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Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Horticultural award certificate
Flower shows or Horticultural exhibitions were a popular form of entertainment and scientific pastime in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and were widely reported on and followed. Ballarat was a major centre for nurseries and prided itself as a garden city promoting many shows at all levels including grand national exhibitions. Exhibitors ranged from professional hybridists, nurserymen and florists to amateur growers. This award represents the cottage or amateur class in flower shows and was awarded circa 1909.. ballarat horticultural society, j taffe, roses, bentley, fraser print ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Student information, Ballarat School of Mines General Information for Diploma Students Booklets, 1 & .2 1963, .3 1959/1960
.1 , .2 & .3 Beige colour booklets of 4, and 11 pages, .4 & .5 pale green booklets of 11 pages and .6 & .7 red booklets of 16 pages, with information about length of courses, the academic year, class times, credit for subjects of course, examinations, exemptions, the awarding of the diploma, conferring of diplomas, entrance to university, extra curricular activities, school boards, enrolment and re enrolment, and payment of fees. ballarat school of mines and industries, diploma information, the diploma school, applied chemistry, metallurgy, geology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, applied physics, art -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
.1 CERTIFICATE OF APPREATION PRESENTED TO CLUNES SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB. BLACK PRINT ON A GREEN AND IVORY MARBLE LOOK PAPER SUNDAY JULY 1ST 2001 .2 YELLOW PIECE OF PAPER ISSUED BY CLUNES & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AKNOWLEDGING A "SPECIAL AWARD" ISSUED 21 NOVEMBER 1992 FOR GIVING TIME TO HELP OTHERS .3 BLANK INVITATION CARDS, GOLD EDGED DUCK ON BLUE BACKGROUND, BLUE PRINTINGsenior citizen club, senior citizen certificate -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, P D Gardner, Through foreign eyes : European perceptions of the Kurnai tribe of Gippsland, 1994
This book is the second of Gardner's 3 volume history on the Kurnai tribes. It studies the Kurnai through the diaries and letters of various European observers, including an explorer, squatters, government officials, Aboriginal protectors, missionaries and an anthropologist. There is also an account of one of the victims, a summary of Gardner's massacre thesis and an appendix on the 'white woman' affair. This book is considered the most professional production of the trilogy and was highly commended in the Caltex-Bendigo Advertiser Awards of 1988. B&w illustrations, b&w photographshistories, victorian aborigines, victorian history, local history, victoria, gippsland, kurnai, european -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, DAVIES, Emily, 2015
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file which contains a detailed research report prepared by Dr. Suzanne McWha relating to an important donation of items dating from the first decade of the 20th century, prepared by Emily Davies which received ‘plain needlework’ awards. The file contains information about Emily Davies, about Baldur Girls Grammar, about the Plain Needlework Movement. Suzanne includes images and an inventory of each of the items donated.plain sewing competitions, baldur girls' grammar - kew (vic.), suzanne mcwhaplain sewing competitions, baldur girls' grammar - kew (vic.), suzanne mcwha -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams at a Glance", Apr. 2008
Pamphlet - DL size, 5 fold printed in full colour on white paper, titled "Yarra Trams at a Glance". Gives details of the services, staff, state projects, tram fleet upgrade, innovation, Tram Tracker, awards, infrastructure projects, the network, tram fleet and contact details. Has the logos of Yarra Trams - Dated April. 2008. See Reg Item 1124 for the Oct. 2008 issue. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, logos, tramcars, information -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams at a Glance", Oct. 2008
Pamphlet - DL size, 5 fold printed in full colour on white paper, titled "Yarra Trams at a Glance". Gives details of the services, staff, state projects, tram fleet upgrade, innovation, Tram Tracker, awards, infrastructure projects, the network, tram fleet and contact details. Has the logos of Yarra Trams, TransdevTSL and Tram Tracker. Dated Oct. 2008. See Reg item 2397 for an April 2008 issuetrams, tramways, yarra trams, transdev, logos, tramcars, information -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - BOX - METAL
Ornamental brass box of unknown use. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY" RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Silver metal box with separate lid. Lid has inlays of Japanese scenery of antelope, tree, buuildings. Mostly gold colour but with red plants. Centre of lid has hole cut into it.ornamental box, bcof -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Framed Letter - Bogong State School 1948, 29th November 1948
