A special luncheon was held for 61 World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Legatee waiters included Lucky Luscombe George Woodward and Alan Woodward. Ron Austin, a World War I veteran spoke to entertain the ladies. See also 00907 for colour photos of the same day. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Black and white photo x 8 of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1993 and two proof sheets.widows, ron austin, function

The newsletter from July 1951. It featured former Sir Thomas Blamey on the cover. The president's introduction talked of the death of Sir Thomas Blamey and his career. There was a piece on the Legacy residence named after Blamey with photos of the residence in Balcombe Road, Black Rock. Pages showed news from the different Boys and Girls Classes and suggested physical exercises. Plus a piece on the Mothers' Club and the Intermediate Club activities. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from July 1951. Volume 4 Number 1boys classes, activities, girls classes, ilc

The newsletter from August 1955. It featured a portrait of Queen Elizabeth painted by William Dargie on the cover. The president's introduction talked about the Commonwealth of Nations. There was an article about the Anzac Eve ceremony for students. Also holidays essays and photos from holiday camps at Ararat. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 16 pages from June 1955. Volume 8 Number 1 junior legatee outings, camps, ararat

The newsletter from October 1955. It featured a serviceman and a toddler on the cover. The president's introduction from Arthur Amies talked about the 40th Anzac Day. The was an obituary for Miss Edith Charlotte Onians OBE the first female special magistrate for the Children's Court. There was an article introducing the staff at Legacy House, including Ivan Layton, Mrs A Briggs, Mrs Clytie Darby, Miss Mavis Skinner (former JL), Keith Wilkinson, Miss Judith Farnbach, Miss Joy Malcolm, Mr Robert Hood. There was news from the boys groups. The news from the residences included an outing to Eildon Weir. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 16 pages from June 1955. Volume 8 Number 1 junior legatee outings, boys classes, staff

The newsletter from May 1959. The cover featured the school students' Anzac commemoration service in 1959. The president's page discussed the type of activities and help legatees can provide and urges the junior legatee to come forward with any questions. There was an article on the Anzac observance for students. The Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club gave an update, including a reunion that had occurred at Stanhope. Article on girls classes including a visit by Miss Bunty Turner of 'My Fair Lady'. Operation Float was held. Boys classes are described fully. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War" Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from May 1959. Volume 12 Number 1boys classes, activities, girls classes, illc

The newsletter from December 1957. It featured a a girl with lots of donated toys on the cover. The president's introduction talked about Christmas. A photo announced the wedding of two junior legatees from the Harelands and Stanhope, Les Johnson and Diane Aldous. Another article on deciding a career for the children - this time the communications industry by working in the Postmaster General's department. The article about the Demonstration mentions; the graduation ball and a rendition of Cinderella, as well as Snow White and the seven dwarfs. The boys excelled at tumbling and judo. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from December 1957. Volume 10 Number 2.boys classes, activities, girls classes

The newsletter from December 1952. It featured the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brookes on the cover. There was an article about the 1952 Demonstration including 4 photos. There had been a scene with Father Christmas called 'Toymaker's dream' with toy soldiers, dancing dolls, Chinese dolls with shiny hats and golliwogs. Other items included 'Totem Tom Tom' with the senior girls dress as native American maidens. They also performed 'Good Queen Bess' in elaborate costumes with Linda Bulllivant playing the lead. Also the fantasy on the Grieg Concerto, which was a graceful ballet. Juniors and intermediates provided 'Anchors aweigh' with 'mopping the decks,' and 'flag dance' with each girl holding two Union Jacks. With figure marching and Sailors' Hornpipe as well. There was an article about a career in the police force. Also news from the boys' groups and Intermediate Legacy (ILC). A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from December 1952. Volume 5 Number 3.boys classes, activities, girls classes, ilc, demonstration, costumes

The newsletter from December 1951. It featured the Royal Family on the cover. Pages showed news from the different Boys and Girls Classes. A good portrait of President Morrie Tonkin. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from December 1951. Volume 4 Number 3boys classes, activities, girls classes

