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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, Finance Statement Book, c. 1900
Ledger recording "Statement of Accounts submitted to Finance Committee on..." from 15 December 1902 to 30 July 1907". Very interesting details; for example donations (annually) to hospitals and charities; rat catcher bonuses and stonebreakers. Signed by Mayor when passed by Council.local government - town of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Baby & Infant Garments, WWI donations to the French Society, Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .10 - Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" donation to the French Society of assistance to mothers and infants . 1200 baby and infant garmentsbuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of the entrance to a sanctuary. A wooden frame is across the entrance with the words Kaweka Sanctuary across the top of the frame. A donation box is beyond the frame and a white fence flanks either side.. A pathway winds to the background and trees and scrub are also there.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Record of War Service for Victorian School teachers, The Education Department's Record of War Service 1914 - 1919, 1921
Foreward comments written September 1917 by Sir Arthur Stanley Governor of Victoria, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor General Australia and Frank Tate Director of Education 1st March 1921. These books were distributed to each state school in VictoriaHard cover book, 303 pages containing photographs of teachers who enlisted and served in WW1, along with the stories of those who fell and those who returned. List of honours and decorations, chapters on War Relief Organisation, Patriotic Guild and Fund donationsInside front page - presented to Bathumi School. Signed by Stradbroke. (Governor of Victoria 1920 to 1926 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer - List, Gifts, St Nicholas Seamen's Church , List of Gifts, 1946
St Nicholas Seamen's Church was furnished thanks to donations of supporters of the Mission.The document lists all the gifts donated by generous supporters of the Mission in 1946. The chapel was built during World War 2 as memorial to the merchant seamen lost during the war. These items were donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in 1979 to furnish the chapel.A4 document on cream colour paper, wording in black ink with flying angel flag on topdate written in ink: May 24th 1946 / signature from Frank L. Olivergifts, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, padre frank leslie oliver, williamstown, nelson place, st nicholas seamen's church, 1946, flagstaff hill maritime museum, warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence, Greensborough Football Club, 1950s
This is a letter to Mr H Rolfe soliciting a donation to the Greensborough Football Club.Greensborough Football club has existed for over a century. The letterhead features the name of the President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary at the time of writing.An undated partially torn letter from the Greensborough Football Club. Nilgreensborough football club, dr ted cordner, r tooth, k orr, h rolfe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Minute Book, Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Committee Minute Book, 1932 - 1943
Minute book 3 is classified as 'missing' and was not part of the donation of minute books.Black cloth covered book with red tape spine with handwritten minutes of the Eureka Stockade Memorial park Committee Minute Book 4eureka stockade, w a shaw, f parsons, eireka reserve, s mcgregor, w gilbert, p pring, a jones, eireka swimming pool, v tonks, degraffe, s clarke, c c phillip, a quick, eureka anniversary, c barnett, h barnett, v c jones, william carey -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Scapbook - Kaarimba Auxiliary for Num Hospital
60 year history of the Numurkah Hospitals & donations from the Kaarimba Auxiliary Scrapbook / Album of the Kaarimba Auxiliary for the Numurkah Hospitalkaarimba auxilary, numurkah hospital, 60 year history, scrapbook, album -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Chalice
Used as chalice in Presbyterian church. Donation to Society on closure of church in 1997Stemmed glass cup without handles. Silver grape and vine leaf decoration on gold background on bowl.linton presbyterian church -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Eulalia S. Richards, Ladies' Handbook of Home Treatment, 1945, 1945
