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Canterbury History Group
Pamphlet - Camberwell Golf Links, c1932 original
Brochure produced for Land Sub-division sale by auction of Camberwell Golf Links on Saturday 28 May c1932. Reproduced from the original, includes Map and some historic photographscamberwell, fairmont avenue, camberwell road, christowell street, trams, vintage cars -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Booklet, "The Romance of Mt Buffalo Victoria"
Published by the Victorian Railways around 1929. "Over the years the VR Advertising Division published a number of booklets promoting Mount Buffalos winter sports and the restorative powers of its scenery in summer and winter." (Pg 119. Historica) This booklet provides a brief history of the Chalet and features excerpt from a speech by Dr Wilkinson. The beautiful graphic illustrates a tale of the Manfield brothers communicating nightly by fires to family in the valley. The artist is possibly James Northfield or Percy Trompf, whose lithographic posters and promotional material for the Railways were iconic of the time and promoting tourism in Australia was an important National enterprise. Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Promotional material.. (Pg 168. Historica)."The Romance of Mt Buffalo" a brief history of the chalet from an address given by Dr. J.F. Wilkininson in Feb 1929. The booklet has a coloured cover depicting the Gorge at night with a man standing with two camp fires. x 2.Yes -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency
Inscription on the plaque : "A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy arms to pray." United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division This tree is to commemorate the friendship established between the United States marines and the citizens of Ballaarat during their sojourn here in early 1943.View of the gardens with the sculpture of Wallace and the statuary pavilion.ballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, plaque, memorial, united states, navy, marine corps, friendship, 1943, glove, anchor -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency
Inscription on the plaque : "A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy arms to pray." United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division This tree is to commemorate the friendship established between the United States marines and the citizens of Ballaarat during their sojourn here in early 1943.View of the gardens with the sculpture of Wallace and the statuary pavilion.ballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, plaque, memorial, united states, navy, marine corps, friendship, 1943, glove, anchor -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The title for a 'Grade 1' nurse is now a 'Division 1' or (more commonly) 'Registered Nurse'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular blue and white plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, industrial action, nurses, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The title for a 'Grade 1' nurse is now a 'Division 1' or (more commonly) 'Registered Nurse'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history, royal australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1990s-2000s?]
Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) badge promoting Enrolled Nurses (also known as Division 2 Nurses, ENs). ENs are registered health practitioners who have completed, at a minimum, a diploma qualification in order to practice. ENs typically work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to provide support and care for patients in a range of healthcare settings. This badge was possibly distributed to ANF EN members attending the 1999 Annual ANF Division 2 Conference that focused on pathways to the future for this group of nurses. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, further suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Circular green and purple badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'A.N.F. [Australian Nursing Federation] securing a future for Enrolled Nurses'.nursing, enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, nurses, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, patient care, australian nursing federation, victoria -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Australian Nursing Federation Victorian Branch Enrolled Nurse badge, [1990s-2000s?]