Bogong State School was awarded First Prize in its Section for the 'Project Book Competition'. The school received a cheque for 10 pounds and an invite to the presentation (or to be posted).Bogong is a town established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Head Teacher encouraged pupils to enter competitions for their benefit and that of the school including positive publicity.Dark wooden frame, glass cover, brown paper backing. Two rings screwed at the top on the sides of the frame with string attached to each. Paper yellowed letter titled "Re Project Book Competition, 1948" dated 29th Nov. 1948 addressed to The Head Teacher Bogong State School.bogong state school; project book competition -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir, Tumbler/glass, Mid to Late 20th century
Limited information but sportsmen Clubs generally seem to be associated with organized shooting clubs. This glass was one of a set of 4 either awarded as prize or sold as souvenir.Local social historical interest.Clear glass with gold rim and logo of sailing ship, on front, and label on the back. Heavy dotted base.Warrnambool S.A.A around logo with Warrnambool Sportsmen’s Club Inc. on other side of the glass.warrnambool, warrnambool sportsmen club, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, FEMALE RELATIVE, WW2
Badge in WW2, Awarded to wife/mother/nearest female relative with family member serving overseas. One star represents one family member serving.Metal round badge with attached bar containing one star. Badge is topped with a crown and has a map of Australia in centre. Has pin on the back to attach to material. Colour is brown/bronze.Front has inscription "To the Women of Australia". Back has No. impressed A.243682. Also impressed on back issued by Cmwth Govt".ww2, female relative badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, CIVIC, 3.7.1919
Badge awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos.Badge, brass. Boomerang over shield, kangaroo & emu, on each side. Centre is an image of a soldier carrying a rifle. On boomerang: Duty Nobly Done Rear: The Greatr War Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19numismatics, badges, civic mementoes, presentations, military service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1915 - 1918
The portrait is EDGAR FREDERICK DAWSON DCM, No 4472, 57th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 893 for his Service Details & Cat No 894 for award of the DCM.Heavy timber frame with glass front. Black & white portrait of an WWI Soldier wearing a Sam Brown belt. A decoration can be seen over the left jacket pocket. Bottom R corner: Karma Bendigophotography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, dcm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Banyule Council leads the way, 2005
An article on Banyule Council's "Work and family balance award" 2005 from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on white background, colour illus.banyule council, work life balance, keith yeo, kath baylie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Greensborough Historical Society, 10/07/2019
Greensborough Historical Society president Noel withers accepts first prize at the Victorian Collections Awards for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing from Dr Julie Cotter.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough historical society, victorian collections awards, noel withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A pillar of strength in volunteering, 07/02/2018
At 83, Maureen Gleeson has spent most of her life giving back to the community. In 2018 she received a Jagajaga Community Australia Day Award.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .watsonia, st marys catholic church greensborough, maureen gleeson, jagajaga australia day community awards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Royal Australian Mint, Legends of the Anzacs: Medals of Honour, 2017_
Folder designed to hold a gold coin collection (folder only) commemorating the Medals of Honour awarded over the 100 years of Anzac. Includes examples of the recipients.Folder only. 6-fold heavy card folder with string tie, colour illustrations of medals of honour.anzac centenary, medals of honour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family, 13/08/2016
In August 2016, the Greensborough Football Club held a function to celebrate inductees to the Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family accepted awards on behalf of the Partington family.Digital image of colour photo.greensborough football club, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family, 13/08/2016
