This Certificate for Meritorious Service was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2005.This certificate is recognition by the Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks, of "...the Society's contribution to the Victorian Community" between 1955-2005.Beige, A3 sized certificate in a rectangular frame.Title: "Victorian Government Certificate for Meritorious Service". Text: "Presented to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society on the occasion if its 50th Anniversary and in grateful recognition of the Society's contribution to the Victorian Community." The Victorian Coat of Arms is pictured at the top. Signed by the then Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Steve Bracks MP.premier, steve bracks, russian community, victoria

Rita Teagle House belonged to Tom Fielding's grandparents (Margaret Teagle and Richard Fielding). It was at top of the hill on right hand side (no. 10 Thomas Street, Eltham) Pictured is a bungalow behind the main house. These were added on every time more children came along. Rita was born 1910 and married Horace Maclaughlin in 1935. They had a son, Brian Lawrence Maclaughin (1937). It is presumed that Brian is sitting on Rita's lap and that the date of the photo is c.1938.On reverse "Rita Teagle"brian lawrence maclaughin, eltham, house, ingram family, rita agnes maclaughlin (nee teagle), teagle family, thomas street, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Gift to troops in France 1914-15. Decorative brass tin sent by Princess Mary to members of the British, Colonial and Indian Armed Forces for Christmas 1914. Over 426,000 of these tins were distributed to those serving on Christmas Day 1914. The tins were filled with various items including tobacco, confectionary, spices, pencils, a Christmas card and a picture of the princess. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-christmas-gift-19142Gift to the troops tobacco tins Christmas 1914 Brass hinged lidded tin New Year 1915 Brass hinged lidded tin containing tobacco in "plugs"Christmas 1914 Imperium Brittanicum France Russia (embossed) Australian coat of arms To the Australian Expeditionary Forces From the Australian Contingent Association Happy New Year 1915 christmas gift, tobacco, princess mary

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), also known as the "Red Baron", was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. The evidence indicates that he was shot down by ground fire from Australian troops. This picture was taken after Manfred von Richtofen had been killed B & W photo from a glass plate of German Ace Richthofen in death.photographs, german, red baron

To the left of picture is the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek in Eltham South when the Diamond Creek was in flood. The Yarra also was in flood. In early December 1934 the "Greatest flood in the history of the Yarra" occured, according to The Argus newspaper. Bridges and houses were swept away with hundreds of people left homeless across the state. The historic 1934 flood of the Diamond Creek and Yarra River set the criteria for future planning with respect to flood water rise.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 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, diamond creek (river), 1934 flood, diamond creek, floods, main road bridge

"La Verdure Aux Canards" (Greenery with Ducks) is a large scale, needlepoint picture created by the late Mrs Marion Averay (wife of the donor) between January 1971 and April 1972 whilst she and her husband were living in France. It has been worked in Gobelin stitch on a 19hpi linen canvas. The canvas and threads (wool and silk) were purchased from the Langlois tapestry manufacturers of France. The design is a copy of a handwoven 18th century Aubusson tapestry.handicrafts, langlois, averay, mrs marion

A Cyma Amic alarm clock, composing of brass and metal. Raised dots to indicate each hour of the day instead of numbers, hands on clock exposed so can be felt by vision impaired person and alarm function is a round raised brass plate with a dot so can be set. Back of clock has alarm function and wind-up mechanism, no braille information, each function has engraved picture or words. Clock sits on a small square base.Metal clock with raised dotsassistive devices, braille

Mrs June Hoffman of Mount Beauty recently donated this beautiful picture. It is the original artist impression of the Snowman outside Snowlands. The Snowman was constructed in the 70's after Mr S K Pearce commissioned Polish artist/sculptor Andy Lomini. Mr Lomini is well known for his oil paintings but also created the Big Trout in Jindabyne, one of the 150 'big' things in Australia. The Snowman was carted into Falls Creek in 3 pieces on the back of a truck.This item is significant because it is the artist's impression of a major artwork commissioned for Falls Creek.A photo of the original artist's impression for a statue of a snowman which is located in Falls Creek. The snowman is wearing a scarf and a top hat and has a belt around his waist. A row of five blue buttons go down the middle of his chest. He is smoking a pipe and holding onto a broom. Three people are in the bottom left corner holding up the snowman's broom. snowman at snowlands, s. k. pearce, andy lomini, falls creek attractions

