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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Marion Isabel Dudley
"Hedge Hopping" over Kew. About mid day on the 23rd of July, 1924 an A.R.27 (Avro 504 K) plane piloted by Arthur Affleck "buzzed" the house at 91 Wellington Street, Kew, so low that the pilot was easily recognised from the ground and returned our eager waves, he then flew north to "buz" his mother at 27 Kent Street, Kew, which is situated near the west gates of the Boroondara Cemetery and after several circuits around noticed that a horse drawn funeral had been disturbed while entering the Cemetery - the horses taking fright. On observing this the pilot then returned to Point Cook where he reported 'engine trouble' over Kew. Small black and white photographic positive showing Marion Isabel Dudley standing on the porch of her house which is believed to be at 91 Wellington Street, Kew. The photograph is attached to summary text and contemporary press reportsReverse: "KH-167 / Marion Isabel Dudley the girl Arthur "hedge hopped" to see in Kew 24th July 1924"dudley family, marion isabel dudley, arthur affleck, boroondara general cemetery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncManual - Victorian Railways Book of Signals, Victorian Railways Printing Works, 1967
This manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.A beige coloured book with green binding. The cover includes the Royal Coat of Arms, a summary of the purpose and contents of the manual, and the date the instructions become effective, all printed in green ink. This information is enclosed by a green border. non-fictionThis manual was issued by Victorian Railways in 1967 to explain all of the railway signals used throughout Victoria. It included a detailed outline of the signals used at every railway station, including small depots and sidings throughout Victoria. Illustrations of the different signal systems are included in the text. Every driver, fireman, guard, shunter, and every other employee designated by the Head of the Branch concerned, had to be supplied by his superior officer with a copy of this book. They were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the particulars which related to their duties. The included informations was effective from 3rd August, 1967 until further notice.victorian railways, victorian railways -- rules and practice., railway signals -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Putnam, Nina Wilcox, Paris Love by Nina Wilcox Putnam, 1932
Romance novel set in France and Monaco about car racing.Hardcover book, 273 pages. Section of original dust jacket, with image of four blue racing cars, pasted to front cover. Summary of book from original dust jacket pasted inside front cover.fictionRomance novel set in France and Monaco about car racing.nina wilcox putnam, romance, fiction -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPamphlet - St Peters Church of England, Murrumbeena
This file contains one document. Annual report of St Peters Murrumbeena-Carnegie and Holy Nativity Hughesdale, February 1948, including a summary of the activities and finances of the Churchst peters church, holy nativity, murrumbeena, carnegie, hughesdale, annual reports, financial documents -
Williamstown High SchoolHigh Tide 1973, 1973
Year book for the 1973 Williamstown High School year. Contains a summary of the years events, messages from principal, school captains and sports leaders and student work.A black and white publication with card cover. 48 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1973, high tide, yearbook -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
This summary of Thomson's life and work by Doctor John Garner is more comprehensive than other accounts. It contains information relating to his work as a miner and his character. J.R.Thomson played an important role in the nineteenth century history of Ballarat.2 pages. 1 and 1/4 printed and 1 copy.Signed p.2 JG 2/10doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, statues, miner, eureka stockade, art gallery, thomson's grave, j.r. thomson's estate., ovens diggings, redan mines, d.gillies, thomas stoddart., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Melbourne LegacyArticle, VALE Legatee Stan Savige, 1954
A Vale notice that was published in the Bulletin in 1954 on the death of Legatee Stanley Savige. It is a brief summary of the life of the founder of Legacy written for Legatees who knew him personally. A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White A4 paper photocopy from the Bulletin of the Vale notice about Legatee Savige.vale, stan savige -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Victorian Railway Printing Works, Five Fighting Years
The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief but comprehensive summary of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak of war on September 3, 1939Small white book,rectangular in shape with the Australian flag and red writing on the front.Made from cardboard and paper.Five Fighting Years. The Australian Army at War,1939-44book.the australian army at war. lara, r.s.l. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Form/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), BTM "Museum Journal", c1980
A5 sized sheet of paper, printed to act as the BTPS "Museum Journal", recording sales revenue, donations and cash summary sheet collected from the sales and any donations (cash) at the depot. Printed in green ink, has summaries for sales, donations, cash and details of tickets (used to record donations). On rear is one half of a old BTPS trip way bill, right half only, with tickets denominations 10c and 5c, lettered in bottom right hand corner Form T1-5M. Printed in Black ink.trams, tramways, btps, forms, museum journal, trip waybills -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Significance Assessment : Henty Costume Collection, 2024
