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Unions Ballarat
The great Labor schism : a retrospective, 2005
A collection of chapters by different historians and writers; the book is about the 1955 split in the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and its longer-term effects.Significant to the history of the ALP around 1955 and subsequent formation of the DLP. Includes interference by the Groupers, Bob Santamaria and other characters.Paper; book. Blue and white cover with red and black writing.Title and names of editors on the front cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor council, 1955, dlp, democratic labor party, alp factions, politics, government, b.a. santamaria, peter love, brian coster, paul strangio, catholic church, communism -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plate, Powell, Bishop & Stonier, December 6 1880
Belonged to Mary Gilbert who was a passionate local historian. She was awarded a British Empire medal in recognition of her work for education and the community. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.This item is an example of late 19th century English porcelain.Hand-painted Conway plate with illustrations of birds, sunsets, butterflies and sailing ships. Cream background.Back - British coat of arms. 3 logos.plate domestic crockery porcelain conway gilbert-mary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
vase, first half 20th century
Belonged to Mary Gilbert who was a passionate local historian. She was awarded a British Empire medal in recognition of her work for education and the community. . Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.This item has aesthetic significance. It was owned by Mary Gilbert, a prominent Orbost personality, the first curator of the Orbost Museum. Handmade, tall carved wooden vase painted red. Bush scene painted black with pokerwork.vase ornament-wood gilbert-mary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scrapbooks, Gilbert, Mary, 1960's
Belonged to Mary Gilbert who was a passionate local historian. She was awarded a British Empire medal in recognition of her work for education and the community. . Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. These scrapbooks contain articles which reflect the social standards of the 1960's.Two scrapbooks containing pasted in cut-out magazine articles on manners, presentation and clothes for young women.Handwritten on the front cover of 1840.1 : Words of Wisdomgilbert-mary scrapbooks 1960's -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scrap books, Gilbert, Mary, 1960's
Belonged to Mary Gilbert who was a passionate local historian. She was awarded a British Empire medal in recognition of her work for education and the community. .Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. These scrapbooks contain articles which describe historical events of the 1960's.Three scrapbooks containing clippings of newspaper articles of historical events. A list of contents is pasted on the front cover of each.Handwritten on the covers: 1842.1-Mary Gilbert Book1 ; 1842.2 - Mary Gilbert Book 2 ; 1842.3- Mary Gilbert Book 3gilbert-mary scrapbooks 1960's -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 1 Vol. 5 March / April 1965, City of Moorabbin Historical Society, Newsletter No.1 Vol. 5 March / April 1965, 1965
This is Newsletter No 1 Vol. 5 produced in March / April 1965 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors. The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics The History of the 20thC from 1900-1915 ;next Meeting at Cheltenham State School May 20th ; 'Three Pieces of Paper' by Nance Blackman from "Moorabbin News' Oct . / Nov. 1907 This is Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 5 of the CMHS March / April 1965 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 2 x L 26cm x W 21cm 1x page printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / - Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria - / President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ Treasurer Mrs D.M.Wright ..../ Historian : T.A.Sheehy. / NEWSLETTER March / April Vol.5 No 1 1965 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Heinz Hass and bride, 1948-1950
Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria.Ex POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germanyheinz hass, george campbell, murchison, camp 13, pow's -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Silk Embroidered Green Velvet Lounging Hat, 1870s
The smoker's hat was made for the grandfather of the historian Dorothy Rogers (nee Richardson) by her grandmother. Dorothy Rogers' grandparents lived in Malmsbury Street, Kew. The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Smoker’s [lounging] hat made of dark green velvet, and hand embroidered with yellow and green silk thread and topped with a lime green tassle. Nilsmokers hat, lounging hat, men's clothing, dorothy rogers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - YMCA FLAG, Carroll and Richardson
The flag was donated to SMIMM by the historian of the YMCA in gratitude of the service the YMCA has given to Aust Military Forces since federation especially on overseas service.Flag, polyester, white background, centre has a red triangle point down, over this is a rectangular blue section with the letters “YMCA” in white, spine has a short nylon cord at each end.flags, ymca -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tom Vickers at Pioneer Children's Cemetery, 1985_
Tom Vickers at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery in Greensborough. Tom was a keen historian and member of Rotary. This marker was erected by Rotary on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Victoria.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Samantha Westbrooke et al, Batman Apple Tree, & Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough, 2012, 2012_07
A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's Cemetery along the Plenty River. Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke Pty Ltd in association with Peter Mills, historian. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. The Pioneer Children's Cemetery is the burial place of 7 children from the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858.11 page photocopy, text and black and white illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