Circular white and orange plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge bordered with blue text 'ENROLLED NURSES & THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION VICTORIAN BRANCH' and the italicised, centred text 'The Future is in our Hands'.nursing, nurses, enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, nursing workforce, workforce, badges, buttons, pins, ens, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, victoria -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
1998 Australian federal election campaign material by Victorian Trades Hall focusing on industrial relations, 1998
Owned by long-time Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) Professional Officer Catherine Hutchings.1998 federal election campaign material by Victorian Trades Hall. Full colour bi-fold brochure, using images depicting 1998 Australian waterfront dispute. Text on front: 'Welcome to John Howard's Australia. In 1996, John Howard promised that under his industrial relations laws, 'no worker would be worse off'. In 1998, his government cheered on the illegal sacking of 2000 workers. His laws have changed our system from one of fairness and decency to a system that encourages conflict and division. John Howard's laws are undermining Australian wages and working conditions by attacking unions, encouraging individual contracts and dismantling the award system and the Industrial Relations Commission. On October 3rd [1998], use your vote wisely Your job may depend on it.' Text on rear: 'Five Facts About Industrial Relations Under John Howard Workers have lost award conditions and legal protections. Australian wages are being undermined by individual contracts and non-union agreements. Companies can use corporate law to sack workforces and not pay wages owed. Workers have been sacked because they belong to a Union. Conflict and Division in the workforce has increased. On October 3rd [1998], use your vote wisely. Your job may depend on it.'victoria, australia, john howard, liberal party, 1998 federal election, protest, industrial relations, unions, trade unions, trades hall, carlton, politics, political history, waterfront dispute, events, labour history, solidarity -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Divisional Diary, Australian Railway Historical Society, Victorian Division, 1972
A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.A magazine featuring articles, illustrations and images related to the development of the Victorian Railways and events taking place at the time of publication.A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.victorian railways, railways tasmania, railways history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Programme - Albury-Wodonga Rail Centenary Celebrations, VicRail Public Relations Division, 1983
This item was written for the celebration of the centenary of the linking by rail of Victoria and New South Wales systems on June 14, 1883. It gives a brief history of the stages and stories surrounding the linking of the lines and the events which occurred in 1883. It also contains a programme of activities held in Albury and Wodonga as part of the celebrations a century later.An 8 page leaflet printed on buff coloured paper with brown print. It includes 3 photos and an itinerary for the celebrations.fiction This item was written for the celebration of the centenary of the linking by rail of Victoria and New South Wales systems on June 14, 1883. It gives a brief history of the stages and stories surrounding the linking of the lines and the events which occurred in 1883. It also contains a programme of activities held in Albury and Wodonga as part of the celebrations a century later.vline safety, vline training, railways victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Mud Sweat and Snow: Memories of Snowy Workers 1949-1959, Noel Gough, 1994
This book tells the human story of the first decade of building the great Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, with adventures and anecdotes told by the workers themselves, and illustrated with unusual photographs. Appendices give further information about the project and list the workers named in Snowy records. The author began his 10 years with the Electrical and Mechanical Division at the age of 20. The construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is a well-documented part of our nation’s history and a leading example of Australian innovation and ingenuity. As far back as the 1880s, Australians had been considering diverting water from some of Australia’s best-known rivers – the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Snowy and Tumut – to drought-proof parts of NSW and Victoria. It was not until 1944 that Commonwealth and State governments formed a committee to examine the development of water resources in the Snowy Mountains area. As a result of their work, on 7 July 1949, the Commonwealth Parliament passed legislation to establish a Statutory Authority and start construction of the Snowy Scheme. NSW. Construction was completed in 1974 at a total cost of $820 million. On completion, the Scheme consisted of seven power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels.non-fictionThis book tells the human story of the first decade of building the great Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, with adventures and anecdotes told by the workers themselves, and illustrated with unusual photographs. Appendices give further information about the project and list the workers named in Snowy records. The author began his 10 years with the Electrical and Mechanical Division at the age of 20. The construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is a well-documented part of our nation’s history and a leading example of Australian innovation and ingenuity. As far back as the 1880s, Australians had been considering diverting water from some of Australia’s best-known rivers – the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Snowy and Tumut – to drought-proof parts of NSW and Victoria. It was not until 1944 that Commonwealth and State governments formed a committee to examine the development of water resources in the Snowy Mountains area. As a result of their work, on 7 July 1949, the Commonwealth Parliament passed legislation to establish a Statutory Authority and start construction of the Snowy Scheme. NSW. Construction was completed in 1974 at a total cost of $820 million. On completion, the Scheme consisted of seven power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels.snowy mountains hydro-electric scheme, hydroelectric power plants, snowy mountains -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Skyline Drive-in, Wodonga, 1956 - 1985
