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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO - THE ORDER OF POOR CLARES COLLETTINES - 13TH CENTURY ITALIAN RELIGIOUS ORDER, 11/12/1965
Bendigo Advertiser Saturday Decemeber 11, 1965 Black & White Article & Photograph The 13th Century Religious Order - Order of Poor Clares Collettines comes to Bendigo. The Sisters consented to being photographed as normally the Order is completely enclosed. The Mother Abbess stands in the front and, from left are Sister Peter, Sister Collette, Sister Baptista, Sister Anthony, Sister Ambrose, Sister John Francis and the Mother Vicaress. The Mother Abbess is English, the Mother Vicaress & another European Sister are (Scottish) and five Sisters are Indian and (Tamil) Minority. The Sisters Bendigo House is located near St. Aidans Orphanage and is only the second of its kind in Australia.bendigo, clubs, italian reigious order in bendigo -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1949
Allan writes of his two-weeks in Buenos Aires where he witnessed a "..great parade.." on Independence Day and heard Peron speak in the city. He also attended several orchestral concerts and saw 'Gone with the Wind' for the fourth time. He writes "The papers have been full of the coal strike in Australia down here....".Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written on two sheets of unlined blue air-letter paper (0816.a1-2) headed M.S.Fenris, Montevideo, and dated 22.07.49. The blue airmail envelope (0816.b) has a 4cm border of diagonal green and yellow stripes. There are two Uruguayan stamps, one blue, one green. The postmark is indistinct. The letter from Allan to his mother is written in blue ink. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, m s fenris, independence day, buenos aires, australian coal strike -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of two women standing at a table covered by children's drawings.Written on back of photo: Carmel Chammings (now Biggs) and mother. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 20/11/1906
Alice May (known as May) Nightingale married Frederick Sparks. They were living in Cranbourne (Lyndhurst) in 1906Thompson CollectionB/W photograph of 4 people outside brick building Cranbourne/Lyndhurst area'To Dear Mother, with love from May Nov 20th 1906may sparks nee nightingale, frederick sparks -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Cassell and Company Limited, Captain Cook's Voyages, 1908
James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.Cook's 12 years sailing around the Pacific Ocean contributed much to European knowledge of the area. This is a useful reference book.A 446pp hard back book titled, "Captain Cook's Voyages" in gold print. It has a black and red cover with a coloured illustration of the landing of James Cook, his crew and the planting of the British red ensign. It has coloured illustrations. Includes Aboriginal encounters with explorers. inside cover - :To Fred from his mother, mas 1910" -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF ALBERT GRANDSFORD PARKINSON AND MATE. ARMY CAP AND HAT FEATURED, ALSO MATERIAL [WOOL] PUTTEES ON LEGS. BOTH MEN ARE WEARING WRIST WATCHESTO MOTHER. LOVE FROM ALBERT. ALBERT GRANDSFORD PARKINSON BATTALlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press, The Holy Bible, 1897
To William Maddocks from his mother Aug 15th 1897stawell religion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, G Morrish, Maddocks Hymn Book, 1856-1881
William Maddocks from his mother March 9th 97stawell religion -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Mrs Trumble
Associated with CarisbrookPhotograph of Mrs Trumble of Carisbrook. Verso: Mrs Trumble: a/ Davis: Mrs Trumble Terry's motherem22, carisbrook, mrs trumble, terry trumble -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Death notice for Ringwood resident, Elizabeth Ruth (Wendy) Wilkins - 24th October, 1983
Local newspaper clipping with two notices.Loving wife of the late Alldin Roy, mother of Christine, Mother-in-law of Bob, Nanna-San of Mark, Tara and Phillip. Mother of Sue, Mother-in-law of Ken, Nanna in hospital to Natalie and Aaron. Proudly remembered loved forever, Stephen. Dearly loved sister-in-law of Garnet (dec.) and Dot, loving Aunty of Bruce, Ronda, Peter, Kenneth, Edward and families. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CHARLEROI, BELGIUM, c.WW1
In the letter to his mother R.H. Baron talks about going on leave and visiting Brussels and Antwerp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596).and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. to 18. Black and white postcard scenes of Charleroi, Belgium. Perforations along left hand side of each card.1. Handwritten on black ink on front "Station". 2. Handwritten in black ink on front. "entrance to town". 1. & 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother signed Bob. Dated 30/3/19." 3. Handwritten on black ink on front: "Road to College".robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, charleroi. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES 1916, C.1916
