John Kerr Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch plus his WW2 service details.Certificate framed, frame is brown timber colour, certificate yellow colour with ornate edgeing, RSL logo at the top followed by in red "Returned and Services League of Australia", in blue "Victorian Branch Inc", text of award follows, signed and with red seal at RH bottom corner."Awarded to Jack Barnes as a token of Appreciation and in grateful recognition of services rendered to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch as Secretary over 43 years".brsl, smirsl, appreciation

v, 109 p. : col. ill., col. ports. ; 21 cm.non-fictionThe life of Ronald Clifford Andrews (1930 – 2003). Ron Andrews was born and raised in the district. The founder of the Pakenham Blue Metal Quarry at Mount Shamrock and the Andrews Foundation. ron 'mick' andrews, pakenham (vic.)

index, ill, maps, p.248.non-fiction"Ron Fitch was born in 1910 into a railway family. He began his career as a 16-year-old engineering cadet and completed it, 46 years later, having worked at various times for two state railways and the Commonwealth, as Commissioner of South Australian Railways. In this book Fitch gives a vivid account not only of his career but of the camaraderie of the greater railway community, often experienced in the most trying of conditions. Fitch gives an account of laying track and the remarkable breed of men who do so, of advances in line-building techniques, of derailments and floods and washaways, of wrangles over attempts to implement standard gauge, of the politics of railways. In 2002 when 92 Fitch earned recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records when his thesis on South Australian railways made him the World's oldest recipient of a PhD."--Jacket.fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910-, railroad engineers -- australia -- .biography

96 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA photographic history of Emerald, Victoriaemerald (vic.)

Illustrated book with gold coloured cover with title and authors name on front and spine. Also on front cover is image of Grace Collins (1891-92) on the right with two fellow nurses. On the back cover is the RCH trained nurses' badge (red Maltese cross on gold background inside a white circle) with the motto ' Infirmis Opitulare' (to care for the sick and infirm).non-fictionThe book is a tribute to the nursing service of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. From the time of the hospital's opening in 1870, the first nurse training school in 1889, and the transition to tertiary education, up to time of publication in 2006.royal children's hospital (melbourne), paediatric nursing-victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history

non-fictionBeenak Road, Wandin Hall, the Stringybark Creek, Clements' shop, Wandin Yallock State School... all names that spark vivid memories for anyone who has lived in or around Wandin in Victoria's Yarra Valley. Jill Sebire invited a wide cross-section of 'locals' to share their memories of community and family life. The result is a rich and entertaining group of personal stories. This is not a formal history, though it covers many of the milestones of the community's growth since European settlement in the 1860s. Instead, it highlights the events, people and places that have stayed fresh in the writers' minds. 'As I Remember ..' ensures that these memories can be enjoyed into the future. Anyone who has lived in a small community will recognise many of the characters and activities. For those who have a connection with the Wandin district. 'As I Remember...' will bring back the sights and sounds of Saturday night dances, the annual trip to the beach, the Easter sports at the Wandin Recreation Ground, fruit-picking, football and cricket matches, and perhaps even the night the Rechabite Hall burnt down.(back cover)wandin (vic.), wandin yallock state school

iv, 68 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionThe Cardinian Embroidery uses fabric, thread and the ancient art of stitching to depict the heritage and traditions of the Cardinia Shire as viewed in 2005. There are eight panels depicting 384 features of local significance. A brief historical note accompanies each feature. The individual textile artists are also listed. cardinia shire (vic.), embroidery

non-fictionHands on history : a walking tour of Berwick's heritage by Casey Cardinia Library Corporation (May 2006)berwick (vic.), walking tour

"I like painting. In particular, I like painting colours because they make me feel happy. When I am working it feels like nobody, or no force could interfere. This painting is about dancing and what an important part of our spiritual growth and culture it is." - Uncle Brian Birch Artist Bio Born in Fitzroy, Brian Birch is Wurundjeri and was 'the only boy in [his] family to be reared by all the matriarchs'. His grandmother is Yarra Yarra and lived in a humpee on the Yarra, near Dights Falls. Brian attended the George Street State School from age 5 to 12, after which he went to Victoria Park trade school in Collingwood. He subsequently completed a five-year apprenticeship with Julius Marlow shoes. He married at 17 and has 5 children. Fitzroy b.1936 Yarra Yarra. Brian Birch was born in Fitzroy, Melbourne in 1936. He completed a Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts at Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE in 2005 and won the National Gallery of Victoria Acquisitive Art Award in the 2006 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards for his painting, Koorie Elders and Family Dancing and Singing, 2006. Uncle Brian Birch passed into the Dreaming in 2024.painting

building of PS Curlip replica in old butter factory building Orbost VictoriaBuilt as tourist attraction on river at Marlo. Plus 6 other photos Colour photograph showing building of PS Curlip replica in old butter factory building Orbost Victoria. Plus 9 other photos tourism, boat building

ill, p.222.non-fictionA description of the operation of a National Rail company superfreighter from Brisbane to Perth in Australia. railroads - operations - australia, railroads - freight - australia