camera, Early 20th century
Owned and used by Nance Gilbert, sister of Mary Gilbert, Orbost teacher and historian. Nance Jenning was a professional golfer, daughter of Jonathon Gilbert and Annie Cameron.This item is an example of a camera used in Australia in the early 20th century.Small Kodak camera, black with concertina lens. Has brown leather case.Inside leather case : Nance Gilbert Orbost Vic.camera photography kodak -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, BEEHIVE, Larna Malone, "MEMBERS OF BEEHIVE STAFF WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR", 2020
Researched as reference to the Beehive Staff Honour Roll Board. Larna Malone is a local historian and has published several Military works. Refer Cat No 4978P.Booklet - 48 paged black print on white paper, spiral binder, clear plastic front cover, black heavy plastic back cover."MEMBERS OF THE BEEHIVE STAFF WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR" Researched by Larna Malone 2020.ww1, beehive staff -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Rachel Perkins, First Australians : an illustrated history, 2008
"A landmark history of Indigenous Australia which accompanies a major nine part Australian television series. It combines the most rigorous academic research with capitvating contemporary story-telling. Richly illustrated book that includes images of the landscape, evocative ninteenth-century photography and Aboriginal art. Written by Australia's leading Indigenous historian and public intellectuals"--Provided by publisher.maps, document reproductions, b&w illustrations, colour illustrations, colour photographs, b&w photographscolonisation, race relations, australian aboriginal history, pictorial histories -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1850
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: A common practice among shepherding parties was to sell shares in their claims when the probability of the lead trending into them rendered such shares valuable. The next frame contains an extract from a book, 'Victoria in 1857', by the early Victorian historian, William Westgarth. Markings: 56 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 10 Vol. 2 January 1963, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 10 Vol. 2 January 1963, 1963
This is Newsletter No 10 Vol. 2 produced in January 1963 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS member for members and visitors Topic ; Australia Day, Progressive 1880s The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This is Newsletter No. 10 Vol. 2 of the CMHS January 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 1 side.folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria )./ NEWSLETTER No 10 Vol. 2 JANUARY 1963 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY; President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ MOORABBIN COUNCIL RESEARCH : Historian : T.A.Sheehy city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 1 Vol. 3 February 1963, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 3 February 1963, 1963
This is Newsletter No 1 Vol. 3 produced in February 1963 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors Topic; Australia Day, Progressive 1880s The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1962) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This is Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 3 of the CMHS February 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 1 side folded for 4 pages City of / MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Vic. )./ NEWSLETTER No 1 Vol. 3 FERUARY 1963 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY; President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ MOORABBIN COUNCIL RESEARCH : Historian : T.A.Sheehy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 2 Vol. 3 March 1963, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 2 Vol. 3 March 1963, 1963
This is Newsletter No. 2 Vol. 3 produced in March 1963 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors Topic ; War, Higginbotham 1890 The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 2 Vol. 3 of the CMHS in March 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 1 side folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society / of Vic )./ NEWSLETTER No 2 Vol. 3 March 1963 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY; President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ MOORABBIN COUNCIL RESEARCH : Historian : T.A.Sheehy..... city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, , cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, ashley r, moorabbin city council, standard newspapers ltd., higginbothan george, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 3.. Vol.3 April 1963, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 3 Vol. 3 April 1963, 1963
This is Newsletter No. 3 Vol. 3 produced in April 1963 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors Topic ; Town Hall, Thomas Bent The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 3 Vol. 3 of the CMHS April 1963 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 1 side folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Vic. )./ NEWSLETTER No. 3 Vol. 3 April 1963 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY; President ; R Ashley ...... / Secretary; Mrs L. Harvey……./ MOORABBIN COUNCIL RESEARCH : Historian : T.A.Sheehy city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, , cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, ashley r, moorabbin city council, standard newspapers ltd., bent thomas, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORIC GUIDE TO BENDIGO
