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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: July 6, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. July 6: For Sight Awareness week events, achievement awards and photography exhibition – Fiona Smythe, Usher Syndrome – Roslyn Wellington. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 28, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. September 28: For Sight Achievement award for Community Service – Wanda Egerton, Vision 2020 World Sight day – Diana Faille. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Book - The History of the Victorian Scottish Regiment and the 5th Infantry Battalion, Esprit De Corps
The Book includes an account of the 5th Battalion at Gallipoli and the Western Front in WWI, the inter-war years, and the 2/5th Battalion in WWII in Libya, Greece, Syria and New Guinea. Includes Roll of Honour for both World Wars and Honours and Awards.429 pages book of The History of the Victorian (1988) By Brigadier F.W. SpeedHard Cover with Dust Jacket5/6 rvr, 5th battalion, 2/5th ballalion, bhq, book -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tray, Rock Bottom Marine Division 2 (Tray)
Rock Bottom Marine Division 2 (Tray) Donor: Rock Bottom Marine Deed of Gift: No Refer to Division 1 (above). Now awarded to the Combined Division winner on AMS handicap. First Winner: Not known as the original trophy is missing. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - Hotham to Falls Creek Ski Race
These badges were awarded for participation in a Cross Country Ski Race from Mount Hotham to Falls Creek. The Hotham to Falls began in 1978 They were owned and donated by Diana Patterson who was a founding member of Falls Creek Historical Society.These badges belonged to a highly recognised Australian and founding member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.Three enamelled metal pins to commemorate participation in a cross country ski race from Mount Hotham to Falls Creek. Each badge features an image of two snow capped mountains, the sun and a rainbow. A bird is at the bottom with outstretched wings supporting the central image. One badge features a pair of birds and text. On badge 2: Hotham to Falls Creek.diana patterson, falls creek, hotham to falls creek race -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - VARIOUS MEMORABILIA, 1917-1919. .6) post 1919
These items were held in Album (207P). They all belonged to RSM Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM, No 4472. Refer Cat No 893 for his service history.Items relating to E.F.Dawson DCM. .1) Menu card "Dinner on HMT Orsova". Monday February 17th 1919. .2) "Christmas and New Year Greetings" card, folded, 1917-1918. .3) Christmas card 1917, folded with red & black ribbon, 57th Batt AIF. .4) Card, folded with red ribbon "Greetings". .5) Same as .3) .6) Letter to Jack Dawson from Audrey Tilcock re newspaper cutting .7) .7) Newspaper cutting re award of the "DCM" to Edgar Dawson.documents - cards - newspapers - letters - menus, military history, souvenirs -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Certificate, Young Workers' Patriotic Guild
Printed certificate awarded by the Education Department, Victoria to schoolchildren who raised the amount of one pound (the currency of that time) for the War Relief effort during World War 2. This example bears the name of Eva Littlechild, a pupil at Cheltenham School number 84 and is dated 22nd December, 1942. The certificate is signed by A E Lind, Minister of Education, J A Seitz, Director of the Education Department and H G Bretherton, Headmaster of the school. This ornate certificate is printed in colour on a medium quality card with handwritten awardee details.refer image -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Clare Gervasoni, Material relating to the Visit of HRH The Prince Edward to Federation University Mt Helen Campus, 2018, 08/04/2018
Visit of HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO to Federation University Mt Helen Campus. Prince Edward is Chair of the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. .1) Order of Proceedings .2) Table settings 3.) Overview (Vice Chancellor Helen Bartlett, Chancellor Paul Hemming, Tammy Gilson Wadawurrung, Dara Twomey, Caleb Myers, Mt Helen Campus, Sports science Centre, Arts Academy, Tree of knowledge) .4) Table name cards .5) Invitations .6) Menuprince edward, earl of wessex, royal visitor, federation university, wudawurrung, helen bartlett, paul hemming, tammy gilson, dara twomey, caleb myers, mt helen campus, sports science centre, arts academy, tree of knowledge, clare gervasoni, steve davies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - THIS WEEK IN BENDIGO, Sep 1988- Nov 1989
