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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Nguyen Van Thieu, Second President of Republic of Vietnam
... to become prime minister. General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu is his chief... to become prime minister. General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu is his chief ...1963 – A general in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu participates in the overthrow of President Ngô Đình Diệm 's government. Coup leader General Dương Văn Minh briefly becomes chief of a military junta in South Vietnam. 1964 – Lieutenant General Nguyễn Khánh overthrows Minh to become prime minister. 1965 – Vice Air Marshall Nguyễn Cao Kỳ overthrows Khánh to become prime minister. General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu is his chief of state. 1967 – Nguyễn Văn Thiệu runs successfully to be the second president of South Vietnam. Nguyễn Cao Kỳ is his running mate. 1971 – President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected. 1973 – The Paris Peace Accords, negotiated without Thiệu’s participation, fails to stop the fighting in South Vietnam. Even so, US and allied troops withdraw. 1975 – On 24 April, with North Vietnamese victory imminent, Thiệu’ resigns as president and the CIA fly him to Taiwan. He then spends most of his exile in London, moving to Massachusetts, USA, in the 1990s. Timber framed image of Nguyen Van Thieu, Second President of Vietnamrepublic of vietnam, president of south vietnam, nguyen van thieu, thieu -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: WEST AUSTRALIAN MINING AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW, 1943
... . It has a photo of the Australian Prime Minister, Hon John Curtin... Prime Minister, Hon John Curtin P.C. and the cost is 9d dated ...Documents: September 1943 issue of the West Australian Mining and Commercial Review Magazine - 32 Pages plus cover. It has a photo of the Australian Prime Minister, Hon John Curtin P.C. and the cost is 9d dated September, 1943. The back cover is advertising for Goodyear V-Belt Drivers. Articles on Municipal Finance, Port War Radio, W.A. Mining Industry, Ore Deposits, Rand Gold Producers. Advertising for Mobil Oil, Fibrolite, Bromet Alloy Tungsten Carbide, Steel Machinery Covers, Dept.., of Industrial Development, Hume Steel Ltd, State Saw Mills etc.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining magazine, mccoll rankin and stansistreet -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 1
... Prime Minister of Australia J G Gorton MP... at the Battle of Long Tan sit as they wait to be presented to the Prime... as they wait to be presented to the Prime Minister, John Gorton ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Townsville Queensland 18/08/1968. The next of kin of some of those Diggers killed at the Battle of Long Tan sit as they wait to be presented to the Prime Minister, John Gorton to receive the postumous award of "The Presidential Unit Citation", immediately behind stand some of diggers who fought at Long Tan. (left to right) Private Phil Dobson, Pte Graham Davis, 2Lt Geoff Kendall, John Heslewood, Barry Magnusen, John Quincy, Ray Stewart, John Robbins, Ian Campbell. the lady standing to the immediate left of the photograph is Mrs Beverley Buick.photograph, 6 rar/nz, battle of long tan, townsville, the presidential unit citation, john gorton, pte phil dobson, pte graham davis, 2lt geoff kendall, gibbons collection catalogue, next of kin, diggers, killed in action, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, postumous award, johm heslewood, barry magnusen, john quincey, ray stewart, john robbins, ian campbell, mrs beverley buick, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Corowa Federation Conference Centenary 1993, Michele Matthews Collection, 1993
... signed inside the cover by Paul Keating, Prime Minister... signed inside the cover by Paul Keating, Prime Minister ...Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.a. Yellow card trifold "Programme of Events" for the Centenary of the Corowa Federation Conference from Thursday 29 July - Sunday 1 August 1993. Events included The opening of the refurbished Corowa Court House. Launch of the Federation Centenary pre-stamped envelope. Bush and folk music conference Centenary dinner. b. Program and menu for the Federation Centenary Dinner 1893 - 1993. Yellow bifold card with paper insert. The menu included items from local produce and Rutherglen wines. The menu has been signed inside the cover by Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia"Regards Paul Keating" Written in black ink.federation, corowa conference, paul keating -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Article, Eltham Town Community News, The Changing face of Judge Book, [2009]
