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Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, Florodora / by Leslie Stuart, 1952
The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952. Its first production, held in the Kew Recreation Hall was Leslie Stuart's Florodora. In 1957, the Company was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Theatre programme for a production of Florodora in the Kew Recreation Hall by the Kew Light Opera Company. The 12-page programme includes profiles, a cast list and advertisements. An annotation on the acknowledgements page by Arthur Dear, the Hall Keeper, records that he was responsible for cleaning up the mess afterwardsarthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia, kew light opera company, florodora - leslie stuart -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 and 493, Keith Kings, 24-7-1974
Photos show the type of low cost bodies built in Melbourne for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used to transport Munitions workers while bus 493 was used in general service.Set of two photographs of two types of buses used during the Second World War in Melbourne. 1 - Bus 262, Reo 20BS chassis - Munitions type - G(y)(2) 2 - Bus 493, Ford Chassis - Austerity type - L(j)(2)Detailed description on rear including KSK photo numbers. 2 - has been marked up for use in a publication.tramways, world war 2, buses, munitions type, austerity type, ford chassis, reo chassis -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Rotunda, 1984
CEMA Art Collection part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screen print Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Laminated screenprint of a group of people on Portland's foreshore. People are dressed in late 1800's dress and are watching the rotunda. The work is a photographic screenprint and colour has been added to areas of the photo. In particular, green for the grass, red for the rotunda, blues for the ocean and sky, and various colours for some of the clothing.Front: 34/8 Rotunda (lower left) Lucia Natale 84' (lower right) (pencil) Back: 28 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1952
Halls Gap once boasted a fine Bowling Green, ideally situated next door to the Kookaburra Cafe. These days lawn bowling has been replaced by another bowling game, Petanque, with regular meets taking place at the club's "piste" beside the recreation centre.Three men dressed in casual clothes, two men in slacks and white shirts,another man standing to the side is dressed in dark pants and vest with a hat on. One man is kneeling after bowling. A number of bowls are on the green, behind the men is a white picket fence. The Mt.William Range is in the background.On reverse M.Mair about 1952recreation, lawn bowling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright at wedding, 1930-40s?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit with a lady dressed in a long summer frock, hat and holding a large bouquet of flowers. They are standing outside the door of a bluestone church, with other people in the background. The man is holding the arm of a small flower girl. The man is Frank Wright and the occasion is a wedding.frank wright, conductor, brass band, blue stone church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a male dressed in pants and shirt with an oversize tie. He is standing in front of a fireplace and mantelpiece. Another person's hand is extended on the right hand side. On the lower white border of the slide the words Fancy Dress Party Laurie Pethica have been handwritten.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COPY OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH (11400.751) DRESS 11400.750, 1915
Photograph. This is a photo-copy of 11400.751. A black and white photo mounted on cream card. It is from the Wedding of Mrs James Mitchell (nee Ella Nicholls, Bendigo). A floral head-dress holds a long veil, fingerless gloves, and a large round bouquet complement this beautiful silk and lace dress.photograph, person, copy wedding photo of mrs james mitchell, refer research notes included in clothing box 136 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and jacket, c 1980 - 1990
Worn by the donor's motherMachine knitted, brown and cream short sleeved dress and waist length, long sleeved jacket. Dress brown with cream pattern; polo necked, A line with inverted pleat at front of skirt, zip down back. Jacket Chanel style: brown with cream trim at neckline and along facingJoan Knitscostume, female -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1900 c
Sepia toned photograph of Celia Neal nee Carstairs with baby son William shows her wearing long sleeved dress, white high necked lace collar, straw boater hat with large bow in front of crown, baby in light coloured dress and jacket, lacy bonnet.armed forces, genealogy -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Battle Dress
1XBattle Dress Jacket with Cpl. Strips, Australian Army Catering Corps shoulder flashes x2, 1X Yellow landard, 1X short sleeve polyster shirt with Cpl strips & grey landard. 1X Battle dress pants. Above items belong to Cpl. Brett David Moruniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: CLASS AND FANCY DRESS STAFF
Two class photos along with staff photo in fancy-dress laminated upon pink cardboard. Top, [a] Class with caption Golden Square School, Grade V. [b] Class with handwritten caption Gr 6, 1957. [c] Uncaptioned, undated photo of staff in Chinese fancy-dress.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Kid Gloves, Dents, 1960
Kew was declare a separate municipality in 1860. To commemorate this, a number of events were held in Kew, including a Centenary Dinner Dance in 1960 at which the speakers were Sir Robert Menzies and Cr WHS Dickinson. As the mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson accompanied her husband, wearing these gloves and a grey velvet evening gown. Pair of white kid gloves with pearl buttons. The gloves were worn by the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson at the Centenary Ball of the City of Kew with her steel grey velvet evening dress. The gloves were made by Dent's. The dress was donated by Mrs Judith Goodes, a daughter of Cr. Dickinson. cr whs dickinson, mrs doris dickinson, australian fashion - 1960s, women's clothing - 1960s, gloves - 1960s -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 1958
