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Williamstown High SchoolHigh Tide No. 3, Atlas Press Pty Ltd, High Tide 1923
School year book detailing achievements of the school community, including sporting, academic, social and the arts. Scholarship recipients details are included and examples of student work.Printed booklet of olive coloured card cover and glossy white paper pages.Cover printed in dark olive. Pages printed in black. Some black and white photographs.Written on front cover: Leslie Hill 391 1858 Les Hill 46 Elphin St Newportwilliamstown high school, yearbooks, high tide -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaCertificate - Framed certificate, 1912
This music certificate was a key achievement in the education of young Lillie Duncan. James Muir was the secretary of the the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.Framed lower pass music certificate belonging to Lillie Duncan behind glass. Decorate black ink certificate on blue/green paper in a ridged cream frame.see image: for handwritten award inscription Signed by James Muirlillie duncan, music, certificate, education, james muir, piano, royal academy of music -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBooklet, Pioneers of Victorian Irrigation, 1976
Collection of articles on lives and achievements of early pioneers of Victorian Irrigation, reprinted from Aqua, August, 1956 - September 1958 by JN Churchyard the then WC Research OfficerCream and black cover. Photos and dates of SR & WSC. Commissioners on front. On back : advertising fro irrigation scheme for the colonies by Chaffey Bros, London Sketchbooks, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, K Gregory, B Pearson, W Stewart et al, From Protectorate to Smaller Town, 1985
2nd book. L3518. Incorporating 125 years of education and achievement Murchison Primary School 1860-1985. Booklet for "Back to Murchison" 18-20 October 1985.Yellow soft cover booklet. Green text and 2 pictures on front. Top on of river scene. Lower scene of street buildings. Aerial scene of town on back cover. 79 pages -
Wangaratta High SchoolWHS Memorial Plaque, 2002
Rectangular wooden plaque with a gold metal plate on the front with engraved text reading:Mikal Rhys Stanimiouch Memorial Scholarship Inechange Inc. presents this certificate to the Wangaratta High School to award one student every year with the most outstanding achievement, a 5 or 10 month student exchange program overseas. We are dedicated in assisting young people of the world to realise their potential through our exchange programs. www.inexchange.org.au -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - MACHIN, Gladys
Two items about this former Mayor and Councillor for Caulfield: 1/One photocopied article noted as the Chadstone Press, 1977, highlighting the achievements of Gladys from 1950 to 1971. Includes a black and white photograph. She was the first female Councillor and Mayor for the City of Caulfield. 2/Newspaper article from the Southern Cross dated 10/09/1980; includes a black and white photograph; and mentions that Gladys would be receiving an award for her welfare achievements from the Develop Victoria Council.machin gladys, mayor, caulfield, nurse, world war 1, wallace gordon captain, councillors, senior citizens, meals on wheels, youth centre, maple street, machin les, youth clubs, caulfield voluntary workers shop, gladys machin senior citizens' club, elderly citizens club, cedar street, caulfield hospital, blair max, blair mrs, wallace gladys, nurses, world war 1914-1918, hawthorn road, south caulfield, caulfield south, caulfield town hall, birch street, glenhuntly road, booran road, murrumbeena road, king street, magnolia street, gardenvale road, polling booths, camden garage , burr madge, webster geo, elsternwick, gunn ernest, leschen robert, sailors soldiers and airmens mothers' association of victoria, repatriation committee, travellers aid society, awards, develop victoria council -
Williamstown High SchoolCertificate honours 1970
These certificates were awarded to students who achieved a certain standard during the school year. This particular certificate was awarded for 'General achievement in all subjects' in Form 2, 1970.Buff coloured card, printed in navy blue ink with school logo. Hand written in black.See image attached.williamstown high school, linda smallman, honours certificate, 1970 -
Peterborough History GroupMemorabilia - C.D.G.A. 1972 Pennant Division 1