Uncle Brian McKinnon (Dodd) (b. 1957 – d. 2023) was a Geelong-based artist and descendent of the Amangu, Yamatji and Noongar people of Western Australia. He created powerful mixed media works that explore his campaign for Aboriginal rights and his childhood experiences growing up in Western Australia. 'It Is' is a powerful mixed-media work that references the then Government’s unwillingness to formally apologise to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples who had been impacted by the Stolen Generations, in which Aboriginal and “mixed-race” children were taken from their families. The 'Bringing Them Home' report was tabled in Parliament in 1997 and investigated the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, and the impact and legacy of these actions. Then Prime Minister, John Howard, later went on to say that he “…didn’t accept the conclusion of the 'Bringing Them Home' report that genocide had been practised against the Indigenous people.” Uncle Brian, here, has flipped the power of language both visual and written. The elliptical figure in the foreground references Aboriginal breastplates, which were used by pre-Federation colonial authorities to indicate perceived power-rankings in Aboriginal communities not only to distinguish them, but to encourage co-operation with new white laws. These breastplates were often inscribed with titles such as “King”. Here, Uncle Brian flips power back, insinuating that Aboriginal peoples are awarding the breastplate to “Little King Johnny”, taking possession of him and “The Ow-Ard Liberals”. Barbed wire and corrugated iron reference incarceration and substandard living conditions, and overall, the artwork points to the ongoing strategies with which genocide is perpetrated. The name ‘Tabulk’ is used by Uncle Brian in respect of his great, great, great grandmother (Tulbak). This work won the Gumbri: White Dove Award, City of Darebin’s former award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, in 2006.

non-fictionThis is the story of the Pittard Families journey from England to Australiajames alfred pittard, annie searle drew

Colour photograph Life Memberships being awarded to Bill Jenkin and Ray Dingey by President Herb Burton at Probus Club meeting. Lakes Entrance Victoriaprobus club, people

number in album 03605.01Colour photograph group fifteen ladies, East Gippsland Golf Team winners of the Alice Coltman Cup. In front are four ladies from Lakes Entrance F Haslam, P Waite, A Daniel, J Strothers. Lakes Entrance Victoriagolf club, sports

This is the after photograph used in the 150 years display Lakes Entrance 1858 to 2008 held in 2008 paired with number 03729Colour photograph of Lakes Entrance Tyre Service on the site of Wylds Blacksmith situated on the corner of Esplanade and Carpenter Streets Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, local history

Papers, certificates, photographs related to the life of Elizabeth Chatham (nee Holmes)Photographic portrait of Elizabeth Chatham.elizabeth chatham, philip chatham, creswick, launchley, ascot, mercy hospital, nursing, ballarat, birth certificate extract, death notices printed, st patrick's cathedral, chatham-holmes collection, family history, genealogy

Medal issued to Margaret LAMBIE F 3492 W.R.A.A.C. Margaret married Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details..1) White cardboard outer sleeve protector for .2) .2) Box set consisting of black outer colour case, white silk and black felt lined. Set in place in the black felt lining are”Australian defence Medal”, miniature “Australian Defence Medal”, “Australian Defence medal” ribbon. .3) Plastic bag with spare ribbon for large and small medal..1) On sleeve, “F 3492 M LAMBIE Army ADM/(x)6147/06”. .2) On Box in silver colour, “THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL” .2) On large ADF Medal, “F3492 M LAMBIE”awards, medals, w.r.a.a.c

ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionDetails and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial

Colour aerial photograph showing Shaving Point at Metung including Chinamans Creek at the right housing subdivisions of Kingscove Estate Tambo Bluff Estate and Lake King on Gippsland Lakes Victoriaaerial photograph, topography, waterways, metung

Colour aerial photograph of the Entrance from Bass Strait to the Gippsland Lakes showing rock entrance groynes, surf on beach, dredge April Hamer working in the channel Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another copy size 15 x 19.5 cmwaterways, topography, beaches, ocean

Colour aerial photograph showing the entrance to Gippsland Lakes from Bass Strait westward to Reeves Channel Shaving Point at Metung through Lake King to Tambo River Gippsland Lakes Victoriaaerial photograph, waterways, township, topography, lakes entrance

Second copyColour aerial photograph of entrance from Bass Strait to Gippsland Lakes including Bullock Island Reeves Channel Rigby Island houses on Kalimna Hill and Princes Highway winding down Jemmys Point hill into township of Lakes Entrance Victoriaaerial photograph, ocean, waterways

Also another copy of same photograph number 03864.1 same sizeColour aerial photograph of the Entrance from Bass Strait into the Gippsland Lakes including Bullock Island, Cunninghame Arm and looking NW across Rigby Island Lakes Entrance Victorialand settlement, waterways, lakes entrance

Colour aerial photograph showing view of entrance to Gippsland Lakes from Bass Strait Reeves Channel Rigby Island and township of Lakes Entrance Victoriaaerial photograph, historic site, dredging, waterways, lakes entrance

An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. This building housed the original Ballarat Public Library. Sir Redmond Barry laid the foundation stone in 1867. The building was part of the Ballarat East civic area which included the Ballarat East Town Hall and Police Court, both since demolished and replaced with the Ballarat Girls School building - which is now standing empty (2017).barkly street, ballaarat municipal libraries, ballaarat historical society, historical museum, ballarat east