Inspired by a visit to the USA in the early 1950s, Hoyts' Southern Division manager George Griffith Jnr, formed a syndicate to build Australia’s first Drive-in located in Burwood. Drive-ins soon spread throughout the country. One of the earliest Skyline Drive-ins in rural Victoria was built in Wodonga, opening in 1956. It was located on the southwest corner of Melrose Drive and Melbourne Road and had a capacity of 643 vehicles. Its first screening was "The Broken Lance" with Richard Widmark, Spencer and Robert Wagner. The first manager of Skyline was Jim Robinson. The original screen was made from timber but had to be replaced only 20 years later with an all steel structure. The Wodonga Skyline became part of the Hoyts Country Theatres circuit and was later joined by the Stargazer drive-in located in Albury. Unlike most drive-in theatres, the snack bar was located under the screen. This allowed it to operate during the day to cater to travellers passing on the Hume Highway. When Hoyts decided to sell most of the regional circuit, the Skyline was purchased by the operator of the Albury Cinema, Mr A. Smith in conjunction with Village Roadshow. The Skyline closed in 1984 and was demolished in 1987. Its former location in Wodonga is now a housing estate whose street names, such as Roadshow Drive, Universal Court and Paramount Court, reflect the area’s history.These photos are significant because they document a popular venue in Wodonga's past.A series of photographs depicting the Skyline Drive-in at Wodonga.skyline drive-in, entertainment wodonga, businesses wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The NORTH EAST RAILWAY Melbourne to Wodonga- A Lineside Guide, Keith W. Turton, 1973
A detailed history and description of the North East Rail Line, including information about each station and siding and relevant maps.non-fictionA detailed history and description of the North East Rail Line, including information about each station and siding and relevant maps.railway transport victoria, north east railway victoria, victoria railways, lineside rail guide -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Australians Advancing from Villers-Brettonneux. August 8th 1918, 1918
A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund for Christmas and New Year 1918-19. It shows important battles involving Australians in 1918. A painting of Villers Brettonneux battle on 8 August 1918 by Captain Will Longstaff who was an A.I.F. War Artist with an explanation of the offensive. Also a painting of the capture of Hamel Village on 4th July 1918 where Australians were assisted by a detachment of Americans. The war artist was A. Pearse. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from J.B. McLean. Some of the text: 'On the night of 24th August 1918, the Australians made a daring and clever counter attack in the darkness, recaptured Villers-Brettonneux, stopped the German advance and saved Amiens. This, and the Battle of Hamel, were only a prelude to the smashing advance which commenced on 8th August. Extract from Australian Corps Order, issued on 7th August:- "For the first time in the history of this Corps all five Australian Divisions will tomorrow engage in the largest and most important battle operation ever undertaken by the Corps." 85,000 Australians were engaged (with Canadians on their right and British Divisions on their left), supported by powerful artillery, tanks and aeroplanes. In this battle 7,000 prisoners, 150 guns with an immense number of machine guns and war material were captured. On August 31st and September 1st and 2nd Mont St. Quentin and Peronne fell to the Australians in three days, defeating the flower of the Prussian Guard.'A example of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1918.Greetings from Billworld war one, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 24th Battalion (Gallipoli). Address by Frank Doolan (H27), 1970
A copy of an address given to a Legacy luncheon by Legatee Frank Doolan. He speaks of the 24th Battalion and their role at Gallipoli and in France. The story of the withdrawal from Gallipoli is interesting. Legatees Savige and HC Brinsmead were two of the three last lieutenants on the peninsula. Both were foundation members as was John Anderson who was also mentioned. He digresses to relate a story of an evening when he was with a 'VC mate' (assumed to be L/ Donovan Joynt) and they decided to speak to the editor of the Argus, Allan Spowers, about the newspaper's stance against the building of the Shrine of Remembrance. He related the paper published an article two days later in favour of the Shrine project and shortly after so did 'The Age'. The address also relates the return to war in 1939 and the formation of the 2/24th and it fighting in Tobruk. It was absorbed into the 9th division and later a new 2/24th was formed to wear the 'Red and White Diamond'. 'This unit consisted of younger men who had served with the CNF between the wars and included several sons of Legatees and several Junior Legatees. Our President Don, was attached for a short time.' (referring to L/ Don Simonson who was president in 1970). It went on to fight in New Guinea. Legatee Doolan's aim had been to link the 24th battalion with Legacy and suggests the book about the history of the 24th Battalion by Bob Serle was worth reading. He then introduced two other speakers, Squadron Leader Hicks, Conductor of the Royal Australian Air Force Band and Mr John Anderson of AWA. From the speakers record this event was in June 1970. The notation H27 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Legatee Frank Doolan was part of the archive project around the 1970s.A significant account of the withdrawal from Gallipoli and other experiences of the 24th Battalion retold at a Legacy luncheon. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. White foolscap paper with black type x 5 pages of a speech by Legatee Frank Doolan.Handwritten H27 in red pen.history, battalion, speakers, speech, gallipoli, frank doolan, 24th battalion -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, There Goes A Man. The Biography of Sir Stanley G Savige, 1959
