Showing 4268 items
matching ? reads
-
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of John Wicking, 1980
Framed portrait of John Wicking who was President of the Association for the Blind 1973-1984 as well as a generous benefactor. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Wicking wears a navy suit, white shirt and navy blue Kiwi tie. John Wicking served as President of Vision Australia from 1973 to 1984 and as Vice President in 1990. He was Managing Director and Chairman of Kiwi International when he was introduced to the Committee in 1971. With a natural air of authority, he was known to be both strong and wise. One of the first hurdles Mr Wicking faced following his election as President in 1973 was understanding the health service system and sorting out the differing views of committee members over recommendations for projects costing hundreds of thousands of dollars with no funds to implement them. The ten years of his Presidency were a time of exceptional growth and expansion. He was instrumental in acquiring an adjacent property to those already owned in Glenferrie Road in 1974 at a cost of $120,000, on which the Low Vision Clinic was erected – the first of its type in Australia. Land was also bought in both the metropolitan and country areas for future expansion. Day care centres were opened in Ballarat and Bendigo and new metropolitan services commenced. Mr Wicking formed a committee to explore the possibility of a radio station people unable to read standard print. As a result 3RPH commenced broadcasting in 1981. Mr Wicking was also involved in the incorporation of Vision Australia under the Companies Act in 1990. After his retirement as President Mr. Wicking continued as a committee member until 1994. In 1995 he was instrumental in the establishment of the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection, on which he served as Chairman until sadly passing away in 2002. 1 art original in old gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr John O. Wicking AM / President 1973-1984 / Association for the Blind'. association for the blind, vision australia, john wicking -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, 1984
Trophy. Unglazed white ceramic figurine of a tennis player on a wood base. Plaque reads: 'FIRST TENNESSEE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/1984 TENNIS CLASSIC/MEN'S GROUND STROKE ACCURACY - RUNNER UP'. Sticker on base reads 'EBAY $20.65'. ANother sticker states: 'GOEBEL/BAVARIA-W.GERMANY/LIMITED EDITION/1285/2500'. Materials: Ceramic, Wood, Metaltennis -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Foodmaster Supermarket High St Charlton
Originally Luth's General Store purchased from John Flug in 1875. Renovated and enlarges several times over the years. Business sold to Wignall's in 1971, then O'Donnell's, Currans, Carroll & H?son (C&H) and Graeme Paterson purchased the building in 1986. Colour photograph of Foodmaster SUPERMARKET. Signage on the verandah reads C&H LICENCED SUPERMARKET, WOOL, HABERDASHERY. Red blinds down on verandah. Cars parked along the street in front of buildings. White two story building next door, sIgnage reads EAST CHARLTON HOTEL. Sign above building for Quality MEATS further down the street.luth's general store, john flug, wignall's, o'donnell's, curran, c&h, graeme paterson -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Document - Honor roll, framed, Mrs Drenan, 1918
Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918Printed poster, white background with red and dark blue text. Heading reads: Norong Central State School No. 3030. Honor Roll of Teachers and Old Scholars. Illustrative portrait of the King and names listed underneath. Footer reads: Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918 / Presented by Mrs. Drenen, Rutherglen / T. DRENEN PRINTER RUTHERGLENcountry schools, wwi, first world war, teachers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: CHINESE DRAGON
Black and white photo of the Chinese Dragon in front of the Shamrock Hotel. One man is walking beside the Dragon's head carrying a stool. Date on the back is c 1950. Sign on verandah reads 'Australian legion of ex servicemen and women'. Both signs on tram post in middle of road read, 'All Cars Stop Here', (indication of a tram stop)photo, group, easter procession, peter ellis collection, chinese dragon, bendigo chinese association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - NEEDLE CASE & MARKER
Round metal sewing needle case with needles, top rotates to whatever size needle required allowing needle to come out through hole, copper in colour with gold lettering which reads Jahncke's Mitrailleuse Needle Case, plus instructions. Also a small brass double ended sewing marker, label reads Noir Dorin Paris.Made in Englandhandcrafts, needlework equipment, sewing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO - PANORAMA FROM FIRE TOWER
Photograph - sepia. Photograph panorama from Fire Tower, Bendigo.. In the distance shops that I can read 'Mobiloils', 'Cockings', 'Cocks Motor Garage', back view of the Conservatory building and gardens. The Rose Series P.3231. It is written on back but unable to read much, its from Monica. Trees etc along the bottom front are part the rosalind park.Rose Seriesplace, aerial view of bendigo, fire tower., bendigo. panorama from fire tower. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Whitehorse Road, Ringwood
Black and white photograph of street scene Ringwood looking east towards clocktower in original position. Shop on left of photograph reads, "Moran & Cato". -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Bob Burnell, out of uniform, standing in front of Holden courtesy ute. Sign post in the background reads North Western Highway. Circa 1957police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; holden courtesy van; burnell, bob -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative Gift, Unknown
Green and white banner with white fringing. Red text in Belarusian on reverse in English red text reads Belarus Tennis Association. Materials: Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative Gift, Unknown
Green and white banner with white fringing. Red text in Belarusian on reverse in English red text reads Belarus Tennis Association. Materials: Clothtennis -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph Record
