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Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Edithvale Life-Saving Club, Clubhouse
Edithvale Life Saving Club was founded in 1919.Sepia postcard of Edithvale Life-Saving Club, a double story wooden building, built on the foreshore of Edithvale beach. People are sitting the beach, some under sun umbrellas.life saving club, edithvale, edithvale beach -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Dunera Appeal, 1995
Copy of memorandum by camp spokesman to High Commissioner for the UK and sketches of ship board and camp life by Fritz Schonbach 1941-1942. Review program and brief biography of Hirschfeld Mack.Black plastic folder with photo copied letter and memorabilia setting out conditions on HMT Dunera and sketches of camp life.Dunera appeal to UK High Commissioner and sketches.high commissioner for uk, fritz schonbach, hmt dunera, r. scharzbauer, k. vogel, m. sondheim -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Stepping Out with Arthur: Arthur James Harrison (Jnr) An insight into my life, my history and my family
An insight into the life history and family of Arthur James Harrison (Jnr). Includes a descendancy chart of Arthur James Harrison (Snr) . Max Holt lived Leopold Crescent, Mont Albert.An insight into the life history and family of Arthur James Harrison (Jnr). Includes a descendancy chart of Arthur James Harrison (Snr)(mr) arthur harrison, (miss) alice lee, (mrs) matilda lee, (mrs) jessie lane, (miss) ruth isabel lee, (mr) harold lane, burwood cemetery, (miss) jean harrison, (miss) maida harrison, (miss) ruby harrison, (mr) ken harrison, (mr) harry smith, (mr) clarry o'shea, (mrs) ruth harrison, (miss) lois ruth harrison, (mr) ian harold harrison, camberwell road, surrey hills presbyterian football club, leopold crescent, (mr) garry hutchinson, (miss) dianne humphris, surrey hills bowling club, eastern suburbs churches football association, hartwell, mont albert, surrey hills state school, surrey hills methodist church, churches, box hill council, (miss) vivien kaskazian, canterbury bowling club, (mrs) maida mossop -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Autobiography, Thayer, William M, From Log Cabin to White House, by W.M. Thayer, [n.d.] First published c1881, date of this edition unknown
Autobiography of James A. Garfield, President of the United States of America.Dark green hardcover book with gold embossing. Book is a fictionalised account of the life of James A. Garfield, President of the United States of America. 351 pages.fictionAutobiography of James A. Garfield, President of the United States of America.james a. garfield, w.m. thayer, assassinations, presidents, united states of america, biographical fiction -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Unknown
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Eulogy, Memorial Service for Legatee Ian Anderson
Information on the life of Legatee Ian Anderson from the memorial service held for him in 1985 at Paton Memorial Uniting Church, Deepdene. L/ Anderson was president of Melbourne Legacy in 1964. The information 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 the life of Ian Anderson a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed A4 document x 3 pages of the life of Ian Anderson - President 1964.past presidents, ian anderson, eulogy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL LIFE MEMBERSHIP, C.1998
Presentation of Life Membership to William James Norman Smart (Norm) at the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual Dinner in 1998. Norm served on the Committee of the Sub Branch from 1985 to 2003, he was Treasurer from 1989 to 2003. He also served on the Welfare and Charitable Sub Committee, as a delegate to the 27/27A District Board of the RSL, an Office Bearer of the RSL Flats in Kangaroo Flat from 1987 to 2002, as a museum guide in the RSL Museum SMI from 1998 to 2015. With Appeals Norm raised some $250,000.00 in the Anzac & Poppy Appeals. The men seated are Bert Pollard, Harold Trahair Eaglehawk RSL, Ivan Hutchison, Hugh Connolly Kangaroo Flat RSL.Two photographs colour an award being presented. .1) Shows a man in a suit and tie, microphone in one hand and a certificate n the other. .2) Shows same man standing n front of a table with men seated. Text in red pen on rear off.“Presentation N. Smart Life Membership Annual Dinner”brsl, smirsl, life memberrship, 1998 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Kew Living 1988, 1988
This book was specifically designed to highlight the settings in which we live, and six representative Kew life - styles were selected. Mostly photographs.This book was specifically designed to highlight the settings in which we live, and six representative Kew life - styles were selected. Mostly photographs.End paper : Sue Barnett1988, kew, lounges, bedrooms, kitchens, meals-on-wheels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, C Hodgkinson, 1/08/1967 12:00:00 AM
