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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: LAST RUN OF R704
Black and white photograph inside a white paper folder. Inside the folder on the right hand side the words: Mr. L. Hogan depot foreman, Bendigo loco from A.R.H.S. Victorian Division in grateful appreciation. The photo show the R704 at the Bendigo station with a banner at the front saying ''farewell R704''. Painted on the front of the loco ''Last run of the R704 Oct 16, 1967 A.R.H.S. Several people can also be seen around.bendigo, railways, bendigo railways -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 257 April 2021
Contents: • 150 Years Ago by Jim Connor • Eltham in Modern Times • Heritage Excursion – Eltham Cemetery – now Saturday 10th April • Temporary Dwelling in Emergency • ISO Chooks by Liz Pidgeon • 24 Kerrie Crescent, Eltham by Frank Taylor • The Colonisation of Australia by Liz Pidgeon • Farewell to the Eltham Community Craft and Produce Market by Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o Phillip Shillinglaw o Thomas Sweeney • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Church hero farewelled", 3/08/2013 12:00:00 AM
Laminated copy of the Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 3/8/2013, titled "Church hero farewelled", reporting on the death of Austin Brehaut. Story by Fiona Henderson, with a Jeremy Bannister photo of Austin in front on No. 26. Reports on Austin's career in the Anglican Church, as a BTM Conductor and his other local work. Has four other memorials on the right hand side. Copied onto yellow paper. See Reg Item 5914 for original items.btm, conductors, anglican church, memorial -
Williamstown High School
Retirement: School Council President
Copy of black and white photograph mounted on board. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: Mr Alan Fagan (past principal), Mrs Gwen Alexander (Principal), Dr Laurie Parker (past President of School Council), Mr Jack Criddle (President of School Council), and Mr Fred Howe (past Principal). On back of photograph: Laurie's farewell from School Council 1982.williamstown high school, 1982, school council, dr laurie parker, mrs gwen alexander, mr alan fagan, ., mr f. howe, mr criddle -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir Mug, 1994
A mug made for the staff/community party to mark the end of the Shire of Sherbrooke municipality after amalgamation with Lilydale, Healesvill and Upper Yarra councils to form the Shire of Yarra Ranges in 1995.Souvenir mug to celebrate the Shire of Sherbrooke after amalgamation.On one side says "Sherbrooke Farewell" on other side "Shire of Sherbrooke 1964-1994" with the Shire of Sherbrooke Lyrebird logo within a circle. Underneath "CS Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Glass and Ceramic Decorators Est 1945 ph 03-7811966. Blank made in China designed and decorated in Australia."sherbrooke, souvenirs -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Holmbush, 194X
Photo of two residents of Holmbush, who appear to be greeting or farewelling a guest in a fur coat. The names are not known but was with other photos of the girls and the guest at Holmbush, see items 02338 and 02339. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of some junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of two girls from Holmbush with a guest pasted to the pages of an album.residences, holmbush -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 259 August 2021
Contents: • The Pen by Jim Connor • Former Hat Factory – Eltham by Jim Connor • Heritage Excursion –Saturday 4th September • The Wilsons and the Kinloch Barn by Michael Wilson with Liz Pidgeon • The Peters of Peter Street by Jim Connor • Annual General Meeting - 2.00pm, Saturday 14th August 2021 (Rescheduled) • Thoughts on Mud Brick by Alistair Knox • Farewell to the Eltham Community Craft and Produce Market by Jim Connor • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o Benjamin Oliver Wallis o Christopher Watson • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical SocietyThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society, covid-19, coronavirus pandemic -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1948, 1948
