Metal spade with wooden handlePlaque on handle: "Donated by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bob Hawke for Let's Right the Yarra 1986garden tools, bob hawke, prime minister, ceremony, let's right the yarra

9 members attended the minister's breakfast celebrating the sesquintennial of the M&HB Railway & Pier, and others joined them at noon to see the "Making Tracks" exhibition. Both exhibition and the book "Welcome & Farewell" were launched at the breakfast, and also plaques for Station Pier, PMR Station & Flinders Street Station. Ref items 1947.01-.13 for presentation material. 1946 for book launched at this event.Set of 24 photos taken at 'Making Tracks' exhibition launch breakfast at Station Pier celebrating 150th anniversay of Pier & railway (12-09-2004). Includes: .01: Launch of "Farewell & Welcome" with Transport Minister Peter Batchelor and Jill Barnard with Sonia Jennings. .02: Jill Barnard presenting the book to PMH&PS Secretary Pat Grainger. .03 & .04: RHSV launch of 'Making Tracks'. .05 & .06: Meyer Eidelson & Pat Grainger at exhibition. .07: Norah Howard & Lois Daley at exhibition. .08: Norah Howard & Pat Grainger. .09-.24: Exhibition details.transport - railways, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, arts and entertainment - literature, barnard, jill, jennings, sonia, norah howard, meyer eidelson, pat grainger, batchelor, peter

2 Programmes for the opening and dedication of the new church, November 9th, 1963, by the President of the Confrence, Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A.Officiating Ministers: The President of the Confrence - Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A The Chairman of the District - Rev A.W.R. Milligan The Minister of the Church - Rev. H.J. Williams, LTh Associate Minister - Rev. E.V. Saynor, B.A. and Rev. D.W. Uren. Officiating Laymen: Senior Church Steward - Mr W.H.Craig Trust Represenative - Mr A.J. Vass Secretary of the Trust - Mr E. A. Wigley

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter to Jack Barker re Special Research Centres Program from the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Commission, ACT. Selection committee and guidelines being established for the selection of Centres. Details will be forwarded when completed. Letter to Derek Woolley from the Office of Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT. Letter thanks him for the invitation to address the students at the Annual Dinner of the Graduate Diploma Course in Occupational Hazard Management, July 1987.Five A4 sheets-typedLetterhead for Commonwealth Tertiary Education Commission. Signature of Hugh Hudson; Chairman. Letterhead of Office of Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Parliament House ACT. Signature of Mary McFadden, Personal Secretaryviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek woolley, dennis else, commonwealth tertiary education commission, e j barker, special research centres program, hugh hudson, chairman, office of minister for employment and industrial relation, parliament house canberra, mary mcfadden

Letter - photocopy printed on A4 sheet, to 60 plus travellers from the Minister for Transport advising that Scratch tickets could be bought from various shops or outlets, and staffed station from 1 Jan 1990. Advises of the introduction of the scratch ticket system, validation. Enclosed with the letter was a complimentary scratch ticket. Signed by Jim Kennan as Minister for Transport.trams, tramways, scratch tickets, tickets, minister for transport, fares

Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/6/1986 titled "Artists to put 20 painted trams on the track", about the launch of the 2nd series of Transport Art trams by Transport Minister Tom Roper and Arts Minister Mathews. Features a photo by Bruce Postle of the Minster Roper and school children. Gives details of the program. Article by Fiona Ahtersmith.trams, tramways, transporting art

Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running Pottery’s in Australia. Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative war as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many potters locally. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection. This Alfred Deakin 'reform' flask was one of a limited edition character bottles produced by the Pottery to commemorate important figures in Australian politics. The original reform flasks were English salt-glazed stoneware flasks produced in the early 19th century shaped into the form of figures connected with the Reform Bill of 1832. Much was made of puns like ‘the spirit of reform’ at the time. Artist John Frith has taken the reform flask form as inspiration for a series of political ceramics of some Australian Prime Ministers. The series includes Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin and Chris Watson.Glazed ceramic flask in the shape Alfred Deakin. Square shaped with most of the detail on the front facing side other than head which is more detailed. Cork still in place in top of head.On reverse of flask; Alfred Deakin / Prime Minister / of Australia / 1903 - 1904 / 1905 - 1908 / 1909 - 1910 Bendigo Pottery / LMTED / Edition Series / 101/200 /Australia Signed lower left; 'Frith'australian politics, bendigo pottery