This photograph depicts a Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sister administering an injection to a gentleman in his own home in the suburbs of Melbourne. The Sister is wearing the MDNS winter grey uniform short sleeve dress and grey wool beret with a central red Maltese cross. Glass syringes were used until the mid 1960s when plastic disposable syringes were then used.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), then Melbourne District Nursing Service from 1957, and from 1966 known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing and to people of many cultures throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary. This photograph depicts Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sister Mary Maxwell administering an injection into the left upper arm of Mr Cannestra. On the left of the photograph Mr Cannestra is sitting on the padded arm of his patterned couch; he has his left arm extended. His head, which is bald with some white hair at the side and rear, is turned towards the Sister who is standing on his right. He is wearing a grey shirt and his grey trousers are held up with braces. Sister Maxwell is wearing a white gown over her grey uniform with the collar seen. She is wearing a grey wool beret with central Maltese cross, over her short, dark hair. She is standing beside the patient and her left hand is holding his left arm with his shirt sleeve rolled up to expose his upper arm. She is holding the angled barrel of a glass and metal syringe in her right hand and some of the needle can be seen against Mr. Cannestra's arm. In the background the wall is covered with a striped wallpaper, and to the right part of a long floral curtain can be seen. To the right in the foreground, a round dark tray with jar, small bottle containing the medication for injection, a glass and a white cloth, sit on a small round table with a white and patterned tablecloth.La Trobe Street Studios. Reference number 59134-21melbourne district nursing service, mdns, mdns - injection, royal district nursing service, rdns, sister mary maxwell, mr cannestra -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Poster, Remember the Poor Orphans - Eason's Second Grand Easter Picnic, Scot's Marsh
This laminated copy of an advertisement promotes an Easter Monday picnic to be held at G. Eason's Farm in aid of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. The original poster is undated. The farm was located at what was then known as Scot's March, later called Scotsburn, located a few kilometres southeast of Buninyong. The event promised a wide array of food, tea, coffee, games, sports and ended up with a Grand Ball. Laminated copy of an undated advertisement for a Grand Easter Picnic to be held at Eason's Farm, Scot's March, near Buninyong. Proceeds were to go to the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. Scot's Marsh is an earlier name for Scotsburn. The picnic was to include entertainments for up to 500 people with music, football, croquet, cricket, Aunt Sally, Smooth Pole climbing, all followed by a Grand Ball.easter, ballarat orphanage, eason family, picnics, entertainment, scotsburn -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1960, c1960
The Uebergang family came from Silesia to Australia in 1848 and were early settlers in the Allansford area. The sons and other descendants also purchased farms in the area. The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992 after which the property was sold. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. The collection of items from their property was put into store for a number of years before being given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The family often re-used, recycled and repaired items and examples can be seen in the museum. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Studio portrait of Ray and Joyce Uebergang standing in front of the draped curtain. Joyce is wearing a floral dress and long coat with matching hat. She has a handbag over her left arm and is carrying gloves. Ray is wearing a double-breasted suit.Ray and Joyce Uebergang (on reverse)allansford, uebergang, tooram park, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Collingwood Ramblers Xmas 1918, 1918
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The Collingwood Ramblers cricket team made trips to Victorian country towns where they would present an evening concert entertainment. Often they would play a cricket match during the day against a team from the particular town they were visiting. Despite the specific dates noted for the tour of the Warrnambool-Camperdown area there are no references to the visit in the local press. There are a number of references in local press to visits elsewhere. A poster publicising the concerts is also in the collection. (D0214)Black & white photograph of a group of 9 men dressed in Pierrot costume and two men in suits. The man in the centre front holds a board with the information 'Collingwood Ramblers, Xmas 1918, Panmure, Cudgee, Allansford, Camperdown'. This was Harold Beard's concert party.allansford, cudgee, panmure, camperdown, collingwood ramblers, cricket, beard, harold, entertainers, clowns, costumes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright with a group of competition officials, 1930-40's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of twelve men. The three dressed in suits at the front are seated and behind them are three men dressed in band uniforms. On either side of these are three more men dressed in suits. It appears that they are in an arena and a flag is being raised on the far right, middle background. In the far distance behind the surrounding fence, large advertising boards can be seen and behind these are houses. The seated man on the right is Frank Wright and the group would be officials at a band competition.frank wright, band competition, brass bands -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Clamp, ~mid 1940
Part of Tools used for making charcoal during WWIIPurpose made Steel Clamp for attachment to to round shaft up to 5cm. Threaded section with "T" bar for tightening: Height 16cm Width 11cm, Depth 5cm Dia of shaft 3.5cm Thickness 1.8cm Plain steel, badly rusted, thread seized upNil -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Melbourne High School Hockey Team 1921