The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother and Sister in Australia. .1) Being a military envelope it has instructions for its use. refer 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, khaki colour, military issue, all print in black, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).5) Letters, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .4) Envelope, yellowish odour, military PO stamp, stamped in red by the censor, addressed in black pen, hand signed by censor..1) Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” .2) main Point, “ In France 26th Dec 1916”, Dear Mother” .4) main point, “On Active service” Mrs W Ferris” as in .1) .5) main point, “In France 28th Dec 1916”, “Dear Marian”letters, ymca, envelopes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Telegram, 18/08/45
Telegram with no envelope. One page (0347.A1) written on 18/08/45 in Brisbane from Allen to his mother.telegram, quinn, brisbane, 1945 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PICTURES, WALL HANGING, estimated Vietnam War
Items brought home from Vietnam by Geoff Hopper in 1970. Refer 596.3..1 & .2 Black lacquered wood with mother of pearl inlay of scenery and domestic chores. Metal tabs on back for hanging.souvenirs, vietnam, pearl -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photo, Wright Family photo
Frank Wright was born at Smeaton, lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner, and his large family was musical, winning many awards in the singing and instrumental areas. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and by the age of 18 was the Australian Open Cornet Champion. 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 as conductor Frank won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. He became well known and respected as a conductor and adjudicator of band competitions at very high levels in Australia and New Zealand. 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, as well as at Ballarat’s South Street and in Australia and 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. Sepia photo postcard of Wright Family Group. Frank Wright's father (William) on far right, and mother in centre back.3 small holes in photofrank wright, smeaton, frank j wright, bill wright, william wright -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - WOODEN DEED BOX
Small wooden box with mother of pearl and brass inlay, blue paper lined interior, brass hinges and lock with key.personal effects, containers, box -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc - The Goverment Promises That each Rallier Will Recieve:
The Government promises 10 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH. COULD BE FAMILY - FATHER / MOTHER CENTRE. 4 FEMALES FRONT ROW, 7 MALES BACK ROW.family, local history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Knife, Fork, c1900
Silver plated ornately decorated with flower pattern, knife and three pronged fork with mother of pearl handles. English made.domestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Child's pull-along toy, 'Duck Truck", C 1960's
Childhood toy of donor, used early 1960's by a newly-walking child.Example of early mass-produced plastic child's toy.Child's pull-along toy. Plastic. Back red ducklings move with back wheel motion. Mother duckling is a replacement.Niltoy, plastic, pull-string -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Till Family
Black and white photograph of Alison Till and her mother Evelyn Till outside a house. Both are wearing hats and overcoats.till, evelyn, alison bertha -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Small black and white photograph of a student Brady ? of Primary School speaking about Mothers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Black and white photograph of student Tom Allen at Primary School, speaking about Mothers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Black and white photograph of student Annika Goding at Primary School, speaking about Mothers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Black and white photograph of student Samantha Leach at Primary School, speaking about Mothers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1995
Black and white photograph of student Ricci Harmer at Primary School, speaking about Mothers Day . Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Edith Dorey, her mother and baby Fred, c1919
Studio portrait of Edith Emma Dorey (nee Spooner), wife of Fred Dorey, with her mother and baby Fred. c1919edith dorey, edith spooner, fred dorey, olinda -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 8/05/2011 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the operation of the horse tram by the BTM during the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2011Horse tram No 1 south bound in Wendouree Parade on Mother's Day, 8/5/2011, Photo by Peter Winspur.trams, tramways, horse tram, btm, wendouree parade, heritage, tram 1 -
Montsalvat
Rubber Mould, Untitled (Mother and Child)
A rectangular rubber mould containing two oval designs both depicting a mother and child and one partial oval design. Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, mother and child -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Silver Toasting Fork with Pearl Handle
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of Britannia ware of the early 20th century.A silver 3 tined toasting fork with mother of pearl handle. There is a floral design on the silver connecting the handle and fork blade.domestic items, silver cutlery