... when Prime Minister Robert Menzies laid the foundation stone... when Prime Minister Robert Menzies laid the foundation stone ...Article by Judy Lewis published in the Eltham Town Community News [2009] page 10 describing the history of the property known as Judge Book Villlage / Eltham Retirement Centre operated by Melbourne CityMission as the Centre is placed on the market for sale. The detailed article includes a table of milestones including in 1956 when Prime Minister Robert Menzies laid the foundation stone. Includes colour photos. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services Eltham. judge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, judgebook, ken patterson, willandra, judy lewis -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Mounted Cheque, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1932
... Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon... of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister ...Copy of a cheque celebrating the final repayment by R. S. & S. Woollen and Worsted Co-operative of a Commonwealth Government loan.Copy of a cheque mounted on cardboard with white and black printed text.GEELONG R. S. & S. / Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Co. Ltd. / £50,000 / Commonwealth Government Loan. / Repayable in 10 Years / Granted by Special Act of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon. Arthur Rogers Minister for Repatriation / Final Repayment by above Cheque -- 20th Dec. 1932. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gladstone Bag, Mid 20th century
... after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a four-time Prime Minister... Gladstone (1809-1898), a four-time Prime Minister of England ...This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a four-time Prime Minister of England. Gladstone bags were first produced by Edward Cole in London in 1854. This item has no particular local provenance but bags such as this one were commonly used, mainly by men, for business and sporting purposes. As it was compact and stored quite a lot of material in its deep interior, it was a popular choice for men travelling by public transport to the workplace or to sporting events. This Gladstone bag is retained for display purposes as an example of a mid 20th century suitcase.This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made of stiffened brown leather built over a rigid metal frame. It has a leather handle on top of the metal frame and a metal lock on the side of the frame. There are metal clips to enclose the ends of the frame. There are metal straps attached to the sides of the case. Inside, the bag is lined with light brown cloth and there are two pockets on one side. The metal parts are somewhat rusted. warrnambool, vintage suitcases, gladstone bag, history of warrnambool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Pocket book, Special Service Devision, Service of Supply, United States Army, Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia 1942, 2007
... to help Australia, the Australian Prime Minister John Curtin... to help Australia, the Australian Prime Minister John Curtin ...In 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad.Pocket size book of blue colour ix, [54] p. : ill., mapsnon-fictionIn 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad. 1942, american soldiers, australia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Wall plaque
... by the then Prime Minister, Mr R G Menzies, in 1953. The tender of 13,300... church was laid by the then Prime Minister, Mr R G Menzies ...The foundation stone for the new church was laid by the then Prime Minister, Mr R G Menzies, in 1953. The tender of 13,300 pounds submitted by Mr R S Grills was accepted in 1952. Work was completed in November 1958. The cost of the carpets was met by the Ladies' Guild and the windows in the children's chapel were given in memory of the Rev T W Leggatt by members of his family. The Rev T J Riddle was the minister at Glen Iris Presbyterian Church from 1941 - 1956.Oblong brass commemorative plaque with black text and holes at each corner."TO THE GLORY OF GOD" "THIS BUILDING WAS OPENED FOR WORSHIP ON NO.21ST 1953" "MINISTER - REV. T.J.RIDDLE B.A." "ARCHITECT - KEITH REID A.R.A.I.A." "DIP. M.U.A.A. BUILDER - R.J.GRILLS"rev t j riddle, presbyterian moderator, rev t j riddle presbyterian minister, glen iris presbyterian church, r s grills builder, keith reid architect -
Hume City Civic Collection
Booklet - Melbourne Airport
... by the Prime Minister, Hon. John Gorton. The airport at Tullamarine... by the Prime Minister, Hon. John Gorton. The airport at Tullamarine ...A paperback booklet with a cardboard cover with folding flap on the inside of the front and backnon-fictionmelbourne airport, aviation, airports, tullamarine -
Unions Ballarat
Joh: The life and political adventures of Johannes Bjelke-Petersen (Don Woodward Collection), Lunn, Hugh, 1978
... of Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. His wife, Florence Bjelke... that led to the sacking of Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. His wife ...The book is a biography and political history focussing upon the career of former National Party Premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Bjelke-Petersen was Premier of Queensland for almost twenty years and is renowned for using police to obstruct street demonstrations and his unsuccessful "Joh for PM" campaign (against PM Bob Hawke). He is believed to have been pivotal in the 1975 constitutional crisis that led to the sacking of Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. His wife, Florence Bjelke-Petersen, was a Senator in the Australian Federal Parliament.Biographical interest. Political and historical - State politics.Book; 280 pages. Cover: blue background; white lettering; author's name and title on the spine.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, biography, politics and government, premiers - bjelke-petersen, joh, senators - bjelke-petersen, florence -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Norm Borchers and Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia, 22 March 1987