14 x Magazines with glossy papered front and back , This Week In Bendigo,the Golden Heart -Sponsored by the City of Bendigo 4 books, September 1988, October 1988, November 1988, December 1988, Official 1988 Bicentennial Tourist Guide.5 Books- January 1989, February 1989, March 1989, April 1989, June 1989, August 1989, September 1989, October 1989, November 1989. Winner 1989 State Tourism Award- Media Print August 1989 to November 1989.magazine, government, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: ADVERTISEMENTS, 1958 - 59
Cardboard file folder containing 2 advertisements for Hanro Garments, clipped out of newspapers and a telegram. The folder has a typed label applied that reads ' Travellers sales figures, actual figures against budget Individual items are : (a) Ad. Dated 25th August 1958 for 1st prize at the Australian Wool Bureau fashion Award for a Twin set , (b) Ad, dated 18th May 1959 for Hanro sanitized Lingerie , (c) Congratulations Telegram for Mr. and Mrs. D. Mannix delivered to the Robyn Caféorganization, business, hanro, australian wool bureau fashion award, hanro twin set, hanro lingerie, mr. and mrs. d. mannix -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Black and white photographs, a collection of sports award photographs. 1984-85 Sports Star Winners. Faith Leech(second from left). Ron Casey(extreme right). c, Helen Greenwood(front row third from left), Lisa Curry(front row 4th from left). John Cain(fifth from left. d,e, Ash.written on back of photo).f,g, (dated march 14 1987 on back of photo). h. Alan Besley, unknown, John Cain.recreations, sports, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: FIRST AWARD MEDAL1886, 1886
Object. Brass coloured medal with a suspension piece and suspension ring on the crest. Obverse: Bendigo Town Hall, Below picture, ''J. B. EDWARDS''. Reverse: Around edge, ''Bendigo Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition 1886'', Engraved in centre ''FIRST AWARD MISS ELY HANDMADE SHIRT''. The Bendigo Juvenile and Industrial Exhibition was held in 1886. It was opened by the Governor. The exhibition was organized to encourage young people to engage in useful activities. The Picture Gallery had over 700 entries and impetus for the establishment of the Bendigo Art Gallery.numismatics, medals - civil, first award medal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY ALEXANDER JOHN HAMILTON, 1901 - 1903
HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Open Scene "The Capital" Misses Rohs, Lyons and Ferguson, Messrs Margetts, Bradley and Hamilton Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY ALEXANDER JOHN HAMILTON, 1901 - 1903
HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Open Scene 'Fennel' Messrs Bradley, Hamilton and Monaghan and Miss A Sprengler Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Getting our old tram tracks back on new tracks", 13/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/9/2018, titled "Getting our old tram tracks back on new tracks", about the deteriorating tram track in Wendouree Parade and the Museum seeking "Pick My Project" funding. Quotes Neville Britton, Operations Manager. Article written by Rochelle Kirkham, Photo Kate Healy. Gives details of the funding link. Has a photo of Neville pointing to a rail with tram 28 in the background. See Reg Item 7122 re the project outcome and 7123 for the award itself.btm, track repairs, wendouree parade, pick my project -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "A few words about your Union", c1980
Booklet - 8 pages, folded foolscap sheets with colour front cover titled "A few words about your Union", published by the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employee's Association, AMOTEA - provides advice to new members on the union. Provides a description of the Union, its Officials, Delegates, what it does for members, information on the Award, Leave, Worker Compensation, Injury and illness, protecting your rights (what to do) and do and don'ts. On the rear cover is a list of officials, elected positions, delegates and non traffic delegates. Printed c1980.trams, tramways, unions, officers, delegates, awards, atmoea -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy
Henry Youle Hind (10/11/1894 - 15/05/1979), son of Henry Dalzell Hind and Alice Louise nee Evans, Victoria Ave, Ballarat. He entered the school in 1910 as a 16yo (peer year 1912). The Senior Cup was a prestigious award for the winning athlete at the Ballarat College annual sports program. From 1884 College Cups were donated by the Old Collegians Association for the outstanding athlete amongst ‘present boys’ and ‘past boys’. It is obvious from written records Two cups were awarded to students – a Junior Cup and a Senior Cup. One cup was awarded to the outstanding Old Collegian athlete each year. This particular trophy was returned to the school and used as a House competition Cup in the Senior Boys Boarding House during the 1980s. After 1980 the trophy was removed from the Boarding House by persons unknown but returned during the 1990s. After repair in 2003 the Senior Boys Boarding House used it as a perpetual Trophy until 2005. The Hind family contacted the school and requested a photograph of the trophy in 2005. Large, silver, double-handled trophy; ornate engraving and fluting on silver stem, handles and cup; light wooden stand with blank plaque attached; small engraved plaque on stand also. Inscribed on face of bowl: Senior cup / 1911 / Presented by / O B C A / H Y Hind Inscribed on rear of bowl: Ballarat College cresthenry-youle-hind, ballarat-college, senior-cup, boys-boarding-house, house-competition -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