Staff and Pleasant Creek 502 Common School. Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. The education of children in the early years was at the hands of various denominations and attendance was not compulsory. So it was at Pleasant Creek, where prior to 1858, no real effort had been made by any of the nominations to establish schools. In 1864 the denominational system was abolished and school became known as the ‘common school’, such as pictured. stawell education

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or common religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. A thangka is a composite three-dimensional object consisting of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered; a brocade mounting; and one or more of the following: a silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowels at the top and bottom and metal or wooden decorative knobs on the bottom dowel. The Shakyamuni Buddha thangka embodies the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, whose journey to enlightenment and then teaching forms the cornerstone of Buddhist philosophy.A Tibetan thangka depicting Shakyamuni Buddha.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or common religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. A thangka is a composite three-dimensional object consisting of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered; a brocade mounting; and one or more of the following: a silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowels at the top and bottom and metal or wooden decorative knobs on the bottom dowel. Guru Padmasambhava (meaning 'Lotus-born', signifying his mythical origin as a being emerging from a lotus flower), also known as Guru Rinpoche, is seen as a manifestation of Buddha Shakyamuni. He was responsible for bringing advanced Buddhist Tantric teachings to Tibet in the 8th century. His teachings and legacy are deeply ingrained in Tibetan culture.A Tibetan thangka depicting Guru Padmasambhava. Framed in a traditional silk brocade border; a wooden dowel is inserted in a sleeve along the bottom edge of the fabric frame. buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

The one pound note was the most prevalent banknote in circulation with the pound series, with the last series of 1953-66 having 1,066 million banknotes printed. The serial number HK 02 suggests it was printed in 1966.this item is an example of pre-decimal currency used in Australia.A green rectangular paper Australian £1 note. On the obverse is the Australian Coat of Arms and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II facing left. On the reverse are Charles Sturt and Hamilton Hume. The signatories are: H. C. Coombs, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia and Roland Wilson, Secretary to the Treasury. The watermark is Captain Cook in left oval. Behind each signature is ’ONE POUND’. The serial number is HK 456416 02 currency-australia one-pound-note

Manuals supplied for maintenance and Training Purposes in relation to use and upkeep of Thompson machine Gun in the theatre of war. Notebook summarises some key points of this.1. Training Manual for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun. Yellow cover with picture of gun. 32 internal pages on white paper and black writing. Includes B & W pictures of guns and parts. 2. Note book has green cover and supplied by Military Forces. Inside pages lined and white. Writing of notes on one side only and manually numbered up to Pg. 14 with technical notes.1. Sticker on front says "Technical Book and Magazine Co". In pencil at top name "R.D. Vincent". 2. Note book name at top "D.V. Sutcliffe, SGT" and writing "Thompson Sub Machine" - Is notebook of "Australian Military Forces" training manual, thompson machine gun

Educational book for Grammar and Composition. Published for the Victorian Education Department.Historical: Comparative with other text books used in schools in different eras.A greeny/grey book with cardboard cover and with bluish picture of 3 children sitting on a fence looking at a view of the countryside. The countryside is in a solid circle of blue. Border is black with ladder-like line about 2 mm wide. Bottom right corner in circle coloured blue is (in black) 2/- Title: in black Whitcombe's / New austral Grammars / A Fourth Book of / Grammar and Composition / for / Grades VII & VIII. See physical description.education. school. victorian education department. english. grammar. composition. grades 7 and 8.

This card is part of the McIntyre collection from three sons, J.L. McIntyre (founding member of Lara RSL Sub Branch WW1; J. W. McIntyre WW1 and T.G. McIntyre WW2. Jim McIntyre picked this card up while on leave in Cape Town, South AfricaA card sent home to family from WW1 Anzac serving in the AIFOn cover (see image) is written Everlasting Silver Leaves from Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa On second page (see image) is a photo of Strand Street, Cape Town On third page (see image) are three leaves with a picture of flowers, a hand and sign 'Remember Me' On back page (see image) is writing - Cape Town 12/1/17 To Florrie From Jim silver leaves, table mountain, cape town, south africa, ww1, world war 1, australian army, aif, mcintyre, strand street

Black and White Photo: Ringwood State School Mother's Club, 1931, pictured with Mr. L.H. Fenton, Head Teacher. Back row L-R: Mrs. Cations, Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Brotherson, Mrs. Weston, Mr. Fenton, (?) , Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Anderson. Front row: (?) , Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Bryant (President), Mrs. Matlock, Mrs. Benaires, Mrs. Flynn.Typed below one copy, "Ringwood S.S. Mother's Club 1931". Written on the back of another copy, "Ringwood State School Mothers Club (Mr. L. H. Fenton, H.T. May 31-Dec 37). Back row - Mrs. Cations, Beal, Brotherson, Weston, Mr. Fenton, ?, Walters, Anderson. Front row - ?, Mrs. Carmichael, Cooper, Bryant (Pres.) Matlock, Benaires, Flynn".

