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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 1949-1971
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Twenty-one pages of typed notes in the format used for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Undated, but mentions 1951 Centenary celebrations. Notes are titled the Mayoress's Appeal, two pages with his usual numbered report following. Topics include : the Mayoress's Appeal (in aid of the Benevolent Home), Bendigo Creek, the Vinal Egg Processing machine, Monday night's council meeting, bus fares, North Bendigo sports ground, Government Grant, Bendigo Centenary, visit of Rt. Hon Ernest Brown.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of real estate dated 3rd December, 1964 between National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia as administrator of H. W. Bowden deceased (vendor) and Mr. C. Sartori (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, RACV Bldg. View Point, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Vacant land corner Grant & Priam Streets, Long Gully being Crown allotment 260 and 261 section A land comprised in Crown Grants volume 2195 folio 556 and volume 2190 folio 885. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale dated 19th November, 1964 between National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia on behalf of Estate Charles Frederick Stilwell and Walford Stilwell (vendor) and Mr. A. Scinetti as agent for Mr. T. H. E. Hoy & Mrs. P. L. Hoy (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Hyett & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James, Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property 60 Olinda Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9 section 77C land described in certificate of title volume 4786 folio 115. Price 580 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 8th May, 1964 between Mr. Harold Nankivell (Executor John Nankivell deceased) vendor and Mr. A. K. Steel (purchaser). Vendor solicitor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: Cathcart Street, Marong land being part of Crown allotment A6 Parish of Marong, land comprised in certificates of title volume 3186 olio 198 and volume 5025 folio 996, including floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and hall runner. Price 800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 2 MAY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Twenty-one pages of typed notes. On left-hand margin of front page is written in green ink - To be broadcast as Mayors Report on evening of May 2 1951. Corrections in body of speech written in a dark blue ink. Topics included: Rotary, Anzac Day, the Northern District Municipal Conference, the Featherstone Memorial lecture, garbage tips, garbage collector, the Health Report, the Centenary Road Race, building regulations, the Migrants Exhibition, the Recruiting Convoy, the outlet from the city along Hargreaves St.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LECTURE SERIES
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Seven typed pages headed 'The Australian Institute of Management - Melbourne Division. 'Marketing and promotion for the Smaller Business' Lecture Series. Lecture No. 1 - Wednesday 26 August at 8pm.' This was in a 1965 sequence of Mayor's papers. There are summaries of three lectures - 1. Finding out where and what you can sell (Mr P D R Morgan) 2. What methods of selling should be employed (Mr S Cookson) 3. How to increase your sales (Mr A R Dansey).cottage, miners, councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. australian institute of management. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 14 MAY 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Four typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks May 14th'. Topics include : Bendigo Technical College Speech Night, visit from the Town Clerk of Timaru N.Z., the Victorian Promotion Committee and development of industry and employment in Bendigo, the need for worker housing, the sponsorship of Bendigo Apex Club of the 'Bring out a Briton' campaign, proposed Bendigo Aerodrome, Justice of the Peace issues, crude language in library books, and the weights and measures bureaucracy. There appears to be a page missing from these notes.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. victorian promotions committee. bendigo apex club. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Collection: General meeting minute book. September 1964 to March 1973