Historic Guide to Bendigo. 5401 has Four(4) loose slips of paper at the front. Maps are in the back.The map of the goldfields shows Streets, Lines of Reef, and Principal shafts. Recommended for tourists, students, prospectors and historians. Produced by the Bendigo Branch of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria, which was compiled from material supplied by members, and edited by H. J. G. Biggs.Produced by the Bendigo Branch of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria, which was compiled from material supplied by members, and edited by H. J. G. Biggs.bendigo, history, city history. the goldfields. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BINDLEY FAMILY: CORRESPONDENCE
Bindley Family -correspondence to John Knipe from L V 'Bunny' Bindley (1991). Especially re Edward Allen Bindley (Bindley Conservatorium of Music). Attached is typewritten article 'It has something to do with genes' (author: Gwen Rowe, Historian, White Cliffs) re Bindley family.Mention in letter also re Frederick Schuler (Advertiser). Copy also of both. Location:L.V. (Bunny) Bindley, 518 Uranium Street Broken Hill, 2880person, individual, edward allen bindley, gwen rowe, historian white cliffs, frederick schuler, edward allen bindley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, History lessons start on street, 18/11/2015
Eltham historian and veteran Terry Phillips wore his grandfather's World War I uniform on Remembrance Day while acting as school crossing supervisor outside Eltham Primary.Links: 02419.02764 News clipping, black text, colour image.terry phillips, remembrance day 2015, eltham primary school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Peter Stanley, Bad Characters, 2010
Many were ANZAC Heroes. Some were criminals. Some were both. Leading war historian Peter Stanley reveals the citizen soldiers the army regarded as bad characters.Title: Bad Characters, Sex, Crime, Mutiny, Murder And The Australian Imperial Force. Soft cardboard cover, with black & red printing on front, spine & back. Mottled yellow with light grey print background. Front cover displays sepia photo of a group of ten soldiers in uniform. Back cover displays sepia colour photo of a group of soldiers, some in uniform. 286 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated in black & white, photos, line drawings & lithographs.books-biography, military history-army, bad, characters -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Whittlesea Leader, One treaty, two site claims, 10 Aug 2004
Amateur historian Merv Lia believes Melbourne's foundation treaty between John Batman and the local aborigines was signed in 1835 at the Edgar's Creek site near Westgarthtown, between Thomastown and Lalor.A4 1 p. black and white newsprint with imagemerv lia, thomastown history, john batman treaty, edgar's creek, westgarthtown, batman treaty -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Cocky Farmer, 1907
Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874–1956) was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. A paper back book with 146 pp.written by Nathan Spielvogel. On the front cover is a drawing of a farm-house in a green paddock. The book is about school life and farming at Sale, Stawell, and the Wimmera district. the-cocky-farmer spielvogel-nathan literature -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER
A yellow book titled 'The Life of Friedrich von Schiller Poet and Dramatist. One of the greatest ornaments of the golden age of German literature; poet, dramatist and historian of the highest rank.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 49 - 64 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, friedrich von schiller, lydia chancellor, collection, friedrich von schiller, poetry, poet, drama, dramatist, entertainment, famous people, individual, person, male, german literature, literature, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, book, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pair of shoes, Parker Coronal - New York, c. 1960s
These shoes were called "winkle pickers" because of their pointed toes and came into fashion during the 1960s. These were probably worn by Mary Gilbert and donated by her. Mary was a well-known Orbost teacher and historian. These shoes have a personal association with Mary Gilbert from Orbost and are also typical of the fashion of the 1960s.A pair of deep red patent leather women's shoes with pointed toes and thin heels. The front of the shoe has a decorative small rosette and leaves. Made in USA New Yorkwinkle-pickers women-shoes mary-gilbert -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Heart of the Valley, Toolamba 1840 - 1983, 1983
History of Toolamba compiled by Bill Morvell with the support of his Wife, Maureen. B Morvell, an historian with intimate knowledge of local history. The Toolamba History Book Committee was formed to assist the author and publish the bookHard cover, brown linen finish. "Heart of the Valley" in gold lettering on front cover. "1840 - Toolamba - 1983" in gold on spine. Yellow ront and end papers. Yellow jacket, with "Heart of the Valley, Toolamba 1840-1983" in green on front and Stewart (Bill) Morvell in brown. A drawing of eucalyptus in an oval bush scene in brown.Green lettering on spine.Presented to Tatura Historical Society by Brian Williams. 23.10.1985toolamba, morvell s, williams bp, tatura, books, history, local -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM WW1, PHOTOGRAPH
For Rupert Exon No 408 refer 486P for his service history.Album cover is red & dark gold angled striped pattern. Contains black & white photos of various subjects - The Emben Wreck, parades, churches in Middle East & harbours. Top left on front cover on a white sheet in blue ink: “Donald W Clark Historian” Below in black centre: “Photos & Souvenirs No 408 Trooper Robert T Exon and Trooper G E Exon 9th Light Horse Regiment 1915 - 1918”album, photograph, trooper, light horse -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c. 1986
Kathleen Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, nee Pitt (1905-1990) was an historian, born Omeo Victoria. A Catholic, she studied in Melbourne and Oxford, and was Professor of History at Sydney University. (See Australian Dictionary of Biography for full details.)B & W photograph of Professor Kathleen Fitzpatrick seated at a desk.kathleen fitzpatrick, historian, melbourne university, oxford university, sydney university