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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - DEAR BENDIGO
Dear Bendigo, The collected columns of Lauren Mitchell, illustrated by John Veeken. Dear Bendigo brings together a host of columns, published over a period of five years in the Bendigo Weekly and Bendigo Advertiser, it brings together the hopes, fears and memories of one very special regional city. 155 pages in a soft cover with black and white illustrations printed by Griffin Digital.Lauren Mitchellbooks, collections, short stories -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Early photocopy of a letter to G.O.C., A.I.F. from James B. Close, of London, dated 6 October 1919. He mentions that he hopes Captain Abbott will be able to get his discharge in England as he needs his assistance with the development of the Pottery Machine. They are doing their utmost to get the machines in operation before countries where cheap labour is employed. Printed letterhead.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, close brothers & co, captain abbott, pottery machine, british empire, james b close -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 5/6/70
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from H. J. S. Biggs to The Hon. R. H. Trethewey MLA dated 5/6/70. He is thanking him for the efforts he has made on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society and hoping the City Council succeed in obtaining the Old Police Barracks for Civil Defence purposes to avoid their being demolished.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BAPTISM CERTIFICATE, 1816
A baptism certificate for Margaret Innes, who was baptised in the Church of England on Sunday the first day of December 1816 in Cape town, Cape of Good Hope. Written on the side of the certificate in ink is: This certificate was obtained from the daughter of Lachlan McLachlan by 2nd wife (Mrs. Louis Farmer); believed to be birth certificate of the 1st Mrs. L. McLachlan, daughter of Captain William Mackenzieperson, individual, baptism certificate, margaret innes, william mckenzie. h.m. 72nd regiment. lachlan mclachlan, louis farmer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - R A ANDERSON COLLECTION: MUIOOF VERANDAH RESTORATION, 1972
Typed letter dated Jan 20th 1972 from R A Anderson to W Heraud 12 Church St Eaglehawk. Concern expressed at Mr James ill health and request that M.U.I.O.O.F committee review suggestions regarding Hall verandah restoration. Mr. Anderson hopes that the Borough Council will realise the value of the charming asset the verandah represents and allow it to remain on the streetscape.organization, society, m.u.i.o.o -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeTrophy
This tiny urn was found in an antique shop in Queenscliff in 1996 and purchased and returned to the school by old collegian R Alister Cannon (1953). The urn was featured in Ring-a-roo July 2033 p.24 in the hope of someone knowing its provenance but without result. Silver urn shaped trophy with double handles and Ballarat College crest on face of urn130mm Halister-cannon, ballarat-college, trophy -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, THACKERAY, William Makepeace, Lovel the widower, etc
Labelled: 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed 'To my dear sister Enid on the occasion of her 17th birthday with the hope that she will strive to be...' -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, Miss Marie Studholme
tinted colour postcard, unmounted, original, fair conditionOn back: Dear Dorothy I shall be with you as usual tomorrow (Tues) at half past 4 oc. Hoping you are all well. Miss D Taffett, Bluff Road, Elwood. -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, HORNBY - CLUNES
BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTO OF 8 MONTH OLD BERYL CAMPBELL.LITTLE BERYL CAMPBELL 8 MONTH CHRIS' LITTLE DAUGHTER. HOPE YOU'LL GET THESE FOR XMAS. IF FOUND RETURN TO MRS. C. CAMPBELL GLENDARUEL P.O VIA CRESWICK VICTORIA AUST.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Council President's Report, 1930-1933, 1930-1933