B/W Studio Portrait: .2 rows of Girls in Hockey Uniform. white lace up 'sailor tunics with dark scarfs, dark skirts, stockings, lace up shoes. Girl in the centre in the front row is holding two (2) crossed hockey sticks Falma & Co 119 Swanston Street Melbourne On Reverse Melbourne High school Hockey Team 1921huttley, martin, sport, education -
Mont De Lancey
Leisure object - Dolls Cot, Unknown
These wooden handmade toys were used by young children to play 'House' with their dolls.A lilac and white painted wooden dolls cot with an eight railed drop side, a wooden base with four white slats. The drop railed side has thick wire rungs to slide it up and down with metal clips to engage it up or down. There is bedding in the cot.toys, children's toys, toy accessories, dolls bed, dolls furniture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF LADIES AT KITCHEN TEA, 16/09/39
Photograph of a group of ladies: The black and white photo is of a group of ladies in fancy wedding dress for her kitchen tea. Dressed up as a wedding party with the bride groom, marriage celebrant, flower girl, brides maids and groomsman. Nine people in the photo. The wedding party are carrying flowers, the bride has a vale with flowers and the men are in suits. * On the back the names hand written in black ink are: *Joyce Martin, Elsie Boyd, Isobel Thompson, Margaret Shepheard, Elaine Horne, Vi Morgan, Joyce Davidson, Phyliss Brerton. Little Nellie flower girl. The date 16/09/39. Hand written in blue ink *At Alma Pemb's Kitchen Tea. Estelle Dole, 1 Farrell St., Bendigo* Box 116Aphotograph, person, female, bendigo. estelle dole -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Electoral Roll, 1915
Electoral Roll for the Commonwealth Division of Bendigo, State Assembly District of Bendigo, and State Electoral Province of Bendigo Subdivision of Eaglehawk for 1970 (made up to 2nd January 1970). Voting registers, or electoral rolls, are a census of those who were eligible to vote. They are valuable because a country-wide census was not taken until 1911. Early electoral rolls give an individual name, residence, status of property occupation/ownership, and the rate value of the property. Electoral Rolls are arranged by electoral district and subdistrict. Name, Address, Occupation and gender for thirteen subdivisions. Electoral rolls were published by each state during election years. Electoral Roll for the Commonwealth Division of Bendigo, State Assembly District of Bendigo, and State Electoral Province of Bendigo, Subdivision of Eaglehawk for 1970 (made up to 2nd January 1970). Includes Name, Address, Occupation and gender for thirteen subdivisions. Assembled and bound with staples, with a light grey card cover..electoral rolls, voting in bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SPLINT BANDAGE
Part of first aid kit issued to Flight Sergeant "Robert G. Jackson". Posted to Butterworth, Malaysia from 1966 - 69Triangular cloth bandage, brown in colour, folded up into a small parcel to be used in relation to fractures and breaks.medical, butterworth, robert g. jackson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Students of Antwerp State School Number 1304
Antwerp is near Dimboola, Victoria. The schoo, originally named Antwerp South State School, opened c. 1891.The building was condemned by the Shire of Dimboola in 1909 on health grounds due to overcrowding, and rebuilt. It continued operating until it was closed at the end of 1981 due to falling enrolments, and the buildings were removed from the site. John Gilbert was teaching at Antwerp State School when this photograph was taken. Photograph of students lined up in the playground at Antwerp State School. It shows the school garden in front of the school.john gilbert, antwerp state school -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
This photograph was taken by the Herald & Weekly Times and donated to Audrey McFee. Chicory was first grown on Phillip Island in 1870. It was used in coffee essence and for medicinal purposes.The fire in the furnace below the chicory floor. It is built up to raise a floor temperature of 300 degrees F.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, chicory industry, black & white photograph, audrey mcfee, chicory, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1876
Left of photograph Bergin & Co, Griffiths Point Store in very large lettering. Residence above store, four open windows. Woman in white blouse and long black skirt entering one of two doors. The weatherboard building right on street. Next door San Remo Hotel. Bar entry on left. Large window on brick wall. Weatherboard upper storey with verandah and elaborate pillars wrought iron work and big turret attic towards back.Beautiful blown-up picture of the store and hotel side by side. Store open for business. Lady enteringlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, griffiths point store, san remo hotel, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Lorne Historical Society
Functional object - Bag, circa1925
One of the toll bags used to collect tolls on the Great Ocean Road. First "Toll Gate" at Sunnymeade Estate as the road went through land owned by Mr C J Lane. Toll gates followed at "Stradbroke Point",later changed to "Stradbroke Knoll" named after the Govenor of Victoria, Lord Stradbroke, Grassy Creek and "The Springs". Mr W D McKay first toll keeper, then Mr & Mrs Wright. Toll commenced circa 1925 and ended 2nd October 1936. Cars were charged at 2/6 for car and driver and 1/- for each passenger. Motor cycles 2/-. Brown leather bag, with adjustable shoulder strap for carrying. Enclosed with a flap done up by 2 buckles.Hand scratched on front of bag:-"GREAT OCEAN ROAD TRUST".leather bag, toll gates, toll keepers, great ocen road -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of sea shells and bones. The remains of an Aboriginal feast. Close-up of shell on a midden at Cat Baylocal history, photography, aboriginal midden, black & white photograph, aborigines, aboriginal middens, cat bay phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Winches, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Aug-89
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Henty Beach area (Yacht club end) August 89