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit standing in the centre of the picture with several other people facing away from the camera on the right. The man is leaning against a thick art deco style armpit high wall with an extending ironwork protective fence above. The view seen beyond is of a city skyline. The man is Frank Wright and the place is the viewing platform at the top of the Empire State Building in New York.frank wright, brass bands, conductor, new york, empire state building

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Awash: the Golden Square swimming pool is swamped in this photo of the flooded Bendigo Creek about 1949. The picture was taken on Maple St. looking towards Howard's Bridge, and the diving tower and springboard at the pool can be seen in the centre foreground. The date of the photo is unknown, but is believed to have been taken prior to the floods of late 1949. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. Walhalla Railway station. These buildings were removed when the rail service was discontinued. Picture shows 2 lines coming in and 2 lines off to the side, a building on one side with platform which is on the same level as the rails. Passengers would have needed to climb up into the carriages. Markings: 23 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. Faster transport was provided by Cobb and Co. coaches, which operated between Moe and Walhalla. Picture shows a Cobb and Co. coach with 4 white horses outside a 2 story hotel. --kers Star Hotel. There are at least 9 people riding on the outside of the coach and more inside. Markings: 23 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Sepia photograph: 22 men standing and sitting. Men are wearing three piece suits, ties or bow ties, holding hats in hands. Men are pictured in front of a building, small paned window on either side of building. All men are wearing a ribbon on their lapel. Man on back LH side is holding a small male child, wearing a striped outfit, large white collar, and wide brimmed hat.person, group, male group, bendigo, male portrait

post card Elizabeth street Melbourne , from Flinders Street . GPO in the distance - early 1900s ? / black and white photo on paper / picture shows R W LAWRENCE DRY CLEANER , HORSES AND CARTS AND EARLY TRAM . / back of card R B LAWRENCE , DRY CLEANER , Dry Cleaner , Ostrich Feather Dresser etc, / card addressed to Branch , 209 Mitchell St Bendigo / no stamp included .postcard, photograph, post card elizabeth street melbourne , from flinders street . gpo in the distance - early 1900s / r w lawrence dry cleaner /

An invitation in the form of a card with black print. ' The Opening of the First Parliament of the Commonwealth.' 'By Tom Roberts. The honor of your presence is requested at the Queen's Hall, Parliament House, on Friday next (13th inst.) at Three o'clock, to view the progress of the Picture prior to its departure for London. John Rowe for Australian Art Association Pty. Ltd.' Handwritten in black ink are the words 'His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo & Lady.'event, official, painting, lydia chancellor, collection, australian art, art work, australian history, history, painting, tom roberts, politics, australian politics, australian parliament, event

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 157 page hardback blue cover book. A series of letters from The Hon Stephen Coleridge to his grandson, Antony, analysing and discussing the glory of English poetry. A B & W picture of the author's house is opposite the title page. Published in 1923 by Mills & Boon Ltd., London and printed by Neill & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Catalogue sticker ''2182 COL'' on spine.Stephen Coleridgebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, stephen coleridge, poetry

A box with a picture of men and women on the front. It contains 2 folders of newspaper cuttings. (1) A series of 'Bendigo Advertiser' newspaper cuttings under the heading of 'Woman on Bendigo' 1956-1957. Also contains a few cuttings all relating to Bendigo 1932 - 1960 and from 'Bendigo Advertiser' and 'Table Talk.' 1932 - 1960. (11) 'Press pictures of Bendigo Women and their Work.' 'Bendigo Advertiser,' 1956 - 1967.Women on Bendigo and Paper Snapsperson, individual, women, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, women, 'women on bendigo, ' 'paper snaps, ' pioneer women of bendigo, ' female, individual

Poetry book with red cloth cover and part of the jacket pasted on the front cover. It has a picture of a rural scene of men driving cattle. The book contains a number of poems by a selection from Australian Poets. Poems chosen by Joan S. Mackaness, B.A. and George Mackaness, M.A., Litt. D. Written in the front of the book; 1959 Gift to Grade VIB from Mr. R.L. Harrowfield, Head Teacher.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - the wide brown land, joan s mackaness, george mackaness, mr r l harrowfield, golden square training school no 1189, angus and robertson, halstead press pty ltd