In August 2016, the Greensborough Football Club held a function to celebrate inductees to the Hall of Fame. Gary Partington and family accepted awards on behalf of the Partington family.Digital image of colour photo.gary partington, greensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Neil McPherson, Scout Pathfinder Badge 1951, 1951_
Detailed description and maps of Greensborough area, including roads and streets and natural features in 1951. Report made to satisfy requirements for award of a Scout Pathfinder badge.Very detailed description of the Greensborough area in 1951, by Neil McPherson, Troop Leader, 6th PrestonCD-ROM, containing 30 files Adobe 12.5 x 14.2 cm Photoshop 7greensborough, scouts, pathfinder badge -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals 397 H U Naylor, Early 20th Century and Late 20 Century
397 Harry U Naylor served with 12 Battalion AIF during WW1. These medals and the ANZAC Medallion were awarded to Pte Naylor for his service.These Medals are the originals that were awarded to 397 Pte H U Naylor.Two Medals with ribbons - the British War Medal 1914-1918 and the Victory Medal 1914-1919. The ANZAC MedallionOn the two Medals - 397 Pte H U Naylor 12 BN AIF. On the ANZAC Medallion - H W? Naylorww1 12 battalion aif 397 pte h u naylor, 397 h naylor, 12 battalion, aif, ww1, decorations, anzac medallion -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Service to Celebrate the Life of Alan Charles Robertson OAM 9th. January 1928- 14th. August 2007 at St. Michael's Uniting Church , Collins Street .Melbourne
Alan Robertson was the City Engineer and Town Planner at the City of Ringwood for many years from 1958. He rceived several significant professional and community awards.Buff coloured bifold card with white paper insert. Photograph on front. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, City of Port Phillip, South Melbourne Town Hall, 2010
Postcard to celebrate 130 years of South Melbourne in 2010, announcing talk by award winning heritage architect Roger Beeston about his work on the buildingcolour postcard of drawing, unmounted, good condition -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Envelope, 1930's
Used as holder for military medal/ Iron Cross. Awarded posthumously to Lance Corporal Gefreiter Franz Rapp who died in action on the Finnish front in 1941.Blue envelope with black printing (old german script) and slit at the back for closing *Iron Cross- 2nd class 1939G.F. Rapp . , 6franz rapp, iron cross, military medals german -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1921, Atlas Press Pty Ltd, High Tide, 1921
The school magazine, published at the end of each year. Contains reports from principal, sports results and academic awards. Also includes some student work.Printed soft cover book. Pale blue card cover with navy blue print. 18 p.: ill.williamstown high school, high tide -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medals, W K Gray
These medals together with striped ribbon miniature bar were awarded to William Keith GRAY VX77837 who was born on 17/10/1915 at Warragul in Victoria.Four medals - Two silver round in shape - only one has ribbon attached. Two brass star shaped with striped ribbon attached. ww2, william k gray, army -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, The Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual, April 1942
Owned by Adde Andreas Matiess John Cooper who served in WW1 and was awarded the Military Medal. He also served as a Lieutenant with the 22nd Battalion in WW2.Adde Cooper was born and lived in Chiltern and served in both WW1 & WW2. Small green fabric reinforced booklet. 173 pagesWritten by Major John Langdon-Davies. John Murray & The Pilot Presschiltern, ww1, ww2, military medal, adde andreas matiess john cooper -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, N. Walter Swan, Luke Mivers Harvest by N Walter Swan, 1878
Australian Story by an Australian Author. Awarded the Prize of £100 (100 Pounds), Offered by the proprietors of thh "Sydney Mail" for the best competitve Tale by a Colonial Author.Red Hard Cover with Gold Print on SpinePrinted on Spine. The Title and Author's Name. "LUKE MIVERS HARVEST. N. Walter Swanstawell education, novel -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
W B MARTIN was born on 1/01/1901. He served as Captain and was not a prisoner of war. W B Martin was awarded the British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Arapiles Historical Society
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Erinnerung confirmation
This certificate was awarded to Heindrich Wilhelm Klowss on his confirmation at St Pauls Lutheran Church Natimuk on the 27 November in1898. Original glass/wooden frame. Confirmation certificate in German in its original glass,wooden frame . The frame is gilt and certificate has a cross and floral arrangement.The printed certificate is written in German. In black cursive script Heindrich Wilhelm Klowss g b 13 March1883 confirmation 27 November in St Pauls Natimuk by Pastor L Kaibelconfirmation certificate lutheran, arapiles, natimuk