'H M Brig Supply' 1849.2 - Illustration of fireworks display. 1849.3 - Illustration of Schwerkolt Cottage with a 24c stamp.1849.1 - Australia Family Festival 26 January 1983 Civic Centre Nunawading. 1849.2 - Australia Day Family Festival, Wednesday,26 January1994 1849.3 - Australia Day Family Festival, 26th January 1982 Civic Centre Nunawading.philately, covers, postal stationery -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Greetings Card, NGO Greetings Ltd., 29 Showers St Braybrook, "City Circle Tram Melbourne Australia", 2013
... "City Circle Tram Melbourne Australia"... Australia" with a cut out or stamped out image of a city circle... titled "City Circle Tram Melbourne Australia" with a cut out ...Red coloured card titled "City Circle Tram Melbourne Australia" with a cut out or stamped out image of a city circle tramcar. Inside is a pop up heavy paper image of a red city circle tram when the card is fully opened. Made by NGO Greetings Ltd.trams, tramways, greetings cards, city circle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - John Beebe's Observatory Bendigo, Peter Anderson's article 2020
... City, Queensland, Australia Plot MONUMENTAL-COE3-25A-21 https... City, Queensland, Australia Plot MONUMENTAL-COE3-25A-21 https ...John Beebe was born in Sandhurst (Bendigo) in 1866. In his earlier years, John and his brother William operated a stonemason's business in Bendigo, designing and making monuments. John graduated as an architect in 1900 . By 1910, John was in sole practice in Bendigo, when he was appointed as architect for the Anglican Diocese. His churches from this period St. Paul's bluestone church in Axedale and St. John's in North Bendigo. He moved to Brisbane in 1916, possibly for health reasons. He died on 15 December 1936 and is buried in the Lutwyche cemetery in Brisbane in an unmarked grave. Lutwyche Cemetery Kedron, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia Plot MONUMENTAL-COE3-25A-21 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239489809/john-beebe Four page collection of research on the observatory built by John Beebe at his residence at 55 Condon Street, Kennington. Articles are: one page brief biography "John Beebe's Observatory in Condon Street'; includes mention of how he acquired the telescope that was built into the brick observatory at Condon Street. "the building is a very rare survivor and an important relic of late 19 century scientific endeavour in Bendigo and should be placed on the Victorian Heritage Register'. Second article: two pages 'John Beebe, Architect, owner of East Bendigo Observatory. His later life in Queensland 1916 - 1936, by Peter Anderson April 2020. Article includes family history; John Beebe earlier life' John's brother William and his son Wilfred John Beebe; John's career in Bendigo; Astronomy in Bendigo; Fellowship of the Royal Astronomical Society and the move to Brisbane, Queensland and speculation upon the reasons. Third article: 'Our heritage in danger - amazing observatory comes to light' by Mike Butcher. Article addresses the significance of Beebe's observatory building ' and is representative of the city's early endeavours into scientific research'. At end of article a colour photo of the observatory with the heading 'John Beebe's observatory in Condon Street under threat of demolition'. john beebe, william beebe, observatory, 55 condon street kennington, stonemason, architect, st. pauls axedale, st. john's north bendigo, heritage significance -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - DOCUMENT, 1986
... 3BA, THE MUSIC CITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUSTRALIAN FIXED..., THE MUSIC CITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUSTRALIAN FIXED TRUSTS. NICEST ...3BA, THE MUSIC CITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AUSTRALIAN FIXED TRUSTS. NICEST LISTENER AWARD PRESENTED TO BRENDA TREMBATH. 7-5-1986 BALLARAT BROADCASTERS PTY.LTD.PAPER CERTIFICATE ENTITLED "NICEST LISTENER AWARD"SEE BELOW - HISTORY OF OBJECTlocal history, document, certificates, trembath, perry -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Life in the Cities: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
... australia city life... in the major Australian cities of the 19th century.... in the major Australian cities of the 19th century. Outlines conditions ...An Australian history text describing social conditions in the major Australian cities of the 19th century.Outlines conditions in cities in the 19th century. Compares with "Life in the country".Hard cover. 320 pages, illus. Dust jacket has a detail from S.T. Gill's "General view of Sydney"australia social conditions, australia city life, michael cannon -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Speech, Robin Boyd, Australia Fair?, c. 1965
... ? He argues that the issue with Australian cities is primarily...? He argues that the issue with Australian cities is primarily ...In this handwritten text of a speech to the Victorian Fabian Society, Boyd addresses the question: Is Australia Ugly? He argues that the issue with Australian cities is primarily in the realm of urban design rather than architecture. Boyd outlines the types of ugliness in the urban domain, comparing attitudes to Australian cities to those elsewhere, particularly the United States.Speech to Victorian Fabian SocietyHandwritten, quarto, 15 pages, missing pages 11-16.victorian fabian society, george johnson, eric westbrook, steven murray-smith, fred ledgar, south eastern freeway, lyndon johnson, robin boyd, manuscript -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, J. Summerscales and Ballarat, Ballarat Town Hall, with horse cabs
... Post Office, Ballarat." Titled "City Hall, Ballarat... Post Office, Ballarat." Titled "City Hall, Ballarat ...Printed black and white postcard of the Ballarat Town Hall, with horse cabs in the median strip - prior to the development of the median strip. Has the large gas lamp in the centre of the intersection with Armstrong St. Card has been unused. No horse tram lines visible, but could be there. Photo assumed to be c1900, but could be pre 1887. On rear is places for correspondences stamp, address. On left hand edge is "H. J. Summerscales, next Post Office, Ballarat." Titled "City Hall, Ballarat Australia" along bottom edge of the photo. trams, tramways, sturt st, postcards, town hall, armstrong st -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph, French sailors at zoo - Madame Lion & Miss Godfrey, 1917
... were ‘adopted’ by cities in Australia. Dernancourt, a small... were ‘adopted’ by cities in Australia. Dernancourt, a small ...Marie Lion migrated with her sister, Berthe Mouchette and her husband in 1885. Berthe established an art school in the city. After the death of her husband the sisters purchased a school, Oberwyl, in St Kilda in 1885. The school was later one of the LHLG schools. Berthe was the founder of the Alliance Française of Melbourne in 1890. With the Great Depression, the sisters had to sell Oberwyl and moved to Adelaide. They returned to France during WWI to nurse wounded soldiers. And returned to Adelaide in 1916 after Marie contracted an infection. She was the South Australia representative of the "Société d’assistance maternelle et infantile". After the end of the war a number of French villages were ‘adopted’ by cities in Australia. Dernancourt, a small village in the Somme was adopted by Adelaide, and Mme Mouchette and Mme Lion worked to raise funds to help in the rebuilding of the almost completely destroyed town.The picture shows the link with the French community. Ethel and her sister Frederica Godfrey could speak French and were well acquainted with the members of this community: Charlotte Crivelli for example. Frederica was secretary of the Alliance Française of Melbourne in the early 1900, in 1917 she also became Honorary Secretary of the French Red Cross, funded by Charlotte Crivelli.Portait of two ladies standing in the middle with 3 soldiers from the French Navy, a wounded digger and a young man.French sailors at zoo / Madame Leon (Lion is the correct spelling) & Miss Godfreylion, marie (1855–1922), mouchette, berthe (1846–1928) nee lion, alliance française of melbourne, société d’assistance maternelle et infantile, france, french, zoo, french red cross, crivelli, charlotte (1863–1956), anzac, french navy, oberwyl, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, frederica godfrey
