Black and white wide screen photo: large group of people standing in front of and on steps of, Eaglehawk Town Hall, including men, women and children of all ages. On RH side of photo, visible behind group is a fairground ride, with chains and seats. In centre of photo, man in mayoral robes ( ? ) with three women on LH side of man carrying posies of flowers. On rear of mount,' K.J.G. Biggs, Health Inspector ' stamped on top LH side. ' Mrs. W. Pithie, 54 Church St., Eaglehawk' written in biro on LH side. Stamp ' Elsie M. Dicker, Photographer, 10 Armadale St., Northcote'Elsie M. Dicker, Photographer, 10 Armadale St., Northcote.place, eaglehawk, eaglehawk town hall

Traditionally worked using white thread onto a fine white muslin, Ayrshire embroidery is recognisable by stylised floral motifs with areas of filled in cutwork. Developed from Dresden embroidery (a form of pulled work) and tambour embroidery, it uses a range of stitches, including satin stitch, chain stitch, eyelets and buttonhole edging as well as a range of lace filling stitches. The technique became popular in the early nineteenth century, when the previous fashion of elaborate gowns with hooped skirts was replaced by looser, simpler white cotton muslin garments. Although the elegant simplicity was favoured, women also desired some decoration. However, looms of the time could not create complex designs, so women turned to hand stitching.Using cotton muslin woven in Ayrshire, local women and girls would complete the intricate whitework to help supplement their family income. Mainly produced at home, Ayrshire whitework garments would be initially completed by one person. However, as the technique became more popular and the industry developed, to ensure high quality work, a piece would be passed around so that each embroiderer could focus on completing the stitches they specialised in.It is believed that the designs and motifs used in Ayrshire whitework were inspired by lace filling stitches found within an inset in a French Christening robe that was bought to Scotland by Lady Mary Montgomery, who then lent it to Mrs Jamieson of Ayr. She copied the stitches used within the robe and taught them to her outworkers, and she also produced plain muslin that was stamped with a water-soluble blue ink design that made embroidering the designs neater and more efficient. Ayrshire work became popular quite quickly, and it was incorporated into collars, cuffs and caps as well as children’s clothes and bonnets. Pieces were exported across Europe and the British Empire. As the decades progressed, technology advanced, resulting in looms that could incorporate decoration into the weave of the cloth, reducing the need for hand embroidered Ayrshire whitework.A triple frill of Buckingham lace, followed by two bands of fine embroidery - eyelets and satin stitch, and tucking, with small circle at crown.embroidery, whitework, bonnets, mid 19th century, scotland, garments

When George Coop and wife Helen following several years teaching in Canada, they bought a passage aboard the Wilhelmsen line cargo ship, Tomar departing Oslo, Norway for Melbourne, Australia. Whilst crossing the Bass Strait near Robe, South Australia, a generator in the engine room caught fire threatening the ship's fuel oil tanks, forcing the Captain to order the 43 crew and 8 passengers to abandon ship. They spent many hours in a lifeboat before being rescued. This photo was taken when the ship was brought up to Victoria Docks (No. 26 South Wharf) where George and other passengers were allowed to retrieve their luggage. The ship was then taken to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for scrapping. See also https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/tomar.450919/ http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2726028 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2961287 https://www.flickr.com/photos/wheelhouseno/8131145299Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X Pan black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, tomar (ship), victoria docks, wilhelmsen line

When George Coop and wife Helen following several years teaching in Canada, they bought a passage aboard the Wilhelmsen line cargo ship, Tomar departing Oslo, Norway for Melbourne, Australia. Whilst crossing the Bass Strait near Robe, South Australia, a generator in the engine room caught fire threatening the ship's fuel oil tanks, forcing the Captain to order the 43 crew and 8 passengers to abandon ship. They spent many hours in a lifeboat before being rescued. This photo was taken when the ship was brought up to Victoria Docks (No. 26 South Wharf) where George and other passengers were allowed to retrieve their luggage. The ship was then taken to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for scrapping. See also https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/tomar.450919/ http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2726028 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2961287 https://www.flickr.com/photos/wheelhouseno/8131145299Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Plus-X Pan black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, tomar (ship), victoria docks, wilhelmsen line