Phonograph record, black shellac, with a black and gold faded Brunswick label. Songs by the Andrews Sisters. Unable to read title of songs due to fading.Reference number 3353. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, March 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from A. Lawn to Mrs Mary Lawn. Text reads 'Wait till I send for you'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Box Hill City Historical Society, 1969 - 1975
Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)box hill historical society, box hill, nunawading, vermont, surrey hills -
Canterbury History Group
Document - The foundation of our city, Renwick, Reg, c1973
APaper read to Camberwell Historical Society by Mr Reg. Renwick describing the part played by the Boroondara Road Board in the development of Camberwell and surrounding areas.canterbury, camberwell, kew, hawthorn, boroondara road board, roads, tollhouses, palmer> sir james, affleck> john, box> henry, brooks> thomas, lavis> george, lynch> mkichael, pettett> william henry, stobie> david, wade> william henry, walsh> henry sellars, withers> john -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Australian Wharf view form the Siddeley Street mission
Australian wharf in the 1910s. On the rooftop we can read: -TED / HUDDART PARKER & CO. Inside the dock we can see barrels and bags. siddeley street institute, australian-wharf, huddart parker, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), goldsmith album -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book - RSV New Testament Psalms, Pocket Bible
A brown coloured pocket Bible belonging to Private Errol Noack. On the front cover reads RSV New Testament - Psalms and in the centre is an image of a Crown.bible, 5 rar, noack collection, noack, errol -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, McAlpin, J.B, Opening day of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Highway - 1909
Black and white photographs of wooden building. Flags flying from overhead string. People assembled outside. Signage on building reads 'Mechanics Institute'.Stamped on rear of one copy: J.B.McAlpin, Estate and Financial Agent, District Government Valuer, RINGWOOD. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: WEDDERBURN OLDTIMERS BAND, 18th February, 1999
Colour photograph. Peter Ellis playing with Wedderburn Oldtimers. On stage. Back of photo reads: 18.2.99 St Arnaud Peter Ellis Wedderburn Oldtimersentertainment, music, bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCE CLUB PICNIC
Colour photograph. Picnic. People in camp chairs. Bush setting. Back of photo reads: Dance Club Picnic 9/95 Whipstick - Bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MEN PLAYING CONCERTINAS
Colour photograph. 4 men huddled playing concertinas. Crowd watching. Dance hall. Rear of photo reads: 4 concertinsa played at once.photo, group, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DEBUTANTE FORMAL
Black and white photograph. Formal. Debutante. Girls in white dresses. Boys in suits. Back of photo reads: 8/263. written in blue pencil.photo, group, debutante formal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - BOOK MARK, 1931
Tan leather book mark with 1931 paper calendar, fringed ends and reads Here I fell asleep Best Wishes in black script.Trade Mark Alpha The Alpha Publishing Co Ltd 2 to 6 Scruttor Street London EC2 British Manufacturehandcrafts, leatherworking, book mark -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM ON SNOW LINED STREET
Black and white photo of tram passing along snow lined roadway. Stamp on back reads 'Metropolitan Press Agency, AMP CHAMBERS BALLARAT'.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - TOYS AND GAMES COLLECTION: MONOPOLY SET, 1936
Object. Unopened boxed set of Monopoly game in black cardboard box, with red, white and silver lid, which reads MONOPOLY NEW EDITION.Parker Brothers Inc., Salem Mass New York, London. US Patents 1,509, 312-2,026, 082. Made in USAtoys, general, monopoly set -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA BENDIGO 1970, 1970
Colour Photo of Fortuna Bendigo in 1970, landscape type shot with Fortuna in the middle of photo, markings on rear of photo read 'Fortuna Bendigo 1970'buildings, house, fortuna, fortuna, bendigo, 1970 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALL, 1905
Black and White Photograph, Celebration in front of Eaglehawk Town Hall with Choir, Orchestra and crowd, Marking on rear of photo read 'Lent by Tatchell & Smalleybuildings, government, town hall, eaglehawk town hall, town hall, event -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Hylton Cleaver, The Secret Service at Greyminster, early 1900's
A mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.Yellow hardcover children's book with the title printed in brown - The Secret Service at Greyminster by Hilton Cleaver and a brown emblem of a galleon ship underneath. The spine has the title, author and Collins publisher listed. A coloured frontispiece opposite the title page shows two boys in a locker room - one in school uniform and the other draped in a towel after a sporting event. Hylton Cleaver is the author of "Captain Harley" " The Old Order" etc.127p.fictionA mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.school life, stories for boys, mystery stories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Margaret Gibson Blackbourn 1955, 1955_
The 'Queen of Lower Plenty' Pageant was held to raise money to build the Lower Plenty Oval. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Photo of Margaret Gibson (later Blackbourn) being crowned Queen of Lower Plenty in 1955. Sash reads: Queen of Lower Plenty 1955peter blackbourn, margaret gibson, margaret balckbourn -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Gas Mask Cannister, c. 1910s
This canister is part of a complete set of a German gas mask dating to the First World War. This canister housed a mask, filter, and spare goggle lenses. Metal cylindrical canister with removable lid attached via a metal square loop. Lid has small lip for user to grip to open and on interior has two soldered metal wires crossed in an X shape. Exterior of canister has two loops through which khaki-coloured canvas straps are threaded, adjustable via a metal buckle; a further loop at the base is unused/attached. At base of canister is a circular piece of paper with German script.Engraving on interior of lid reads "H.S.D. geprurt"german, germany, world war i, world war 1, first world war, the great war, chemical warfare, gas mask, gas warfare, mustard gas