Showing 620 items matching "emu"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BAND
Colour photograph. Band seated for photo. Drum. Guitar. Bass recorder. Concertina. Banjo. Lute. Accordion. Violin. Mrs Corry. Peter Ellis. Back of Photo reads: Emu Creek late 1980's.entertainment, music, bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Object - EMU CREEK BUSH BAND COLLECTION: HISTORY, 1990s
. Documents and correspondence relating to the establishment of the Emu Creek Bush Band. J. Ottrey, M. Smith, H. Mcqueen, D. Ottery, P. Ellis. Includes notes about the original Bush Dance and Music Club. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Old Time Dance Guide
BHS CollectionA ticket for a social dance at the Assembly Hall in Hepburn in aid of the Daylesford Hospital on Wednesday November 9, 1898. The ticket is on grey card with black text with a black decorative border. Emu Creek Bush Band Collection.emu creek bush band, australian colonial dance, hepburn, daylesford hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour painting of a rural scene of 2 cows beside the Yarra at West Warburton. Addressed to Miss H G Shatford, Black Rock, Via Sandringham, Victoria Sender J G D, Emu Park, W East Dated 25 Oct 1906 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, LIGHT HORSE, 1968
Slouch Hat - Khaki, felt, puggaree Light Khaki with a maroon stripe, emu feathers, 17 Light Horse ensign, metal brass coloured with round maroon braid underneath. Leather Inner band and chin strap.17 LH. Prince of Wales Light Horse.passchendaele barracks trust, hat, uniform -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger, 1950's
This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost in 1959. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This is a handwritten record of revenue accounts from local government. The Shire of Orbost as a local government no longer exists havinb absobed into the East Gippsland Shire Council.A heavy ledger with a brown cover and steel bindings. The covers are probably wooden. It is alphabetically indexed and the ledger is lockable. it contains revenue accounts for 1959. On the front cover is "LEDGER (underlined) SHIRE OF ORBOST" in gold print. It is an "Emu Binder".accounts-shire-of-orbost local-government -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Framed letter, Letter from City of Burnie Tasmania to Shire of Ballarat, Circa 1988
This Certificate was presented to the Shire of Ballarat in appreciation of greetings and best wishes, sent to the City of Burnie Tasmania, on the occasion of the Proclamation of that City,on Tuesday 26th April 1988.Friendship and fellowship shown to a new city.Rectangular dark wood frame with gold edging on the inner edge. The certificate is on white paper and the inscriptions in Burgunday and black.It shows the Crest with the words The City of Burnie and non nobis solum and in the centre is an Emu. and a red seal at the base.To the Shire of Ballarat. The Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Burnie express their sincere pleasure and appreciation for the greeting and best wishes conveyed to the Corporation on the occasion of the Proclamation of the City of Burnie on Tuesday,26th April1988. Tasmania's newest City,faces the future with confidence and with a caring attitude in all its dealings. The common seal of the Mayor,Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Burnie has been hereunto affixed pursuant to a resolution of the said Corporation on the second day of May 1988. and signed by Aldermen Rex Collins,Aldermen G.E.Smith and the Town clerk.prclamation of city of burnie tasmania.1988. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Band of Hope, Fryerstown Band of Hope certificate
E2127.21.1 & E2127.21.2 : Cream card with black, green blue, yellow and pink print. The certificate shows an image of a woman with a "Temperance" shield holding a child's hand, a kangaroo, a praying child, an emu, a sheep and a woman holding a cross. E2127.21.2 : "August 78" "Mary Barry Wells" "Thomas Cocks"temperance societies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS AND TERRY SAVAGE
Newspaper clipping of a photo. Two men. Emu Creek Bush Band. Victoria Bitter. Captioned: LEFT: It might have been a Eurofest but Terry Savage and Peter Ellis were enjoying some traditional Aussie beer.person, individual, peter ellis oam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BUSH BAND