This chain was part of the official regalia worn by the Mayor of the City of Brighton before the amalgamation into Bayside City Council in 1994. The chain was seen as an outward sign of power, authority, and responsibility and was a formal, full-dress type of regalia that was worn by the mayor over their robes at ceremonial functions. The large central drop medallion featured the design of the council seal and the links of the chains detail the name and date of each appointed Mayor. This council seal features the Brighton coastline with a pier extending to the water, a sail boat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. It was displayed by Council on its flag and letterhead and in municipal buildings and can still be seen on the portico of Brighton Town Hall. The seal was used from 1919, when Brighton was declared a city, until 1970, when an official crest was issued by the British College of Heraldry. Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.9 carat yellow gold and enamel mayoral chain for the City of Brighton. Consists of 61 small oval links, with a scroll listing significant dates in Brighton's history as a centrepiece and a large 'drop' medallion of the City of Brighton seal below. Each oval link has a central plaque inscribed with a mayor's name and dates of their office surrounded by a thin coiled edge and a thick decorative border. The earliest Mayor is W.P. Francis 1918-19 and the latest is K.D. Oliver 1994-95. The links are joined by cable chain and form a long circular chain with two crosspieces of additional links at the back, the upper crosspiece contains four links, while the lower piece contains three links. The chain has a large oval medallion/pendant of the City of Brighton seal which is surrounded by a thin coiled gold edge, a border containing raised lettering 'CITY OF BRIGHTON' above and a Coat of Arms below. This is also surrounded by a coiled edge. The oval piece is then wrapped around with a thick laurel wreath with small berries. The central part of the medallion contains a coloured enamel image of the Brighton coastline with sand in the foreground, a pier extending out into the water, a sailboat in the distance and a train on the right of the pier. The small Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom below includes a coloured enamel shield flanked by a lion and unicorn with a motto inscribed on a ribbon underneath 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'.mayoral chain, city of brighton, lega, ceremonial wear, seal, medallion, mayor, coat of arms, crest, bayside, mayoral regalia

The style suggests that it may have been part of the fittings of the newly opened 1937 George V memorial building at Port Melbourne. Possibly hung in the Dining hall.Religious artSolid heavy wood panel carved in relief depicting 12 bearded figures, robed and seated around a table covered with a cloth. The table is laid with seven dishes, a loaf of bread, a wine cup in front of the central figure and a dish below the table on the floor at left, and a wine or oil jar at right. The sculptor has carved the wood in a style reminiscent of the medieval or early renaissance craftsmen. There are three modern steel screw attachments for hanging attached at verso on sides and centre top edge. The subject is the Last Supper of Jesus and his twelve disciples, with Judas at left end of the table seeming to cover with his hand a bag, perhaps the 30 pieces of silver.the last supper, jesus, disciples, carving, sculpture

A folder containing newspaper cuttings of the visit in 1952 by The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester in the U.K. to Bendigo and Rochester. Sources are 'The Sun,' 'The Bendigo Advertiser' and 'Melbourne.' Also included is a black and white photo (see accompanying news clipping) of The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. G.A. Pethard) and the Mayor of Rochester - both wearing Mayoral Robes. (U.K.) On the back is written Visit of mayor and mayoress of Rochester England to 'Rob Roy ' home of Mr. & Mrs. McGlyn Rochester Vic Australia. The photo shows them holding a certificate with the words' City of Rochester' at the top' Another photo dated 9.8.1952 appears to show both Mayoresses -one is examining the other's Mayoral chainVisit to Bendigo Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester (U.K.).bendigo, tourism, lydia chancellor, rochester (victoria), rochester (u.k.), cr. g.a. pethard

Dr Liam Hugh Wright was the first President of the RNZCOG, between 1982 and 1984.Head and shoulder portrait photograph of a man. The man is wearing an academic cap and gown, with a wide purple sash running around the collar of the gown. The man has grey hair, which is visible on the sides of his head, and is wearing a grey suit jacket, white shirt, and a tie with a dark coloured pattern beneath the robe. I set of vertical blinds is visible in the background. The photograph is framed in a dark coloured wooden frame with gold trim on the inner edge, surrounding the image. Handwritten text at top centre on the back of the frame reads 'MR LIAM WRIGHT/PRESIDENT RNZCOG'. A length of cord and two circular fittings have been attached to the back of the frame for hanging.