... Photograph: Norm Borchers and Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of...Bob Hawke is a former president of the ACTU and was Prime... Hawke is a former president of the ACTU and was Prime Minister ...Bob Hawke is a former president of the ACTU and was Prime Minister of Australia from 1983-1991. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Photograph.Signed by Bob Hawke: "To Norm, Best Wishes, Bob Hawke".hawke, bob, borchers, norm, kingston tennis club -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Print - Painting - watercolour - photocopy, Fritz Gruen
... consultant to the Prime Minister's Department.... to the Prime Minister's Department. Gruen Dunera Whitlam 8th Employment ...Fritz (Fred) Gruen was born in Austria in 1921 and undertook schooling in England. At the outbreak of war her was declared an enemy alien by English authorities and in 1940 was sent to Australia on the Dunera. He was interned in Hay, Orange and the Tatura. In 1942 Fred volunteered and enlisted in the 8th Employment Company. He picked fruit, worked on the Melbourne docks and later worked for the Army Education Unit. Repatriated in 1946, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. In 1973 h4 was appointed by the Whitlam Government to act as an economic consultant to the Prime Minister's Department.Gruen 1941 E. Fabiangruen, dunera, whitlam, 8th employment company -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Deakin University Warrnambool Graduation Ceremonies 2015, 2015
... after Alfred Deakin, three times Prime Minister of Australia... Deakin, three times Prime Minister of Australia and leading ...Deakin University was established in 1974 as the fourth university in Victoria. It has a number of campuses around the state including Warrnambool where it merged with The Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education in 1990. The university was named after Alfred Deakin, three times Prime Minister of Australia and leading figure in the process of Federation in Australia. Each year a number of students graduate from the Warrnambool Campus which is located on the Eastern edge of Warrnambool on the banks of the Hopkins River. In 2015, there were graduands from the faculties of Arts and Education, Business and Law, Science and health. Deakin University occupies an important educational position In Warrnambool and district. This program contains the names of the many people associated with the university and the graduating students for the year 2015. Photograph of two students sitting on lawn in front of grey building. Text in white at top of cover.Back cover green with white text. "Phillpot OAM" on sticker on front cover. Deakin logo on bottom right corner of front cover.deakin university warrnambool, deakin university graduation 2015 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1990
... , visits by the Prime Minister Hon. RJ Hawke and the Chief..., visits by the Prime Minister Hon. RJ Hawke and the Chief ...These four photographs were taken during a 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo probably in 1990. Although the reason for their visit is unknown there were several events held at the time commemorating the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, such as the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo Parade, an Open Day, visits by the Prime Minister Hon. RJ Hawke and the Chief of the General Staff, the opening of the new printing press building Wayzgoose Hall on Corps Day and formal Officer and SGTs Mess Dinners.These four photographs were taken during a 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo probably in 1990. The black & white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1990, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major .2) - Photo, black & white, c1990, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums personnel .3) - Photo, black & white, c1990 L to R: RSM WO1 Neville Stone, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1990, L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major .1P to .4P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Catherine King and Kevin Rudd at Ballarat Town Hall, 27/6/07
... Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership was successfully... is a former diplomat and public servant who became Prime Minister ...Photograph: Catherine King and Kevin Rudd at Ballarat Town Hall Catherine King is the federal ALP member for Ballarat and has been office since 2001. She was a cabinet minister in the second Rudd ministry and is now part of the Shadow Cabinet. Kevin Rudd is a former diplomat and public servant who became Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership was successfully challenged by Julia Gillard. He contested Gillard's leadership in 2013 but subsequently lost the federal election. He left parliament after the ALP government was defeated by the Abbott Coalition. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, rudd, kevin, king, catherine, ballarat city council, alp, australian labor party -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Kevin Rudd at Town Hall Ballarat, 27/6/07
... Prime Minister... servant who became Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership... became Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership was successfully ...Photograph: Kevin Rudd at Town Hall Ballarat Kevin Rudd is standing in front of a large painting. The photograph was taken inside the Trench Room at Ballarat Town Hall. Richard Hancock is pictured on the left. Kevin Rudd is a former diplomat and public servant who became Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership was successfully challenged by Julia Gillard. He contested Gillard's leadership in 2013 but subsequently lost the federal election. He left parliament after the ALP government was defeated by the Abbott Coalition. Richard Hancock was the CEO of Ballarat City Council. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, rudd, kevin, hancock, richard, prime minister, politicians, local councils -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Weddell Seals, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Elephant Seal, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Phytoplankton, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Squid (1982), 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Tern, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Whale, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Magazine, Life Australia
... in Israel, the conflict in Vietnam and the drowning of Prime... of Prime Minister Harold Holt. The magazine, Life, was cosmopolitan ...This is volume 1 of 45 held in the library at Hymettus cottage and bound in covers as a book, one of three volumes incorporating every edition in the series.. Life Australia was produced at Melbourne Victoria in 1967 and ran to 45 volumes when closed by the parent company in the USA in 1968. Although very American in the views espoused it was a significant step in attempting to produce a magazine of international focus in Australia. The brief period was also significant in Australia and the magazine covered events such as the Beatles visit to Australia, the seven day war in Israel, the conflict in Vietnam and the drowning of Prime Minister Harold Holt.The magazine, Life, was cosmopolitan and sophisticated in the USA and the Australian edition was identical in format, although fussing on local perspectives. it concentrated on serious current affairs and more profound cultural and political analysis, as well as a strong focus on fashion, lifestyle and nature. It was known for its striking front covers and high quality, stylized photography. and the local product lasted through 1967-68 producing 45 editions before ceasing and reverting to the International product.harold holt, vietnam war, australia, life australia magazine, melbourne, the beatles -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Penguin, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Screen print, Wendy Black, Declare Antarctica a World Park - Adelie, 1982
... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would... Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would ...The 1980s saw a rise in campaigns for Antarctica to be designated a World Park. Black’s screenprints celebrate the creatures of the continent, however invocations such as ‘protect Antarctica from all mineral and oil exploration and exploitation’ remind the viewer that these creatures are in peril. Black printed 500 of these postcards (described as ‘Antarcticards’) at the Redletter Press in Brunswick and they were distributed around the world, reaching as far as Macquarie and Heard Islands. The campaigning was successful, with Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke announcing that Australia would not support an agreement that would open the Australian Antarctic Territory up to mining and oil drilling.Donated by the artist8 prints in total -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Literary Work, Benjamin Disraeli, Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance, 1871
... British Prime Minister...) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice...-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria ...This book contains two novels by Benjamin Disraeli; Contarini Fleming was published anonymously in 1832 and was one of four novels written by Benjamin Disraeli. The other novel in this book is The Rise of Iskander. Benjamin Disraeli (1801-1881) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice) of the United Kingdom, and was the only Jewish-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria, who entitled him to 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The publisher firm Longmans, Green & Co. was founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.This book containing two novels was written by Benjamin Disraeli, who went on to become the Prime Minister of Britain twice. It is an example of a novel of the Victorian era. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance - and - The Rise of Iskander Author: Benjamin Disraeli (Right Honourable B. Disraeli) Publisher: Longmans Green & Co., London Date: 1871 (new edition) Black cloth hardcover book with embossed gold text on the spine. Inscriptions include stickers, stamps and handwriting. This book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spint: " PAT FIC DIS" Sticker on endpaper: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker, "Corangamite Regional Library Service / Warrnambool City Library / Pattison Collection" Stamp on flyleaf: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Stamp on flypaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service / Warrnambool City Library" Handwriting on flypaper: "1022" "REG NO X49" 8302" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, benjamin disraeli, queen victoria's friend, longmans green & co, earl of beaconsfield, british politician, british prime minister, contarini fleming, psychological romance, the rise of iskander, right honourable b. disraeli, 1871 -
National Communication Museum
Souvenir - Souvenir cable, 1960
... by the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. This souvenir coaxial... by the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. This souvenir coaxial ...Construction on the Sydney Melbourne coaxial cable began in 1960 and was one of Australia's biggest and most important telecommunications projects of the 20th century. The laying of a coaxial cable between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, allowed people to direct dial long distance phone calls (rather than operator assisted), and supported simultaneous television broadcasts for the first time. It was officially opened on 9 April 1962 by the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. This souvenir coaxial cable was presented to Mr Roy Kerr on his retirement. Mr Kerr was the Assistant Chief Engineer, Headquarters Customer Networks Branch, Telecom Australia.This cable has strong historic significance as part of the historic and technologically important Sydney-Melbourne coaxial cable. The cable represents not only a feat of technology but a shift in social engagement with telecommunication technologies, as it allowed people to direct dial long distance phone calls (rather than operator assisted), and supported simultaneous television broadcasts for the first time; it put the power of connection directly into the hands of the Australian public. This souvenir length of cable is well provenanced, and the details of the cables use and significance is inscribed on the steel casing. A 6 tube copper coaxial cable with lead sheath, quad 20lbs conductor cable (paper insulated), and a presentation metal collar and base. Inscriptions around the top of the metal collar and the base. "OLYMPIC CABLES PTY. LTD / AUSTRALIA" "6 TUBE COAXIAL CABLE / WITH 32 PAIRS 20LBS/MILE UNARMOURED / SYDNEY MELBOURNE 1960"coaxial cable, cable, sydney-melbourne coaxial cable, telstra, postmaster general's department (pmg), telecommunications, subscriber trunk dialling (std), television, telephone -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, 100th Birthday, 1994
... received from the Queen, The Australian Governor General, Prime... the Queen, The Australian Governor General, Prime Minister Keating ...Photograph of 100th birthday celebrations for Gladys Troke on 20 December 1994. The picture was published in The Answer in April 1995 with the story saying: "Latrobe Valley Group Legacy widow Gladys Broke, 100 years old on 20th December 1994 celebrated her birthday at Latrobe Valley Village Hostel with 100 family members and friends, some of whom had made the trip from England. She had a wonderful day and Telegrams and messages were received from the Queen, The Australian Governor General, Prime Minister Keating, Governor of Victoria and Premier Jeff Kennett."A record of a widow reaching 100 years of age and being celebrated by Legacy.Black and white photo of the 100th birthday of Gladys Troke.widows, answer, birthday -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THEODORE, HIS LIFE AND TIMES'' BY IRWIN YOUNG
... , Union organiser, Premier of Queensland, Deputy Prime Minister... politician, Union organiser, Premier of Queensland, Deputy Prime ...Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 189 page hardcover biography of Edward Granville Theodore, State and Federal politician, Union organiser, Premier of Queensland, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer in the Scullin Government. Forward by E. G. Whitlam. Illustrated with B & W photos. Published in 1971 by Alpha Books, Sydney and printed by the Griffin Press, Adelaide. Catalogue sticker ''2167 YOU'' on spine. Handwritten in biro on flyleaf ''For A. H. Chisholm Esq with kind regards and best wishes and the hope this book recalls interesting events, John Theodore 4.11.71''. Also a newspaper cutting (3-4-74) pasted on flyleaf relating to the estate of Mr N. B. Theodore. SBN 35553 064 2.Irwin Youngbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, edward granville theodore, irwin young, n.b.theodore, e.g.whitlam, biography, politics