Colour photograph. Bush band. Men sitting and playing music. Tent and campsite. Lute. Bbq. Violin. Accordian. Concertina. Back of photo reads Emu Creek First Canberra NFF. 24 top right corner.photo, group, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BUSH BAND
Colour photograph. Not enough lighting in front. Band members on stage with various instruments. Australian flag bunting. Banner reading: Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band. Back of photo: 6Aphoto, group, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BUSH BAND
Colour photograph. Just see people dancing on wooden stage. Bush band playing in front of marquee. Piazza Dance Displays Daily 11am - 6pm. Back of photo reads: 8/1 Emu Creek at NFFentertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Possum Skin Cloak "Dyirranga", 2002
The artists who contributed to this work were undertaking an Advanced Certificate in Koori Art and Design, which ran at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1995-2002)Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Possum Skin Cloak, along with details of each panel. .1) View of engraving .2) View of fur .3) Centre detail by Diane Nikkelson .4) Detail by Joe Lee .5) Detail .7) Detail of a swan .8) Detail of a snake by Sam Morrison .9) Detail of a turtle .10) Detail of a whale .11) Detail of an eel by Diane Nikkelson .12) Detail of an emu by Laura Guest .13) Detail of a parrot .14) Detail advanced certificate in koori art and design, possum skin cloak, greg clark, laura guest, tim karpany, kym krasa, joe lee, jason marks, sam morrison, bianca nikkelson, diana nikkelson, kelly saylor, val d'angri, fred cahir, paul lambeth, aboriginal, eel trap, whale, cockatoo, snake, turtle, fish, eagle, emu, swan, pelts, possum -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Crown Castleton Publishers, Bendigo Its Environs - the Way it Was. Vol 3 / by Ken Arnold, 2013_
A brief history of the areas of Strathfieldsaye, Junortoun, Longlea, Axedale, Kimbolton, Redesdale, Lyal, Myrtle Creek, Axe Creek, Eppalock, Emu Creek, Sedgwick, Mandurang, Mandurang South and Diamond Hill.399 pages, illus. Hard cover.bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MEAL CARD, 17th - 20th, 1992
Small white coloured card. Purple stamped writing, black stamped Bed & Breakfast Handwritten Blue pen. Bruce, Burton and Garran Meal Card Name: Emu Creek (sic) Room No: Valid From: 17.04.92 To: 20.04.92person, individual, peter ellis oam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: ROB WILLIS CD LAUNCH
Colour photo of a group of musicians and one man at a microphone. Banner behind the band has Emu Creek Bush Band and Sandhurst Trustees Ltd printed on it. Written on the back: CD launch by Rob Willis at the Canberra Folk Festival.photo, group, emu creek bush band, peter ellis collection, rob willis, emu creek bush band, sandhurst trustees ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BUSH BAND
Colour photo. Band on stage in hall. 4 men standing. Violin. Concertina. Back of photo reads: Emu Creek Goornong Aust. Day Concert. Singers John Williams Stan Symes Wayne Blandford Peter Ellis.photo, group, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BAND
Colour photograph. Younger band members. Boy on wooden recorder, young woman playing tin whistle, younger boy on lute and older boy with guitar. Back of photo reads: Emu Creek Junior Band. 13 13.photo, group, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BAND PLAYING
Colour photograph. Band on stage outside. Banner reading 'The Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo with the Emu Creek Bush Band'. Australia flag bunting. Back of photo reads: 7A Sound Shell Rosalind Park Bendigo.entertainment, music, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK BUSH BAND
Colour photograph. Bush Band on tray of small truck with hay bales. The Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo. Emu Creek Bush Band. Crowd watching. Back of photo reads: Bendigo Easter Fair 1990'sentertainment, music, bush dance and music club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Framed hat plume
