Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Victorian Public Galleries Foundation Trust, 1998

Original photograph of the Kew Centenary Ball in the new Kew Civic Hall in 1960. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. Original black and white photograph of the seated invited guests at the dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Kew as an independent municipality. The point of view is from the south end of the building, looking towards the stage at the north end of the main hall. [Originally both halls could be separated or joined by concertina doors.] On the stage, centre, is from left Mr. W. Birrell [Town Clerk], Cr WHS Dickinson [the Mayor], and The Rt Hon Robert Menzies, MP for Kew and Prime Minister of Australia.cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic), centenary of kew (vic) - 1860-1960

This is a sculpture made from bands of steel formed into tall “crown-like or inverted “v” shapes”. The work has panels of etched copper with text in different languages riveted onto areas of the steel that overlap. The design expresses and reflects Darebin’s cultural diversity and the history of the site.

Watson Pepper of Morwell Gunai Dance Group Coop Dance Group at Bahai Faith Conference with members of the faith Black and white photograph of Watson Pepper of Morwell Gunai Dance Group. Also colour photograph showing Bairnsdale Coop Dance Group at Bahai Faith Conference with members of the faith aboriginals, exhibition, dance, aboriginal history, performing arts

Originally, May Day was a holiday of ancient tradition in England to celebrate the arrival of Spring. It was celebrated with joyous dancing around a garlanded pole , called a Maypole, from which streamers/ ribbons hung. Each dancer held the end of a streamer, and as they danced, the ribbons became entwined creating one of the several traditional and colourful patterns. In Australia, 19thC & early 20thC, Maypole dancing was incorporated in some School's curriculum. as it was deemed to be 'lady like' exercise for girls.The Maypole dance was spectacular when performed for special occasions. It required precision 'drilling' with many rehearsals to prevent any mistakes in the routine. ( H. Stanley 2007 CMHS )Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire enjoyed coming together to celebrate various events by organising a Maypole dancing display and this reminded them of their homeland customs.Black & White photograph of community Maypole dance c1890

A photograph of a crowded dance floor at the Presidential Ball held on the 11 May 1973.A black and white photograph of people dancing.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dances, shire of bulla, councillors, sorrighan, w.j, memorial hall, george evans collection

Banner used during square dancing at George Vowell centre. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White satin banner with AFB logo in sequins and yellow dancing couple and writing in blueGeorge Vowell Squares & Roundsrecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox

These photos were saved with a label saying "Veterans Health week '96" which is an awareness campaign from the Department of Veterans Affairs. From an article in The Answer in December 1996, the motto of the week was "Enjoying Life" and over 80 events were held in Victoria. these photos are from "the annual Veterans' Health Week Afternoon Tea Dance. Three hundred people danced in style to the music of the Mellow Tones, filling the dance floor every dance. During a delicious afternoon tea, Melbourne Legacy Line Dancers demonstrated their fun style of dancing and encouraged everyone to join them."A record of an event for widows and a way of keeping them active and of the relationship with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.Colour photo x 2 of widows line dancing in Veterans Health Week.Handwritten on the back '2' in red pen.widows, activities, answer

E548 N31 Part of a 51-photo record of the development of the "Kubis" Estate, Ringwood North, including road works to Debbie Place, Kubis Drive, Werac Drive, Manuelo Drive, Iluka Place and Glenvale Road. From the Jack Lundy Clarke collection.

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fay bridge collection, caitlin's retreat, laughing waters, swimming pool

Article by William Jackson published in the Diamond Valley News. Melbourne Citymission has dropped plans to sell Judgebook village retirement centre. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services, Elthamjudge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, chris white, william jackson, judgebook

A personal memoir of Changi POW, Keith Wilson. The author details the daily lives of prisoners & their interaction with their Japanese captors.Black, buckram hard cover with title on spine in gold letters. Blue end papers. Blue & white dust cover with illustrations front & back. Title on front in white letters. Title on spine in black letters.On front end paper: L K Morgan 8/90books, military, history, imprisonment

Main Street Greensborough. Mural on Vickers Way (lane between Main Street and carpark near old pool). The mural was demolished as part of the redevelopment on Main Street.2 colour photographsmain street greensborough, vickers way, murals

Mr and Mrs Buchan organised many picnics on the ground of their house Finhaven, Kew.on page 11finhaven, kew, mr john inerrarity buchan, cup day, wooden boat, picnic, lhlg, yarra river, reverend weller, fan album, social events

The words "the last man to leave Gallipoli" was discovered on a letter amongst service records belonging to Ivan Joseph BarnardClipping of article published in RSL Newsletter 2014.gallipoli, ivan joseph barnard

Three pages of articles with information on clubs and players in the 1966 season of Australian Rules Football in the Diamond Valley Football League.Historical information on the Diamond Valley Football League.Copy of 3 pages from local newspaper. Text and photos of footballers.diamond valley football league, dvfl, greensborough football club, australian rules football 1966

The mayors of both Nillumbik and Banyule have slammed the four options for the North East Link.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.north east link, banyule city council, nillumbik council

Popular wooden sculptures inspired by wartime characters were set on fire and farewelled in a special ceremony over the weekend. The sculptures, created by chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie had stood at War Memorial Park for over a decade. They will be replaced by the Homefront Project.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, wooden sculptures, banyule city council, leigh conkie, homefront project

Main Street Greensborough. Mural on Vickers Way (lane between Main Street and carpark near old pool). The mural was demolished as part of the redevelopment on Main Street.Digital copy of colour photographmain street greensborough, vickers way

Source: Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, whittlesea road

Two colour photographs showing views from different sides of the housemontmorency, houses, lilicur road, shallard, fred squire

Ten colour prints 10 x 15 cmhouses, mudbrick, warrandyte-research road, north warrandyte, gayle blackwood collection, robert marshall

Five colour prints 10 x 15 cmhouses, mudbrick, warrandyte-research road, north warrandyte, gayle blackwood collection, alistair knox