A trophy commemorating the Division one Pennant winners in 1972. It was quite an achievement for this little club to win, in the same year that the Clubhouse was purchased, and when the club emerged as a genuine entity.Significant because it is an early team win, occurring in the year the current clubhouse was purchased.40cm tall wooden sculptured hollow shield shaped trophy with a golfer in the centre and eagle atop.Inscribed on a plate at the front is C.D.G.A, 1972 Pennant Division 1 with a smaller plaque under the Eagle bearing the winning team. 1 K Boyd, 2 W G Sinclair, 3 T Austin, 4 R K Patterson, 5 P G Clark, J S Irvine Captpeterborough, peterborough golf club, pennant golf -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Medal, 1910 (Exact)
Medal won by Scott, J G of Chiltern. Yates Seeds was a Rutherglen Co. Medal was presented as a result of achievements at Rutherglen Show. (See also No 32 for list of prizes)Bronze medal, mounted, presented to Scott, J G, Rutherglen, by Yates Seeds 1910. Winged god one side, (Possibly Demetrius) Laurel wreath on the other.Front of medal: "Presented / to / Scott, J G / Rutherglen / 1910" Back of medal: "Arthur Yates & Co / Sydney & Auckland / Reliable Seeds" On front of mount: "Presented by / Arthur Yates & Co. / Sydney & Auckland / And Manchester" On back of mount: "Corona"rutherglen show, j g scott, arthur yates & co, yates seeds -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter - Congratulations to Mitchell, Ballarat RSL Sub-branch, 12/9/1944
Letter from L P Youlden Secretary Ballarat RSL sub-branch congratulating Sylvia Mitchell and her workers on the fundraising achievement - dated 12/9/1944.Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on Ballarat RSL Sub-branch letterhead.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, ballarat -
Bialik College
Booklet (item) - Rosenkranz Centre for Excellence and Achievement in Education, 1997, 1997
Booklet about the opening of the Rosenkranz Centre for Excellence in Achievement in Education at Bialik in 1997, in honour of Betty and Shmuel Rosenkranz. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.chess, debating, maths, tournament of the minds, 1990s, building and planning -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal - Medal, Replica, Distinguished Flying Cross
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in combat in support operations.Distinguished Flying Cross medal in a wooden frame with glass front. Gold coloured medal described as "First Oak Leaf Cluster" attached to blue, white and red striped ribbon mounted on navy blue velvet.distinguished flying cross, alan reed, united states air force, vietnam -
Slovenian Association MelbourneBlack and white photo of the opening ceremony, Cultural program at the opening of the Slovenski Dom ceremony, 1960
Slovenian waited a long time to have the opportunity to purchase a building for their Slovenski Dom. Many hours of asking, collecting donations, organising fundraising paid off, and they could not be more proud of their achievement.A very important dayLadies singing at the cultural program celebrating the opening of the Slovenski Dom in Carlton in 1960. The performers were dressed in Slovenian national costumesThe opening of the Slovenian centre in Carlton 1960slovenski dom opening, slovenian centre in carlton, slovenian songs, slovenian national costumes -
Royal Brighton Yacht ClubTrophy, Phil Bedlington Award
This trophy is donated by Phil Bedlington and is awarded annually as part of the RBYC presentation night. It is awarded for an Outstanding Achievement in Sailing at the National or International level. The first winner was Krystal Weir in 2001/2002bedlington, weir, krystal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Melbourne University Press, Picturesque Pursuits, 2005
This book gives information on Australian colonial woman artists.This is a hard cover book of 224 pages. It contains sections on Acknowledgements, Prologue, five chapters, Epilogue, Abbreviations, Notes, Bibliography, Sources of Illustrations and Index. The cover is cream-coloured with gold lettering and the dust cover has a grey background with a colour image of an artist’s work on the front cover and a colour image of a woman on the back cover. The book has many black and white and colour illustrations. non-fictionThis book gives information on Australian colonial woman artists.women artists in australia, caroline jordan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine - Newsrail, Warren Doubleday et al, "A year of Achievement for the BTM", March 2025
Article written by Warren Doubleday and Peter Waugh on the 2024 achievements of the BTM. Published in the March 2025 issue of Newsrail. Includes notes on the AMaGa award and the truck for No. 12. Has colour photos.Yields information about the activities of the BTM during 2024 and the AMaGA award.Magazine - printed centre stapled, 40 pages, colour photos.btm, newsrail -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Newspaper Clipping, Helen Gillman, How early families linked up: by Helen Gillman, 28/02/1984