The newsletter from July 1952. It featured Queen Elizabeth on the cover. There was a piece on the Anzac Commemoration with a copy of the President's address. Pages showed news from the different Boys and Girls Classes. Plus a piece on the Mothers' Club and the Intermediate Club activities. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War". Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 8 pages from July 1952. Volume 5 Number 2.boys classes, activities, girls classes, ilc

"Nillumbik Shire Commissioners will tonight consider what to do with a weatherboard dwelling on Wattletree Rd., Eltham North, which it regards as an "eyesore". "The property has a long and infamous history as an administrative headache, a pattern which has been maintained in recent months." says a report on the Council-owned house. It is likely tenders will be called to removed the house from the site". - The Advertiser, Tuesday, November 14, 1995. page 19 The house was the subject of a painting by John Wakefield entitled "Vale, Eltham North" in the collection of Nillumbik Shire Council. Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5john wakefield, eltham north reserve, wattletree road

A community group project steered by Bambi McLean led to the construction of the Eltham North Adventure Playground which opened off Wattletree Road in 1995. The structure was mainly wooden and included an undercover element with slides and areas to climb. It was destroyed by fire in 2017. A new adventure playground was built in 2018.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5north eltham, north eltham adventure playground, wattletree road

A community group project steered by Bambi McLean led to the construction of the Eltham North Adventure Playground which opened off Wattletree Road in 1995. The structure was mainly wooden and included an undercover element with slides and areas to climb. It was destroyed by fire in 2017. A new adventure playground was built in 2018.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5north eltham, north eltham adventure playground, wattletree road

An 8 pp winter edition of the newsletter named the Deakin Community News produced by the Hon Michael Sukkar MP.non-fictionAn 8 pp winter edition of the newsletter named the Deakin Community News produced by the Hon Michael Sukkar MP.deakin commonwealth electoral division, sukkar michael mp

George Stebbing arrived from England in 1857 and settled at Eltham after a short period at Kangaroo Ground. His occupation is often listed as a farmer but he built a number of important buildings between the late 1860’s and the 1880’s. Those remaining include Shillinglaw Cottage, St. Margaret’s Church, Uniting church (formerly Methodist Church) and House at 84 Pitt Street, Eltham. From 1871 to 1875 he was a member of the Eltham Shire Council. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), Friday 12 March 1909, page 2 ELTHAM. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) One of the oldest inhabitants of Eltham passed away during the early hours of Saturday last in the person of Mrs Mary Ann Stebbings. Her residence here covered a period of some-what over 50 years. She had been a widow for some time, her husband, the late Mr. Geo. Stebbings, having pre-deceased her some fourteen or fifteen years. During the later years of her life, she had resided with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Williams. She lived a very retired life and is said to have owned a considerable amount of property, local and suburban, at the time of her death, at the age of 82 years. She was interred at Diamond Creek on Sunday, 7th inst. Local Cemetery Excursion Sunday 27 May 1990 departed Eltham Shire Office at 9.30am and finish mid afternoon. Visits to Eltham , Kangaroo Ground, Queenstown (Smiths Gully), Nillumbik (Diamond Creek), St Katherines (St Helena) Hurst family graves at Hurstbridge and a little known early cemetery at Greensborough. Attended by 20 members. In each case we were introduced to the cemetery with a brief talk. At Eltham, Frank Burgoyne gave us the benefit of his knowledge as a member of the cemetery trust and at Kangaroo Ground, Bruce Ness spoke in a similar capacity. The lunch stop was at Hurstbridge where we visited the Hurst family graves. The President of Nillumbik Historical Society, Jock Ryan, joined us at the Nillumbik (Diamond Creek) cemetery. He travelled on to St Katherines, St Helena, where he talked on the history of the church and cemetery. 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsshire of eltham historical society, cemetery excursion, graves, activities, cemeteries, george stebbing, george stebbings, mary ann stebbing, mary ann stebbings, nillumbik cemetery