Doctor Edward William Weaver was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2008 to 2010.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a patterned tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has receding white hair, semi-rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, smiling. A cabinet containing silverware is visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame on fomecore. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr E W WEAVER/President RANZCOG/2008-2010'.

This round, stained glass window, titled "Christ Showing the Helmsman the Way", was also referred to as the Sanctuary Window or Memorial window. It was installed in the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, inside the chapel above the altar. This memorial window has significance as a part of Victoria's War Heritage and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. The window and subsequent plaque were donated to St Nicholas Seamen’s Church as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies' association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen (the Missions to Seamen organisation was re-named the Mission to Seafarers in the year 2000). The window was officially dedicated on December 14, 1947, by Geelong's Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. J.D. McKie. In the early months of 1948, a bronze plaque was also placed in the chapel above the altar. It recognises the lost souls of the Merchant Navy during World War 2, as well as the donor of the window, the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary. The inscription impressed on the rectangular bronze plaque, 20.4 x 10.2cm, is as follows: “IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY WHO WERE LOST IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. THE WINDOW ABOVE THE ALTAR WAS ERECTED BY THE WILLIAMSTOWN LIGHTKEEPERS AUXILIARY 1947.” The Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen’s Church ceased operation in 1966. In 1979, the Victoria Missions to Seamen donated this round, stained glass window and the memorial plaque to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, along with many other items and furnishings. These items have been used to simulate the Williamstown Mission and Chapel as much as possible. The round space that formerly displayed the window can still be seen at the back of the old St Nicholas Seamen’s Church, previously the ES&A bank, in Williamstown. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity in Great Britain that has served the world's seafarers since 1856. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seamen Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, and the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and resembles the Williamstown chapel. This stained glass window is historically significant for its connection to the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It was donated to the Mission by the Lightkeepers Auxiliary (Ladies Harbour Lights Guild, which was formed in 1905). The Missions to Seamen organisation had its origins in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay. Later, the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. The connection of this window, the Mission to Seamen and the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. This memorial window is significant as a part of Victoria's War Heritage and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database, Heritage Number 196973.Window, stained glass, circular, with reinforcing bars. The window represents Christ showing the helmsman the way. It shows a man in blue knitted jumper holding onto a ship's wheel, looking over his right shoulder. Behind him stands a man in a white robe, pointing to his right and looking to his left, his left hand gesturing to pause. The background has various shapes and patterns of blue glass, bordered by two arcs; the outer one is white, the inner one is red. This beautiful window is in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection and was brought to Warrnambool from the original St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, lightkeepers auxiliary, ladies harbour light guild, 139 nelson place williamstown, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, e. s. & a. bank williamstown, christ directing a sailor, christ showing the helmsman the way, quartermaster’s hand on the wheel, stained glass window, church window, religious window, sanctuary window, memorial window, war memorial window, victorian war heritage inventory, victorian heritage database, merchant navy ww2, 1939-1945, anglican church, bishop mckie, mrs musther, brooks robinson & co, flying angel club, williamstown lightkeepers' auxiliary, ladies' harbour lights guild, commemorative window

Doctor Rupert Gordon Sherwood was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2010 to 2012.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a striped tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has white hair, rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, with his body angled slightly to the left. The photograph is taken outdoors, and trees are visible in the background. Photograph is mounted in a card frame on fomecore. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr R G Sherwood/President RANZCOG/2010-2012'.

Professor Stephen James Robson was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2016 to 2018.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt and a dark coloured patterned tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has dark hair, rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, smiling. The subject is leaning on a staircase banister with his right arm. Photograph is mounted in card and framed in a blzck frame with gold trim. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Professor S J Robson/President RANZCOG/2016-2018'.

Certificate from Australian Natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907. Coloured Certificate in green and sepia printed on thick cream coloured card. A wide border surrounds a rectangular illustrated certificate. There is intricate scrollwork with floral emblems, a figure in classical robes holding an artist's palette is standing against a pillar with a lyre and mask on the right hand side and on the left hand side a cherub is singing while playing a lyre. At the bottom in the centre is a drawing of a man standing holding a document. The words Australian natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907 First Prize Awarded to Miss K Foster For Piano Duet open, E Harris President and John Trevean Secretary are printed in the centre.F W Niven & Co Design No 11document, certificate, music