One of a series of articles by Helen Gillman on the recollections of Alan Partington. This one mentions the origins of the Ruston and Medhurst families and their connection to the Partington family. It also mentions achievements and anecdotes relating to these families.The Partington, Ruston and Medhurst familes were early pioneers of Greensborough. A photocopy of a newspaper article. 2 copies.partington, david medhurst, greensborough, charity jane pink, george westcott, peter ruston -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Framed photograph
Significant record of Archibald Wearne's sporting achievements in 1925. Arch was the Son of Mr John Wearne, Woomelang. Born 31/5/1909, Arch entered Ballarat College in mid-1924 as a boarder. Framed set of 4 formal school photographs; thin black wood frame; photographs on school mounts with names inscribed; hanging wire across back of frame; label pasted to versoTyped label on verso: PRESENTED BY / ARCH WEARNE / 1988 / 1925 CREW - / COX - NOEL HAMMOND / STROKE - ARCH WEARNE / THIRD - ANGUS WOTHERSPOON / SECOND - A McLEAN / BOW - DAVID DAVIESarchibald wearne -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, As You Were 1949, 1949
Compilation of articles, short stories and poems of events and experiences of servicemen and women. This volume recalls the courage and humour, the boredom and the achievements, the travel and adventure and misdeeds, and above all the good comradeship of the services in the war years.Historical recount through stories, poems and illustrations of Australians in World War 2As You Were 1949 Illustrations, photographs, Green coloured hardcover front and back with light green test on front page 'As you were' and '1949'. There is a rectangular relief showing three tri servicemen. The inside front and back covers have illustrations of Air force, Navy and Army on a dark green background. The Southern Cross is also a feature of the illustrations.To the memory of the fallen ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...'george alan vasey, palestine, gaza, italian pow's, ae2, sea of marmora, noic naavy information operations command, captain sir ross smith, no.1 squadron, greece retreat, new guinea, tregonning, ammunition, de ruyter, exeter, perth, java, houston -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Reference letters from Mr Garner, Head Master, for Denise Lockett for employment purposes, 1958, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from A R Blackman, Principal of Technical Teachers' College, re N L Wilcock absent from classes
Two letters written by Mr Garner for Denise Lockett to go with applications for employment. They are references outlining her educational achievements and character. These are for the Manager, A M P Society, Ballarat and The manager, Commonwealth Bank, Ballarat2 Cream pages, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, denise lockett, reference letters, junior technical certificate, manager, a m p society, commonwealth bank -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Sharing our vision: Association for the Blind annual review 1996/97, 1997
The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline centenary appeal, the redevelopment of Brighton, the introduction of CDs in the library service and expansion of the Community Aged Care Program.3 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 14, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. September 14: For Sight Achievement Award winner for Sport – Paul Borg, NILS – Frances Keyland. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Heidelberg Golf ClubBooklet, Banyule City Council, 2015 Sports achievement awards and club recognition night, 24/06/2015
Banyule City Council Sports achievement awards and club recognition night for 2015 lists winners in all categories. On page 30, Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club is among the Community Clubs of the Year.32 p., colour illus.heidelberg golf club bowling club, banyule city council, sports awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION : 1964-1965 A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT, 30/05/1965