Paper delivered to Nunawading Historical Society August 1967.Paper delivered to Nunawading Historical Society August 1967 on the working life of Clement Hodgkinson and his various roles as surveyor and other public offices in VictoriaPaper delivered to Nunawading Historical Society August 1967.surveyors, hodgkinson, clement -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Eulogy, Richard Norman Wheeler - Address by Mr Kevin Croagh, President of the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers
Information on the life of Legatee Dick Wheeler from the memorial service held for him in 1989. Legatee Wheeler was president of Melbourne Legacy in 1986. It was given by Kevin Croagh, President of the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers. The information 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 the life of Legatee Dick Wheeler a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed A4 document x 3 pages of the life of Dick Wheeler - President 1986.past presidents, eulogy, dick wheeler -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, McCann, Mrs.E.M, Ringwood and Warrandyte - Memoirs of early days after WW1 of Mr and Mrs. McCann, 1967
Story of early days after WW1 in Ringwood and Warrandyte of Mr and Mrs. McCann and their life on Orchards. Sent to Mr. Pullen16 pages double sided of hand written memoirs about life in Warrandyte and Ringwood +Additional Keywords: McCann, Mrs E.M. / Pullen, Mr. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Leaflet, 1956
The re-drafting of the constitution set out by the British Mission to Seamen coincides with the centenary of establishment of the 1856 Mission in London. This pamphlet appears to have been received by someone who was offered a Life membership in 1957.6 pages of text pamphlet outlining a brief history and outcome of a Special meeting of members at Buckingham Palace gardens 16th May 1956, that is a redesigned Constitution of the Mission to Seamen. Designed to include non-British based Mission representatives. Blue print on white paper throughout with Mission flag at head of first page.in handwriting top edge in blue ink : " Rev'd with letter re Life Membership / May 1957constitutions, mission to seamen, london, the flying angel mission -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1883
THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS A COPY OF OIL PAINTING BY SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF OF STILL LIFE - NOW HANGING IN CASTLEMAINE ART GALLERY & HISTORICAL MUSEUM. OIL ON CANVAS - SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF WAS BORN IN CLUNES IN 1862, AND HAD HIS FIRST PAINTING LESSONS FROM A DR. BRUHN IN CLUNES AT A VERY EARLY AGE.PHOTOGRAPH OF STILL LIFE, OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING. BY SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF. SUBJECT; VEGETABLES - POT AND RABBIT.local history, photography, photographs, longstaff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tree-mendous, 1992
Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading,Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading, Matheson's Orchard. The project's environmental living program will allow children to experience life on a working orchard.Nunawading Council are preserving the only remaining working orchard in Nunawading,orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, matheson orchard -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item) - Collection of documents relating to the life of Norma Madeline Watters, 1930's - 1974
A collection of documents relating to the life of Norma Madeline WATTERS. These include 1935 & 1937 School certificates from Middle Park Central School; a cookery certificate from Mac Robertson Girl's High School; a certificate from the Victorian Baby Health Centres Association; a war savings certificate from The State Savings Bank of Victoria; a number of letters confirming her appointment to various clerical positions in the firms of Rootes, Austral Silk and Cotton Mills Pty Ltd, The Myer Emporium, W.E. Bassett & Associates, The Metropolitan Gas Company, Hardware Co. of Australia, Gill Glass and The Phosphate C-operative Company of Australia Ltd.education - primary schools, education - secondary schools, norma madeline watters, rootes/chrysler -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes black &white photos. Includes Partington family photoswillis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
An account of Joynt's life and an extract from 'They Dared Mightily' pages 141, 142 and 143 - see also Cat. No. 01351. It includes a copy of the citation from when he was awarded the VC in World War One. There is no indication of when the biography of Joynt was written or by whom. Had been inserted into photo album (Cat.No. 01588). Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian and VC winner.White A4 paper x 9 pages with black type about the life of Colonel Joynt VC.Some pencilled underlining.donovan joynt, biography -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Tree of Life plaque, 2004
