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Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Adams John, Path Among the Years - History of Bairnsdale, 1987
A collection in words and pictures of the events and people that have made the history of the Shire of Bairnsdale, from the Aboriginal, pastoral, settlers to the many aspects of life in the towns and rural areas in 1987settlers, schools, religion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Somerset, Florence Chuk, The Somerset Years, 1987
Government Assisted Emigrants from Somerset and Bristol, who arrived in Port Phillip Victoria 1839-1854Hardback with dust jacket, Beige. Colour print of mining scene, tent, women, men, mines Inside cover: End maps: front Somerset Shire. Back VictoriaGovernment Assisted Emigrants from Somerset and Bristol who arrived in Port Phillip Victoria 1839 - 1854 Author Florence Chuk. Signed by Author - Florence Chuk 14-11-89 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''RICH EARTH'' BY WILLIAM A BAYLEY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 187 page hardback history of Young and the Shire of Burrangong, NSW. 1860 to 1955. Includes 36 B & W photos and lists of Councillors, Office Bearers and Parliamentarians of Young and the Shire. Published in 1956 by the Young Municipal Council and Burrangong Shire Council. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. ''2221 BAY'' catalogue sticker on spine. Neatly hand printed in ink on flyleaf ''Presented to Mr A.H. Chisholm O.B.E. President of the Royal Australian Historical Society on the occasion of his visit to Young 1st October 1960 to unveil an Obelisk commemorating the Centenary of the Discovery of Gold at Young in 1960. W. R. Tate Mayor''.William A. Bayleybooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, william a. bayley, young, burrangong shire, gold discovery -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Lysterfield Avenue Of Honour
Folder containing items pertaining to Lysterfield Avenue Of Honour. Contents: -typescript, Details of servicemen for whom trees were planted in the Lysterfield Avenue of Honour, 1919 -letter, Heather Ronald to Edmund Williams, re. Lysterfield Avenue of Honour, dated 31st May 1994 -Shire of Sherbrooke Council meeting agenda item, 1st February 1994, inc. 2-page summary, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 13th October 1993, hand-drawn map of area, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 10th September 1993, letter E. Williams to Shire dated 24th June 1993, copy of page from Rowville-Lysterfield Community News. -Program of Events for dedication of Avenue of Honour, 25th February 1995, Knox Historical Society. -Invitation to dedication of Avenue of Honour from Knox HS to Susan Heywood-Downard and members of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation, 24/5/1918
Framed Certificate in carved wooden frame headed "In Freedom's Cause"Shire of Upper Yarra ---- The President and Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Upper Yarra Hereby place on record their thanks and Appreciation for the Conduct of Leslie Raymond Jack who served his King and Country in the Great War. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of. -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF ROCHESTER WW2, FRAMED, 1946
Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838, 2/7th Batt 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Certificate, framed. Appreciation Certificate from Shire of Rochester to Alan Kenneth Naismith DCM. Rendered by Alan Kenneth Naismith as a member of empires fighting forces which preserved our freedom in world war 2, 1939 -1945. Signed by President, Councilor and Shire Secretary 24th April 1946. Wooden gold frame, glass front. White background with gold and blue decorative boarder. Blue printing with red seal.“Donated by A.K. NAISMITH” , Sticker L.H.S. bottom “W. MOORE” “Picture framer View Street Bendigo” - sticker on back.documents - certificates, frames, shires ww2 -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilLetter, 18/5/1988
Typed letter from the City of Oakleigh to Shire of Woorayl congratulating them on its centenary to be celebrated on Wednesday 25th May 1988. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Tri-colour border with shire crest at top. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Main St Yarra Junction
03042 Main street opposite the railway station, 1909, Yarra Junction. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpiearly main street yarra junction -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, PC Murray Views 14, Alpine Retreat Hotel Warburton
03053 PC Murray Views 14, Alpine Retreat Hotel Warburton Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpialpine retreat hotel warburton pc murray views 14 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, 19/11/1985
Coloured photo of Mayor of Portland, Cr Robert Halliday and Sir Brian Murray, leaving Glenelg Shire Offices, after the presentation of the City of Portland's Citizenship award to Syd Cuffe. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Card Case - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1997
Brass business card case, inscribed '1997 Ontario Provincial Town Crier Championship, Ingersoll, ONT,' Business cards. 'Sydney J. Cuffe, Town Crier, Glenelg Shire' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Card Case - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, 1997