.6 "...The big difficulty facing students today is the falling of in positions offering; it is to be hoped that the present state of depression will terminate. In several cases of hardship students have been admitted to classes upon signing an agreement to pay fees so soon as they get back into employment. ...'Twelve handwritten report from A.G. Heseltine.ballarat school of mines, a.g. hesiltine, woolclassing, creswick, l. crouch, f. ewart, andre mclean, royal melbourne show woolclassing prize, old scholars reunion, repatriation students, council studentships, thomas a. adams, spencer day, macklam kerby, edward butler, john eccleston, walalce hughes, harold dawber, colin neyland, milford day, john kearney, walter luke, h. potter, mary stapleton, k. wightwick, thomas brown, thelma clendenning, r. draper, h. tresize, david ferguson, adam wilson, claude creelman, noreen baker, donald cameron, james downey, allan wilson, norman rowe, george bowers, lillian pickford, g. murnowood, k. wilkie, lillian hi, rita kewley, john bell, jean aldridge, kath eccleston, florence luke, rena handy, arthur amor, edna findlay, sheila moss, w.h. steane w.h. steane retirement, donald clark, donald clark death, m.g. cornell, ballarat school of mines battery, g. leviston, l.g. stevens, rex warwillow, l.j. hillman, e.n. pickering, j. hulse, k.c. mathes, j.o. elliott, j. wight, b.j, cculloch, j.f. sullivan, w.t. stevenson, a. collins, great depression, ballarat school of mines procession, model locomotive, museum, henry kim yuen, pharmacy, materia medica, botany, staff reductions, woolclassing shield, g.r. king, gordon institute, f.g. heseltine, daniel walker, daniel walker death, spitzkarsten -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from the Queen Elizabeth Benevolent Home, re Radio Appeal, 1953
Letter from The Queen Elizabeth benevolent Home to Mr Sullivan, Secretary, Technical School Choir re Radio Appeal. The Directors of 3BA have allotted Sunday 20 September for our Radio Appeal and the Committee were hoping that the BJTS Choir would participate.Yellow paper typed Letterhead of Queen Elizabeth Benevolent Home Signature of Keith Mackay, Managerballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, queen elizabeth benevolent home, keith mackay, manager, radio appeal, 3ba, mr sullivan, school choir -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover w/ Dust JacketWritten by Boyd, with printed inscription "It compensates for half-recognized inadequacies in the sunny, wideawake life."australian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisitionaustralian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Slovenian Association MelbourneInvitation to a dance, Jurjevanje - St George celebration 1955
Jurjevanje is a custom in Slovenia, when in Spring the celebration of the victory over the Winter brings people to the fields. A man is covered in greenery of the newly grown green leaves of birches, especially in the region Bela Krajina. The man hops around in the field, bringing hope for the good harvest.jurjevanje, st george celebration dance, spring in slovenia -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER TO "Dear Old Girl" from soldier "Will", Oct 1916
This letter was written from Salisbury Plains, UK on 30 October 1916. It mentions the conscription vote. He has also passed his course for dealing with poison gas. He has been promoted to CPL. He hopes for promotion to Office. The soldier just signs as "Will".This letter is printed on cardboard. It is in italics. The colour of the ink is green. It is probably a modern day reproduction.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, conscription, poison gas -
![Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Street poll on streets 1974 [Greenhills], 24/09/1974](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/5eb52fca21ea671f18ffc9aa/item-media/5eb5300621ea671f18001764/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Street poll on streets 1974 [Greenhills], 24/09/1974
Results of a poll conducted in 1974 by Diamond Valley Council, regarding street construction in Greenhills. Streets include: Albion Crescent, Bruce Street, Carnon Street, Cairns Street, Crest Street, Mine Street, Pembroke Street, Hope Street, Forrest Street and Hebden Street.Concerns over street construction as Greensborough moves from a semi rural to suburban area.News clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, greenhills, street construction, albion crescent greensborough, carnon street greenhills -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Screen cents, 07/01/2015
Saara Lamberg, a Briar Hill local and filmmaker is hoping to raise enough funds to create her film "Innuendo" which won a bronze award at the Beverley Hills Screenplay Contest. She would like to film in the Diamond Valley and is working with chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie.News article, 2 pages, text and colour images.saara lamberg, leigh conkie, innuendo, film making -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 5 The Fire Dog, 1963