"This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution to the Blind & Vision Impaired Community is symbolised by the tree and it's branches, which are forever blossoming and showing new growth. This Plaque was officially unveiled by the Hon Matt Foley Minister for Employment, Training & Youth and Minister for the Arts. 3rd February 2004"1 metal plate framed by woodRBF (with braille lettering below) Royal Blind Foundation Queensland "Tree of Life"royal blind foundation of queensland, mercy dickinson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Childhood memories for my sister Nancy, 10/03/1986
Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. Covers early memories of life in Mitcham and some of the local identities and businesses.Childhood memories for sister, Nancy written by Wal Grundy starting from 1917 and written on 10/3/1986. .oral history, grundy, walter, grundy, nancy, mitcham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1981, 1981_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1981". Inside: Membership number "038" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1982, 1982_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1982". Inside: Membership number "038" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1983, 1983_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1983". Inside: Membership number "037" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1969
The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1961
The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured blue and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1982
The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Ring from the S.S Canberra. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Canberra, P&O, 1982, Londonsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s canberra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article on the Bendigo Goldfields 1850s - Joseph Harrison, September 2020
Joseph Harrison was born in York in the UK about 1810. At the age of twenty, the farm labourer appeared in the Lancaster Quarters Session and was convicted of stealing nineteen sovereigns. He was sentanced to hard labout in Van Dieman's Land in 1832. The article describes the hard life his family had on the Bendigo Goldfields, and his run-ins with the law.Bendigo Monthly full page article entitled 'I'm the bloody man the doctor ordered' - A life in the Day (Series).bendigo goldfields, joseph harrison -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Sunderland, Queenie, Bride of an Anzac, 2000
Autobiography covering early life in England, working life during World War I, marriage to an Australian soldier, and family life in Australia.military history, settlers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, BCOF SUBSCRIBER
Australian Membership card Occupational Forces from Commonwealth in Japan. A life Subscriber was a person who paid many years of membership ahead usually at a cheaper membership amount. Re collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No.7287P for his service details, photos and awards.Small card, blue and white on front, wrapped in hard plastic. On front emblem of British Forces Commonwealth. Richard McGILVERY name on front. On back - membership No. and name and address of Mrs. W.E. McGILVERY and her signature.Titles "BCOF Association of Australia, Life Subscriber" and Richard McGILVERY's name. On back membership No. 16343.bcof, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB 50 year and Life Governor badges, 1978-2000
To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years of service or honorary positions. These consisted of a circle with a gold lighthouse on a contrasting background. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against various backgrounds, with '50 years' or 'Life Governor' at the base of the badge.Metal pin with gold lighthouse with shining lightRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind 50 years Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Governorroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 'All clear' for the retirement of Don Hillier, 1987
Article on the retirement of Don Hillier. Retired from the V.A.F.A. after many years as a goal umpire & life membership of the V.A.F.A. Umpires Association.[extract from a V.A.F.A. program]Article on the retirement of Don Hillier from the V.A.F.A. after many years as a goal umpire & life membership of the V.A.F.A. Umpires Association.[extract from a V.A.F.A. program]Article on the retirement of Don Hillier. Retired from the V.A.F.A. after many years as a goal umpire & life membership of the V.A.F.A. Umpires Association.[extract from a V.A.F.A. program]hillier, don