The following replica medals belonged to Barbara Frances Black, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, Unit: 1 Field Hospital. Vietnam Service: 14 may 1968 - 16 April 1969. Date of death: 3 November 1971, Fitzroy, Victoria. Barbara Black was the only woman casualty of the Vietnam War, dying from illness incurred while on active service. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'Vietnam'. The AASM 1945 - 75 was approved in 1997. It was awarded for service in, or in connection with, prescribed warlike operations from 3 September 1945 until 13 February 1975. Vietnam Medal: The Vietnam Medal was instituted in 1968 and awarded for service in Vietnam between 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973. The Vietnam Medal was issued under the Imperial System but was mainly awarded to Australian and New Zealand personnel. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960- this medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in Vietnam during the period from 31 July 1962 to 27 January 1973.1x Australian Active Service Medal 45-75 Vietnam 1x Vietnam Medal 1x Australian Defence Medal 1x Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960-australian, medals, barbara frances black, t/captain -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Bookplate, Ex Libris for Rony Irving (Nylex Plastics) by David Frazer
David Frazer (1966- ) David Frazer is an Australian artist who works in painting, wood engraving, etching, lithography and bronze. Born in Victoria, David Frazer graduated from the Phillip Institute of Technology, Melbourne with a Fine Art degree specialising in painting. In 1996 he achieved an Honours degree from Monash University specialising in Printmaking and in 2000, gained his Master of Arts. In 2002, David was awarded the Keith Wingrove Bookplate Design Award and in 2007, he was a major prizewinner at the International Print Biennial in Guanlan, China and a featured Australian artist on the ABC’s documentary series ‘Artist at Work’. (http://www.goldfieldsprintmakers.com/david-frazer.html) Art historian Robert C. Littlewood is a Private Press publisher who utilises his skills as a fine art photographer, a video producer, researcher and writer to document the lives and achievements of Australian artists who create (or created) original graphic prints. Littlewood is President of the Australian Bookplate Society and a Trustee of the Keith Wingrove Memorial Trust which administers the world's richest and Australia’s only Bookplate design award.Bookplate for Tony Irvinng featuring the Yarra River and silos at Richmond, Victoria. bookplate, tony irving, david frazer, nylex clock, yarra river, silos, richmond -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1988, 1988
Articles in the annual report include: retirement of Graham Lawrence and appointment of Jon Isaacs, death of Dr Sandy Robertson, pilot Traineeship Access Course for school leavers was developed, library involved in organising IFLA Specialist section meeting, introduction of face to face proofreading for talking books, Dr Max Lang donated his personal collection of optometry books, Maths Braille Code revised with input from Betty Smith and RBS staffers, increase of braille produced through microbraille program, Paul Cullen Centre opened on October 28, 1987 with two levels of care via Burgess Hostel and Roselands Nursing Home, closure of Lighthouse Hostel in Burwood and small cottage style hostels in Enfield and Strathfield, introduction of new lines in manufacturing (skirthanger, Miyata bicycle), Variety Club of Australia continue their support for a national children book collection, 3M Australia sponsored upgrade of studios and Talking Book of the Year award, Jillian Hallam won Sports Girl - for all Women in Sport award and Inge King's 'Awakening' won the Bicentennial RBS Sculpture award.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Badge - War Service Badge, c1948
This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA', REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEYburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two, joan cahill -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS - BCOF, BCOF Association of Australia, 1. "SHINBUN ROCKU BAN" 2. "SHIBUN', 1982 and 1988
