"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band in Frame with names underneath. Robert Pockley Studio, Geelongpipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, margaret bennett, check loc, ballarat ladies' highland pipe band

Robert Gray at Kays Foundry Wimmera Street Stawell standing beside Crusher built for Bulola Goldfields New Guinea. stawell industry mining

Ringwood Mayoral Ball 10th June, 1955. Gwen and Robert Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and Olive Duncan who was a member.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the LHLG and the activities carried out by that organisation. The image is also significant as an insight into the life of Olive Duncan and illustrates the fashion of the time.Formal black and white professional photograph of Olive Hall (nee Duncan) dressed in a long sleeved, v-necked velvet dress, with leaf-shaped broach at the neck and jewelled clasp at the waist. The photograph is mounted on grey card within a grey deckled paper folder.On the back of the photograph mount written in biro is "Olive Hall (nee Duncan) daughter of David Hood Duncan."ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, lillie duncan, lhlg

Opening of the Ringwood Bowling Green 4th Sept, 1954, Gwen and Robert Horman. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

A photo of Frank Doolan standing by the Olive Tree of Peace planted in the Western Lawn of the Shrine of Remembrance in 1973 to commemorate the first fifty years of Legacy. Legatee Frank Doolan was a long serving member of Legacy and given the honour of planting the tree. The plaque reads "1923 1973 / This olive tree symbolising peace marks fifty years of Legacy service to the widows of ex-servicemen and their children." 1973 was the Golden Jubilee year of Legacy (see also item 00441).A record of events to commemorate the golden jubilee of Legacy.Black and white photo of Frank Doolan by the olive tree planted at the Shrine.The words "Planting Olive Tree at Shrine" typed in black on white tape and fixed to bottom of photo. Stamped on back of photo: 'This photograph is with the compliments of The Ministry of Tourism Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge, Photo Michael Cheshire' Hand written in blue biro, 'Frank Doolan' 54x68 F/c Pic. 1.golden jubilee, tree planting, frank doolan, 50th anniversary

A short article about Robert Beauchamp Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert beauchamp spencer

A short article about Robert Lindsay Medley Maddison and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert lindsay medley maddison

A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Robert Whatmough in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages, handwritten on Victoria Police letterhead.alan partington, robert whatmough

St Mary’s Ball 30th August, 1954. Crs Robert Horman, R Spencer and HE Parker. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper.

THE ROBERTS BROTHERS OPERATED THE BUTCHER SHOP IN FRASER STREET FOR MANY YEARS. THEIR SLAUGHTER YARD WAS SITUATED ABOUT 2 MILES OUT OF THE TOWN. SHOP FRONT WAS REMOVED 1950'S PHOTOGRAPH OF THE VERANDAH FRONTED BUTCHER SHOP OF A.J. ROBERTS OPERATED FOR MANY YEARS AT TOP END OF FRASER ST. CLUNES. RESIDENCE BEHIND SHOP - A GENTLEMAN STANDING AT FRONT OF SHOP. BUTCHER - A.J. ROBERTSlocal history, photography, photographs, buildings

Henry George Roberts was born in Lambeth, Middlesex, The United Kingdom on 17 June 1885. The son of Elizabeth and Corporal Thomas Roberts of 2/3rd Regiment of Foot, The Buffs. Thomas Robert died in 1893 and on 28 September 1894 Henry was admitted to the Royal Military School as an apprentice. He remained there until 7 July 1900 when he enlisted at Aldershot, in the 2nd Dragoon Guards as a boy soldier. The 1901 and 1911 Censuses record him as being a musician with the 2nd Dragoon Guard, (The Queen’s Bays). Roberts married Lily Winterbourne Quinton in early 1912, a son Frederic was born on 1 February 1913. By August 1914 Roberts has travelled to Australia where he was employed as a musician and residing at “Quamby” Royal Park, Melbourne. His wife and child remaining at Mellison Road, Lower Tooting, London. On 8 September 1914 he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Melbourne, allotted Regimental Number 42, the Rank of Trooper and allocated to A Squadron, 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. His enlistment papers raise a mystery. He stated that he and six years’ service with the Territorial Hampshire Carabiniers but made no mention of his eleven years’ service with the Regular 2nd Dragoon Guards. There is no clear answer as to why this misinformation was provided. Roberts was promoted to Sergeant on 28 October 1914. His occupation and prior experience resulting in Roberts’ appointment to the leadership of the regimental band. After training in Australia, he embarked on the Star of the Sea at Port Melbourne on 25 February 1915 arriving in Egypt on 14 March. On 16 May 1915 he proceeded to Gallipoli where he was killed in action on 7 August 1915 during the attack on the Nek. He has no known grave and is commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial for the missing. For his service in The Great War, he was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War, and Victory, Medals. Circular metal medallion with image of Britannia standing with a lion issued to NOK of No 42 Sergeant Henry Roberts 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment who was killed in action at the Nek 7 August 1915. The plaque about 120 mm in diameter, was cast in bronze, and came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin. 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze,Henry Roberts and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war.Henry Robertswwi, world war one, gallipoli, nek, 8th, light horse, roberts

