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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Eastbridge Migrant Hostel
... Migrants ...Eastbridge Migrant Hostel opened in 1952 to house mainly British migrants and closed in 1987. They were housed in nissan huts.Three black and white photographs showing groups of people at the hostel.eastbridge migrant hostel, nunawading, migrants -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR HOLLAND
Handwritten letter written on Menzies Consolidated Gold Mines, Limited paper. The writer is offering Mr Holland work, but at a limited salary. He is also offering work for two grown up sons. He requests Mr Holland to wire him whether he accepts the job or not. Letter dated August 15, 1896. Signature difficult to read.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, letter to mr holland, menzies consolidated gold mines limited -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Greg Matthews Photo, Dean's Special, 15 January 1980
Dean's Special won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 15 January 1980, followed by Margaret Shannon and Wendy Robin. Dean's Special owned by J Cabbage Syndicate, Mr E Holland & Partners, was trained and driven by DR Ritchie. Dean's Special raced from 1978 (3yo) through to 1984 (9yo). Career: 27 wins 11 seconds 2 thirds 80 starts. Refer to Identifier 15.304 (Media) for Full Career Performance Record.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a white frame. At the top: Bendigo Trotting Club 15-1-80/ Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2300 metres/ Mile rate 2.03-4/5 / Greg Matthews Photo Centre: Dean's Special (Pipiriki - Tri Vance) / Margaret Shannon 2nd / Wendy Robin 3rd Right corner: Owned by- J Cabbage Syndicate, MR E Holland & Partners/ Trained and driven by - DR Ritchiebendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1980, dean's special, dr ritchie, j cabbage syndicate, mr e holland & partners, margaret shannon, wendy robin, des ritchie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Federal Plan to sell former Migrant Centre, 25/09/1985
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 25th September, 1985, re the Sale of Eastbridge Migrant Property in Rooks Road, Nunawading. The 22 1/2 acre site seems certain to be sold for Housing Development.eastbridge migrant hostel, rooks road, nunawading -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Laundry Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel, c.1955
Hostel laundry with female figure using the laundry tub. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Cloth, khaki. Bomb and letters "EOD" (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Royal Dutch Army. Right sleeve only.Worn by operators, drivers and handlers of EODs.badge/buttons, afghanistan, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - PRINT OF 2 DUTCH PEOPLE
Small print of a man with pipe and a woman carrying a jug, both dressed in Dutch costume, standing on a jetty with ships in the back ground, black frame.artwork, print, group, u5747 old cat ref -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Ceramic Dish with Lid
6237(a) and 6237(b) are a pale blue china dish with lid. A painted scene on the lid shows 3 child figures in typical Dutch costumes. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nell Admiral, 1/04/2006 12:00:00 AM
Interview with Mrs (Nell) Pieternella Admiral, who emigrated to Australia from Holland in 1954.Interview with Mrs (Nell) Pieternella Admiral, who emigrated to Australia from Holland in 1954, by Liz Chapman 24 April 2006. Tape at NP3453Interview with Mrs (Nell) Pieternella Admiral, who emigrated to Australia from Holland in 1954.dutch in australia, oral history migration program, emigration, admiral, nell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from W Phelan & Sons Pty Ltd re Phelan Model Home Competition, 1958
Letter to Ballarat Junior Technical School from the Advertising Manager at Phelan & Sons Pty Ltd reminding them of the closing date for the Model Home Competition - 14th August. A letter has also been sent to each entrant and requesting him to advise the school instructor of his progress before 7th August. The school will be contacted to see if the models will be ready or an extension of time needed.1 page, typed.Letterhead of company in orange ink Signature of F R Holland in blue penballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, model home competition, advertising manager, f r holland, w phelan & sons -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing, Betty Vivian, Mary Malseed, n.d
