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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Distant Vineyard, 2008
Christian Science in Australia - Record of all Christian Science Churches, Societies and University organisations in Australia 1900-2008. Ringwood Reference Pages 227&228 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, J R Foster, Queensland Band Association Reference for Frank Wright, 1933, 17/7/1933
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.A single foolscap sheet of paper with a blue printed header and black typing. This reference for Frank Wright was signed by J.R. Foster the Secretary of the Queensland Band Association.A pen signaturefrank wright, j r foster, queensland band association, reference -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Reference Request for Tan Heong Ming, 1966, 12/12/1966
Carbon copy of a request for a reference from the Ballarat School of Mines. Tan Heong Ming wo was a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Student from 1961-1964.ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, colombo plan, international students, tan heong ming, reference -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE AUSTRALIAN ALMANAC FOR 1939, 1939
The Australian Almanac for 1939, a year book of universal reference. Published by A H Massina & co pty ltd, 96 pages of information, statistics on various subjects.australia, almanac, australia - general information - 1939, sporting information, household hints. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - WINDING PLANT NOTES
Hand written notes and references on Winding Plant at the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Describes Winding Plant and where it had been previously. Initialled AR.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, winding plant -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1987
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983.Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: 'A History of Port Melbourne' by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Reference copy.local government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris, business and traders - hotels -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - Packaging, Velvet Soap, 1900s
Packaging with wording including Velvet Soap, Greater Ease and Little Labour; also reference to a gift depot Yoffa House, 187 Flinders Lane, Melbourneindustry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, advertising, domestic life, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, velvet soap -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, The Bicentenary Pioneer Register, Second Edition Vol. 3, 2001
A souvenir booklet of the Rubicon Timber Workers reunion at Alexandra, Victoria. Contains short references to the workers, schools, and the hardships of life in this remote area especially for the women.timber industry, schools, natural disasters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Arthur Haldane Scott, 1914 -1018
WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.scott, arthur haldane, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Service records, National Archives of Australia, Ernest Victor Rider
1919 - 1943World War II Service recordWorld War 2 Service records of Ernest Victor Rider who died of Beri-Beri as a prisoner of war. Service No. VX50250. Cross reference NP4422.rider ernest victor, world war 1939 -1945 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Map - Survey Charts, Port Phillip West Channel
These charts show changes to the depth levels surrounding Queenscliff. Earlier chart does not show the cut which can be seen in the later chart. The creation of the cut and subsequebt dredging of it has changed the shoreline due to shifting sand.Two charts of the Port Phillip West Channel, reference number 309. One was engraved in 1903, the other a new 1935 edition last revised in 1961.Port Phillip West Channelport phillip, queencliff channel, charts, soundings -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Laminated Print, Defence Public Relations, Guided Missile Destroyers
Laminated Paper Print with picture of HMAS Brisbane and specifications shown underneath. Reverse shows another picture of a Destroyer with reference to HMAS Perth and HMAS Hobart. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Map, Bolton Brothers Printers, Map of Bendigo City and Eaglehawk Borough Streets, Unknown
Produced by local company Bolton Brothers. Suitable for the glove box of car.Fold out map with a book style red and black printed front and back cover. Includes a three page index of street names and reference points. city of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo tourism -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Water Supply 1837-1972, Chronology and Extracts From History, C 2009
This is an incomplete draft on work about the Ballarat Water Supply which is directly relevant to Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.These pages give background to the development of the Ballarat Water Supply after 1972. 13 pages in random order, except for pp1-4 which form a chronology. The other 9 printed pages are part of a draft with some references cited.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat water supply, lake wendouree, commissioner j.a. chisholme, yuillle's swamp, j.b.humffrays, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Framed Testimonial, Royal Industry Lodge No. 4831, Port Phillip District