BHS CollectionNavy cover with white text and emblem printed on front and spine. Lined pages inside with handwritten notes. Page numbers stamped at top of each page. Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Minute book containing minutes of general meetings held monthly at various halls. Kangaroo Flat Branch of the Australian Red Cross Society Victorian division. Minutes of the inaugural Kangaroo Flat Branch meeting held in the RSL Hall, Station Street, Kangaroo Flat on Monday 21 September 1964 at 8:00pm are in this book. Prior to this meeting Kangaroo Flat had been a circle of the Bendigo Red Cross Branch since 1939.Water marks/ discoloration on inside front cover and first page. 17/3 has been handwritten in grey lead on the top right-hand corner of the first page. Two typed pages have been attached at the spine with glue to the first lined page. 7 blue pen marks on calendar inside back cover. The last page has the top left-hand corner folded. Small water marks/discoloration at the center bottom of the last page and inside back cover. 2 white marks on back cover.kangaroo flat, red cross, minutes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Jack Richardson, Keith Kings, A. J. Antcliff, "Destination Valley", 1954
1308.1 - Book - 20 pages including cover, printed on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers (blue and black) titled "Destination Brisbane", providing details of the Brisbane tramcars or rolling stock. Published by Traction Publications, in 1956, edited by Jack Richardson with A. J. Antcliff and K.S Kings. Provides details on the trams that operated in the city. Has a map of the city tramways on the rear. See image htd1308i1.pdf 1307.2 - Book - 48 pages + card cover, printed on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers - as for .1. Printed 1964. See image htd1308i2.pdf.2 - has "Technical Books and Magazine Co. Swanston St Melbourne" stamp on page 3.trams, tramways, brisbane, tramcars, depots -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: REIV PRESIDENT LUNCHEON 29/4/2016
Formerly Box 564. REIV Presidents' Luncheon April 29, 2016. Has photos of Steve Carter (1979 - 1980), Dane Boag (1981 & 1982), Vin Ketterer (1983 & 1984), Rick Dungey (1985 & 1986), Robert Ketterer (1987, 1993 & 1994), Craign Tweed (1988 & 1989), Darryn Mawby (1990 & 1991), Luke Goggin (1992), Keith Sutherland (1995) and Jacinta McIvor1997 - ) No photo of Ron Wilkinson (1960 - 1975) and Lindal Wilson (1996). REIV Past Secretaries REIV Bendigo Division from 1960 to 1997. Also has a Roll Call of President/Chairman and Secretary from 1941 to 2016. On the back are photos of Past Presidents/Chairmen. They are: Trevor Andrew (2001), Dane Boag (1989), Matt Bowles (2005, 2012 & 2013), Steve Carter (1978, 1984 & 1987), Neil Draffin (2002), Don Dungey (1951, 1958 & 1965), Rick Dungey (1980 & 1987), Ian M Dyett (2003), Noel Dyett, 1985, 1991, 1998 & 2009), Hunter Gill (1994), Brad Hinton (2008), John Keating (1979, 1986, 1996, 2010 & 2011 (acting), Robert Ketterer (1988 & 1995), Vin Ketterer (1964, 1970 & 1974), Matt Leonard (2014), Darryn Mawby (1993), Damien O'Shannessy (2006), John Pawsey (2004), Adrian Robinson (2007), Martin Skahill (1990), Craig Tweed (1982,1992 & 2000), Craig Webster (2015, 2016), John Wilkinson (1981) and Pat Williams (1999). Under each name is when they commenced in the Real Estate Industry, Companies, Highlights and Comments.