School Council, Members of Staff, List of Full Course Students 1948, S.M.B. Magazine Committee, Editorial, Principal's Page, News and Notes, Editor's Notes, Obituary - S. H. Mayo, Farewells to Staff Members, Alterations in Staff, Science Section, The Literary Society, S.M.B. Yesterday and Today, The Ex-Servicemen, R.A.A.F. Story, Art Section, Escape from Nazi Europe, Short Story Competition, Senior Sport, Girls Sport, Commercial Notes, The Junior Techs, Junior Technical School Students' 1948, Students' doing Trade Apprenticeship Courses Green cover with maroon and green lettering, soft covered magazine of 54 pages. Artwork Mr Ramm - By Robert Tantau Borrick - By H. McWilliam Darb - By Robert Tantau Have a chip Will - By Robert Tantau Junior - By Robert Tantau Bruce - By Robert Tantau Pen and ink Ilustration (car) - By Ron Cairns Rosemary - By Robert Tantau Maurine - By Robert Tantau Howard - By H. Tozer Mick - By Robert Tantau Lorna - By Robert Tantau Sandy - By Robert Tantau Hughes - By Robert Tantau Bautovich - By Robert Tantau Bill and Banjo - By Robert Tantau Mac - By Robert Tantau Rowy - By John Willis ballarat school of mines, magazine, h. tozer, v. lancaster, g. murdoch, m. greenwood, alan j. fenton, c. rook, b. bryan, c. g. fairbank, r. p. flower, c. sanos, eric e. marshman, r. w. richards, m. k. ashton, w. k. l. murray, g. ramm, john c. collins, f. g. procter, dr. j. r. pound, donald c. johnston, neville d. gardner, arthur c. burrow, phillip e. richards, john f. swain, hester darby, lewis huisman, betty freeth, j. williams, m. treganowan, gwenyth williams, w. archibald, maureen callahan, margaret ryan, t. downes, dawn anderson, m. rowbottom, beverley letti, l. greenbank, valerie ritchie, beryl hutchings, p. reidy, robert tantau, willis brown, wesley wilson, donald durant, geo m. hetherington, john a. wilson, maxwell f. murray, ron cairns, geoffrey j. edmonds, john k. ballinger, william n.. edwards, r. rosser, horace j. graham, kevin k. treloar, john h. boag, francis l. veal, hans fumberger, john r. jopling, william h. wray, stanley j. dunstan, john willis, robert e. davis, jeffrey m. coward, william j. scala, george r. searle, norman w. ludbrook, robert r. u'ren, rex h. hollioake, alan vinegrad, h. mcwilliam, james w.b. tippett, james w. brokenshire, frederick g. savage, ronald t. spence, john r. sawyer, terence p. lannen, e. lloyd, d. brayshaw, valerie daff, betty hearn, thelma halsall, v. henderson, netta pitcher, moira baker, betty whitford, joan ellis, pamela hay, r. b. williams, heather coad, s. shillington, b. duffer, j. a. willsher, m. mclean, j. catherall, c. beeston, e. shaw, n. silvey, d. stevens, k. adams, t. hewitt, i. lepp, j. mccormack, a. young, l. george, j. terrill, k. spalding, j. watts, w. clarke, g. hindson, d. gilbert, a. hewitt, r. plover, g. murrowood, r. cochrane, j. bethune, j. walton, r. ward, j. blain, r. gluyas, r. luke, j. daly, k. ward, i. mcconchie, p. hewitt, j. skilbeck, e. jones, c. hoffman, w. mckenzie, r. phillips, g. allen, h. saw, c. mayne, b. graham, m. tweedale, d. alexander, w. rodgers, r. norman, m. horwood, p. hains, m. coleman, g. hannah, r. bawden, r. simpson, d. ditchfield, albert bradley, w. d. ditchfield -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Scrap Book: 2000-2009, 2009
Archival quality A3 loose leaf slip case containing memorabilia documents, cuttings and photos about the Regiment for the period 2000-2009. Contents include: Training, ceremonial, social ativities. Black Hat Day 25 March 2001. Exercise Tasman Warrior 2004. Laying up of guidons at Shrine 7 Aug 05. Farewell to the M113 carriers. SECDET deployment Baghdad 2007. Be'er-Sheva Memorial dedication, Israel 28 Apr 2008. Operation Victoria Fire Assist Mar 09.ceremonial, training, guidons, history 4 19 prince of wales s light horse, beersheba, m113, tasmania, israel, black hat day, shrine of remembrance -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Newspaper clippings, Miss E.V. (Vida) Cooper retirement - Teaching career included Mitcham and East Ringwood Primary Schools, Victoria
Vida Cooper's first teaching post was Ringwood East Primary School, Everard Road. Clippings included with Cooper Collection memorabilia donated by Annette Rattray - a distant relative.Newspaper clipping circa 1975 headed Goodbye Miss Cooper and 1942 clipping of cattleyard scene.1. Michelle Smith of grade 6 at Verdale Primary School, Mitcham, presents Miss Cooper with a farewell gift - a copper electric kettle - on behalf of the students. 2. Wednesday, March 11, 1942 - Helping with the branding: Two city girls helping with the branding on Mr. John Roper's property, Mt. Yorke, Tawonga, via Wodonga. -
Puffing Billy Railway
Locomotive Head Board - Funeral (Graeme S. Breydon), 2006