Y2K / the year 2000 / The millennium bug / was commonly used to refer to a widespread computer programming shortcut that was expected to cause extensive havoc as the year changed from 1999 to 2000. Instead of allowing four digits for the year, many computer programs only allowed two digits (e.g., 99 instead of 1999). As a result, there was immense panic that computers would be unable to operate at the turn of the millennium when the date descended from "99" to "00". The Bug presented a formidable challenge to the problem-solving skills of local government officials. Lacking a cure-all that will work for every municipality, local officials must develop their own solutions to meet their community's unique needs. At the same time, the Y2K bug provided a once-in-a-millennium leadership opportunity for local officials who understood that they are the key to preparing their communities for any issues.Hard drive mounted in an alaminium case with glass window front and back.Presented to Greater Bendigo City Council / by Hon, Roger Hallam. MLC / Minister for Finance / and / Hon, Robert Maclellan. MLA / Minister for Planning and Local Government / on 21 June. 1999 / In recognition of being the first Victorian Council / to be Y2k compliantmillennium bug

Anger over sale of Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn. Petition addressed to John Harrowfield (Minister for Finance) attracted 550 signatures.Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.moran, jane, harrowfield, john, pescott, middlefield primary school, blackburn north

Article in Whitehorse Gazette by Alison McClelland 12 February 1997 on an interview with Paul Black, new minister of the Anglican Church of Ascension at East Burwood.Article in Whitehorse Gazette by Alison McClelland 12 February 1997 clergy, anglican church of ascension, black, paul (rev), burwood east, rockhampton, st pauls anglican cathedral

Coloured photograph, showing Bob Hawke, Prime Minister, speaking to guests at the Civic Reception to him in the Nunawading Arts Centre, Waratah Room, in 1989hawke, bob, prime minister, city of nunawading, nunawading arts centre

Photograph showing the foundation stone unveiled by A.E.Lind M.L.A. and the Hon. Sir A. J. Peacock M.L.A.,Minister for Public Education. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools

Outside the Student Amenities Building, left to right: Ian Smith, Minister for Agriculture, Brian Ward, Dux of College, R.J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria. On reverse, "Opening of Student Amenities Building and Graduation Ceremony 13/12/1973," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. E 206 (2)."student amenities building, ian smith, minister for agriculture, brian ward, dux of college, r.j. hamer, premier of victoria, graduation ceremony, 1973

The spade is a memento of the planting of a tree by the responseible Commonealth Minister to recognise the contribution of ATCV and ATCV volunteers to repair of the Australian environment. At the time ATCV had been operating in Ballarat for six years. ATCV volunteers had planted 192,000 trees from April 1987- March 1988. Senator Richardson was then Minister for the Arts and the Environment in the Hawke ALP Government and on 17 November 1988 he planted a tree using this spade at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum (at which ATCV volunteers had planted trees which are (by 2010) fully grown and a significant feature of the site). Peter Hiscock was director of Sovereign Hill as well as President of ATCV and among the most significant leaders of ATCV (now CVA). The spade also symbolises the recovery of ATCV (then a small and struggling community group) from near closure owing to the effects of the 1987 recession. The Cyclone Sylvaspade concept was component project of the Australian Bicentennial celebrations aimed at recognising organisations which had contributed positively to conservation of Australia's environment. The concept was originated and driven by Dr Wilf Crane of the CSIRO Division of Forestry and a highly regarded forester and environmentalist and champion of the cause of rejuvenating Australia's degraded landscape with trees. At the naming of a road after him in Canberra he was described as a: "enthusiast, a man of conviction, action, humility and simplicity". Wilf conceived the project, developed the tree planting spade with Boral Cyclone and the Institute of Foresters of Australia and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens at the new Parliament House. Cyclone has been a brand name for a manufacturer of good quality hand tools for over a century. It is likely manufacturing was still done in Australia at the time of manufacture of the Sylvaspade. Much of it has now moved offshore, particuarly to China and Taiwan.This object is historically significant because it is a memento of a significant national event, the 200th anniversary of European settlement and the start of a process of environmental change which has had negative consequences and which demands a commitment to conserving the uniques Australian national environment. It recognised the achievement of ATCV in tree planting over six years. The Cyclone Sylvaspade is a practical memento and having the responsible Commonwealth Minister plant a tree with it was highly symbolic of ATCV's practical commitment to repair of our environment all over Australia. It was also used by the Victorian Premier, Hon John Brumby, to plant a tree at the reopening of the Boral Asphalt plant, Ballarat, in April 2010. The spade is No. 12 of a limited edition. This item is a functional tree planting spade called a "Cyclone Sylvaspade", mounted on a block of wood with a plaque. The handle of the spade is made of grey plastic, the haft is light, stained wood, and the blade is manufactured to resemble silver and has engravings. It was donated by the Boral company and presented to ATCV by the Minister of Arts and the Environment, Senator Graham Richardson after he had planted a tree to mark the occasion at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, BallaratOn the stem of the spade here is a label showing the logo of the Boral company which reads "SYLVASPADE Tree Planting Spade - Made in Australia." On the blade is engraved "Cyclone - NUMBER 0012 - SYLVASPADE - 1788-1988" together with the logo of the Australian Bicentennial Authority. The spade is mounted on a sturdy polished wooden board on which there is a brass-coloured plate bearing the words: "PRESENTED BY SENATOR THE HON GRAHAM RICHARDSON TO AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT 17TH NOVEMBER 1988 DONATED BY BORAL LIMITED"of, trust, ballarat, memento, australian, australia, environment, conservation, atcv, for, volunteers, cyclone, sylvaspade, senator graham richardson, 1788 1988 australian, bicentennial, boral, spade, sovereign hill, 17th november 1988, 1988, minister for arts and environment, tree planting, institute, foresters, dr, wilf, crane

