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Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers, 17/01/2018
Order of Service for the funeral of Beryl Vickers, 21 March 1920 - 10 January 2018, held at the Living Faith Church Greensborough on 17 January 2018.4p. colour pamphlet (2 copies), plus 1 hymn sheetberyl vickers, vickers family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Documents, A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers; with tributes from Bryan Henderson and Rosie Bray, 10/01/2018
Beryl Vickers (21/03/1920 - 10/01/2018) was a long-term resident of Greensborough and member of the Greensborough Methodist, now Living Faith Church. Tributes written by Rosalie Bray and Bryan Henderson, accompanied by a copy of the Funeral order of service.3 p. documents, colour photograph, with 4 p. order of service with colour photographsberyl vickers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plate - Bicentenary of Australia, c. 1970
Ironstone is a porous earthenware, made of clay mixed with feldspar. Patented in 1813 by Charles James Mason in Staffordshire, England, it was an immediate success, and ironstone blanks were decorated with transfer patterns or hand painting to imitate Chinese porcelain.Alpine white English ironstone Wood & Sons, plate commemorating bicentenary of Australia, 1770-1970. Black and white depiction of HMS 'ENDEAVOUR', Capt. James Cook, Coats of Arms for states of Australia, Australian Coat of Arms; background of state floral emblems.Front: 'To commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the Discovery of Australia 1770-1970' - black, around inner rim Back: Short history of James Cook's voyage to Australia. History of HMB 'Endeavour'. Makers mark.celebration, souvenir, australian souvenir, 1970, 1770, bicentenary, ironstone, english ironstone -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, n.d
This medal was struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria.a) Victoria 150th medal, gold coloured, 150th logo on one side and 'IN RECOGNITION OF AN HONOURED CITIZEN OF VICTORIA' on the other. In small clear plastic pouch. b) Letter accompanying a) from Premier of Victoria c) Certificate accompanying a) and b). a), b) & c) presented to Victorians born before Jan 1st 1901medal, numismatics, 150 victoria, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Portland centenary lunch 1934, 1934
Invitation to a celebratory lunch for the Portland centenary in 1934 Blue printing on white card. Portland Centenary 1834-1934. Luncheon to H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester. Menu.Back: Donated to History House April 1994 / by Terang & District Historical Society.royal visit, celebration, duke of gloucester, 1934, portland centenary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, All unite in celebration: Church marks centenary, 20/08/2014
Montmorency Uniting Church celebrated its centenary in August 2014. The Church building was designed by Alistair Knox and its stained glass window was hand crafted by parishioners.News clipping with text and colour image.In pen: DV Leader 20/8/2014eltham-montmorency uniting church, montmorency uniting church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter regarding the history of Bundoora Primary School no 1915, 22/04/1971
The letter was written in response to a request for information on the history of Janefield (later Bundoora) Primary School. It includes details of the building, staff and enrolments in the 1870s.This letter has details of the history of the Janefield (later Bundoora) primary school and was used to establish a date for it's Centenary celebrations.A typed letter from the Education Department of Victoria dated 22nd April 1977.Niljanefield primary school, bundoora primary school, educational department of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt, 05/02/2010
Order of service for the funeral of Amy Isobel Huitt, 1915-2010.The Huitt family were well known in the Greensborough area in the mid 20th century.4 page order of service, colour photograph on cover.huitt family, amy isobel huitt, amy huitt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Uni to mark big birthday, 08/03/2017
La Trobe University staff and students came together to celebrate 50 years since students started their first classes at the Bundoora campus.News article 1 page, black text.la trobe university, 50 years, celebration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, Maternal and child health 100 years' celebration, 05/07/2017
Biographical notes on Infant Welfare Sister Alma Brown, who lived and worked in Greensborough. She was also passionate about protecting the natural environment. After her death, her property was established as Brown's Nature Reserve to stop development of the area.News article, black and red print, sepia photographalma brown, browns nature reserve greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - 150th Portland Medallion, 1984
... celebrations ...Medallion struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Portland in 1984. Belonging to Carol Payne.Blue velvet case. Red lining. Lid lining white satin. Polished brass medallion.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary, 1984. Whale in triangle. Reverse: Pink heath. Brim Melb. Victoria. Pink Heath No. 26celebrations, 150th, anniversary, portland, numismatics, medal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Portland 150th Anniversary, 1984
Belonging to Barry Payne. Medal struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Portland in 1984.Blue velvet case. Red inner - velvet. Lid lined with white satin. Polished brass medallion. Produced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Portland, 1985Front: Portland 150th Anniversary 1984. Whale in triangle. Reverse: Pink Heath, Brim. Melb. Vic Pink Heath No. 125medal, medallion, 150th anniversary, celebration, portland, 1984 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, Centenary of Melbourne 1835 Commemorative Medallion, 1834
White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.White metal medal. Medal, silver. with hole and ring at the top. Obverse: Sailing Ship, Coast, Boat on shore, 3 men. Reverse Colonial man on grass, river, city buildings on other river bank Medal commemorates the centenary of Victoria and Portland 1834 and Melbourne 1835. Obverse:Scene of landing at Portland Bay; in ground below, PORTLAND / 1834; above, centenary of victoria / 1934 Reverse: Pioneer on south bank of Yarra looking across to Melbourne, below 1835 above, CENTENARY / OF / MELBOURNE / 1935Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1835 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)medal, numismatics, celebration, 1834, 1934, 1935, melbourne, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - opening of the first federal parliament, 1901, \, 1901
