1950 Various newspaper cuttings re C J Dennis (poet) 1950s-1960s. A memorial plaque to C. J. Dennis was placed in the plaza of the Southern Cross hotel. This plaque has a verse from the 'Bloke' and was made by Ola Cohn.Australiasion Post, Listener In, TV,person, individual, c.j.dennis

Document. Handwritten sheet with 14 rows of rhyming verse. Titled ''TITS FOR TATS'' signed ''Queenie Burrowes, 25 Dawson St, Ballarat''. Printed address on back of paper ''Salmon's City Family Hotel, Charing Cross, Bendigo 190_performing arts, elocution, handwritten verse

Programme - folded sheet, duplicated titled "Camberwell Tramways Social Club" to celebrate Camberwell as the Cricket Premiers in the VTSSA completion - for 1939-40. A Francis Captain. Lists the musicians and some verse. Has numerous autographs on the inside and back page.trams, tramways, camberwell depot, cricket, celebrations, sports

The items belonged to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P. .1) Document, "Entitlement to War Gratuity" of 152 Pounds 5 Shillings. Beige paper wth black print and typing. .2) "A Special Prayer Service for Allied Invasion Forces". Beige colour, folded single sheet, hand drawn cover in black. .3) Poems, "My Mothers Smile", I'll remember". On beige paper, hand written in ink on ruled lines..1) 1.7.46, ADDLEM Frederick E. VX142253. .2) 112 Aust Con Depot New Guinea Sun 11 June 44. .3) 1943. Dear Fred sent me these verses.documents - religon, ceremonies

The text is in Javanese/Balinese script. The language might be literary Javanese or high Sasak in verse form (tembang macapat) containing romantic stories about princes and princesses.Lontar leaves used as writing materials, etched with sharp knife called pemeje

Geoffrey Blainey at the launch of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, in the Federation University E.J Barker Library, Mount Helen Campus. He speaks to Vice-Chancellor David Battersby (centre) and E.J. Barker (left)geoffrey blainey, geoffrey blainey research centre, e.j. barker library, jack barker, david battersby

Tram decorated with various information regarding last day of trams in Sydney. 'Last Tram to Haberfield'. Inscription on reverse: this photo speaks for itself in ink 22/11/1958. Number '913' written in pencil.person, individual, basil miller

Verso of memorial card with an illustration of a yellow and black tail with a red tuft inscribed with "Oh the Places You'll Stand. Also a 32 line verse beginning with 'Oh , where will you go?' attributed to Jill Revelli. Black writing on a fawn background.

Scrapbook album of 22 pages - coloured stickers of various themes on the pages. Some have come loose. No identity of owner except a card inside which reads in part ''To Jessie from Anne''. Handwritten verses on two of the pages. Ca. 1890s??ephemera, mementoes, scrapbook

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 48 page hardcover book of humourous verse by J.D.G.Medley and illustrated by ''Armstrong''. Published by Melbourne University Press in 1953. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'With regards of The Author J.D.G.Medley' Catalogue sticker '2004 MED' on spine.J.D.G.Medleybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, j.d.g.medley, poetry, armstrong

Memorial card - black board with gold printing, cameo portrait of elderly lady, with bonnet, lace collar. Gold inscription and verse. 'Dearly loved mother of John and William Richardson, and Ellen M. Nettle. Died at Daylesford, January 26, 1900.the Art Engraving, 11 Elizabeth St., Melbourne.person, individual, female

Artwork on technical drawing paper from unidentified Methodist Order Knights Court. The back has pencil technical drawing.On front: "live pure speak true" "right wrong follow christ the king elsewhere born" On back: "I.R.JEBRAMEK WILL LETTER NEATLY IN 5/32" CAPITALS DURING 1972"methodist order of knights

This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. Ivanhoe was written by Sir Walter Scott and this Victoria Edition was called the Australasian Issue.This red cloth covered book has a front cover imprinted with a Scottish thistle and leaf design and a crest. The spine is impressed with a design and Victoria Edition and is also has printed in gold 'Ivanhoe', 'Scott' and G.Robertson & Co.'. The book is 484 pages long.On inside cover in pen - To Edith from Hautric? West, Xmas 1917 On leaf in pen - To W.H.West Esq. You have Ivanhoe so haven't a notion? 1902 (There is a verse and a signiture which is difficult to read)chatham-holmes family collection, ivanhoe, sir walter scott, victoria edition australasian issue

Another satirical programme, dated 15 December 1934, in the same vein as 01292 but with a different title. Many of the Legatees are mentioned by name in the 'humorous' verse, once again reinforcing their collegiality.Illustrative of acceptable social interaction in the 1930s.White foolscap paper x 6 pages with black type titled The Gasper in 1934.Pencilled initial top right hand side of front page (illegible).comradeship, legatee function

Cr Helen Coleman speaks at the dedication of the new Avenue of HonourBorn Digitalavenue of honour, war memorials, plaques, main road, eltham, helen coleman

Cr. Helen Coleman speaks at the launch of the new Avenue of HonourBorn Digitalavenue of honour, war memorials, plaques, main road, eltham, helen coleman

The owner was Rita Fletcher; many locals and relatives inscribed their autographs , drew or painted pictures and , using their best calligraphy, wrote up humorous verses. In addition the book includes news clippings on the sensation of the day, the story “Will you be my woolly aphid?” which tells of a Harcourt youth who put a marriage proposal in a barrel of apples consigned to England. On receipt in England the note was published in the press The unfortunate youth received many hundreds of acceptances and became the butt of humorous verse in the English and Castlemaine newspapers.This volume is a treasury of autographs , humorous verse then fashionable and the repository of a funny yarn from pre-WW1.It appears to have been handed around the entire district and includes verses, signatures and sketches from nearly all of the inhabitants of Harcourt, Elphinstone and Canary island districtsA red leather bound autograph book with gold letter and design on the cover. Gold leaf edges, coloured pages with gold decoration. Autographs, sketches, watercolour paintings, press clippings Autograph Album

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 128 page hardcover book of selected verse by Edward Harrington with an introduction by Frank E.Blake. Published in 1957 the Australasian Book Society, Melbourne and printed by Coronation Press, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker '2051 HAR' on spine.Edward Harringtonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, edward harrington, frank e.blake, poetry

Postcard. Photo of bell with holly. Many Happy Returns. Verse. Though far apart, Still let me say, I think of you, This happy day. Rear. Names deleted. Dec. 1913. Crossley House. Bridport Street Albert Park.

Postcard. A Very Happy New Year To You. Verse. Unclouded May the New Year Rise! And May It Leave Thee When It Closes. A Wreath of Rosy Memories. Without a Thorn Among The Roses. With Kindest Wishes For Your Happiness. Rear. Names Deleted.

This is a small hard cover book of 103 pages. It contains printed material and many colour plates. It is a faulty copy as several pages of the text are blank. The buff-coloured cover is much stained and the printing on the cover and spine is almost illegible. The cover has broken away from the spine.fictiona child's storychildren's books, warrnambool history

Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival. The article tells the interesting history of this family owned business.Nunawading Historical Society have Geoffrey Walker, grandson of Edgar walker, originator of Australian Brick and Tessellated Tile Co to speak at their meeting during the Heritage Festival.tile factories, australian brick and tessellated tile co., walker, edgar edwardes, geoffrey