Woman sitting on a brown chair, sketching. She is wearing dark green trousers, lime green jumper, red scarf, tan shoes. Her face is in profile. Black, wavy short hair.Front: 'B. Vivian' - grey lead Back: Holland's Picture Framing stickerbetty vivian, female artist, portrait, female portrait, women -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Copy of Tawonga Primary School 1903, Tawonga Primary School, 1903 - original
Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where farmers lived with their families. The school was opened on 27th July 1880 situated on 8 acres near the current township of Tawonga. This school was erased by fire in 1900 and all records were destroyed. The school then moved to the old Tawonga Hall. In 1910 the school was shifted to its present site on 3 acres of land donated by Frank Cooper. The school building and attendance continued to grow especially during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Historic: Tawonga Primary school has educated the local farming and town children for many years. It is an excellent source of the names of the local families in 1903. The photo is taken outside the Old Tawonga hall where the school was situated in 1903 and shows the clothing worn by children and teachers at the time.Teacher and 20 students in school photo. "Tawonga Primary School 1903" added digitally when the photo was copied. There is a typed list of all names.Names of students. Back Row: Charlotte Cooper, John Cooper, Ada Cooper, Thomas Hollands, Irene Roper, Stewart Hollands, Lily Barnette. Teacher Donald Mc Cance. Centre Row: Edward Trebilcock, Alfred Hollands, Pearl Barnette, Frank Cooper, Nellie Higginson, Bert Roper, Reg Roper. Front Row: Ben Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Myrtle Barnette, Lewis Crotty, John Creamer, Annie Hollandstawonga primary school. education. kiewa valley. cooper family -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - History 20 LH
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.A4 sized booklet with stiff slip-on plastic spine, 16 pages, clear plastic front cover and card back cover. Covers the history of the regiment from Victorian Colonial period, Federation militia as 7th, 15th and finally 20th Light Horse, then conversion to 20 Motor Regiment and deployment to Merauke in Dutch New Guinea and lastly in the closing stages of the Second World War to 20th Pioneer Battalion.military, wwii, world war two, light horse, motor regiment, pioneer battalion, aif, merauke, new guinea -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Emerald Park Lake c. 1960, 1960
The Stone family were migrants from Wales, living at the Fisherman's Bend Migrant Hotel around 1960. This photograph was taken on a day trip to Emerald Park Lake.The photograph shows the state of Emerald Park Lake around 1960.B/W photograph, looking across a stretch of Emerald Lake towards a building in the background, probably the kiosk.REAR: stamp "Ilford 260"emerald park lake -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Emerald Lake Park c. 1960, 1960
The Stone family were migrants from Wales, living at the Fisherman's Bend Migrant Hotel around 1960. This photograph was taken on a day trip to Emerald Park Lake.The photograph shows the state of Emerald Park Lake around 1960.B/W photograph, looking across a stretch of Emerald Lake. Feature in background left might be diving platform.REAR: Ilford 260emerald park lake -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CIGARETTE LIGHTER, C. 1940 - 45
Item in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details. Item classed as Trench art. Cigarette lighter made from brass cartridge case with 1/4 Gulden Dutch coin 1941 on base & a 1/10 Gulden coin on the side. personal effects - smoking accessories, lighter, cigarette. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - DONEY COLLECTION: THREE PHILLIPS GLOBES IN BOXES
Three white electric light globes Photocresenta globes, made by Phillips, marked made in Holland 240 Volt x 75 watt screw globesPhillips -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Audio Cassette, Johanna van Hoek, 1/04/2006
Interviewed by Melanie Farrow 21 April 2006. Tape at NP 3446Interview with Johanna van Hoek, who migrated to Australia from Holland in 1954. Interviewed by Melanie Farrow 21 April 2006. Tape at NP 3446emigration, oral history migration program, dutch in australia, van hoek, johanna -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Tin cacao, Johannes Mussett, c.1920