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - reiv president luncheon 29/4/2016, ron wilkinson, steve carter, dane boag, vin ketterer, rick dungey, robert ketterer, craig tweed, darryn mawby, luke goggin, keith sutherland, lindal wilson, jacinta mcivor, r j (dick) vicars-foote, s p (stanley) bishop, h a (harry) wilkinson, l l (len) dungey, g w (george) earl, m (murray) carter, h stuart, f c (fred) dyett, d s (don) dungey, c a (claude) roxborough, s r (ron) wilkinson, w (win) patten, e (eric) cowling, s (sven) johanson, j v (vin) ketterer, l g (les) pascoe, g j (gordon) sayers, s a (syl) doyle, s j (stephen) carter, r e (reg) grylls, d (don) greig, t c watts, p (perc) fawcett, j (jack) wylie, e a (ern) spence) j p (john) keating, r h (rick) dungey, j r (john) wilkinson, c (craig) tweed, n (noel) dyett, r j (robert) ketterer, m (martin) skahill, w h m (hunter) gill, p (pat) williams, t (trevor) andrew, n (neil) draffin, i (ian) dyett, j (john) pawsey, m (matt) bowles, d (damien) o'shannessy, a (adrian) robinson, b (brad) hinton, m (matt) leonard, c (craig) webster, l (luke) goggin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wooden Shield, n.d
Portland Highland Pipe BandWooden shield with 8 shield shaped silver plaques and one oval plaque, arranged around a central larger oval plaque. This larger plaque is decorated on the outside with a silver wreath hang top of shield is a silver banner. Inscriptions a banner,and all plaques. Two hooks with string to hang, on back.Front: Banner - 'Portland annual street march Highland gathering' Central Plaque: J.G Murrell Memorial Shield 1959 Other plaques: 1959 - Portland Highland Pipeband 1962 - Portland Ladies H.P.B 1966 - Naracoorte H.P.B 1960 - Horsham Pipeband 1963 - Blue Lake Ladies 1967 - Warrnabool and District 1961 - Naracoorte Highland Pipeband 1964 - Portland H.P.B 1968 - Portland H.P.Bportland highland band, memorial shield, 1959, music -
Women's Art Register
Women's Art Register Bulletin, Women's Art Register, Women's Art Register Bulletin number 44
28 page Magazine photocopy in black and white with following contents where the first figure is the page number and this is followed by the article title then the author. #44 19 2 Heads are Better than 1 Judy Bourke 22 A Dark and Merry Dance - Mona Ryder Ingrid Hoffmann Arts Writer 28 Advertising rates 17 Artist Statement Dragica Milunovic 7 Art for Community Enjoyment. - The Majura Women’s Group Project Kerry-Anne Cousins 26 Arts Residencies in Asia 2009 6 From Mao to Now Denise Keele-Bedford 10 I call myself an artist. Carmel O’Connor 14 Josie Telfer - Nine Waves Richard Perry 18 Nature and Change Ev Hales carmel o'connor, judy bourke, ingrid hoffmann, mona ryder, dragica milunovic, kerry-anne cousins, denise keele-bedford, josie telfer, ev hales, margaret gurney, anna glynn, lea kannar, janet goodchild chuffley, desiree radi-mansbridge, sayraphim lothian, noela stratford, sasha grishin, annette vincent, women's art library london, annette iggledon, gail stiffe, althea greenan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WOODEN BOX KNOWN AS THE 'VIOLET BOX', BENDIGO SURVEY OFFICE MR. BLACK
Wooden box inlaid on top and front with hard white material (unknown) printed with sprays of violets. Box has metal decoration: images of violets surrounded by metal edging, ornate corner scrolls. Written on piece of paper stuck inside box: 'The Violet Box. This box is a relic of Bendigo Survey Office where the Pinniger family lived from 1878 to 1890. The box originally belonged to a Mr. Black, who with Grandfather (T.W. Pinniger) and the others, Messrs Allen and Turton, did the first geodetic survey of Victoria. To be given to Bendigo Historical Society' Newspaper article (Bendigo Advertiser July 16, 2009, by Jim Evans) included in enclosure relates to the 'Violet Box', and other early surveyors such as Richard Larritt.bendigo, sandhurst, geodetic, survey, pinniger, black -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1945?
Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Herald Sun, Take The Herald on holiday, late 1960's
Demonstrates how advertising was done within W class tramcars - boxes of the driver's door and yields information about the Herald Newspaper.Poster advertising the Herald (Melbourne evening newspaper) newspaper. Thought to date from the late 1960's possibly when the trams were withdrawn. .1 - "Take The Herald on holiday. Keep in touch while you're out of touch." - featuring a lady reading the newspaper with the heading "Gas Rig Looks like its dying" while on the beach while a child plays nearby. Two copies held. .2 - "On The Herald has Jack Elliot" with a line sketch of Jack and horse races along the bottom. Were located in the end advertising panels over the doors of W3 661 and used a base for historical photographs of 661 in Melbourne (See Reg Item 4692 and 4693) until replaced during 2009, when collected.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters, w class trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1975
Orange cloth covered book, 116 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1975. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of four sections, sewn with end papers part of the covers. Second copy added 15-6-2015 - from Ron Scholten donation of 11-4-2015. Third copy added 14-12-2015 from donation of Norm Cross 11-10-2009. Full pdf scan of book (with some difficulty) added 29-5-2019.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, J D Payens, Aerial photo of Grand prix track and painting of 1932 Grand Prix
The Circuit was built in the 1950's and opened in 1956. The circuit was closed in 1962 due to lack of finance for repair work to the track. In 1964 Len Lukey purchased the cirtuit and reopened in 1967, but once again was closed in 1978 as not suitable for modern racing. It was used only for Historic Rallies and the like until 1982. In 1985 The Circuit was purchsed by Placetac Pty Ltd. The Circuit was refurbished in 1988. In 1989 The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 1st World Championship Round - was held at the Circuit on 9th April. 2004 the Circuit and surrounding land was purchased by The Linfox Group who still own it to this day (8/10/2016).Black & White aerial view of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Race Track with Bass Strait in the background and painting of 1932 Grand PrixJ. D. Payne - Commercial Photographer, Rice Street, Moorabbin. Phone: XL 3144phillip island g p circuit, grand prix circuit phillip island, len lukey, linfox group, jean parle, bill thompson, keith riordan, bugatti, 1932 grand prix -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947; across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Shire Office, shortly after duplication of Main Road, c.1968
Eltham Shire Council office built 1964 on the former site of Shillinglaw Cottage. In 1971 the offices were extended with a southern wing (to the left of the building) which housed the Eltham Library and planning offices. Taken shortly after widening of Main Road between Pitt Street and Elsa Court which was undertaken between February 1968 and August 1968. Image was most probably commissioned by Eltham Shire Council and taken by Hugh Fisher, photographer who operated from premises between Arthur and Dudely streets and was often contracted by the shire for official photographic work. The image was used in the August 1971 issue of Australian Municipal Journal This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection'. It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image and 120 format B&W negativesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, duplication, road widening, shillinglaw trees, local government -
Orbost & District Historical Society
school book, Victorian Government Printer, Victoria The Primer Illustrated, Early 20th century
This book belonged to Roma Cameron. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smithin 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hossack). This book as an example of school work in the early 20th century. It reflects the the way reading was taught, to young children in Victoria. The Cameron family is prominent in the Orbost district. A small book with a grey cover, titled Victoria The Primer Illustrated. Print is black with the price 3d in the bottom right corner.On front cover : Roma Cameron 1927education school reader text-book -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Montagnard Dagger