Black hard covered book of 1038 pp with index, colour and b/w.illus. binding is textured with leather spine and corners. the book begins with a colour fold-out figure of a pregnant woman plus other colour plates. Page edges are marbled. The envelope in the back contains a small booklet,"Directions for Emergency Confinement In The Home" non-fictionnursing, medicine, eulalia richards, eulalia s richards, medical, women, scarlet fever, diptheria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated May 2nd 1877, asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Bro. Philpot the sum of £10/-/- for Funeral Donation. Signed by R. Coath, C.R. and Wm Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Wm. H. Nicholas. G.W. and crossed out.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, bro philpot, richard coath, wm rowe -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1956
Yields information about the return of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot.Black and white photograph of Bendigo 3, ex HTT 8, ex MMTB 114 being returned to Melbourne after donation to the AETA in 1956. Being offloaded at Malvern Depot. Coldblo Road, during 1956. Yellow Express prime mover. Unknown photographer. tramways, trams, bendigo, mmtb, aeta, tmsv, yellow express, tram 3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE", 1950"s
Brass sign with the words "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" engraved into the base metal with an engraved border and four screw holes in the corners. Used on MMTB tramcars. 2nd copy added 8/1/2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.trams, tramways, signs, mmtb, tramcars -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Programme - Thanksgiving Meeting Melbourne Town Hall 1935, Spectator Publishing Co Pty Ltd, 1935
The programme is for the Victorian Methodist Centenary 1935-36 Thanksgiving Meeting which was held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday, 2nd October, 1935 at 7.30 pm. Speakers were the President of the Conference and Rev J W Grove, Rev T C Rentoul, Mr J W Kitto and Rev R Williams. The address was given by Rev Professor A E Albiston, Secretary General.Pale green paper with green text and image of John Wesley. Attached inside is a pink slip of paper for a donation to the Centenary Thanksgiving Fund. The back of the programme has a line pencil drawing of the first church, 1839, Corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Lane, Melbourne.rev prof a e albiston, centenary of methodism in victoria 1835-1935 -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Book - Ephraim MacDowel Cosgrave M.D., CH.M., F.R.C.P.I. (1916), Hints and Helps for Home Nursing and Hygiene
A handbook for all who have to do with sickness. It is written in a hope that it may be of assistance to all who have to nurse the sick. The book is arranged according to the Syllabus of the Second (or Nursing) Course of Lectures and to be used as a book of reference.The text is a dark tan leather back hardcover book. The book was written by E. MacDowel Cosgrave, MD, and published by the St. John Ambulance Association (London) in 1916. It contains a clean firm interior. The print is clear and readable. Contains a few illustrations - a little dulled at the top closed-edge of pages. Front and back covers have faint shelf wear marks. Good in its appearance considering its age. Some tearing away of pages from the spine but mostly tightly bound. 177 pages. non-fictionA handbook for all who have to do with sickness. It is written in a hope that it may be of assistance to all who have to nurse the sick. The book is arranged according to the Syllabus of the Second (or Nursing) Course of Lectures and to be used as a book of reference.#nursing, homenursing, medical, #stjohnsambulance -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is the photo of the Sir John Franklin Hotel built by Tulip Wright. Patrick Sweeney, the name above the door, was the Licencee for over forty years.A sepia coloured photograph mounted on cardboard of the Sir John Franklin Hotel that stood on the corner of Vaughan and Macedon Streets, Sunbury.written on back: Sir John Franklin / This hotel was situated on the eastern corner of Macedon and Vaughan Streets Sunbury / Donation: Miss Florrie Carlson / May 1990hotels, vaughan street, macedon street, sunbury, carlson, florrie (miss), franklin, john (sir), sweeney, patrick, wright, tulip, sir john franklin hotel, builders, licencees, lind, j. p., photographers, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Morgan Family Home at Dadswells Bridgewith Bee Hives
Wattle and Daub home of Morgan family at Dadswell's Bridge. The house is surrounded by Bee hives with wooden palings in foreground, mountains in the background. The two gentlemen in the photograph are David Morris Morgan Jn on the left and John Richard Morgan on the right. David Morris Morgan came to Australia in September 1857.Black & white photograph of a scene featuring a simple Wattle and Daub dwelling. In a bush setting, mountains in background. Bee hives and wooden palings in foreground.Morgan House between Dadswell's Bridge & Rose's Gap Donation - Maurie Robson Left David Morris Morgan Jnr. Right John Richard Morganstawell -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Newsletter - Happy Mountain News