In 1898, Queen widow Emma of Holland grant Droste permission to use her royal crest. This tin is at least a second version of the original design made in 1920 and modified a number of times to 1940. The design on the sides is know as 'the Droste Effect." The nurse is reprinted on the Droste tin she is carrying on her tray. The 1920 version has the nurse on the cup. The Droste Effect implies infinity.Production ceased in 1940 when the German Army overran Holland and supplies became unattainable. Tin designed by famed commercial artist Johannes Mussett.Typical cocoa tin sold in Australia between WW1 and WW2. Droste still sell cocoa and chocolates in Australia todayHinged tin box . Highly decorated on all sides and lid. Front: Royal crest of Queen Widow Emma, taking focal point on pale green background. Rear: Commercial badge with 14 gold medals. Words Hamburg 1898, Hague 1898,Brussels 1904 Antwerpen 1901 Grand Prix." Both Sides depict a 3/4 length nurse with large head veil and white arm band on left arm, carrying in right hand, a tray with cocoa tin and white mug with red top band. Left side words "netto 1/4KG Cocao.. Right side words "For Eng. & colonies net 8 oz." Cocoa.Front and left side have words "Droste's Cacao" in large print. Front: words "Droste's Cacao N.V., Droste's Cacao & Chocolade Fabrieken, Haarlem, Holland." Lid had company logo centered with decorative patterns cooking, kitchen, tin, nurse, holland, cocoa, droste, parlor -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Helen Wolfenden in Princes Street garden, c.1960
Helen WOLFENDEN lying on the grass in garden in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street, helen wolfenden -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Account of Nash family's voyage to Australia, c.1955
Account of the Nash family's voyage from England to Australia c.1955. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, nash family -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, 1996
A colour photograph of two houses in Keppels Court in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of two houses in Keppels Court in Marysville in Victoria. These houses, along with most other buildings in Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.keppels court, marysville, victoria, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Brassard
Sleeve, khaki. Badge in red and yellow letters EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Royal Dutch Army. Left sleeve only. Worn by operators, drivers and handlers.badge/buttons, afghanistan, army -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Moving the Migrant Portable Building at Nott Street Primary School 1989, 1989
Building to be used for migrant education.Colour photograph of portable building in position at Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne1989education - primary schools, nott street primary school, migrant education -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Refugee Youth Program Course Advisory Committee Report 1987 CCOT
Twenty-five page A4 size, spiral bound report with violet cover. On cover 'Appendices / Collingwood / Refugee Youth Program /Course Advisory Committee Report /1987'. Collingwood College of TAFE, Adult Migrant Education Services.collingwood college of tafe, refugee youth program, adult migrant education services, nmit -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 19, 1996
No 19 of series showcasing aspects of Gippsland Victoria history. this issue has articles on Wonthaggi, Wattle Bark Industry, Bargwanaths, career and wreck of the Shah, Serbs migrants in Latrobe Valley, Briagolong, Aboriginals, Great War Nurses, roadsideaboriginals, township, ships and shipping -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo, Family Bole in Australia, Pascoe Vale, September 5, 1958, 1958
Migrant family Bole in Australia, 1958Family Bole in Australia, Pascoe Vale, September 5, 1958: daughter Danila, 13; Silvester, Marcela giving her husband an expresso coffee to celebrate the occasion, and Neva 17 years oldslovenian migrant family, marcela bole, slovenian association melbourne -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bottle
Bottle, small,square, green glass, handmade top, cork sealed, c 1880's, Dutch Schnapps bottle. Embossed "UDOLPHO WOLFE'S" , "AROMATIC SCHNAPPS" and "SCHIEDAM".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bottle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO AT WORK, AN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, 2005
Bendigo at Work, an Industrial History an insight into Bendigo's industrial development. Published by Holland House for the National Trust of Australia, 266 pages with photographs, illustrations and maps and signed by the authors.Mike Butcher and Yolande M J Collinsbendigo, history, industrial, bendigo - history - industry, industrial development. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Kastelein, Peter, Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway - Paper and Discussion, 2000
Wartime reminiscences of a young boy experiencing the Second World War in Holland during German occupation. Lack of food, fuel and electricity meant that survival was the predominant daily concern.world war 1939 - 1945, holland