Certificate from Australian Natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907. Coloured Certificate in green and sepia printed on thick cream coloured card. A wide border surrounds a rectangular illustrated certificate. There is intricate scrollwork with floral emblems, a figure in classical robes holding an artist's palette is standing against a pillar with a lyre and mask on the right hand side and on the left hand side a cherub is singing while playing a lyre. At the bottom in the centre is a drawing of a man standing holding a document. The words Australian natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907 First Prize Awarded to Miss M Foster For Piano Duet open, E Harris President and John Trevean Secretary are printed in the centre.F W Niven & Co Design No 11document, certificate, music

Eight programmes for the Lyric Theatre: 1) ''Cloistered'' A living document of faith relating the exquisite simplicity of convent life. Opening Saturday, 13th August, 1938. 2) ''The Road Back'' with John King, Richard Cromwell, Barbara Read, Slim Summerville. 3) ''Anne of Windy Poplars'' with Anne Shirley and James Ellison. 4) ''Victoria the Great'' with Anna Neagle, Anton Walbrook. 5) '' Tin Pan Alley'' with Alice Faye, Betty Grable, JACK Oakie, John Payne. 6) ''The Robe'' the first cinemascope film to be screened in Northern Victoria opens at the Lyric Friday, 3rd September. 7) ''The Three Musketeers''. 8) Municipal band supported by Miss Pauline Bindley at the Lyric Theatre.entertainment, theatre, lyric

Dr Frederick Charles Hinde was the Chairman of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1992 to 1994.Colour head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The man is wearing a white shirt with vertical grey stripes, dark jacket, and a blue tie embroidered with the College crest. Over the top of these clothes, the man is wearing a blue robe with gold trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a blue ribbon around the man's neck. The man has grey hair and is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body facing towards the camera. Photograph has a white and grey background. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr F.C. HINDE/PRESIDENT/NOV 1992 - OCT 1994'.

Doctor Alexander John Campbell was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2000 to 2002.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a dark tie with white striping. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has receding white hair and is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body angling slightly to the right. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'DR. A J CAMPBELL/PRESIDENT RANZCOG/2000-2002'.

Invitation to the 1982 Mayoral Charity Ball held at City Hall, Broadmeadows, under the patronage of Mayor Cr. P. T. Bryant J.P. and Mrs B. Bryant. Represents civic ceremonial and fundraising activities of the City of Broadmeadows during the early 1980s.Locally significant as evidence of municipal social and charitable practices and official event protocols in Broadmeadows during the 1980s.Folded paper invitation card printed in blue ink. Outer panel features City of Broadmeadows crest and event details; inner panel lists reception arrangements.Outer: 'Official Entree Card / Mayoral Charity Ball / Under the patronage of CR. P. T. BRYANT J.P. and Mrs B. Bryant / City Hall, Broadmeadows / Saturday 27th November, 1982'. Inner: 'Reception Arrangements/Please enter at the main entrance of the/City Hall and proceed to the Main Hall by/means of the staircase./Official guests will be received by the/Mayor and Mayoress upon entering the/Main Hall./It is to be noted that robes will not be/worn but Mayors may wear their badge of/office if desired./The Mayor and Mayoress take this oppor-/tunity of wishing their guests an enjoyable/evening./Official cars may be parked in the area/reserved immediately in front of City Hall./Bruce D. McGregor, Town Clerk'. Small adhesive label 'WI-4282' upper left interior.local government, civic events, charity balls, broadmeadows, entrée card, 1982

Cream, brown & gold certificate awarded to Miss Mary Foster for First Prize in the Eaglehawk Branch of the Australian Natives Association Musical and Elocutionary Competitions 1908 Violin Solo Open. Certificate signed by Robert Murdoch, President and Frank Walker, Secretary. Certificate has Australian Coat of Arms at the top. On the right side is a lady dressed robes and holding a trumpet in her left hand and a wreath in her extended right hand. She is standing on stage steps. At the bottom is a carpet, a harp and an urn with a plant in it. Printed under the bottom of the certificate is: Herbert Woodhouse, Lith: Law Courts Place, Melb: On the back of the mounting board is a label: From D. G. Coope & Son, Picture Frame Manufacturers, The Fine Art Gallery, Mitchell Street Bendigo. Established 1871.document, certificate, music, foster & wilson collection, violin certificate, mary foster, robert murdoch, frank walker, eaglehawk a. n. a. competitions

