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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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Portland Aluminium 20th Anniversary, 2006
Owned by Darryl Kennedy, given to Anne Grant for donation to the collection.Folded colour invitation. On front is a picture of Portland Aluminium Smelter. Inside pages depict black and white photographs of smelter and an invitation. Invitation to Alcoa Portland Aluminium 20th Anniversary celebrations, 12th October 2006Front: Darryl Kennedy (black pen, inside invitation) Back: -alcoa, celebration, 20th anniversary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Tatura Museum Acquisition Lists
Notes and records of donations of exhibits to the museum collection in alphabetical order.Black 2 ring binder with written & typed material in plastic folders.documents, diaries -
Finnish Society of Melbourne
Bobbin lace bookmark, 2005
Donation by lace maker from world heritage town of RaumaOld tradition of bobbin laceMade on bobbin lace cushion with natural colour linen rauma lace -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Collection box, Ca1900
Used ca1900 at church meetings for donations of money for missionary activitiesAs sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brown wooden collection box. Slot on top with inscriptionOffering for support missionarywooden, box -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Accessory - Tripod, Timber Tripod, Pre 1960's
Found in the Curator's Cottage, renovated by Robert James before donationLarge timber tripod with means of attachment for dumpy level (but not B24.0049). See B91.126 for photograph of tripod in use by a student.surveying equipment, students, landscaping, dumpy level -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, 8TH DIVISION AAMC, Carl Johnson, "CARRYING ON UNDER FIRE AND IN CAPTIVITY", 2009
Stories from the 8th Division Australian Army Medical Corps under Malaya Command, WWII. The 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941-1943) Association donated four books of Military History: Cat. No. 4474 With the Twenty-Second Cat. No. 4475 Carrying On Under Fire and in Captivity Cat. No. 4476 Mod Revisited Cat. No. 4477 Forward With The FifthHard cover - cardboard with dark blue glossy coloured background. White print on front, spine and back. Front illustrated black and blue toned photograph of 6 Medical Corp Soldiers in uniform. Back, photograph of trestle bridge on Thai-Burma Railway. Front and back figleaf and end papers illustrated with grey/blue and white maps. 559 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs, portraits, maps, drawings.Opposite Title Page - printed donation label - "Donated by 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941 - 1943) Association Inc, www.39battalion.com” Association Inc. www.39battalion.com"books, military, history, wwii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - PROCLAIMATION, FRAMED, Post August 1945
Copy of Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Government & Japanese Imperial General Headquarters. Mounted on a white background with black frame, glass front & fawn cardboard backing, sketch of the USS Missouri (BB 63) at bottom.Signed by: “All Representatives & Republics on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2.9.1945” Donation information mounted under copy, “C PARSONS” printed in black texta on back.certificate, surrender, japanese -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, Ernest E. King Testimonial, 1907
Copy of Ernest E. King Testimonial on his departure from Stawell after 13 years employment at Stawell New & Pleasant Creek ChronicleReverse: Photocopy Stawell News & Pleasant Creek Chronicle article, 26/11/1907. Letter of donation from Terang & District Historical Society 1/3/ 2012 stawell -
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