A two pages article published in the Holy Name Monthly by Ray Davie in June 1st, 1959. The article recalled the event of the disappearance of Constable Ryan in 1886 and the various theories regarding what happened to him.document

Unknown group of men women and children posing on a lawn with what appears to be a park in the background. Part of the photo is damaged and unclear. The women are dressed formally with long dresses and various decorative collars, the men are in suits.person, group, man and woman, group

This award provides an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. It is interesting to note that over time awards have changed with the fashion of the time. Cycling trophies have ranged from badges in the early 1900s, to sashes in the mid 1900s, then to shields and to individual trophies.This award provided an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. Gold anodised aluminium cup with arms and mounted on a base block of imitation stone. A small plaque on the block is inscribed. To lid of the trophy is damaged with what appears to have been an athlete, with only the foot remaining.GCCC/1984/Most Impressive/Greg Stewart/Donated by Reg Marriner Cycles/gccc; 1984; greg stewart; reg marriner cycles;

Rev. William Reuben Lewis (1818-1871) was Chairman of Congregational Church of Victoria, 1865-1866.Sepia toned studio portrait of a seated Rev. William Reuben Lewis who is sitting at table with his legs crossed and holding a book. He is looking at the camera. The photograph is mounted on what is scrap card.Handwritten on the back: "W R Lewis"william reuben lewis, chairman congregational church victoria, congregational minister

Mr. “Brickie” Thomas of Clifton Ave and his wife. (4 snaps). Mr. Thomas was affectionally know as Bricky Thomas. He and his wife were early Stawell resident of 17 Clifton Ave. Stawell. Mrs. Pickering sister (Vera Perry) cared for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in their later years. Four photographs, three are of an elderly gentleman with a white beard and the fourth of a woman seated in a long dress. The elderly man is seated beside a two-tiered cake on a table and holding what looks to be another cake. 1. Grandpa Thomas. 2. Grandpa Thomas. The man Vera (Perry) worked for. 3. Grandpa Thomas (known as bricky Thomas). They lived in Clifton Ave. 4. Great Grandma Thomas Since the 8th Dec 1923. stawell

Photograph appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 17 April 1994, page 16.Black an white photograph of 18 Prep and Grade One students dressed as what they would like to be when they grow up, with teacher Robyn Andrews at Swan Reach Primary School. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students

The Melbourne artist Alma Agnes Marion Figuerola, was the daughter of Juan Pedro Narciso Figuerola (1869-1919) and Alice Lucinda Walker Hanson (1889-1969). Each of their three daughters grew up to be involved in the arts: Alma as a painter; Carmen Irene (1906-1993) as a short story writer, poet and teacher of dancing; and Sylvia (also Silvia) Lyla Alice (1911-1992) as a composer and cellist. The first art lessons Alma Figuerola received were with Oscar Binder. Later she attended the art school established by the Melbourne 'tonalist' [Duncan] Max Meldrum (1875-1955). She graduated from his school in 1920, participating in her first group exhibition in the same year. Solo exhibitions of her work were to be held in 1933 at the Meldrum Gallery in Elizabeth Street, in 1937 and 1945 at the Athenaeum Gallery at 188 Collins Street, and in 1951 at Georges Gallery in Collins Street. Throughout her extensive career she participated in group exhibitions, usually with artists of the Meldrum School, and as a member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters, of which she was invited to become an associate in 1935. In 1953, her portrait of Professor ES Hills was entered in the Archibald Prize Competition of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. A resident of Kew from the 1930s - 51 Studley Park Road, often with her mother, her sister Carmen, or both - from c.1942 until her death she lived at 'D’Estaville', 7 Barry Street. From the late 1930s she is recorded as actively contributing to the arts at a local level. In 1939 and 1940 she participated in art exhibitions at the Hawthorn Municipal Library organised by Jessie Carbines. From 1944 to 1951 she co-organised successive Kew Arts Festivals, initially in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Highbury Grove and later at the Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. A foundation member of the Kew Historical Society in 1958, Alma Figuerola remained an active member of the Society until her death on 8 December 1970. She predeceased her two sisters who both died in the 1990s and who are buried at Andersons' Creek Cemetery in Warrandyte.Alma Figuerola, sitting on a rustic seat in what is probably her garden at her home D'Estaville, in 1950. She is nursing her pet pekingese 'Rebecca'. The photo was included in her personal photo album. "Rebecca and Alma, 1950"alma figuerola album, arists - kew (vic), artists - meldrum school, occupants - 7 barry street - kew (vic)

North Kew, now divided between Kew and Kew East, bordered the Yarra River. As such, it was a region subject to flooding in the Yarra Valley. Development beyond this point (ie Kellett Grove) was limited by the City of Kew's planning regulations. Prior to urban development, the area since European settlement and the first land sales in the district in the 1840s, had been used for dairy farming. Small sepia snapshot of floodwaters taken from near Kellett Grove, in what was then known as North Kew. The point of view is from a backyard looking towards Fairfield. In the foreground ar two men in a rowboat.Verso: OUR BACKYARD / Stamped 3 163yarra river -- north kew, floods -- yarra valley, floods -- north kew, floods -- 1934, natural disasters -- kew