Part of the estate collection of Vietnam veteran Sgt T J Nicholson, Service no: 4410261, who served in 1st Armoured Regiment, Vietnam 1969-70.Wooden shadow box frame with a maroon matt background containing an emu hat plume, a Hunter River Lancers silver plastic corps badge and yellow wool felt shoulder patch of Royal New South Wales Lancers.Hunter River Lancers Royal New South Wales/ Lancershunter river lancers, royal new south wales lancers, nicholson, trevor nicholson, 1st armoured, 441026, lancers, plume -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Lisa Gervasoni, Alexandra Shire Hall, Victoria, 2014, 2015
Alexandra was originally known as 'Red Gate' and was an 1860s gold rush settlement. The Alexandra Shire Hall was constructed in 1881. Three photographs of the Alexandra Shire Hall which features the Australian coat of arms. alexandra, red gate, coat of arms, kangaroo, emu -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BREAK O'DAY BUSH BAND
Yellow with black printing poster for Break O'Day Bush Band. Band was playing on Sat. 4th September, outside Tuckerbag, Victoria St. Eaglehawk. Written on the back - Peter Ellis's first band which later became Emu Creek.entertainment, music, bush band, peter ellis collection, break o'day bush band, tuckerbag, emu creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - BUSHELLS TEA TIN
Bushell's tea tin, octagonal shape, embellished with raised images of kookaburra, emu, kangaroo and koala on four of the sides. Written on lid: 'Bushells Tea of Flavor'. Pressed into metal on base is written: 'Bushells Tea of Flavor 1 lb. net'.domestic equipment, containers, bushells tea tin -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Memorabilia - Falls Creek Ski School Lesson Card
These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. A lesson card and skills list from the Falls Creek Ski School. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is representative of the programs available at the Falls Creek Ski School.A colourful card plastic card featuring colourful characters which represent the different ability levels in the Falls Creek Lesson program. Each character is placed beside a list of skills for that level. These are Koala, Possum, Cockatoo, Emu, Wombat and Kangaroo.Animal characters and itemised list of relevant skills.george shirling, falls creek ski school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS
Map. Eastern area of Bendigo, Parish of Huntly, Ascot, Shire of Huntly, Jackass Flat, Old White Hills, White Hills, Emu Point, North Bendigo, East Bendigo, Strathdale, Parish of Strathfieldsaye, Parish of Sandhurst, Parish of Wellsford.map, bendigo, parishes -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Badge, 4th Light Horse Regiment, abt early 20th century
Badge of 4th Light Horse militia unit. The Light Horse units of the 1st AIF all wore the Australian rising sun badge rather than unit badgesMetal (brass?) badge. Kangaroo looking over left shoulder, surrounded by floral wreath. Below are scrolls "Prest daccomplir" and "4th Light Horse". Mounted on emu plumes on backing sheet of two blues colour patch. In glass fronted frame. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTER: DALEY FAMIILY (EMU CREEK, BENDIGO), 13th February, 1975
Letter re Daley family (Emu creek, Bendigo) 13/2/1975 from E Murray to BHS. Supplied details of family post 1853 - details of number of children and names etc. Request for further information - no substantial answer to request..person, individual, daley family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Teltscher George et al, Hay Internment camp notes, pre 20th July 1984
A most interesting account of the creation of the Hay Internment camp, money, notes, the designer, printer to the now extremely expensive collectors item.Statement of account of the creation of the Hay internment camp money, notes, the designer and printer.Under the above subject title, is depicted the two shilling note under which are the kangaroo and emu as is the Australian coat of arms.They support a representation of 3 huts from a drawing of the late George Teltscher. It is in a clear plastic cover, red margin and back. michael vort- ronald, george teltscher, hay internment camp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK BUSH BAND, 25th November, 2007
Colour photograph. Emu Creek Bush Band playing in hall. Blue carpet. Marg Hogan and Peter Ellis playing recorder. Back of photo reads: Bendigo Retirement Village Sunday Nov. 25th 2007 Margaret Hogan Peter Ellis.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band