The funeral train Puffing Billy ran to farewell their Board chairman and Society Treasurer Graeme Breydon. G42 hauled a long train of passenger cars to Gembrook, and tucked in behind the loco was an NQR open wagon carrying Graeme's coffin. And in what is an old British tradition, the top layer of coal in the bunker was painted white (although the resulting smoke was still fairly black!). Two photos are attached. G42 in Belgrave yard, and a closer view of the NQR. The headboard read ---------------------------------- | VALE | | GRAEME S. BREYDON | | 22-8-1951 - 21-8-2006 | | CHAIRMAN ETRB | | TREASURER PBPS | | REST IN PEACE | Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board - used on the funeral train G42 that was ran by Puffing Billy to farewell their Board chairman and Society Treasurer Graeme Breydon.Locomotive Head Board - Funeral Head Board (Graeme S. Breydon) Black timber head board with white vinyl letters."Vale" Graeme S. Breydon 22-8/-1951 - 21-8-2006 Chairman E.T.R.B Treasurer P.B.P.S Rest in Peace graeme breydon, puffing billy, head board -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Scrapbook, Newspaper Cuttings 1992-1993, 1992
1992- Prep enrolment numbers, total enrollment, 17th Surrey Downs SA Exchange, 80th birthday celebrations, mural for 80th birthday, first attempt to grass school oval, new prep playground, farewell to Principal John Meadows after 8 years, Prep enrolment for 1993 exceeding 500. 1993- John Coverdale Acting Principal, 18th year of Surrey Downs Exchange, Greyathon, computerisation of library, second attempt of grass oval, Exemplary School in PE status, 92 preps for 1994, 3 Prep teachers to take voluntary departure packages.Conact covered scrapbook -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of three M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRVs) driving into a large timber framed building.annett, anstey, bandiana, crapp, langford, buna barracks, 4th/19th, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of Colonel Chris Anstey addressing a group from 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment at Building 105 North Bandiana.annett, anstey, bandiana, crapp, langford, buna barracks, 4th/19th, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regimental band entering the gate to Building 105 North Bandiana.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRV) of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, From an address at a function held 4th November 1939, 2006
A typed copy of the speeches given on 4th November 1939 to farewell Stan Savige as he returned to the Army. It shows Sir John Gellibrand as patron of Legacy giving a toast to Stan Savige, as the Founder of Legacy. It includes Stan Savige's response which encompassed his views for the future of Legacy and the challenges coming during the war. Other copies in original documents are in the archive. Legatee Bill Rogers may have used parts of the speeches in his time as President. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy as well as the famous soldier, at a watershed moment in his life.Print out x 4 pages of a speech to toast Stan Savige as he returned to the Army in 1939.stan savige, sir john gellibrand, toast, speeches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DISCOVER BENDIGO
Bendigo Weekly from Friday, September 8, 2000. Article by James Lerk ''Discover Bendigo, Bendigo Arcade's fiery farewell''. This well known Bendigo landmark was lost through attrition and fire. At 10.30 pm on October 3, 1974, smoke was seen coming from the arcade building. Miss O'Shannessy, the owner of the baby wear shop had switched on a heater that accidentally ignited some of the shop's contents. Despite the efforts of two Fire Brigade from Bendigo and one from Golden Square the fire gutted the Arcade. The clip is in a plastic folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE STRAND MUSICAL MAGAZINE RE MRS LUCY HILL, BENDIGO, 1897 -1954
The Strand Musical Magazine a musical monthly published by George Newnes, Strand, WC (London) . Inside cover is plate for 'School Choir: First Prize' won by Gravel Hill State School, Austral Competitions, Bendigo, May 1897 (Presented to Lucy Robotham - 'a member of the successful choir'). Inside cover: penned detailed inscriptions relating to Mrs Lucy Hill, journalist for Bendigo Advertiser, especially in relation to Dec. 1953 Anniversary of the Advertiser. Stuck on to first page of book is cutting from Advertiser (1954) re farewell of Lucy Hill from Bendigo for Melbourne.bendigo, history, city history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Faram Bros Hardware closing, Community Farewell Street Party, David Thompsom, 10 Feb 2007
