The Everard Memorial was officially dedicated on 22 April 2004 by Betty Lynch OAM, daughter of William Everard and sister of Blanche Shallard. Newsletter No. 156 May 2004 THE MT. EVERARD CONNECTION Mt Everard in the Kinglake National Park commemorates William Hugh Everard, State Member for Evelyn and father of our member Blanche Shallard who died some eighteen months ago. Doug and Gwen Orford represented the Society at the unveiling of an interpretive sign at Mt Everard. Doug has written this account of the event on 22nd April. We all travelled to Kinglake and met near the Fire Station where we were picked up by two buses provided by Parks Victoria to take us to the top of Mt Everard. There we enjoyed morning tea (needed to as we from·the first bus had to walk the last hill when the bus broke down) while we waited for the official party to arrive. While waiting we had a look at the open four sided interpretive feature donated by Mrs Betty Lynch OAM (sister of Blanche) in memory of their father Bill Everard who was the State Member for the area for many years and in recognition of Kinglake National Park's 75th birthday. The information display describes the Blue Ant Butterfly, the Coconut Ant and the Swamp Pea, all of which are indigenous to the area. The Chief Executive of Parks Victoria welcomed everyone on this warm windy day after which Betty explained how the blue ant butterfly cohabited with the ants and survived. The swamp pea is described as a rare indigenous plant to the area. She also spoke of her father's interest in the area. The Governor, John Landy, then spoke before he and Betty moved up to the display board and cut the red ribbon from around it.10 colour photographsbetty lynch, everard memorial, mt everard, kinglake national park, dedication, blanche shallard

The Mt Beauty theatre was located in the community hall and gave residents access to the latest movies when television was just beginning to be a popular household entertainment. The Kiewa valley was for a very long time 'out of range' for television reception . Going to the theatre was popular for all age groups.This program shows that most of the films were suitable for the whole family.Mt Beauty entertainment consisted of going to the pictures on a Wednesday or Saturday night. Most films were suitable for the whole family and were up-to-date movies with well known stars. Thin greenish paper with dark green print folded making 4 pages detailing the schedule of the pictures to be shown.2 nights have been ticked.mt beauty theatre, films, pictures

This photo was taken in the Mt William area and was material for a Ministry of Tourism campaign.The photo shows a man seated on a rock and looking out over a valley (Mt William area, south west)'This Photograph is with, The Compliments of The . . . ,Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria, Please acknowledge, Photo: Michael Chesire' stamped on back. 'Grampians Mt. William' written on back in red pen.scenery, mount william

Lawn bowls required members to wear a white uniform which included a hat. Lawn bowls was played at Mt Beauty.Lawn bowls was played at Mt Beauty.White material hat with stiff peak sown onto green material which is underneath the peak. The top of the hat is made of 8 triangular sections meeting in the centre. There is a black band between the peak and top of the hat. The band has "Mt Beauty" sewn on at the front. The other hat has green material all the way around as it has a peak at the front and back."Mt Beauty" Label: Makers and size.lawn bowls. mt beauty. hat. clothing., bowling club, bowls

Preface extract: ... To commemorate the centenary of this important event and to assist in the recording of our local military history, the Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-branch is proud to publish this book as a worthy record for current and future generations. ... - Roger Boness, President, Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-Branch.Pre WW1 citizen soldiers one-week camp organised under Colonel John Monash at Lilydale, Vic. February 7th-14th 1914.

Portland Town CouncilBlack and white photograph of a man with white hair parted on left and a moustache. He is wearing round glasses and a dark suit with white shirt (peaked collar) and dark tie. Mounted in grey matt, under glass in wooden frame.Front: J. Edward C. Henry, Town Clerk and Surveyor Appointed 20th November 1888, over 50 years an officer of the Council (white paint, lower centre).

