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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MODEL CITIZENS
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Model citizens: do you know any of these young cub scouts and where this photo was taken? The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet
A4 SHEET FOLDER IN THREE, COLOUR PRINTED. CRESWICK CEMETARY EST. 1858. AUSTRALASIAN NO. 2 MINE DISASTER AND NOTABLE CITIZENS WALKING TOUR. INCLUDES MAP OF CEMETARY.creswick cemetary, walking tour, australasian no. 2 mine disaster -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Senior Citizen's Centre, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2001
number in album 03538.03Colour photograph Beryl Watson, Faye Lancaster, Joanne Milito wearing decorated hats in celebration for Melbourne Cup Day at Senior Citizens Club. Lakes Entrance Victoria entertainment, senior citizens -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Memorial, Ned Williams Memorial, 1901
Ned Williams was born in Bristol, England in 1825 and died at Ballarat 7 September 1900. Ned took a leading role in transforming what was a swamp (Yuille's Swamp) into the modern day Lake Wendouree. Ned was the establishment and promotion of water sports on the lake, he was well liked in the community and highly regarded as a leading citizen, an athlete, a sportsman and as an oarsman. This memorial was commissioned on his passing in 1900.The item is of aesthetic and historic significance to the people of BallaratA Carrara marble fountain on a basalt base. Eight tiers of marble, the central element is bordered by four pillars with decorative capitals on top. The pillars and capitals are secured with copper allot rod at the upper junction and ferrous rods at the base. Once had a working drinking fountain.Created by the friends of Edward King (Ned) Williams in commemoration of his qualities as a pioneer citizen, oarsman, athlete, and sportsman. Ned Williams Born at Bristol England November 4th 1825, Died at Ballarat September 7th 1900. His heart was kind and true. He took a leading part in transforming Wendouree, from a swampy waste into a picturesque lake and was ever foremost in establishing and promoting aquatic and other manly sports.ned williams ballarat, lake wendouree -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Shire of Lillydale - Certificate presented to Mr J H Goodall on return from World War 1
Hand written certificate on cardboard backingPresented by the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale. Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary -
Clunes Museum
Letter
LETTER WRITTEN ON 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1980FIVE COPIES OF A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE BALLARAT COURIER FROM R.J. PRYOR, SHIRE SECRETARY OF TALBOT/CLUNES, CONTAINING INFORMATION ON THE SHIRE FOR INCLUSION IN A CITIZENS' GUIDE SUPPLEMENT - OCTOBER 1980local history, document, letters, shire of talbot and clunes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Forced to close club, 1992
The Good Neighbour's Club in Nunawading has folded following a 50% funding cut. The club provided aged citizens with a means of meeting friends and getting out of the house for a while. With photo.senior citizens centres, nelson, rhae, pyers, beryl, good neighbours club, nunawading -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGERS, 1902
Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Don't falter go and meet the Hun Menace. Calling citizens to join army. Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 6. Used as a teaching aid.Visaireducation, tertiary, diggers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Wood's Point Cemetery Records Burials 1863 - 1920 & Transcriptions, Rogers, J. G, 1995
A detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.A book containing detailed information about the history of Wood's Point, Victoria. It gives detailed information about citizens of Wood's Point buried at the local cemetery. Maps of the area are included.non-fictionA detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.epitaphs -- victoria -- woods point, cemeteries -- victoria -- woods point, woods point cemetery -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Peel/Mitchelson, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1996
Black and white photograph showing Lorna Mitchelson nee Peel being presented with 1996 Australia Day Citizen of the Year certificate by LERHS President Margaret Campbell and Marie Fishcelebrations, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Seniors Club, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1992
Black and white photograph Clarice Brooks and Stella Prawdzic, members of Swan Reach Metung Senior Citizens Club during visit to Wyanga Park Winery. Lakes Entrance Victoriasenior citizens, activities -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Lapel Badge, 2013
Grey, metal lapel badge created for the 65th anniversary of the Citizen Military Forces. Original CMF badge is surrounded by a scroll reading "65 year anniversary" and, under CMF letters - "2013" -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Smoke Concert for Port Melbourne residents returned from the war, Allan Studio, 5 Dec 1918
Photograph of Smoke Concert, given by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Port Melbourne, in honour of the men of the Navy and soldiers of the A.I.F. Residents of Port Melbourne, returned from the War. 05-12-1918.local government - city of port melbourne, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Petition, From 21 citizens to Mayor of Port Melbourne, J J BARTLETT, requesting use of Town Hall for meeting regarding increased import duty on refined sugar, 1891
Hand written petition from 21 citizens to Mayor of Port Melbourne, J.J. BARTLETT, requesting use of Town Hall for meeting regarding increased import duty on refined sugar, 1891port melbourne town hall, industry, business and traders, james john bartlett, mayors, r salkeld, j t rocke, j w mowat, j h argalt, j clarke, a j amet, w cross, w may, a brown, j earl, r h king, j woods, h jessel, e jessel, j goldsborough, b roderick, l a drury, a barnett, a moon, g w briggs, p r mckeon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - (Copy) FOOTPRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME, 2002