Advertising for 11 Robert Street Montmorency, 3 bedroom house, sold November 2018 for $767,000. Previous sales: August 1999 for $198,500 and May 1979 $16,500.Colour page from real estate magazine. robert street montmorency

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows James Robert Whatmough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, james robert whatmough

Captain Robert Stock; cousin to Florence Emma Stock. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.peter blackbourn, florence emma stock, robert stock

Written on the back of the photo is Mrs Key. She clearly is not the subject so presumably she ordered the print and it is of her family. Given the time period, it is probably Albert Key with sons Robert and Colin. This is consistent with other photos of Albert, Robbie and Colin at similar ages. Mrs Key would be Isabella (nee Roberts) Cabinet Photo Stewart & Co Photographer, 284-286 Bourke Street, Melbourne Stewart & Co operated from 284-286 Bourke Street from 1901-1910+Inscribed on back in pencil Mrs Keyalbert key, colin hutchinson key, key family, robert dalrymple key, stewart & co photographers 284-286 bourke st melbourne, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

This collection of poems was written by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan) post-1935 after her wedding to Harry Hall, given that the poems are signed with her married name. These poems reflect the author's sentiment and her attachment to the Australian bush, beach and domestic environments in which she found herself.This collection of poems has social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. The collection holds artistic significance as an example of amateur poetry and are also descriptive of the society and environment of the period.Vanilla coloured envelope with hand written inscription, containing five typed poems by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan). Written in biro on the envelope is "Poems by Olive Hall nee Duncan daughter of David Hood Duncan". Each poem contains its own unique text.ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, poetry, poems, lhlg, lillie duncan

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows James Robert Whatmough in 1897.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, james robert whatmough

Copy of original "Botany Book' handwritten by Robert Whatmough in the mid 1800s, accompanied by transcription by Nancy Whatmough. The current edition was put together by Steve Whatmough and published in 2008.An example of early horticultural notes. Robert Whatmough was an early Greensborough district orchardist. After arriving in Melbourne in 1841, Robert was Melbourne's first lamplighter in Bourke and Collins Streets. He worked as an orchardist from 1942 to 1887, growing and developing fruit varieties at his 'Willis Vale' orchard. He was an inaugural member of the "Victorian Horticultural Improvement Society' and exhibited 33 varieties of fruit at the1875 Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition..208 pages; spiral binding, clear cover. Original handwritten notes on right side of each page, transcription on left.robert whatmough, steve whatmough, nancy whatmough, greensborough, willis vale, orchards, horticulture

Robert Raikes ("the Younger") (14 September 1736 – 5 April 1811) was an English philanthropist and Anglican layman. He was educated at The Crypt School Gloucester. He was noted for his promotion of Sunday schools. Round gold metal medal with a loop and jump ring at its top. The obverse has an image of Robert Raikes and reverse commemorative text.Obverse: "ROBERT RAIKES" Reverse: "150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROBERT RAIKES FOUNDER OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS 1780-1930"raikes, robert, sunday schools

"Best wishes on the eve of his departure for the war from your old tennis mate, Private Robert Harris, No. 2073, 8th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion" Private Robert Jubilee Harris, printer of Kangaroo Ground, on the far right, was the son of Robert Charles Harris, printer and former editor of the Evelyn Observer which preceded the Advertiser. He embarked at Melbourne 26 August 1915 bound for Gallipoli and was killed in France, 19 July 1916. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10238019 In the middle is his Uncle, Shelley Harris who later in life was the Ranger at Kinglake National Park 1936 'LIFE OF SERVICE', Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), 19 June, p. 3. , viewed 03 Oct 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56842659 His brother Charlie Harris is on the far left. Their sister was Mrs H. Thomson.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, charlie harris, first world war, honour roll, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, robert jubilee harris, shelley harris, william shelley harris, ww1

A short article about Robert John Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Parkville; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert john spencer

Black and white photograph of old farm sheds at Olive Hills. At bottom corner of front of photo: "Olive Hills"agriculture, olive hills, farm buildings

This gun was presented to Robert O’Hara Burke Esq in 1858 by the Beechworth Police in recognition of his four years’ service as the Police Superintendent at Beechworth. It arrived back in Beechworth on Thursday 10th April, 2014.Presented to R. O’Hara Burke Esq / Supt. of Police by the Officers of the district on his transfer from Beechworth / November 1858 /burke, robert o'hara burke, burke museum, robert o'hara burke museum, firearm, burke and wills, burke & wills, burke and wills expedition, expedition, beechworth, indigo shire, north-east victoria, revolver

Portrait of Robert Partington cropped from family photograph. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of cropped sections of black and white studio photograph.robert partington