Montagnard Dagger, C 1964, souvenired by Major Ian McKeown, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). The Central Highlands emerged as a strategically important area during the Vietnam War, because it included the Ho Chi Minh trail, the North Vietnamese supply line for Viet Cong forces in the south. communists passing through the highlands had, however, to contend with the Montagnards who they called Thurong (highlanders). The Montagnards were a formidable opponent in their home terrain and were not adverse to using their traditional weapons when dispatching their enemies, particularly when maintaining silence was critical. On loan courtesy the collection of Ian McKeownWooden handle. Metal reinforcement both ends of handle. Metal curved blade with concaved tip.maj mckeown, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), montagnard dagger, montagnards -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Photograph shows a young Ivy Child, possibly 5 or 6 years old posing for a photograph in the bush. Ivy is very well dressed and groomed. Ivy May Child (1910 – 1989) was the daughter of Arthur Edward (Ted) Child (1878 – 1964) and Ethel May Madden (1888 – 1970). Ted Child was the son of Matthew Francis Child (1839 – 1933) and Martha Jeeves (1857 – 1926). He was the grandson of one of the early pioneers Francis Child. Ivy grew up on the family property on Childs Road and took many photographs. Ivy married Henry William Burgess (1906 – 1968) in 1944.Black and white photograph of a young girl with long hair posed beside a tree in a bush setting. The girl is wearing a long sleeved velvet dress with a white collar and cuffs.ivy child, ivy may child, bush -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - MV Oranje, Dacre Smyth
In February 1951, the Oranje made her first around the world cruise: from Amsterdam via the Panama Canal to Australia and New Zealand and back via Singapore and the Suez Canal to Amsterdam. Between 8 and 18 June 1951, she voyaged to Lisbon and Madeira with 650 passengers. On 4 September 1964, both she and the MS Willem Ruys were sold to an Italian company, Flotta Lauro Lines. Oranje was then sent to Genoa for an extensive refit at the Cantieri Navali del Tirreno shipyards. On 6 March 1966 the Angelina Lauro departed on her maiden voyage from Bremerhaven to Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney. In 1941 the Netherlands Government offered to the Governments of Australia and New Zealand the MV Oranje, a ship of 22,000 tons, for use as a hospital ship to convey Australian and New Zealand sick and wounded from the Middle East. This offer was gladly accepted by the two governments.A framed oil painting of the migrant ship 'Oranje'Oranjemv oranje, mv angelina lauro, migrant ships -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Patrick James & Ivy Burns' wedding photograph, 1940
Taken to mark the wedding of Patrick James Burns and Ivy Lillian Ellen Bolton at Holy Trinity Surrey Hills in 1940. Ivy's sister Beryl Torey is at right and Beryl's daughters were flower girls. Patrick's brothers Eddie and Emet are at either end and his cousin Win Ramage is on the left. Patrick and Ivy's home was at 244 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ivy was born in 1908 in Seymour, the daughter of Samuel Henry Bolton and Elizabeth Beatrice Maher. She died in 2004 in Mansfield and is buried at Fawkner Cemetery. Patrick was a mechanic. He was born in 1906 at Longwood and died in 1964 at Surrey Hills.A black and white photograph of a wedding group showing bride and groom, two bridesmaids, two flower girls and 3 other men. The men are dressed in dark suits and have a buttonhole flower in their lapel, the bride dressed in a floor length dress of lace with a long train supported on her head by a headband, the bridesmaids are wearing floor length dresses, with short sleeves and a hat styled like a small beret, and the flowergirls are also wearing floor length dresses and short sleeves, and also hats styled like the berets. All the females are carrying bouquets.(mr) patrick burns, (mrs) ivy burns, (miss) ivy bolton, (mrs) beryl torey, (mr) eddie burns, (mr) emet burns, (ms) win ramage, union road, surrey hills, holy trinity church, churches -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Document/Letter, 1900
A letter dated 8th May 1973 details how the letter from Florence Nightingale was forwarded to Mrs E.G. (Janet) Wilson in 1955 by Gwendolen, Florence Nightingale's niece. The explanatory letter was forwarded by Elsa Halenstein and given to Royal District Nursing Service and remains in its Archives. From 1948 Mrs. Wilson served on the Committee of Management of Melbourne District Nursing Society (later Service), serving as President from October 1964-1967. In 1949 Mrs. Hallenstein served on the MDNS Committee of Management, becoming President of the now Royal District Nursing Service from 1967-1974. Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing. Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) only employed Trained nurses from its inception in 1885. They followed Florence Nightingale's basic rules of good hygiene, cleanliness, good nutrition and fresh air, which they learned during their Nursing Training at a Hospital, and taught to their patients by instruction and demonstration. In those days Trained nurses were called 'Nurse'. In 1892 MDNS employed Lucy Smith who, through the Nightingale Fund, did her nursing training at the Nightingale Training School at St. Thomas's Hospital in London. She was the first nurse from this school to work at MDNS. Florence Nightingale, born on the 12th of May 1820, was named after the place of her birth in Italy. Born into a wealthy family she was schooled at home where she excelled in her studies; spoke several languages fluently, and was taught home management. She believed she was ‘called’ to reduce human suffering and tended to ill members of her family and tenants on the family estate. She worked as a nurse at Salisbury Infirmary where she learned about nursing sanitation and hospital practice. Florence then enrolled at the Institution of Protestant Deaconesses at Kaiserswerth, Germany where she learned basic nursing skills, the importance of patient observation, and hospital organization. In 1853 she became Superintendent of the Institution for Sick Gentlewomen in Distressed Circumstances in London, where she reformed health care, working conditions, and hospital efficiency. The Crimean War broke out in late 1853 and a newspaper reported the injured and sick soldiers were being cared for by an “incompetent and ineffective medical establishment and that most basic supplies were not available for care”. After an outcry from the public, Florence was asked to lead a group of 38 nurses, whom she had trained, to Scutari where the wounded soldiers were sent. After arriving at the Barrack Hospital in October 1854, she found the soldiers were being cared for in overcrowded and filthy conditions; contaminated water, faeces on the floors and rats running freely. There were few supplies and equipment. Florence bought supplies and equipment and found help to assist in the laundry. The wards were scrubbed from floor to ceiling. Florence set a high standard of care with fresh air, hygiene, clean clothing, sufficient food and regular dressing of wounds being carried out. She realized the importance of psychological needs, and soldiers were assisted to write letters to relatives, and took part in education and recreational activities. Of a night Florence walked through the wards, carrying a lamp to light her way, to check on ill and wounded soldiers and became known as “The Lady with the Lamp”. She gained the respect of the soldiers and the establishment, and later, the public through the soldier’s letters and reports in the newspaper. After visiting Crimea she contracted ‘Crimean Fever’ from which she never really recovered. When she returned to London she was regarded a heroine. The public had given freely to buy her a gift but Florence preferred this money be used to establish a fund, which became known as the Nightingale Fund. Florence had kept excellent records on the running of the Barrack Hospital, medical and nursing staff efficiency, and the causes of illness and death. Many nurses from the training school became Matrons in many countries throughout the world. Florence pushed the Government for legislation to improve drainage and sanitation in homes and in the building of hospitals with fresh air a priority. She wrote the book ‘Notes on Nursing’ and many writings on health reform. She died, aged 90 years, in her home at 10 South Street, Park Lane on the 13th of August 1910. A handwritten letter, written in lead pencil, by Florence Nightingale. It is written to her niece Gwendolen.. The letter is on buff coloured paper and has the date 'Oct 17 1900'/ written in the top right hand corner; below this is, in capital letters, the two line black printed address - '10, South Street,/ Park Lane, W'/ is stamped. The bulk of the letter reads over eight lines: "Dearest Gwendolen",/ "Thanks for your / dear note,/ I shall gladly look / forward to seeing you, / on Friday at 5 ,/ ever your loving, / Aunt Florence./ . rdns, royal district nursing service, miss florence nightingale, mrs e.g. (janet) wilson, mrs d. (elsa) hallenstein -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 09 05 1967
In 1964 Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) commenced a Domiciliary Postnatal Service, later called Domiciliary Infant and Maternal.Care (DIMC), when Royal patronage was granted in 1966 (RDNS). The Sisters gave Post-natal care to the mother and babes and visited for support and advice as long as needed. The central RDNS badges on the Sisters hats is made of metal and has 'Royal District Nursing Service' written in the outside royal blue circle. The inner area is divided in three parts, the top and bottom sections are a silver rising sun and the central royal blue horizontal band has the letters 'RDNS' written white capital letters.In August 1893 Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), commenced a Midwifery Service with Nurse Fowler, who was Hospital trained in General nursing and Midwifery nursing, being the first Midwife