Footprints on the Sands of Time: Bendigo's Citizens, the 1909 Bendigonian Annual and Community History. La Trobe University, Bendigo 2 October 2002 The ninth Sir John Quick Bendigo LectureProfessor Jeff Brownriggbiography, sir john quick, lecture information on sir john quick -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Military Medals
A collection of Medals belonging to Barry Cunningham stored in a Citizen Watch box. Contains a Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnamese medal. RSL Badge No. 75626 and a Winged Rising Sun Airforce Badge.On Vietnamese medal - 1960 on the front and "B.G. Cunningham, 215109 on the back. On the Service Medal - "Vietnam".medals, barry cunningham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Freeway threat a hurdle, 1979
Photocopy of article about John Addie, Nunawading's Citizen of the Year and his work in developing the Yarran Dheran Reserve.Photocopy of article about John Addie, Nunawading's Citizen of the Year and his work in developing the Yarran Dheran Reserve. It gives a history of the Reserve and his concerns about the effects of the proposed Freeway.Photocopy of article about John Addie, Nunawading's Citizen of the Year and his work in developing the Yarran Dheran Reserve. city of nunawading, addie, john, yarran dheran, eastern freeway. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Matchbox cover, City of Port Melbourne, 1939 - 1945
Appears to have been issued to soldiers, possibly embarking from Port Melbourne, in World War II. Item donated to PMHPS by David Graham, who received the item from a family member of the original recipient.Metal matchbox cover, with the City of Port Melbourne crest on one side and a message from the Mayor, Councillors and citizens of Port Melbourne on the other to departing soldiers during World War II"City of Port Melbourne - Victoria - Australia" "The Mayor, Councillors and citizenz of Port Melbourne extend to you all good wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!"armed services - army, armed services - navy, local government - city of port melbourne, war - world war ii -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall, c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture, f.w. commons -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [Detail], c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [Detail], c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture, coat of arms -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [Detail], c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture, coat of arms -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [Detail], c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture, coat of arms -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Queen Victoria Memorial, Ballarat Town Hall [Detail], c1901, 15/09/2017
Photograph of the Queen Victoria marble memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In Memoriam Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria the Good Obit 22nd January, 1901. Erected by the Citizens of Ballaarat.ballarat town hall, queen victoria, death, sculpture -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Domestic object - Dinner Setting
The councillors of the Broadmeadows Shire used this white four-piece dinner setting at functions, which included a teacup, saucer, tea plate, and dinner plate.The white four-piece dinner setting used at Broadmeadows Shire functions, including a teacup, saucer, tea plate, and dinner plate, holds historical significance. Made by Dudson Fine China, it reflects the Shire's formal dining traditions White 4-piece dinner setting used by Shire of Bulla. Include 2 x teacup, 2 x saucer, 14 x tea plate, 2 x dinner plate, 2 x oval plateThe Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of/Shire of Bulla Bottom of items: Dudson/Fine China/Made in/Stoke-on-Trent/Englandshire of bulla, china, dinner setting -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CITIZENS OF BENDIGO, FRAMED, Post WW2
Ruben John TYRER No V150812. Refer 1813.5 for his service history.Illustrated certificate with coloured illustration of servicemen & women, black print, British & Australian flags. City crest.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To R J TYRER” Right lower corner: Red seal of Bendigodocuments- certificates, civic mementoes - presentations, bendigo, tyrer -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1988 Bicentennial Parade, Cowes, 1988
Parade began in Thompson Ave, then along the Esplanade to the football ground.23 coloured photos of the 1988 Bicentennial Parade in Cowes including the floats, bands, scouts, Senior Citizens and fire brigade and 3 coloured photos of views of ships in the Bay. Warship and possibly the Britannia.cowes phillip island,, bicentennial 1988, parades, fire brigade, phillip island, bands, ships -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - 25th Anniversary Casterton Senior Citizens, Researched and written by Graeme Lawrence, Front cover: Charlotte Davis, c. 1982
Booklet, cream cardboard covers, white pages, black print, black and white photos, black pen and ink image on front cover of Casterton's Senior Citizens building, signed 'CM Davis'. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Handbill inviting citizens to part in the City of Port Melbourne 'wake' photograph, Historic Community Photograph, Jun 1994
The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo. Approximately 280 people and a dog took partCity of Port Melbourne handbill inviting citizens of Port to 'take part in the last photo of the city' and attend the pre-amalgamation activities at the town hall 26 June 1994. Pale blue, A5port melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 12 May 1993, Page 7, "Communiy meal plan"'.A group of 140 Italian senior citizens may be granted use of Bedford Park youth hall and kitchen one day a week to prepare and eat a traditional Italian meal together in Ringwood. Ringwood Council's policy and resources committee directed officers to consult with the hall management committee, Italian senior citizens and the senior citizens' consultative committee and report back to council on the possibility of the Italian group using the hall one day a week.