George Stebbing arrived from England in 1857 and settled at Eltham after a short period at Kangaroo Ground. His occupation is often listed as a farmer but he built a number of important buildings between the late 1860’s and the 1880’s. Those remaining include Shillinglaw Cottage, St. Margaret’s Church, Uniting church (formerly Methodist Church) and House at 84 Pitt Street, Eltham. From 1871 to 1875 he was a member of the Eltham Shire Council. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), Friday 12 March 1909, page 2 ELTHAM. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) One of the oldest inhabitants of Eltham passed away during the early hours of Saturday last in the person of Mrs Mary Ann Stebbings. Her residence here covered a period of some-what over 50 years. She had been a widow for some time, her husband, the late Mr. Geo. Stebbings, having pre-deceased her some fourteen or fifteen years. During the later years of her life, she had resided with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Williams. She lived a very retired life and is said to have owned a considerable amount of property, local and suburban, at the time of her death, at the age of 82 years. She was interred at Diamond Creek on Sunday, 7th inst. Local Cemetery Excursion Sunday 27 May 1990 departed Eltham Shire Office at 9.30am and finish mid afternoon. Visits to Eltham , Kangaroo Ground, Queenstown (Smiths Gully), Nillumbik (Diamond Creek), St Katherines (St Helena) Hurst family graves at Hurstbridge and a little known early cemetery at Greensborough. Attended by 20 members. In each case we were introduced to the cemetery with a brief talk. At Eltham, Frank Burgoyne gave us the benefit of his knowledge as a member of the cemetery trust and at Kangaroo Ground, Bruce Ness spoke in a similar capacity. The lunch stop was at Hurstbridge where we visited the Hurst family graves. The President of Nillumbik Historical Society, Jock Ryan, joined us at the Nillumbik (Diamond Creek) cemetery. He travelled on to St Katherines, St Helena, where he talked on the history of the church and cemetery. 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsshire of eltham historical society, cemetery excursion, graves, activities, cemeteries, george stebbing, george stebbings, mary ann stebbing, mary ann stebbings, nillumbik cemetery

Promotional pamphlet promoting Melbourne Olympic Games- 8-fold brochure printed both sides - Promotional of many aspects of Melbourne Olympics - Promotional materials of MelbourneProduced by Australian News and Information Bureau for the Organizing Committee XVI Olympiad.melbourne, olympic games, 56th olympiad, promotional material

The photo shows three Bendigo California Combination single truck cars at Charing Cross, looking east along Mitchell St with the Alexandria Fountain on the right. Has the C Plumbe (tailor?) shop and other buildings. The Bendigo electric tram system commenced operations in 1903.Yields information about Charing Cross and Bendigo's trams.Sepia toned postcard divided back, used, date stamped 28-8-1905 with a Bendigo cancellation stamp.Card to a lady in Newcastle with birthday greetings.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, mitchell st, alexandra fountain

Colour photograph print of HTT No. 8 at Camberwell Depot, c2000. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Photograph by Ron Scholten.trams, tramways, htt, camberwell depot, tram 8

Card features PCC Class tram 1041 in Bourke St at a tram stop on route 96 to East Brunswick. The tram entered service during August 1973, so presumed this card was printed in 1973. The tram is on display at the Museum at Hawthorn depot.Demonstrates a MMTB Christmas Card issued with a photo of prototype tram 1041.Card printed - 8 pages glued - colour photograph and gold front with MMTB logo. Two copies held.tramways, mmtb, tram 1041, pcc class, christmas, greeting cards, bourke st, route 96

Event photography, first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on photo paper of 8 women in uniform standing in a row, from left to right Sisters Jean Gracey, Marjorie Smith, Kathleen Barnes, Gertrude Muller, Mary Wilson, Marie O'Laughlan, Dorothea Harrison and Gwen Dwyer. "DEPT. OF INFORMATION" [Stamped in purple in on back] "Jacquinot Bay Area, New Britain... 253. The first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain. Leading from left to right: Sisters Jean Gracey (Nutgrove, Q'sland) Marjorie Smith (Roseville, Sydney) Kathleen Barnes (Nedlands, W.A.) Gertrude Muller (Harrisville, Q'sland) Mary Wilson (Caulfield, Vic.) Marie O'Laughlan (Wangaratta, Vic.) Dorothea Harrison (Beaudesert, Q'sland) and Gwen Dwyer (Kew, Vic.). AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTO. PASSED BY PUBLICITY CENSORSHIP 8/3/45. " [Typed in blue/purple ink on paper which has been stuck on the back of the photo]pacific war, jean gracey, marjorie smith, kathleen barnes, gertrude muller, mary wilson, marie o'laughlan, dorothea harrison, gwen dwyer