Faram Bros had occupied this site since 1919Forty two (42) colour photographs (digital) taken on 10 February 2007 at the community farewell, street party and BBQ for the closure of Faram Bros hardware shop. Party held in street outside 405-415 Bay Street. Attended by many PMHPS members and former customers. A 3 piece band and lone piper (bagpipes) were highlights. Doug faram with garland of flowers is at .14 Speech givers included Janet Bolitho at .22 & .23 Lone piper at .26 to.34 Event was sponsored by former customers, Bay Street traders and PMHPSbusiness and traders - hardware, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, faram brothers hardware, doug faram, janet bolitho -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Kiwi Gift
A black and white photograph of the Commanding Officer of 9 RAR, Lt Col Alan Morrison, of Woodside, South Australia has a cold beer with a Maori member of the New Zealand 161 Battery, Royal New Zealland Artillery on 24/11/1969. 161 Battery had been the main supporting arm of 9 RAR, which was finishing its first tour of duty in Vietnam. Lt. Col. Morrison had also been presented with a parting Kiwi gift farewelling his Battalion. 161 Battery had been continously in Vietnam since 1966.photograph, lt col a.l. morrison, 9 rar, 161 battery, new zealand maori, royal nz artillery 161, gibbons collection catalogue -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Church hero farewelled", 3/08/2013 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with Austin Brehaut, Priest for the Anglican Church and a BTM Conductor..1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 3/8/2013, titled "Church hero farewelled", reporting on the death of Austin Brehaut. Story by Fiona Henderson, with a Jeremy Bannister photo of Austin in front on No. 26. Reports on Austin's career in the Anglican Church, as a BTM Conductor and his other local work. See also Reg Item 8152 for another copy with other memorials. .2 - Funeral requiem service held at the Holy Trinity Church Sebastopol, August 5 - 8 page A5 document with a photo of Father Brehaut on the cover.btm, conductors, anglican church, funeral -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Digital, Clare Gervasoni, Samuel Johnson and the 'Love Your Sister' team at the Ballarat Arch of Victory, 16/02/2013
Samuel Johnson is riding around Australia on a unicycle in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for the Garvan Institute (breakthrough medical research) . (www.loveyoursister.org) The Ballarat Courier (18/02/2013) reported: "Actor Samuel Johnson was humbled by the turnout and support in Ballarat for his epic unicycle ride about Australia. After an emotional farewell with sister Connie, who is terminally ill with cancer, Johnson reached Ballarat on day two of his Love Your Sister Ride – an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle (15,000 kilometres), raise a million dollars for breast cancer research and spread the word for early detection."A unicylist in pink shirt travels under the Ballarat Arch of Victory at the entry to the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. The unicyclist is actor Samuel Johnson.ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, samuel johnson, love your sister, unicycle, cycle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - SHAMROCKHOTEL: JOYCE SMITH DEATH
copy of newspaper articles photocopied on one page, overlapping: a. ' Our Joycie gave Bendigo a lot' Article discussed the life and death of Joyce Smith, former licensee of the Shamrock Hotel from 1952 to 1973. Joyce Smith was a charitable woman, who gave freely to less advantaged people and organisations in Bendigo. She was 66 at the time of her passing. She and her husband, Gerald, first saw the Shamrock whilst on their honeymoon. B. 'Our Joyce, City says Farewell' discussed Joyce Smith's retirement from the Hotel Shamrock. Articles not dated. See history of Shamrock online: www.hotelshamrock.com.au/bendigo, hotel, shamrock hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: MR FRANK BUDGE
A newspaper cutting with two headlines - (1) ' City says Thank you,' and ' Bendigo Farewells Mr. Frank Budge.' The article contains a photo with Mr. Budge at the reception talking with four men left to right, - Mayor Cr. D.E. Elliot, Director of General Education, Mr. F.H. Brooks, Mr. Budge, Director of Primary Education, Mr. R. F. Row and former Director of Education, Mr. R. P. McClellan. It also contains an outline of Mr. Budges work history and a comment on the civic reception given in his honour. The Bendigo ' Advertiser,' 27th November 1971.bendigo, education, mr. f. budge, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, mr. frank budge, district inspector, inspector, schools, primary schools, cr. d. e. elliott, mr. f. h. brooks, mr. r. f. row, mr. r. p. mcclellan, person, male, individual, bendigo teachers' college -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: THE LODDON VALLEY COURIER AND FARMERS' ADVOCATE