Granny Goanna's homestead was burning. The Dogtor couldn't land his plane. Granny and the children were in despair. The Dogtor finally found a bag of the best 'Scientific & Industrial Research Seed for Rainmaking'. He steered the plane over the clearing, tipped the bag out and hoped for the best...The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pages.Page 1, 'then' handwritten in between 'badly' and 'they'. Page 2, 'burned' crossed out with pencil and replaced with 'pulled' written in pencil.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Peterborough History GroupArticle - Submission bid for retention of Peterborough Bridge, Cobden Times, 1985
Upon approval of the construction of the new bridge, there was a move to retain the old bridge. It was a very significant connection to the world when first built and it was hoped that all or part of the old bridge could be retained. Town meetings were held and the National Trust approached to enlist their financial support. Significant as it demonstrates the efforts by the townspeople to retain the old bridge.Three and half column newspaper article from the Cobden Times Jan 16th 1985Handwritten at the top is "Cobden Times Jan 16th 1985". With handwritten corrections of names in the article.peterborough, peterborough old bridge, curdies river bridge -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, c. 1990
Cupro-nickel medal struck for the Sydney Sunday Herald newspaper of distribution to its readers. It features a dove flying right holding a branch in it's beak and a sailing ship over a map of Australia. 'The Sunday Herald Decade of Hope 1980-1990', onward from the first 200 years. One side has dove with olive branch; the other a map of Australia with a square rigger superimposed on it.commemoration, medal, medallion -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music, Boosey & Co Ltd, Hosannah & Selection of other tunes, 1912
This item is a set of music produced by Boosey and Hawkes and arranged by James Ord Hume.Sheet music containing music for 16 tunes including: Hosanna, Judge me, O God, Land of Hope and Glory, Rejoyce Today, The Lost Chord, Hymn of the Home-Land, Two Chorales by Bach, Hymns of the Great Composers, Baden, Saxony, Kyris Eleison, Como, Silver Moonlight Winds are Blowing, Oh Who will o'er the downs so free, and Softly Falls the MoonlightfictionThis item is a set of music produced by Boosey and Hawkes and arranged by James Ord Hume.sheet music, hymn, euphonium solo, cornet solo, quick march, grand chorus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Man critical after being hit by tram”, 27/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Man critical after being hit by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man was critically injured when hit by tram in St Kilda. Believed to be crossing Fitzroy St about 5pm. Yarra Trams was forced to divert route 3a/16 and cancel route 96 between St Kilda and Acland St.trams, tramways, accidents, fitzroy st, acland st, route 16, route 96 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Josiah Hampton dated 14 June 1865. He desires the assistance for himself and family of the medical officer of the Court in accordance with General Law 47 of the B.U.D. and also of Law 46 of the B.U.D. and hoped to obtain the consent of Court King of the Forest at an early date that he may communicate with his own Court accordingly. He was a financial member of Court Tarrangower No. 3514.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mount pleasant cottage redan hill, court king of the forest, josiah hampton, court tarrangower 3514, d f martin, royal hotel maldon -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Victorian Baptist Witness, Memory and hope at Strathalan, 1995_03
Review and extracts from "Memory and Hope", an 87 page history of Strathalan Baptist Home for the aged, by Damian X. Powell, from purchase in 1906/7 of the Strathalan homestead and 15 acres of land in Macleod by the Victorian Baptist Union to 1958 when further development of the site was halted.1 page, text and black and white images.strathalan baptist home for the aged, macleod -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Helen Penrose, Seeds of Hope St John of God Hospital Warrnambool 1939-2014, 2014
History of St John of God Hospital, Warrnambool 1939-2014This is a book of 78 pages with a stiffened cardboard cover. The cover is greyish-white with a colour photograph of the hospital and background blurred images of St John of God nuns on the front cover. The book contains printed material, maps, tables, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations.non-fictionHistory of St John of God Hospital, Warrnambool 1939-2014st john of god warrnambool hospital, glenrye, healthcare, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 24-3-98 P 8 By Lynne KinseyMany achievements, few regrets. This month marks the first anniversary of the local government elections. The Mail invited Maroondah's seven councillors to have their say on their first year in office and their hopes and plans for the future.`