A Significance Assessment is the process of studying and understanding the meanings and values of objects and collections. It identifies the historic, aesthetic, scientific and social values that an object or collection has for past, present and future generations. The Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia in 2023 for a second significance assessment. The Grant was for an assessment of the items in the Henty Family Costume Collection, acquired from the descendants of Francis Henty in 2023.Illustrated 39-page Final Report by Ms Laura Jocic PhD, including: PART I Executive Summary / p2. Methodology / p2. Summary description of the organisation and its collection / p3. History and description of the Henty Costume Collection / p4. Contextual background: Henty family, Merino Downs and Field Place [Kew] / p7. Application of Significance 2.0 criteria / p11. Statement of Significance / p14. Key recommendations / p15. Acknowledgements / p15. References / p16. PART II Dedicated assessment of the items in the Henty Costume Collection / p18. non-fictionA Significance Assessment is the process of studying and understanding the meanings and values of objects and collections. It identifies the historic, aesthetic, scientific and social values that an object or collection has for past, present and future generations. The Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia in 2023 for a second significance assessment. The Grant was for an assessment of the items in the Henty Family Costume Collection, acquired from the descendants of Francis Henty in 2023.significance assessments, historical society collections, kew historical society collection - significance assessment, community heritage grants, francis henty, henty family -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Roman Dombrowski, Mussolini: Twilight and Fall, 1956
Originally published in Polish, the book documents the decline of Mussolinis' power from July 1943 to his execution in April 1945. Ex Echuca Municipal Library copy.Black buckram hard cover, title in silver letters on spine only. 248 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations. Summary of book's content cut from dust cover & pasted on front end paper.On front end paper: 945.091 DOM On back end paper: Ches 4/9/56 Pounds St 1.0.10books, biography -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Roman Catholic Church - St John's , Mitcham, 20/08/1871
Material handed to the Diocesan Historical Commission - John Quinlan's notebook. Quinlan was the first secretary of the committee set up in 1871 to put up a chapel. Includes regulations of the burying ground at Aird Hill (Mitcham). (Typewritten summary)st johns catholic church, mitcham, quinlan, john, kranewitter, aloysius, fr -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument, Russell Robinson: Melbourne Press Club profile, 1987_
Summary of Russell Robinson's journalistic career 1969-2018, with notice of his appointment as Editor-in-chief of the Leader Newspaper Group in 1987. He lived and went to school in the Greensborough area.4 p. text and newspaper clipping copy, with newspaper clippingrussell robinson, diamond valley leader -
St Kilda Historical SocietyDocument - Booklet, City of St Kilda 1857-1957 : a century of progress and development, 1957
Contains lists of councillors, mayors, financial information, a brief summary of the creation and growth of the Municipal District of St Kilda, a list of 98 milestones and council decisions ('Did You Know?')Booklet covered in yellow card printed in colour, with multi-coloured crest of the City of St Kilda. Text printed in black on cream coloured glossy paper and containing black and white photographs. Stapled.city of st kilda, city of st kilda centenary -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers (December 1960), 1960
City of Ringwood community information report issued December 1960, including financial summary and sections covering Private Street Construction, Sewerage, Projected Works, Re-valuation, Fire Hazards, Dog Nuisance, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyFlyer, Auction Sale Advertisement - Ringwood Station Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1919
Folded double-sided brochure advertising auction of residential allotments on Saturday, 11 October, 1919, with town photographs including residence of Mr. and Mrs. Williams on the estate, location map, terms of sale, and summary of local features and services.Subdivision includes Bedford Road and Williams Grove (later Lena Grove). (Agents) Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phones Central 10615, 10616, in conjunction with Godbehear & Co., Local Agents, Ringwood, Phone Ringwood 49. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyFlyer, Auction Sale Advertisements - Ringwood Township Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1914
Advertisements for auction sale of Ringwood Township Estate (Section A) - Saturday, 7th March (1914), showing subdivision layout, terms of sale, and summary of local features and services. Un-named newspaper clipping advertising this auction also attached.Subdivision includes West Prussia Road (later Wantirna Road), Station Street, and James Street. Agents in conjunction - Coghill & Haughton and J.B. McAlpin. Sale by order of Mrs. E. Kendall. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Byways of Blackburn, 9/04/2001 12:00:00 AM