Plain white paper with side perforations. Pre-printed note appears to have been detached from a book or a form. Date and share information filled in by hand. Letter is dated 4/8/1899, recipient's name not recorded. Letter accompanies scrip for 200 shares in the Jubilee Consols Gold Mining Coy., No Liability. Shares are numbered 5201-300 and 21501-600. Address of company printed at top: "7 Lydiard St, Ballarat". Name of manager printed at bottom: "R Gilpin, Manager".Text: " JUBILEE CONSOLS GOLD MINING COY., / NO LIABILITY / 7 Lydiard St., / Ballarat / 4/8/1899 / Dear Sir, / Herewith I beg to hand you Scrip / for 200 Shares in the above / Company. Nos. 5201/300 / 21501/600 / R. GILPIN, Manager.jubilee consols gold mining company, r. gilpin

Produced for troops in the AIF during WWIIEight sheets of paper that when folded provide sixteen pages of news. Black ink. There are photos, adverts, war news, cartoon and maps. .1 Dated Sat 26 September 1942, Issue 133 .2 Dated Sat 30 October 1942, Issue 134 .3 Dated Sat 17 October 1942, Issue 136 .4 Dated Sat 7 November 1942, Issue 139 .5 Dated Sat 14 November 1942, Issue 140 .6 Dated Sat 21 November 1942, Issue 141 .7 Dated Sat 5 December 1942, Issue 143 .8 Dated Sat 12 December 1942, Issue 144 .9 Dated Fri 25 December 1942, Issue 146 - This issue has coloured front and rear page .1, .2, .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .9 - Mrs H.M. MacCallum 6 Queen Street Bendigo Victoria .4 additional text Sender VX41168 H. M MacCallumnewspapers, aif news ww2

MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE-RHEIMS CATHEDRAL - 8 x 8 cm black framed glass photo slide showing the Cathedral in black and white. Glass broken in bottom left hand corner / paper label on top of slide showing 'Rheims Cath 1.photography, projectors-still

Black and white photograph, two boys about to kick a ball during a soccer match, BSO, Eltham, 8/1/95, Bendigo Advertiser Description on back of photo: BSO vs Eltham | D.J. 8/1/95 #5 Bendigo Nathan Claridge Adan Raynes (Eltham)recreations, sports, soccer

Account issued by J.B. Young, Lyttleton Terrace, Sandhurst August 1st. 1888, to Messrs Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, for stationery items purchased. Account stamped and signed 'paid J.B. Young, 25/8/88' for 8/10/6 Green one penny stamp at the foot of the documentbusiness, legal, j.b. young, lyttleton terrace, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, j.b. young

Adjustable metal 8"x 8" masking board for cropping and photographic printing Imperial scale, excellent condition Adjustable frame for variable cropping of prints; maaximum printing 240mm x 190mm (8.5"x 6.5") An Elande product manufactured by Lee & Diverell, Mitcham, Victoria, AustraliaELanDE product manufactured by Lee & Diverell, Mitcham, Victoria, Australia

Preston Technical College Staff Newsletter: Cheque Mate. Later issues indicate this was produced by the Information Services Unit. A4 size, pages stapled together. Copies held: 12/7/1979 (1st issue) – 9/8/1979, then15/2/1981 – 8/11/1984 preston technical college, newsletters, school magazines, staff, nmit.

Glassed fronted with black frame containing 2 telegrams dated 4/9/70 & 31/8/70 from the Telegraph Office in Blackburn, Vic. 3130. A newspaper article from The Age dated Monday 31/8/1970. Letterheaded Australian Redcross Society, Vic. Division.Foon's photographics (Wonthaggi) (? framed by them?)

Brown wooden 2010 Hume North East Region Sports Award plaques with gold metal plate on the bottom section and 3D Year Champion sticker in the centre. Team awards: Year 8 girls Basketball Year 7-12 mixed Snowsports Year 8 girls Cricket