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Small brochure titled '1964-1965 A Year of Achievement'. Contains information headed 'Rural Water Assets as at 30th June, 1965' and 'Highlights of 1964/5'. Also contains information about the purpose and work of the Commission as well as an answer to the question - Why do you pay rates? People mentioned in the brochure : The Minister - the Hon. T. A. Darcy, M.L.A.; The Commission - A.L. Tisdall, Chairman; R.A. Horsfall, Deputy Chairman; K.D. Green, Commissioner; The Secretary - G. W. V. Lewis.state infrastructure, water supply, coliban system, state rivers and water supply commission of victoria. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Floral, Industrial and Art Society (Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderSubject file containing six examples of printed ephemera, once owned by Amy Grigg of Pakington Street. Most of the items relate to awards given by the Kew Floral, Industrial and Arts Society, while another is a certificate issued by the Victorian Education Department as a ‘Certificate of Exemption from Compulsory Education’, dated 1891. The latter was ‘dated’ at Kew. The five awards given by the Society were for achievement in baking, writing and sewing. A later hand has added the date 1889 to these certificates. Also in the file is a newspaper article donated by Miss Henty that describes the first exhibition of the Society.kew (vic) - history, kew floral industrial and art society, amy griggkew (vic) - history, kew floral industrial and art society, amy grigg -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Newspaper Clippings, July to December, 2000
Newspaper clippings collected by the University during the months July to December, 2000. These come from several sources in Ballarat, Horsham, Ararat, Stawell and the Melbourne Press. The items relate to activities related to the University and individual student achievements.Black A4 , two ring arch lever folder. Divided into months by coloured dividers. university of ballarat, newspaper clippings, 2000, ballarat courier, wimmera mail times, ararat advertiser, stawell times, weekly advertiser, the age, the australian, horsham & district weekly advertiser, july to december -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, University of Ballarat: Newspaper Clippings, January to June, 2000
Newspaper clippings collected by the University during the months January to June 2000. These come from several sources in Ballarat, Horsham, Ararat, Stawell and the Melbourne Press. The items relate to activities related to the University and individual student achievements.Black A4 , two ring arch lever folder. Divided into months by coloured dividers. university of ballarat, newspaper clippings, january to june, 2000, ballarat courier, wimmera mail times, ararat advertiser, stawell times, weekly advertiser, the age, the australian, horsham & district weekly advertiser -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyBook, Colac Herald Press, Where there's a will there's a way, 2003
Based on people whose lives had an impact on education in Lavers Hill in Victoria, it is a community that has faced challenges and achievements, overcoming everything that has been thrown there way - except for the weather which has not changed in fifty years.Where there's a will there's a way. The story of education in Lavers Hill. Ellise M. Angel. E.M. Angel; Colac; 2003. 72 p.; illus. Soft cover.Signed by author.lavers hill; education; ellise m. angel; -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Vision Australia Foundation Tilly Aston Heritage Collection First Annual Report, 2000
Information on the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection held at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about the formation of the collection, Tilly Aston Council, the collection strengths, volunteers, donations and outside exhibitions, achievements and future goals for the archive.1 white sheet with blue, black and green writingvision australia foundation, advertising -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Certificate, Osboldstone & Co. Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Life Governor's Certificate awarded to William Walter Hughes by M. Alphonsus O'Doherty, 1933-1939
The certificate was presented to Mr Hughes after he had helped to collect 500,000 pounds for various charities, including St Vincent's Hospital. The certificate is accompanied by a letter from the item's donor which summarises the achievements of Mr Hughes.Certificate is printed on paper which has been glued onto thick card. Certificate is printed in grey, cream, yellow and dark blue and featuring black and white photographs of St Vincent's Hospital. The names of the recipient and Mother Rectress have been written in black ink. The certificate has been broken into two separate pieces down the centre.St. Vincent's Hospital / Melbourne / Life Governor's Certificate / It is hereby Certified that / Mr. William Walter Hughes. / has been appointed an / honorary Life Governor of the Institution / M. Alphonsus O'Doherty / Mother Rectressst vincent's hospital melbourne, fundraising, certificates