Booklets are the "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA / since 1972/ Navy, Army, Air Force, Woman's & Auxiliary Forces." BOOKLETS - Items in the Collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - paper, black print on front and back on white paper. 2, Red print decorative frame/ border. Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo with crown. 1. 14 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. 2. 40 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and cartoons.1. Front cover - white adhesive label, handwritten black ink "2003 to 2007/ lots missing". 1. "Shinbun Rocku Ban" No. 6 February 1982. 2. "Shinbun" No. 32 December 1988.history, booklets, bcof -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, JAPANESE OCCUPATION
Foreign currency issued by Japanese Forces in WW2. Aim was to take economic control of countries occupied and to diminish western influences with these countries. Items in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No.7287P for his service records, photos and awards.One Gulden notes issued by Japanese Occupation. Four notes basically brown in colour. Cloud emblems on one side with No. 1 and other side a picture of fruit and nut trees. Has "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN". Translated to "The Japanese Government Pays to Bearer One Gulden."Inscribed "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN" and No. 1.japanese occupation forces, foreign currency, gulden, richard william mcgilvery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - PROGRAMME - SERGEANTS MESS
Aim of Dining in Night is to allow members of all ranks to be able to mix in a more free manner. It is a formal setting with many traditions. Item in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.Green folded Programme/ Invitation. Dark Blue line down front with RAAF Emblem. Inside in dark blue writing - invitation to attend a "Dining In Night" from the RAAF School of Technical Training Sergeants Mess. Also has detailed description of the expectations and procedures.Back stamped “135”bcof, dining in night, raaf, richard william mcgilvery -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge/medallion x6, 50 years of Commonwealth of Australia
These medallions were awarded to school children to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Australia. This winning design depicts the seed caster with the seven ears of wheat representing the seven states and territories of Australia. The artist was John Wolfgang Elisher who was an Austrian sculptor.An item which was presented to all school children in 1951 to mark the occasion of 50 years of the Commonwealth.Bronze metal with image of seed broadcaster and dates in relief on front and inscription, seven ears of wheat and star burst on the reverse. Metal hook at the top. There are six of the identical medallions.1901-1951, Fifty years Commonwealth of Australia.warrnambool, commonwealth of australia, schoolchildren's medallion, 1951 children's medallion, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McFarland, Sue
Sue McFarland, Eltham potter, won Box Hill Institute of TAFE's 2004 Teacher of the Year. Contents Newspaper article: "Potter plans for Japan show," Diamond Valley Leader, 30 March 2005, reports Sue McFarland's award and plans.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsue mcfarland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - FOLDER, WAR DIARIES, Catholic College Bendigo - School Project after 2001
Lance Corporal ARTHUR REGAN POWNALL (15th Field Ambulance A.A.M.C.) "A student from Marist Brothers College Bendigo/during the early 1900's, a highly decorated/soldier being awarded the Military Medal/ with bar, twice in one month". Folder with clear plastic binding comb. Cover - front clear plastic, Back - black coloured cardboard. Title page - paper, brown print on light brown background, with coloured small illustration of the "Military medal" top left. 36 pages, white, plain, facsimile collection containing printed items, documents and photographs. folder, war diaries, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 195 November 2010
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Mike Ridley: Montsalvat; The Place and the People • November Meeting • Christmas Function • November Heritage Walk – Tom Orr’s Farm • Eltham Cemetery Visit • Recent Activities • Other News • RHSV Award of Merit The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal - Numismatics, Richard W. Richards Medal and Dies, 1978
Previously known as the R. W. Richards Prize. Announced in 1958 upon the retirement of Richards from the Ballarat School of Mines. Awarded annually to the final year student who was considered to have achieved the most outstanding academic performance in Engineering or Science. Two Richard W. Richards Medals (5933.1 in grey box, 2 x University of Ballarat shield and name on verso. 5933.2 in blue box, Ballarat School of Mines shield and name on verso.) and die (5933.3-5). Silver/bronze coloured medals and die used to cast them. Features portrait of Richard Richards. Also the dies used to make the medal.richard w. richards, dick richards, smb, ballarat school of mines, ballarat college of advance education, awards, nimismatics