The Port Phillip District Branch of the Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. in Victoria was registered on 5 September 1857.A framed commemorative certificate presented to Mary L. Cranston in recognition of her services to the Port Phillip District Branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF). In addition to the photograph of the recipient, six other photographs of officers of the lodge are included. The imagery of the certificate references western art and Christian symbolism, as well as obligatory references to labour and learning. Mary Cranston is pictured centre front."Royal Industry Lodge No.4831, Port Phillip District M.U.I.O.O.F., Presented to Sister Mary L. Cranston for services rendered.m.u.i.o.o.f, muioof, lodge, oddfellows,, royal industry lodge, mary cranston, mary l. cranston, a.h. nitz, e. bloxham, a. newbegin, f.p. brown, e. jones, j.n. trawin, howard brown, eden studios, friendly society, port phillip, dove, loyal industry lodge no.4831, calligraphy, illumination -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, J Henry Iles, Reference for Frank Wright from J. Henry Iles of the National Band Festival, 1934, 30/10/1934
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.This single sheet of paper with the black printed header of The National Band Festival, is a typed letter of reference for Frank Wright. It is signed by Founder and Director J Henry Iles.Signature in black penfrank wright, j henry iles, the national band festival, crystal palace, brass band -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Document, Mr L A Fletcher, Guildhall School of Music and Drama Reference for Frank Wright, 1938, 6/5/1938
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.This single sheet of paper with a black header and black typing, is a reference for Frank Wright from Mr L A Fletcher, the Clerk of the Examinations of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.Black pen signaturefrank wright, l a fletcher, guildhall school of music and drama, reference -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Ballarat School of Mines Reference and Results for Ran Heong Ming, 1966, 15/08//1966
Carbon copy of a reference and list of results for Ballarat School of Mines student Tan Heong Ming who was a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Student from 1961-1964.ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, colombo plan, international students, tan heong ming, reference, results -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PAYNTER FAMILY, 1985
A Brief History of the Paynter Family, with a reference to those at Epsom 1906-1940,. 16 pages in cardboard cover with black and white photographs. Compiled by Reg Paynter 1985.Reg Payntergenealogy, family, paynter, bendigo-epsom-family history- paynter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TOURIST GUIDE - GOLDEN NORTH CENTRAL VIC, 1973
Tourist Guide - Golden North Central Vic. Promotional guide to the area. produced and printed by St. Arnaud Mercury, includes references to local businesses, maps and featuresSt Arnaud Mercury.victoria, promotional guide to central vic. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HELL BELOW - LEADER, 1959
'Hell Below'. The romance of gold - fictional story of mining at Bendigo, told from the viewpoint of a man who worked below. Reference to known mines and locations in Bendigo.W Snowdenbendigo, mining, conditions at the time. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Robin Grow, South Melbourne Walk, 2008
With assistance from PMH&PS, Robin Grow constructed an art deco walk and booklet, one of a series produced by the Art Deco Society..02 - "South Melbourne Walk", a booklet produced by the Art Deco Society, on inter-war building in South Melbourne. A 30 pp self-guiding reference, 2008architecture, built environment, robin grow, art deco society, walk guide -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: THREE LENGTHS OF SOLDER
Three lengths of triangular lead solder Varying lengths: 2 x185mm, 1 x 75mm Items stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 1300. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, James Bonwick, Discovery and settlement of Port Phillip : being a history of the country now called Victoria, up to the arrival of Mr. Superintendent Latrobe, in October, 1839, 1999
Contains a general history of the early Port Phillip district, including many references to Aboriginal peoples. Edited version of original 19th century notes by James Bonwick.Maps, b&w illustrationswilliam buckley, john batman, joseph gellibrand, john pascoe fawkner, victorian history, melbourne history, port phillip, religion, merri creek, james bonwick -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Guy Featherstone, A Bibliography of Victorian History 1850-1900, 1986
The aim of this work is to provide a guide to those reference works, bibliographies, encyclopedias, dictionaries and similar works which are likely to be useful to research workers in the field of Victorian historyvictorian history, local history, bibliographies -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, "So you want to buy a farm", c. 1980
Course outline, notes, reference material. Incl. "Marcus Oldham Farm. Part 1. A description, analysis andhistory of the farm" by R.G. Ashby (c. 1979) 64pp.courses, farming -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Morrissey D W and Morrissey E W, Lakes Entrance a Short History and Tourist Guide
A short history of lakes Entrance from early settlement, including references to forest survey, land sales, shipping, fishing industry and development of the town and tourist industrysettlers, land settlement -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jeffrey, Betty, Recollections of Life on the Silt Jetties, 1970
A tribute to Matron A.M.Sage, Matron in Chief of Australian Army Nursing Services, and some references to P.O.W. life and rehabilitation. Booklet produced as fundraiser for College of Nursing, Australia -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Museums Victoria, Gippsland Thesaurus, 2000
A directory of reference material designed for those who have the responsibility and management of museum, historical society or other public or private collections. Various leaflets in display folder.reference material -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Frank Ainger, 1873
Application by Frank Ainger for land in the Parish of Nunawading on Whitehorse Road near Mitcham Road. Also included are several references from other sources to Frank Ainger.ainger, frank, shire of nunawading, mitcham, land settlement