Medal issued to commemorate the opening of the First Federal Parliament of Australia on 9 May 1901. The silver medal was minted by Stokes & Sons and presented to MLA Thomas Bent. Knighted in 1907, Bent served as Premier and Treasurer of Victoria from 1904-1909.At top of red ribbon Australian Arms over blue enamelled ribbon AUSTRALIA, below busts of Victoria and Edward VII in ovals; above, AUST. COMMONWEALTH / EST.1.JA.1901 / 63D. OF VICTORIA, R.I; below, FIRST PARLIAMENT OPENED / MAY 1901 / 1ST OF EDWARD VII / W.A. TAS. N.S.W. VIC. S.A. Q'LD. Reverse: Busts of the Duke and Duchess in ovals; above, OPENING OF THE FIRST / FEDERAL PARLIAMENT; below, T.R.H. / THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CORNWALL / AND YORK / MELBOURNE, MAY 1901Front: Inverse: Opening of the first/Federal Parliament/T.R.H./The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall/-and York-/Melbourne, May 1901. Back: Obverse: Aust. Commonwealth/Est. 1 Jan. 1901/63 D. of Victoria. R.I./First Parliament opened/May 1901/1st of Edward VII/ W.A. TAS. N.S.W. VIC. SA. QLDcelebration, numismatics, medal, federal parliament, 1901 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal, Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II, c. 1954
... celebrations ...Commemorative medal commissioned by the Victorian state government as a souvenir of the Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria in 1954. The medal was presented to all Victorian school children. It was struck by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. The Queen and Prince Philip visited Victoria from 24 February to 9 March 1954. The first reigning monarch to tour Australia, she arrived in Sydney on 3 February 1954 and departed the country from Fremantle on 1 April 1954. The Royal party visited all the capital cities apart from Darwin, and over 70 country towns.Bronze medal, hanging from a rectangular bar. The obverse of the medal features profile portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip. Presented to children of Victoria on Royal Visit, 1954Obverse: bust of Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Reverse: E II R Royal Visit/ 1954/ Victoriamedal, queen elizabeth ii, 1954, royal visit, victoria, numismatics, celebrations, schools -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1887
... celebrations ...Australia Victoria Portland Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 (AD) Mint: Stokes & Sons Other Details: Medal issued in 1887 by the Town of Portland to celebrate the 50th jubilee of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. It names W.T. Pile as Mayor. William Thomas Pile served as Mayor from 1887 to 1888.Gilt Queen Victoria jubilee medal. RoundHead of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Inscription on truncation of Queen's neck: H.S. Reverse Description At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border Town Hall building; around above, TOWN HALL PORTLAND; In exergue: W. T. PILE ESQ. / MAYORcelebrations, queen victoria, medal, numismatics, victoria, golden jubilee, 1887 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Lapel Pin - Admella 150th Celebration Portland, Victoria, Admella 150th Commemorative, c. 2009
Gold metal lapel pin in shape of ship's wheel. Blue, white, brown Admella 150th logo in centre. Pin attached to yellow card. Diameter of Pin: 3.4 cm Card measures 7.5 x 5cm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Lou Moulton, Portland Harbour Trust, n.d
Photograph of Lou Moulton's farewell from the Portland Harbour TrustBack: Lou Moulton's farewell from PHT (upper left, pen)portland harbour trust, event, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - 1951 Centenary and Jubilee Train program, c. 1951
The 1951 Centenary and Jubilee Train program. Trifold, white with royal blue print, maps; image of train, royal blue, green and yellow. Blue monochrome images of the first House of Legislature, November 13 1851, and the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament, Melbourne Exhibition Building , May 9, 1901.centenary, celebration, 1951, train, travel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Beer Stein, n.d
Ceramic beer stein. Portland Jaycees Hafenstadt Bierfest 1973bierfest, festival, celebration, beer, drinking vessel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier, 09/12/1995
Coloured photo. Wedding party and Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia on wooden ship, Portland Harbour, near silos. Photo attached to gold paper.Front: 'Dear Syd Thanks so much for "crying" at our wedding. You were a highlight! - Carrie & Steve xxx 9-12-95' - hand written, gold penwedding, celebration, town crying -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Christmas Lunch Menu - Richmond Henty Hotel, 1970s
Richmond Henty Hotel Motel Christmas lunch menu. White card, green print, green and red decoration, single foldchristmas, lunch, portland bay hotel, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland State School 1934 Celebrations, Kodak Austral, n.d
Displayed at History House.Black and white photograph of large crowd of people outside a wooden building. They are not posed for the camera. All adults are wearing semi-formal dress with hats.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: This was taken at the school at Portland. Wal is the only one of us in the photo. He is the second from the left (ink, left), Otway Street (blue pen, centre). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Flyer - Advertising Portland's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 1984, c. 1983
Single fold DL flyer advertising Portland's 150th Anniversary in 1984. Similar to 8101 a, b, but green in colour. Also inside slightly different. Has Victorian 150th logo and planned events list has specific dates between Nov. 16 - 19. 8101 a, b, only have a list. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Bonnet, c. 1984
Costume Bonnet - black, poly/cotton with black lace trim on brim, black ribbon ties, white stiffening fabric underside of brimportland 150th celebrations -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Centenary Celebrations Portland Victoria 1834 - 1934, c. 1934
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 17/05/1999
Coloured photo. Portland Library, Library Week displayFront: '99 5 17'portland library, library week, celebration, council services -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 07/12/1999
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Staff and volunteers Christmas partyFront: '99 12 7'portland library, staff, christmas, celebration, party, council services -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 17/12/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library of children on bean bags, staff member in Santa hat displaying picture book to themFront: '98 12 17portland library, celebration, christmas, community event