Tape of talks given in the Blackburn Library on 9th April, 2001 on 'Byways of Blackburn: Recollections of Blackburn Past' A summary of the talks are on back of cassette case. Speakers: Ken Green, Bob Hoskins and Neville Jacobs. Taped by Alan Stone.blackburn branch library, green, ken, hoskins, bob, jacobs, neville, stone, alan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, City of Nunawading open space study, 4/12/1985
Comments invited by Council on planning of open space in Nunawading by 23 December 1985. Policy principles categories - providing open space, efficiency and effectiveness of open space, fostering recreational development. Summary of findings of open space study.parks and reserves, city of nunawading, strategic planning -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO PERFORMANCE OF ''THE DANCERS COMPANY''
Bendigo Performance of ''The Dancers Company'' - Double sided coloured flyer with summary of three ballets on tour - with special guest artist David Ashmole. Listing of their 1991 tour dates and locations (Bendigo Capital Theatre August 13/14). -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Glynne-Jones, William, The trail of frozen gold, 1949
Western genre travel and adventure story.184 p. :ill (Illustrated by Tony Weare). Section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover, with image depicting two men in a fight. Plot summary cut from dust jacket pasted inside front cover.fictionWestern genre travel and adventure story.fiction, westerns, william glynne-jones -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Tyler, Clarke, Showdown at Singing Sands : a Clint Lacey western, 1956
Western adventure fiction160 p. :red cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover, image depicts two men engaged in a gun fight. Summary of plot cut from dust jacket pasted to front end paper.fictionWestern adventure fictionfiction, westerns, clarke tyler -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, The Met, "Metplan Draft Strategy - May 1988", May. 1988
Report - summary - folded A3 sheet titled "Metplan Draft Strategy - May 1988". Gives introduction, purpose, strategy, maps, options for the various regions, system improvements, resources and next stops. Has the Met logo on the rear.trams, tramways, the met, reports, melbourne, metplan, new tramcars, planning, mta -
Clunes Museum
Booklet, MAY TOWNSEND, CLUNES - VICTORIA"S FIRST GOLD TOWN
THE STORY OF CLUNES WITH SCETCHES AND POEMSYELLOW SOFT COVER COVERED WITH ADHESIVE PROTECTION OF CLEAR PLASTIC. A DRAWING ON FRONT OF CLUNES QUARTZ MINING COMPANY, NORTH SHAFT. 90 PAGES A TYPED PAGE IS GLUED IN THE BACK WITH ENTITLED "A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE LIFE OF JAMES ESMOND" non-fictionTHE STORY OF CLUNES WITH SCETCHES AND POEMSclunes victorias first gold town, history of clunes, -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook, Encyclopaedia Of The America's Cup In Stamps, 1987
Hard cover book with blue cover and featuring 3 oval graphics featuring: a yacht, the America's Cup ; Insignia of the RPYC ( Royal Perth Yacht Club). Commemorates the America's Cup competition held in Australia in 1987 and produced for stamp collectors to attach sample related postage stamps. Contains an outline of the history of the Cup. Eleven stamps in all adhered on following pages: P 13 x 4 Solomon Isles stamps adhered , ; page 15 x 4 stamps P.17 one stamp P.23 one stamp.america's cup, book, philateley, yachting, super yachts -
Robin Boyd FoundationNewspaper - Clipping, Advertiser (Geelong), Tributes flow in for Robin Boyd, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career, including tributes for many people, including Premier Sir Henry Bolte.Image/RVIA on top left in pencilwalsh st library -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - St. Aloysius Primary School Caulfield
Three advertisements for St. Aloysius Primary School Enrolment - 06/03/2012, 10/05/2011, 08/03/2011, Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader. Includes summary of special programs.st. aloysius primary school, advertisements, programs, schools, catholic schools, davies andrew, cromwell street, caulfield -
Melbourne LegacyLetter - Document, letter, 19/4/1943
Anonymous copy of a letter sent to the Treasurer of the Junior Legacy Club, enquiring about the payment of insurance, and asking for a summary of all payments made to date, as well as enclosing some accounts for payment (not attached).It is clear from the letter that the administration of Holmbush was transparent in its costs and payments from the beginning.Letter about the insurance for Holmbush on faded white copy paper, black carbon imprint, two holes punched for filing.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Letter from L J Hartnett to Lord McGowan 4/2/37 - history and events
L J Hartnett was asked to write to Lord McGowan to outline the history and events up to 1937. This is an excellent summary and explains why CAC went with North American Aviation in preference to a British manufacturer. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Ian Malcolm et al, Aboriginality and English : report to the Australian Research Council, 1997
"The relation of Aboriginality to English has important implications for communication between Aborigines and other Australians, and especially for the education of Aboriginal and other Australian children within a context of reconciliation." Executive summary "The relationship between Aboriginal English and Australian English requires an appropriate educational response, and the report concludes by providing the rationale for two way bidialectal education which is the best way in which Aboriginality and English may thrive together within a schooling which will relate meaningfully to a life experience in which both English dialects have an important place". Executive summaryword lists, tableslinguistics, education, reconciliation, sociolinguistics