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It promoted information regarding Falls Creek which had become know as "The Happy Mountain". This issue reported the arrival of "An Eagle on the mountain". The new $500,000 plus Eagle Chairlift was officially opened on 15th June 1980, by the Hon. L. Lieberman, M.L A. 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 documents the opening of the Eagle Chairlift at Falls Creek.A small publication outlining developments of Falls Creek "The Happy Mountain" for the 1980 winter season. It includes articles and photos. On card: ITEM NO. 96 The Happy Mountain News 1980 Announcing the opening of the new Eagle chair lift ..... with $14 day ticket! Donation of Phyl Bridgfordgeorge shirling, falls creek, falls creek tennis club -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Lara Footballl Club/Lara R.S.L. Inaugral "Spirit of ANZAC" 23/4/2017 Trophy, circ 2017
Presented to Lara R.S. L. by Lara Football club with donation of takings for the day.Lara Memorial Players sleeveless Jumper framed by the names of the 24 men that did no return from action or to Lara. Presentation Plaque. Donated to Lara R.S.L.We honour the memories of Lara and Districts 24 sons who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in World War 1. Lest we forget.lara football club, spirit of anzac game -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Badge, Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal, 1961c
Small badge from the 1960s, indicates a donation to the Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal.Circular metal badge, green and black print on yellow"Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal" 541greensborough swimming pool, fundraising, community support -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Marjorie Rowsell, Secretary of the Salvation Army Basketball Association, 1953
Letter written to Mr Garner, Head Master of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, thanking him for allowing the Salvation Army Basketball Association to use the school courts. A donation was sent with the letter. Mr Garner thanked them for the donation and explained they could have use of the court with no remuneration expected..1: Lined writing paper, hand written in blue pen .2: Yellow paper typed.1: Signature of Marjorie Rowsellballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, marjorie rowsell, secretary, salvation army basketball association, school courts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "Cheaper on the Outer", "What you'll pay by rail", 7/1//1969
Newspaper Clipping - set of three adhered to both sides of a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - The Sun Newspaper 7/1/1969. 1 - Cartoon - Jeff ' - with Henry Bolte driving a tram, with $ signs, and a sign for the donation of a Silver coin - following the introduction of new tram and train fares. (2nd copy cut from newspaper added 30/7/2020 from donation of Robert Green) 2 - "Cheaper on the Outer" about the increasing the suburban fare zone and revised fares. 3 - "What you'll pay by rail" - a table of old and new fares for a list of suburban stations.trams, tramways, tickets, railways, fares, cartoons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: DONATION LETTERS
Letters from following businesses re donations for major raffle for 125th. Anniversary. Bendigo Regional YMCA, Burke School and Office Supplies., Gillies Bros. Hibernian Hotel, Bloom N' Gifts, Maggie Mae's Home Made Cakes, Golden Square healthwise Pharmacy.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card, Brighton-Glenhuntly Tramways Football Club, "Brighton-Glenhuntly Tramways Football Club Member's Ticket", 1954
Member's Ticket or Membership Card, printed on both sides of a blue coloured light weight card, for the "Brighton-Glenhuntly Tramways Football Club Member's Ticket", 1954 Season, Subscription 3/- Gives a listing of the office holders and fixtures. See image i3 for the donation card.trams, tramways, football, glenhuntly tram depot, membership cards -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Appeal 1995, Albert Park Relay, 1995
... donations ...Photos of an Army Logistic Command Lake Relay with Legacy being the beneficiary of the proceeds raised totally $21,000. The accompanying label explains it is an annual sporting event on the defence calendar. It was held at Albert Park Lake on 27 September 1995. Legatee President David Millie, attended the event and collected the 'small' cheque on Legacy's behalf. The label also says "Our warm thanks to the Army Logistics Command Lake Relay Committee members and all the sponsors." Ron Barassi also attended the event. Ron was a great ambassador for Legacy for many years. Legacy had helped his mother and himself after his father, Corporal Ronald James Barassi, was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27.A record of a promotional event involving the army and Ron Barassi in 1995.Colour photo x 15 of a Albert Park Lake Relay event with Ron Barassi attending, paper label. Article in The Answer.legacy promotion, answer, ron barassi, army, relay, donations, david millie -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "First Cable Tram for Museum", 1940