Exterior eastern wall of QVWC building above what was to be the cafe. Bev Davis from Baysick Plastering in, a plasterer looks towards the camera with white hardhat, holding a paintbrush. Taken during restoration inspection. building construction, historic buildings, plasterers

Colour printed A5 sheet, inviting people to become a member of the Friends of Hawthorn Tram Depot. Provides details of the group, annual fees, website and what to do. Prepared by Mike Ryan / VicTrack c2009.trams, tramways, hawthorn, fohtd, depots

P.E. Chandler (brother of Royce Chandler the cooper) and Terry FitzgeraldBlack and white photograph of 2 men and working on a large wine caskWritten on back of photo: "P.E. Chandler - Terry Fitzgerald repairing a 500 gallon store cask at Lindeman's of Corowa. Terry would know about what year."terry fitzgerald, chandler family, cooperage, wine industry

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. This photograph would have been taken to show the changes in the area over the years. Kalorama Gap is now called Five Ways. 'Kia-Ora ' was a guest house built by George Barber. It is no longer standing.Black and white photograph showing a bush scene with a white car visible on the right. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke1973 View up Valley towards Kalorama Gap from what was Crooks LOT 24. White car is on Barbers Road and site of “Kia Ora” is to right of it.kalorama, kalorama gap, five ways, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and standing at the rail of what appears to be a boat (perhaps the Staten Island Ferry). In the background can be seen the Statue of Liberty. The man is Frank Wright and the place is New York.frank wright, new york, statue of liberty, conductor

Aulsebrook Collection: Article for New Bendigo Airport -Short article typed on a small piece of paper (half A4) -Referring to a new airport being constructed for Bendigo and what has been done for it so far

1924 dated telegram from Elizabeth Street Postmasters Generals Department, Vic to G Parry. 16 words. Murdoch what will we do immediate say ten pounds. Signed Braim Masonic hall.communication, telegraphic, telegram, telegram transmission

8345.1 - Large, roughly trapezoidal prism of mudstone, one large face showing several leaves (phyllopteroides?), opposite face showing one partial; leaf and what appears to be a piece of confer foliage- stem and leaves.

An item from the Bendigo 'Advertiser' magazine section titled 'What sort of man is Bendigo's new mayor?' It includes a photograph of Councillor Oliver in front of his home in Mitchell Street, Bendigo. 3/9/1970.person, individual, n.j. oliver, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo mayor, local politics, n.j. oliver, norman joseph oliver, male, individual, person, home, house, building

Photograph of possibly a little boy in a sailor top and dress, it has white trimming and a bow on the front. He is leaning against a tree with a small shovel in his hand. In the foreground are leaves and what appears to be a wooden walkway.person, individual, child portrait, child, sailor suit

A copy of a photo of a group of workers standing ion front of a Traction Engine running what appears to be a thresher. Piles of Hay are in the background, a man is holding a dog at the front of the group. 'East Loddon Shire ' is written belowtopic, farming, threshing, east loddon shire, d. coghill and son

Plan of house (Forest St, Bendigo written in pencil on plan) showing what may be extension to original house (in colour and with dimensions). Possibly house of Merle Bush??. Stamp on front: E.?.V. Phone 942.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, house plan, drafting, drawing, plan, house, home

Extract from the unpublished memoir of David Roberts 161 Bty RNZA, describing the difficulties in fitting in after returning home when people around you have no idea what you have been through.Extract from memoir. Source: www.vietnamwar.govt.nzdavid roberts, rnza, memoir

Nicholas Nedelkopoulos is an established artist, his work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Australia and in numerous International and Australian Public and Private Collections. His work has been included in major historic exhibitions: the National Gallery of Australia's Federation touring exhibition, The Australian Bicentennial Folio and Victoria's 150th Anniversary exhibition curated at The State Library of Victoria and National Gallery of Victoria. He has a Diploma of Fine Arts from Victorian College of the Arts, a Master of Fine Art from the University of Melbourne (Victorian College of the Arts) and has a Doctorate from Monash University. Nedelkopoulos' work is based strongly in graphic tradition which can be seen throughout all of his media.'The Sneeze' alludes to a feverish response, an irritation, a period of temporary discomfort, or a sign of sickness. On a visit to Eltham in 1995 Nedelkopoulos became aware of the disquiet felt by many residents because local government was not in the hands of elected representatives. 'The Sneeze' is an allegorical work, which serves as a reminder of this period in our municipal history. Nedelkopoulos has constructed an environment similar to a theatre set in which every element is a symbol to be deciphered. Whether you read the red-nosed figure as democracy being challenged by the political circumstance, as representing the unelected commissioners surrounded by the criticism of the community, or as another player in the story, to unravel the meaning of individual elements will provide direction and add weight to your interpretation. Without knowledge of the artist's intention the work can convey quite straightforward messages and responses. For example, the misery of hayfever in Spring, or how germs spread from a single sneeze. Such ideas are relevant and provide the metaphoric basis for a more in-depth analysis.Pastel drawing on paper. Image depicts a small black figure with a small monkey on a lead. The figure has a red nose to which he is holding a tissue. He is walking through what appears to be a flowering forest.nedelkopoulos, the sneeze