employed. Mothers were assessed for suitability of a home birth, or if they required delivery at the Women’s Hospital. The Midwife worked in conjunction with the Doctors at the Women’s Hospital and if a complication arose the patient was transferred to their care. Following birth they gave Post-Natal care to both the mother and babe. In 1898 the service ceased due to lack of funds but recommenced in 1906, and in the August 1925 Annual Report the number of MDNS home births was recorded at 478. MDNS built the After-Care Home and an Anti-Natal Clinic was opened in 1930. The last Ante-Natal clinic was held there in December 1951 and the MDNS Midwifery service ceased in February 1952. In 1964 MDNS commenced a Post-Natal service with General and Midwifery trained MDNS Sisters working from a room at Footscray Hospital, and visiting early discharged Footscray Hospital maternity cases at home. Later, as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), this service was extended to a Domiciliary Infant and Maternal Care (DIMC), service operating from most Centres and visiting early discharged, often 24 hours after birth, maternity cases from hospitals to give post-natal care to the mother and babe. Many of the RDNS Sisters who did DIMC had their Triple Certificate (Infant Welfare), though Midwifery trained nurses also visited. Black and white photograph showing two Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS), Postnatal Service Sisters visiting a mother and her triplets in their home. Both Sisters and the mother are smiling and sitting on a dark coloured couch with each holding one of the babes who are wrapped in light coloured bunny rugs. The Sister on the left is wearing a white gown, with the grey peaks of her uniform showing; her nursing badge is attached to the right hand peak of her uniform. She is wearing her grey peaked hat, with central attached RDNS badge, over her short dark curled hair. To her right is the mother, who has short straight dark hair, and is wearing a white blouse and dark tartan skirt. On the far right is Sister Barbara Weisart, wearing a white gown; with the grey peaks of her uniform showing, and wearing her grey peaked hat with central RDNS badge over her short dark straight hair. A set of white baby scales are seen to her rightPhotographers Stamp. Quote No. GE 13mdns, melbourne district nursing society, melbourne district nursing service, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns domiciliary postnatal service, dimc, sister barbara weisart -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, letter, Young Women's Christian Association
Copy of a letter dated 1st September 1970 from C.A. Gordon of George G. Henderson Pty Ltd (Auctioneers) and addressed to Legatee Rossman (sic) (Legatee G K Rosman was chair of the Residences Committee in 1969 and an active Legatee from 1957-2013). The copy was directed to Hugh C.G. Rodgers (Legatee from 1964-96) according to the With Compliments slip attached. In the letter Gordon mentions a booklet (missing) about accommodation for single women which the YWCA in Great Britain maintained, and which they were hoping to provide in Australia. He also suggested that Legacy might wish to contribute to the project. Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.2 photocopied quarto sheets, black on white, with printed and typed black on white. With Compliments card attached. Two holes punched for filing. residences, review -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee William (Bill) Alfred Braidie
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1974). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Bill Braidie died in 1979 aged 54 years. During his war service he served in the RAAF in the South West Pacific area. He joined Legacy in 1964 after being nominated by Legatee Terry Kirby and Legatee Ray Mitchell. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bill Braidie a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie - President 1974Bulletin No 2451. 3.4.1979. Page No 1 and 2past presidents, vale, bill braidie -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Maurie Fabbro at age 20 at Fabbro's farm in Bell Street, Eltham, 1940
The site of the Fabbro farm (Diamond Creek side land) is now called Barrack Bushlands. It is doubtful that Fabbro's farm holding was ever called Barrak Park, This title is fairly recent after the Shire of Eltham purchased the land, including the last section in 1993/94. About this time the area on the west side of Falkiner Street was purchased by a private developer and developed as housing. The area in Bell Street opposite the Eltham High School was purchased by the State Government is recent years and is called Fabbro Fields. The Fabbro Family operated their farm in Bell Street, Eltham. Maurice Joseph Fabbro (Mario) was born 19 January 1920 and passed away 19 November 20091 black and white photographfabbro's farm, maurice fabbro