Unopened cream jug depicting Vietnam Memorial 1992Vietnam Memorial 1992 for all those who served suffered and died Vietnam 1962-1973commemorative jug

Ceramic port decanter in shape of a 7.62mm round. Rising Sun logo on front. Tip of round is removeable to house cork.History of 7.62mm round. 84, F4 on base.port decanter, 7.62mm round

Notes, bibliography, ill, p.196.non-fictionRalph Goode became the first of many men from Lilydale Victoria to enlist in World War One when he joined the 2nd Field Ambulance as a stretcher bearer. Over the next four years he recorded hid activities.world war 1914-1918 - australian participation - 2nd field ambulance, ralph goode 1888-1961 - biography

bibliography, ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionIn February 1914 Colonel John Monash organised an annual camp for the militia to be held at Lilydale. The camp, training and mock battles were reviewed by Sir General Ian Hamilton.australia - militia, military training camps - lilydale - history

Ill, p.464.non-fictionFifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict from the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their wartime experiences.Their stories tell of our nation's involvement in Vietnam and spans the period 1964 to 1972. They served with the Navy, with the Regular Army, with the CMF and as National Servicemen. Their backgrounds varied as much as their experiences 'in country' during that time.It is a story of sacrifice and endurance, bravery and loss, good times and bad times. It reveals the environment they were forced to exist in and the role they played, from the mundane to the terrifying.Surviving all of this they then returned home to a nation where many people ignored or even condemned them. For most, those decades after the war were an ongoing battle to deal with the physical and mental scars.vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, veterans - victoria - yarra valley - biography

Index, ill, p.248.non-fictionDescription of various events in the electorate of Casey pertaining to the centenary of the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - centennial celebrations - australia, world war 1914-1918 - remembrance

Commemorative bottle of wine. Part of a set with wine glassWhite label. "To all those who sffered and died Vietnam 1962-1973"wine bottle

Wooden wine box, lined with green felt and containing wine bottle and glass. Front features engravied map of Vietnam and outine of a memorial 1992.Vietnam Memorial 1992 (front). Inside of lid is info on National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forceswine box, vietnam memorial

Commemorative wooden box containing a bottle of alcohol and inscribed liquor glass. Lid of box inscribed with map of Vietnam and jungle scenes. Inside of lid inscribed with description of national memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces. Inside are two metal plaques inscribed "lest we forget" and "Vietnam 1962-1973"As abovememorial wooden box, vietnam memorial 1992

A photo of a WW1 soldier sent to Una from Doc. on 22.04.1916A black and white photograph of a soldier in World War I sent to Una from Doc on 22 April 1916.on back written in ink: top LH side: Una / with best wished / from Doc / 22-4-1916world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection

Khaki Drill Apron as used by Scottish Regiment. Has a single pocket on the front complete with button and flap.Nil

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Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base. Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.Stoneware port crock with black top and white body. Cork stopper in place. Ring handle. Black and white outline drawing of a bird on a sign on front. Lettering in black type. Makers logo on side.Port crock issued by the Sergeant's Mess, Puckapunyal under the banner "Certificate of Orphanage". Given to members of 'The Orphanage', Puckapunyal Army Base. Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper", No. 3798359.cooper collection, keith cooper, crock, memorabilia, puckapunyal

Cream China cup with cream handle with a line drawing in brown of the outer part of the PMTT logo with an A class tram inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "National Ceramics Australia 03-5552777" on the base. Made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1991.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary

Ceramic port crocks (750 ml), to mark the linking in 1991 of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles RegimentsThe 6 guidons and battle honours of the two Regiments and their antecedent unitsport, commemorative

Colour slide of VR class tram 53, route 59 Essendon Aerodrome in Mt Alexander Road just to the north of Shamrock St, North Essendon. Has the Ambasador Motel in the background. The tram was built for the Victorian Railways St Kilda - Brighton tram line in 1942 and sold to the MMTB when that line closed. On display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Yields information about VR tram 52 in Mt Alexander Road c1975.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount.Has "MP146" in pencil and stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" on rear.tramways, vr class, tram 52, route 59, mt alexander road