A copy of "The Loddon Valley Courier and Farmers' Advocate" dated February 27, 1920. the paper has 4 pages and it was inside the book catalogue number 1572.127. on the back page there is an article that connect the paper to the book. The article is titled: Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. J. Waugh and family and it describe an evening at the Laanecoorie hall where the family was presented with gifts from the Laanercoorie for the standing in the community. Mr. John Waugh received a gold chain with an inscribed medal, Mrs. Waugh received a coffee service, miss Nora Waugh received a gold pendant and Tom Waugh a shaving outfit.newspaper -
Puffing Billy Railway
Decorative object - Commemorative Young Sun special head board 1954 to 2014, {blank], 2014
Constructed for 50th anniversary of the Young Sun newspaper special trains that ran between Upper Ferntree Gully and Belgrave in 1954. In 1954, special trains sponsored by The Sun newspaper, were run to farewell Puffing Billy. They became the catalyst for the creation of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, and are the reason we still have the railway today. 60th Anniversary of the First Puffing Billy Young Sun Special - On Saturday, 13 December, 2014, the Puffing Billy Young Volunteers Representatives Team celebrated 60 years (plus two days) since the first Young Sun Special. Locomotive 14A was transformed onto '3A' for the day and it as '3A' that hauled the Recreation Train to Emerald Town StationCommemorative Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board - used in the Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Young Sun special trainSmall, circular sign made from hand-painted steel. Yellow background, black text "Young Sun Special"around the upper and lower edges; "1954 - 2014"on left and right respective; centre image of red sunrise with black sunrays, and black rooster image in foreground with black text "DAILY AT DAWN" Young Sun 1954 to 2014 Special young sun, head board, puffing billy, newspaper, signage, 1954 -2014, puffing billy preservation society, young volunteers representatives team, 60th anniversary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video Tapes, Channels
Nine 20 minute video tapes "Channels" prepared by the Rural Water Commission from December 1992 to the end of the Rural Water Commission in June 1994.|Tape 1. Goulburn Murray Region.| Tape 2. New Tatura Office.| Tape 5. Yarrawonga Hydro project, Lake Makoan; Torrumbary Weir.|Tape 6. Ardmona Drain 11; Floods; Torrumbary Weir; Tatura Offices; Big Eildon Project.|Tape 7. Farm Dams.|Tape 8. Water Auction; Channel Ditching; Irrigation Ordering; Tatura Offices; Torrumbarry Weir; Sir Ronald East.|Tape 9. Torrumbary Weir; Mosquito Depression Drain; Eildon Tower Outlet; Farewell Message.9 video tapes prepared by the Rural Water Commission. -
Bialik College
Newspaper article, 'Remarkable Progress - Due to Abraham Chowers', The Herald, 1966, 1966
Newspaper Article 1, 'Remarkable Progress - Due to Abraham Chowers', published in The Herald, 29 July 1966. Newspaper Article 2, 'Chowers Leaving', published in The Herald, 22 July 1966. Newspaper Article 3, 'Farewell to Mr. Abraham Chowers', published in The Herald, 1 July 1966. Newspaper Article 1: 'Jewish education in Australia today is still struggling, but thanks to educationalists like Mr. Abraham Chowers remarkable progress has been made. That Bialik College in particular had become a centre of Jewish learning, was mainly to the credit of its headmaster who, after three years in Melbourne, is now returning to Israel....' Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.shakespeare grove, hebrew, judaism, principal, 1960s -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Major General David McLachlan was Honorary Colonel of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse.Colour photograph of Lieutenant Colonel M Annett, Councillor G Crapp, Major General McLachlan and Councillor L Langford on dais just prior to the march past of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury 13 May 2000.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury