Reverend Alexander Palmer was ordained in 1961 and served at Ballarat West, Nyah West, Nhill, Wangaratta, Traralgon, and Maryborough. He entered permanent retirement in 1994.B&W head and shoulders photograph of Alexander and Edna Palmer."Rev Alex and Mrs Palmer C&N 9/4/1986 p 33"palmer, alexander, palmer, edna

Formal dinner held at Wangaratta, 20 June 1992, to mark the retirement of Colonel John Neale as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted RiflesColour photograph of Sergeant Viv Schmidt sitting beside unidentified civilian at Formal Dinner, Wangaratta, 20 June 1992.schmidt, wangaratta

Formal dinner held at Wangaratta, 20 June 1992, to mark the retirement of Colonel John Neale as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Colour photograph pf Sergeant Graeme Tucknott and former Regimental Quarter master Sergeant Doug Kuwald at Formal Dinner, Wangaratta, 20 June 1992.tucknott, kuwald, wangaratta

Formal Dinner at Sisley Avenue Depot Wangarattta to mark the retirement of Colonel John Neale as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles regiment.Colour photograph of Sergeant Blok and former Warrant Officer Class 2 Lou Madjeric at Formal Dinner, Wangaratta 20 June 1992 blok, madjeric, wangatta

Article about Perditta Marjorie McCarthy's Army nursing career from 1941 until her retirement in 1972, the first female Brigadier in the Australian Army.Newspaper clipping with a headline, four columns of text and a black and white portrait photograph of a woman in Australian Army Nurses uniform.'WWII' [blue ink in the top right hand corner] 'Sunday Telegraph 25 Apr 1982' [blue ink across the lower border]wwii, world war two, ww2, perditta marjorie mccarthy, royal australian army nursing corps

Ron White was born in 1920. He received a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at Footscray Technical School in 1946. He started work as a laboratory assistant and after several promotions was appointed Senior Operator in 1948. In 1949, he was Engineer, Grade 1 (Hydro Areas). After further promotions he became Assistant Area Engineer, Rubicon at new Eildon Power Station and Area Engineer, Kiewa in commissioning Mt Beauty Terminal Station and West Kiewa Power Station.. By 1956, he was the Area Operations Engineer at Kiewa and four years later the Kiewa Electrical Superintendent (Operations and Maintenance) . In 1961, he was officially recognised as deputy for the General Superintendent, Kiewa. In 1966 he was appointed General Superintendent Kiewa and Kiewa became 'a branch of the Transmission Department'. In 1974, the Rubicon / Eildon Area was also under Ron's control. His title was "Principal Hydro Engineer, Hydro Division, Transmission Operations Department. He held this position until his retirement in 1985.Ron White was an important identity in his role as Principal Hydro Engineer from 1966 to 1985 after the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. His long period of service involved him in the construction, operation and maintenance of the SECV's Hydro Electric Schemes and administration of related catchment areas. He had a close association with the local communities and care for the welfare of employees. He lived in Mt Beauty and was well respected in the community and beyond. He passed away on 30 September 2019, aged 99 years.A) History of Ron White's Working Life: including papers relating to "Promotion & Staff Appointment" B) Ron White's Retirement - 11th Jan. 1985: papers, cards, letters, photos, disc/plaque C) Ron White's Certificates: Diploma of Mechanical Engineering; First Aid; D) Ron White's Correspondence - miscellaneous E) Ron White's History of the 'Kiewa Scheme' from 1936- 1966. Written 1986 F) Ron White's Photo album Includes photos of him and the 2003 bushfires G) Miscellaneous Photos (not labelled) from Ron's photo album. Possibly relatives including nieces and nephews. H) Pewter Mug presented to Ron - Water Board I) Wall hanging presented to Ron - Scouts J) Ron White's Slide Ruler & Mathematical Instruments K) Collection of 7 books owned by Ron L) Starting Pistol Caps box M) Ice-cream serverF) One photo of Ron with 'Ken Connors'. One photo with 'l to r: Norm Middleton, Graham Napier, Ron White, Les Peart.' G) 2003 fires has a note re time, date and whereabouts of fires H) "Presented To / Ron White / In Appreciation For Service / To The / Kiewa Valley / Water Authority / And / Its predecessor Bodies / December 1994 I) Wall hanging: On emblem - "Lord Baden-Powell Society / The Scout Association of Australia". On Name Plate below - Ronald K. White 1989" J) mathematical Instruments have 'R. W' embossed in red on the corner of the cover M) 100 Straitline, Starting Pistol Caps N) National Ice-cream Server with stainless steel spring Size 20 ron white, hydro engineer, kiewa hydro electric scheme

Typewritten letter to Basil Miller from the Manager of the Northern Branch of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Supply Department. Letter announcing the retirement of Mr H Watkins, Branch Tramways Superintendent after 43 years of service to the tramways. A subnote details changes to Basil Miller's roster. Letter dated: Friday 22 March 1963. Signed by 'A. C. Sandowy'.person, individual, basil miller

Two copies of photos mounted on purple board. Top photo: two men, Alf Whatmore LH side, Harold Holloway, RH side. Men dressed in suits, tie, standing outside building. Bottom photo: Ton McConcille, LH side, Bob Harrowfield, RH side. 'On his retirement' written on image. Appears to be from Bendigo Advertiser.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s.

Digital image of a report - 12 pages - titled "The Survival of Melbourne's Trams". Article looks at the factors behind the survival - modal decision, the motor lobby, cable operation, buses and trams (compares extensively to that of Sydney), departmental autonomy and capital management. Looks at the history of Melbourne trams up the retirement of Robert Risson. Has a list of notes and sources. Author not given.trams, tramways, history, significance, mmtb, melbourne, tramways, transport, buses, sydney, closure

Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence and StJohn's ambulance service.Cast alloy metal medals (gold coloured) of complex shapes, consisting of 4 pieces, 1 larger and 3 smaller, connected together in a ladder formation by small linking rings. Two pieces (the larger piece and one of the smaller pieces) have been electro-plated and are silver coloured. The main medal reads "The St John Ambulance Association". Each of the smaller pieces has a year printed on it - these cover the years 1941-1943 On the back of the main medal: "484333 Charles Page". Each of the 3 smaller medals: "484333"charles page, medal, ambulance

Contributions by of guest speakers at the annual Diamond Valley International Women's Day dinners held from 1992- 2006, compiled as a tribute to Sherryl Garbutt MP on her imminent retirementUnpaged, spiral bound, printed in black on white paper, purple cover, illus.women, international women's day, sherryl garbutt, speeches

Formal dinner held at Wangaratta 20 June 1992 to mark the retirement of Colonel John Neale OAM RFD ED as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Colour photograph of Lieutenant Murphy and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Hunter at Formal Dinner, Wangaratta, 20June 1992vmr, murphy, hunter, wangaratta

Strip of black and white photos and enlargements of B94.771. (A) A.J. Farrance and E.B. Littlejohn. (B) Group. (C) A.J. Farrance using a detecting microscope. (D) A.J.Farrance. Biological Sciences.a.j. farrance, e.b. littlejohn, biological sciences, farewell, retirement, jack farrance, staff, detecting microscope

Scouting For Boys a handbook for instruction in good citizenship through woodcraft by Sir Robert Baden-Powell twelfth edition 1926 contains 338 pages with illustrations & advertisements also contains 2 loose letters 1 regarding donations for Sir Robert and Lady Baden-Powell's silver wedding anniversary & other for donations of appreciation on the occasion of the retirement of Mr C A Hoadley.Sir Robert Baden-Powellbooks, technical, scouts

2 copies of a dinner program. Lemon coloured bifold document, on front 'The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association, Bendigo Division, A Complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr. Arthur Douglas, on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, Saturday 29th September, 1951. Chairman: Mr. D. Hester, Accompanist Mr. B. Miller.tramways, history, mr. arthur douglas

A volume of 275 pages including text and photographic images. A biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and Local Government.A revised edition of the Edwin James Beardmore Story. A biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and Local Government. Born in Victoria in 1891, he moved to Queensland in 1914 as a stock-dealer at St George and lived the remainder of his life in that area of the State. He served on the Balonne Shire Council for 15 years and was its Deputy Chairman for eight years. He died in Brisbane, Queensland on 8 April 1985. Politics and the desire to help others were part of Eddie Beardmore's heritage and when he entered Parliament it was a case of like father, like son. His father, Mr Henry Beardmore, was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly many years earlier after serving on the Wodonga Council for 20 years, including five terms as President. Henry then won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on 20th April 1917. Henry Beardmore died in Wodonga on 29 August 1932edwin james beardmore, beardmore family

Warrant Officer Class Two Bill Woolford served with the Royal Marines during World War Two. Following the war he served in Hong Kong before migrating to Australia in the 1950s. He joined the Victorian Police and was posted to Wodonga. There he joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles serving as Squadron Sergeant Major until his retirement in 1967. This tankard was presented to him on his retirement. Often a gift of this type would be hung in the mess signifying the recipient would maintain close contact with mess and the regiment.Representative of a parting gift from the sergeants mess to a retiring NCO.Silver plate tankard with 8/13 Victoriann Mounted Rifles collar badge soldered to side and engraved with presentation details.Presented to / WOII Bill Woolford / by / Sgts Mess 8/13 VMR / June 1967military, drinking, silverware, woolford bill wo2, vmr, sergeants mess

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.B&W head and shoulders.

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.Colour photo at Robinvale Harvest Festival."Robinvale Harvest Festival"amos, anne

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.B&W head and shoulders.amos, anne

Newspaper cutting of the death of Dr Ian Thomas.Dr Thomas established the Wantirna Road Medical Clinic until his retirement in 1985. He saw active service during WWII in the Army Medical Corps in New Guinea and was a member of Yarra Valley Legacy for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Betty, three daughters and one son.

John Neale, Bill Woolford and Lou Madjeric were former members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment and after retirement became active in the establishment of the regimental museum at Buna Barracks.Colour photograph of Lou Madjeric, John Neale and Bill Woolford at Buna Barracks Albury 27 October 1991woolford, madjeric, neale, buna barracks, albury

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Gathering of Railway men at a retirement function for Driver Robert Thompson in 1955. Back row Left to right: Len Gregson, David Shannon, Les Cheesley, Tom Cosgrove, Roy Wagner, George Lloyd, Alan Elvish, Mick Seymour, John, Shannon, Unknown, Unknown, Gordon Scholes, Stan Warnock Centre row Left to right: Bill Welch, Unknown, George Taylor, Ted Jenkins, Buddy Straghan, Allan Smyth, Terry Farellly, Bob Burns, Morrie Larkins, Frank Boadle, Reg Matthews, Unknown, Vin Snow, George Kruss, Tom Fitzgerald, Bob Sangster Seated: Jack Anderson, Paddy McDonald, George Padgett, Alex Reid, Bobby Thompson, Vic Jones, Jack Dawe, Colin Whitehand, Harry Binder, Bill Odgers, Hughie Fraser Front row seated: Mick Kowalzuk, Wally Riley, Ton Guinane, Bill Baldock, Brian Putt, Norm Hughes, Garnett Reid, Johnny Hallawell, Frank Conway, Steve Cuperrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, driver robert thompson

The photograph was taken at arrival of the champion Greek wrestler, Jim Londros at Moorabin Airport on 26 November 1946. He was welcomed by members of the Greek community in Melbourne which included Stathi Raftopoulos, B. Dervenis, Spiro Raftopoulo -President of Greek Returned Soldierss, Mr Hatzis, Dr. Haralambos Paroulakis and Ioannis Panagiotopoulos. Jim Londros visited Australia after his retirement from wrestling in 1946. In retirement he worked for various charitable organizations especially for the Greek orphans of World War II. The photograph was published in the Greek newspaper 'Fos'.Greeks have enjoyed the sport of wrestling since ancient times. So the visit to Australia of a former Greek wrestling champion, and one who also devoted his time to helping others, would have been an important event for members of Melbourne's Greek community in 1946. Mr Ioannis Panagiotopoulos was publisher of the 'Fos' newspaper, the only Greek newspaper at the time. Dr Paroulakis arrived in Australia late 1930s and practised 55 Collins Street till 1987. He was Head of Outpatients and Physician at St, Vincent's Hospital for 22 years. Born in Crete he also served as President of Melbourne's Cretan Brotherhood, A black and white photograph of six men standing outdoors. All the men are dressed in suits. One is also wearing a tweed coat and four are wearing hats. Written under the photograph in Greek: MEMBERS OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF JIM LONDROS/ WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPION/ AT MOORABIN AIRPORT IN 1946. (PH. BY THE AUTHOR)wrestling, jim londros

Appears as an illustration in , "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 71. "Garden Instructor from 1926 to retirement in 1946…a very competent ornamental garden instructor. Popular with students." E.B. Littlejohn.Black and white photograph. Frank Weaver standing in a flower bed holding a pair of secateurs.On reverse, "Mr. F. Weavers "Frank" B.H.C. 1926.flower beds, frank weavers, e. chalmers (née fry), green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, garden instructor

Certificate details "William Bennetts" service at the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo. Certificate issued on the occasion of his retirement. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text printed in black type. Form bears the Australian Coat of Arms. Personal details of recipient added in black type. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.Personal details added using a typewriter with text in black. Handwritten signature in black ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, certificate