The detailed biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savage.Red cloth bound copy of W B Russell's biography of Legatee Savige with a paper dust jacket with photosnon-fictionThe detailed biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savage. history, w b russell, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee Alfred Newcombe Kemsley
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Alfred Newcombe (Kem.) Kemsley, a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article includes the words of Legacy President Bruce Wilson at the service at Brighton Town Hall and Legatee Ken Clark's address. Also the Eulogy from Wing Commander Peter Isaccson. He enlisted in March 1915 in the AIF as Private Kemsley and sailed for Egypt. By the end of his war service in 1919 he was Staff Captain, Australian Corps HQ. In the second World War he began his service as a Staff Captain DADOS 4th division. In 1942 Lt Colonel AAOC and in 1943 he was promoted to Colonel as business advisor to the Minister for the Army. He joined Legacy in December 1923."His life is the history of Legacy. He served as an advisor to countless Legacy widows and children, and took a dominant leadership role in all Legacy activities." The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the life and service of Legatee Kem Kemsley. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 4 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 5.3.1987. Pages 3 to 6.vale, donovan joynt, eulogy, past presidents -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Armstrong, John et al, The Innisfail Tramway, 1973
The story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan tramway of North Queenslandill, maps, p.96.non-fictionThe story of the history and development of the Geraldton Shire Tramway and the Mourilyan tramway of North Queenslandlight railways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Tilly, A.J, Timber Railways of the Bridgetown - Manjimup Districts, 1968
A short history of the timber railways of the Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton district of South East Western Australia including the State saw mills, Millar's Timber and Trading Company and the Bunning Brothers Pty Ltd.ill, maps, p.21.non-fiction A short history of the timber railways of the Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton district of South East Western Australia including the State saw mills, Millar's Timber and Trading Company and the Bunning Brothers Pty Ltd. timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - western australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (W.A. Division Inc.), The Mundaring Weir Railway, 1968
A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.maps, p.11.non-fiction A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.narrow gauge railroads - western australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Newland, John R, 1994
A history of the narrow gauge Goondah-Burrinjuck Railway for the construction of the Burrinjuck dam in N.S.W.ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge Goondah-Burrinjuck Railway for the construction of the Burrinjuck dam in N.S.W.industrial railroads - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gifford H. Eardley, The Railways of the South Maitland Coalfields, 1969
A history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.index, ill, maps, p.162.non-fictionA history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McCarthy, Ken, Gazetteer of Industrial Steam Locomotives Illawarra District NSW, 1983
A listing of the industrial steam locomotives standard & narrow gauge that operated on the industrial railways of the Illawarra district in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.298.non-fictionA listing of the industrial steam locomotives standard & narrow gauge that operated on the industrial railways of the Illawarra district in New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gifford H. Eardley et al, The Shale Railways of NSW, 1974
A history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.index, ill, maps. p.243.non-fictionA history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kings, Keith, The Bendigo Tramways An Illustrated History, 1972
A short illustrated history of the Bendigo tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA short illustrated history of the Bendigo tramways in Victoria.tramways - bendigo - history, electric trams - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kings, Keith, The Ballarat Tramways An Illustrated History, 1971
A short illustrated history of the Ballarat tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA short illustrated history of the Ballarat tramways in Victoria.electric trams - australia - history, tramways - ballarat -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Grunbach, Alex et al, Railways in the South, 1965
A guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.ill, maps, p.60.non-fictionA guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dare, John, Times Past... Places Distant, 2009
A photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.photography - weston langford, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division et al, Australian Railway Routes 1854-2000, 2000
Descriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.maps, p.80.non-fictionDescriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.railroad construction - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history.