News Release from the Office of the Minister for Housing, dated August19, 1999 in reference to Support for Long Gully Redevelopment Report - Henderson. The key recommendations of the final report of the Bendigo's Long Gully Estate Redevelopment Advisory Committee have been endorsed by the Minister for Housing, Ann Henderson. There was to be construction of new public and private housing which reflected the current local community needs.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - support for long gully redevelopment report - henderson, office of the minister for housing, ann henderson, ron best mlc, anne stanford

This was used as the Orbost Historical Society's visitors' book for the Orbost Museum.This book records those who have visited the Orbost Museum. It indicates where they are from and their thoughts about the museum.A large album with a brown cloth cover. There is gold lettering on the front cover - Visitors Book.ORBOST HISTORICAL MUSEUM Opened on December 1st, 1967 by Hon. Peter Nixon M.P., Minister for the Interior.visitors-book orbost-museum

Written on back of photograph, 'Minister for Local Government speaking at 'Back to' Civic Centre, 19/10/74'.

Colour photograph of Reverend William J. Keane and Denise Keane at the baptism of their daughter Amanda Hope Keane. Grandfather Len Jackson also present."C&N 14/11/86 Amanda Hope Keane daughter of minister and his wife Wonthaggi"keane, william j., denise keane, amanda hope keane, len jackson, wonthaggi, uniting church minister

To Allan and Jean Hughes on the occasion of their marriage from the minister Gordon G Powell 3-5-47stawell religion

The orthodox version of the origins and history of the Kew Elder(ly) Citizens’ Association was established by Cr. W. D. Vaughan in his book Kew’s Civic Century (1960), when he wrote that: "When Mrs. C. H. Simpson was Mayoress in 1952 she set up the Elderly Citizens’ Association to care for the needs of ages persons in Kew. The idea was strongly supported and a start was made by providing social afternoons for elderly folk at Southesk. Visiting sick people in their homes, providing firewood where needed, and other activities were undertaken by the Association. The aid of Council was sought to further the work. It was decided that a social unit for elderly folk be established at Southesk." (p.126-7). In the following pages, he describes in detail Council’s role in formally establishing the Association. This ‘official’ version was reasserted in the later Thematic Environmental History of the City of Boroondara (2012). However the origins and gestation of community of organisations is rarely straightforward. In 1965, five years after Vaughan’s book was published, the author of East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years : 20-7-1945-30-7-1965, writing about the period July 1947 to July 1950, described the role the Club played in establishing the Kew Elder Citizens Association. The author wrote: "At a meeting of the Kew Community Aid, the plight of many elderly people in Kew who were dependent on pensions was raised and in order to ascertain their needs the practice was begun of serving morning tea at the Masonic Hall in Walpole Street, where pensions were then paid. From this beginning the Kew Elder Citizens Association was formed in Kew with wide support, and Club members gave willing support on the committee, in helping serve afternoon tea and in entertainment." (p.4) Photographic evidence also leads to questions about Vaughan’s version of events. A framed photograph in the Society’s Collection shows a Public Meeting to form the Kew Elder Citizens Association in a room at Southesk a year earlier in 1951. Whatever version of the origins of the Association is correct, a later framed photograph in the Society’s collection shows the opening of the completed Clubrooms of the Kew Elder Citizens at South Esk by the Hon. E.P. Cameron M.L.C, Minister of Health, on 12 November 1956. The Association is still active in Kew and is currently located at Hamer Court, opposite the Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery in High Street, Kew.Framed, inscribed photograph of the opening of the Kew Elder Citizens Club at Southesk in 1954. The ceremony would appear to be conducted on the western side of the house.‘Opening of the Kew Elder Citizens Clubrooms “South Esk” by the Hon. E.P. Cameron M.L.C, Minister of Health, 12.11.1956. Cr. W.A. Comeadow O.B.E., J.P. (Mayor).’southesk, kew elder citizens club, kew elderly citizens club, kew senior citizens club

These reports outline the advances in education in Victoria each year. Includes comparative statistics on results for each school. An official record of education in Victoria, covering both city and rural schools.Bound copies of "Education Report of the Minister of Public Instruction for the years 1913-1914 [to] 1924-1925". 2 volumes. Black binding with gold lettering on spine.On spine. Vol.1: "C.T.S./ EDUCATION/ REPORT/ 1910-11/1912-13". Vol.2: "C.T.S./ EDUCATION/ REPORT/ 1913-14/1924-25"education, victoria, education reports, collingwood technical school, cts, nmit,