... Donations ...Set of two newspaper cuttings regarding the first cable tram set in Melbourne. .1 - Original cutting and copy with a photo of the cable tram set 1 still operating in Melbourne - undated, notes it has been in daily use for 40 years - c1925. Has a photo of the tram showing its different support structure on the grip car. The cutting has been glued to a piece of scrap of paper which has handwriting on both sides in ink . A copy of the cutting has been trimmed in the corners. .2 - Cutting from a unknown Melbourne Newspaper - titled "First Cable Tram for Museum", reporting that cable car set 1 has been donated to the Melbourne Museum by the MMTB. Quotes the Chairman Mr. Bell. Noted that the car set was running on the Bourke St line. Cutting costs. 1940. Photo in cutting not of the cable car set itself. A short report appears in The Argus 29/11/1940, page 3, accessed 16-11-2016, that the cable car set was taken to the Museum of Victoria the previous day.trams, tramways, cable trams, museum, closure, donations, tram 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipt - Digital Image, Loyola College, Loyola College donation receipt, 1980s
Digital image of receipt fro donation to the Ricci Mission Unit at Loyola College, Watsonia.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of receipt.loyola college, ricci mission -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Greensborough Methodist Church to Mrs Jessie Scholes.1968, 1968_06
Jessie Scholes was a donor to the cost of the church window and the letter and accompanying card are thanks for the donation.The Methodist Church in Greensborough was relocated to make way for Greensborough Plaza shopping centre. Mrs Scholes (nee Partington) and her family were long-time members of the church and Greensborough pioneers.Letter: typed on buff letterhead of Greensborough Methodist Church. Signed by Church Trust secretary,jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, greensborough methodist church -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Programme - Ephemera, Programme - A children's concert by students of Miss Patience Cornell, 1930
Donation is speculative based on the inclusion of Jocelyn and her sister Lynette Cerini in the list of performers.Beige program printed in black which details the acts of a concert given by the students of Miss Patience Cornell on 19 November 1930 in the Emulation Hall in Canterbury. The concert was a mix of piano solos, recitations and playlets and one-act plays. All dialogues and plays were the original work of Miss Patience Cornell.On the rear in lead pencil are various notes which do not appear to be related to the program: "Wr2861"; "C.H.H"; "Rev Chalmers" / "8 Charles St Burwood / E.13"; "19 Lithgow St / Burwood"; 'Enchanted Glen 8-15"; "Mantel 4'-6 x 6" with a diagram.emulation hall, entertainment, musical events and activities, miss patience cornell, mrs t walton, roma thomas, ross shepherd, helen graley, joan perrin, lynette cerini, marjorie smail, gwynneth ellis, audrey sutton, jocelyn cerini, grace manley, isabel king, jim thomas, violet sydenham, gwen shepherd, olga pearson, nora harley, lex anderson, jean ewen, jean fowler, margo smith, ray anderson, ian whittaker, ella anderson, 1930, john oswald -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Annual Report 1878, The Ballarat Star, The School of Mines Ballaarat Annual Report, 31 January, 1878, 1878
The School of Mines Annual Report, 23 December, 1878, Statements of Receipts and Expenditure for 1877-78, General Balance Sheet, List of Subscriptions and Donations, Bequest - form of, Certificates granted by the Council, Donations of Books, Specimens, facilities for forwarding, Examiners, Extracts from Visitors Book, Fees - table of, General Balance Sheet, Honorary Correspondents, Laboratories - cost of, Lecturers, Life Governors, Museums, Officer-Bearers, Receipts and Expenditure 1878 - General, Balance Sheet 1878 - Pyrites Fund, Receipts and Expenditure 1878 - Endowment Fund, Subscriptions and Donations, Visitors invited to inspectWhite booklet of 36 pages - Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report 1878ballaratschool of mines, annual report, life governors, honorary correspondents, office bearers, subjects and lecturers, subjects and examiners, john noble wilson, j. noble wilson, r. f. hudson, fees, george perry, william henry barnard, w. hy. barnard, certificates, subscriptions and donations, denjn, h. dods, count de zaba, john garbutt, w. campbell sleigh, f. coglan, michael o'connor - bishop of ballaarat, william kelly, j. e. bromby, wm. f. drummond jervois, h. b. de la poer wall, charles h. pearson, redmond barry, charles e. albrecht,, william jervois, h. dodds