Dr Lloyd Woodrow Cox (1919-2001) was the inaugural President of the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1978-1979. He had previously been President of the Australian Council, RCOG from 1975-1978. Robert Lyall "Alfie" Hannaford AM is an Australian realist artist notable for his drawings, paintings, portraits and sculptures. (Wikipedia) Oil on board painting. Colour portrait of a man seated in a chair. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a black suit and a blue tie which bears a yellow stripe and crest. The subject is wearing a dark blue robe with light blue front panels and yellow trim, with decorative buttons and embroidery visible at both cuffs. The subject has receding white hair and is facing the artist, with his body facing forward and his hands folded in his lap. The subject is pictured against a brown background, wtih shadowing at bottom right hand corner. Signature painted at bottom right corner of portrait reads 'HANNAFORD 88'. Brass plaque attached to back of board is engraved with the text 'PROFESSOR L.W. COX/PRESIDENT/SEPT 1978- AUG 1979'.

Professor Ian Stewart Fraser was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1998 to 2000.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a dark tie. The tie is embroidered with a light coloured crest motif. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a blue ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has grey hair and a beard and is wearing rimmed glasses. The subject is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body angling slightly to the left. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'PROFESSOR I S FRASER/PRESIDENT RANZCOG/1998 - 2000'.

Professor Joseph (Joe) Frederick Correy (1925-2002) was the President of the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1981-1983. In 1972, under a Brown Craig Travelling Fellowship, he studied ultrasound in the United Kingdom and returned to set up and run the first ultrasound service for pregnant women in Tasmania. In 1981, he organised the IVF Clinic in Hobart, which he ran successfully for many years. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1986 for services to medicine. He became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1975 and received an Advance Australia Award in 1994. George Davis (1930-2024) was an Australian artist from Tasmania, known for his portraits, landscapes, and other works. His works include a 19-metre mosaic mural for the ABC building in Hobart, using Florentine glass tiles, completed in 1962. (Wikipedia) Oil on canvas painting, attached to a board. Colour portrait of a man seated in a chair. The subject is wearing a white shirt, and a blue tie with a yellow crest. The subject is wearing a dark blue robe with light blue front panels and yellow trim, with decorative buttons and embroidery visible at both cuffs. The subject is wearing a medal in the shape of a nine-pointed star from a blue ribbon around his neck. The subject has black and grey combed back hair, and is oriented facing the artist, with his hands folded in his lap. The portrait background is mottled blue and white. Artist signature is painted at painted bottom left corner of portrait. Brass plaque attached to back of board is engraved with the text 'PROFESSOR J.F. CORREY/PRESIDENT/OCT 1981 - NOV 1983'.

Dr Heather May Munro was the President of the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1994-1996. Romola Templeman (born 1935) is an Australian Postwar & Contemporary artist. Oil on canvas painting. Colour head and shoulders portrait of a woman sitting in a chair. The subject is wearing a yellow dress with sleeves, beneath a blue robe with yellow trim on front panels and at edges. The subject is wearing a medal in the shape of a nine-pointed star from a blue ribbon around her neck. The subject has black and grey hair and is looking at the artist, with her body facing slightly to the left. The subject has her hands folded in his lap and is wearing rings on both her left and right ring fingers. The arms of a chair are visible beneath the arms of the subject on either side. The subject is depicted sitting in front of a stormy blue background, with a piece of floral embroidery hanging behind her right shoulder. Signature painted at bottom left corner reads 'Romola T '97'.

Dr Lawrence Paul Brunello (1936-2023) was the President of the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1996-1998. Indeterminate artwork on board. Colour portrait of a man standing on a staircase, seen from above. The subject is wearing a white shirt with dark suit and dark tie, beneath a blue robe with yellow trim on front panels and at edges. The subject is wearing a medal in the shape of a nine-pointed star from a blue ribbon around his neck. The subject has black and grey hair and is looking up at the artist, with his body facing slightly to the left. The subject is resting their right hand on a staircase banister, with stairs visible below and beside the subject. Brass plaque attached to back of board is engraved with the text 'DR L.P. BRUNELLO/PRESIDENT/NOV. 1996 - OCT. 1998'. Handwritten inscription on back of board reads 'R. Sallourd [??] Sept. 21 2000'.