Brass business card case, inscribed '1997 Ontario Provincial Town Crier Championship Ingersoll, ONT.' Business cards: 'Sydney J Cuffe, Town Crier, Glenelg Shire' -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stuart Tomkin, Official guests being entertained Kangaroo Ground Hall after Dedication of Tower and Cottage by Governor Sir Dallas Brooks, 16 Nov 1951, 16/11/1951
Original title: Official guests being entertained Kangaroo Ground Hall after Dedication of Tower and Cottage by Gen. Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.St.J., 16 Nov 1951Black and white photograph of guests seated at three rows of tables, celebration dinner Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photo Collection, no. 414 (duplicate of hard copy held at Eltham Library)shire of eltham, ceremonies, sepp, kangaroo ground hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RESPONSIBLE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Responsible: councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye shire, early 20th century. Picture supplied by Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Flyer - LEAFLET
COLLECTION OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE. COLLECTED BY TALBOT & CLUNES TO ANNOUNCE THE MEMBERSHIP WITH MARYBOROUGH AND DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE BUSINESS AND TOURIST POTENTIAL IN CENTRAL VICTORIAlocal history, document, leaflet, tourism -
Nillumbik Shire CouncilTextile (botanical print): Karena Goldfinch, Karena Goldfinch, Legacy, 2019
Recipient of the Local Prize, Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2019. The imprints of eucalyptus ficifolia, eucalyptus polyanthemus, grevilia robusta and casuarina verticillata onto woollen blankets. They tell a story of home and comfort, of legacy and place, of connection and continuity. Large wall hanging comprised of strips of recycled woollen blankets stitched together. Each strip has been printed (eco dyed) with organic matter local to the Shire of NillumbikN/Aeco dying, wool, blanket, wall hanging, environment, botanical printing, nillumbik prize, local prize recipient, eucalyptus ficifolia, eucalyptus polyanthemus, grevilia robusta, casuarina verticillata, nillumbik, karena goldfinch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Legal record - Correspondence, Sale of Halliday land, 5/11/1936 12:00:00 AM
Letter to Mr L. Gray, Auctioneer from H.T. Bishop, Shire Secretary re auction of property of Late R.R. HallidayLetter to Mr L. Gray, Auctioneer from H.T. Bishop, Shire Secretary re auction of property of Late R.R. Halliday, also possibility of selling young lemon trees.Letter to Mr L. Gray, Auctioneer from H.T. Bishop, Shire Secretary re auction of property of Late R.R. Hallidayhalliday, robert ramsay, bishop, herbert thomas, m. l. gray (auctioneers), shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder
Information folder pertaining to Birdsland. Contents:/map (copy), Shire of Yarra Ranges, Birdsland Reserve/flyer, Birdsland Then and Now, advertising talk at Belgrave Library, 9 Oct 2014birdsland -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilCertificate, Certificate of Appreciation, 1994
Certificate of Appreciation presented to the Shire of Korumburra for the Karmai Festival Committee, March 1994. Printed in black ink on grey textured paper. Signed by the President of the Festival Committee John Bailey. -
Mont De LanceyCertificate, 1944
Belonged to Mr. Robert GaudionShire of Lillydale Certificate presented to Mr. R. T. Gaudion in appreciation for voluntary service during the Second World War. 15th September 1944.In gold frame. Blue seal.certificates of appreciation -
Clunes Museum
Document - HERITAGE PROJECT, 1988
COLLECTION TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE BICENTENNIAL HERITAGE PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETINGS, REPORTS, HISTORIC GARDENS CONSERVATIONS FUND APPLICATION FORMS, BALANCE SHEETS, SCENIC BROCHURES AND COUNCIL ENVELOPESlocal history, documents, heritage project, talbot & clunes shire, bicentennial project -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, View of Linton, from corner of York and Grant Streets
Black and white photograph of houses in Surrey St closest to camera. Shire offices, Verdoorn's building, Railway Hotel, post office roof can be seen in distance. Date unknown.linton township -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lake Tyers Beach Strategy Plan. Lake Tyers Beach progress Association
Launch of Lake Tyers Beach Strategy Plan . Second photo of Joe Taylor at his farewell Black and white photograph of Cr. Barry Secomb (Tambo Shire), Mark Stone(Regional Manager DCE) . Plus second photo of members of Lake Tyers Beach progress Association clubs, township planning -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme Alpine Country Victoria c1950, Jack Palmer, 1950 c
at a viewing point on their trip to the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme Alpine Country VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing twenty members of Tambo Shire Council and staff . Seven other black and white photographs taken at same event 6 x 8.5 cm politics, local government, civil engineering -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF WARANGA WW2, FRAMED, 9th June 1941
Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 2nd AIF, POW. Refer Cat No 1115 for his service details.Shire of Waranga. Sapper M. C. Willoughby. illuminated certificate commemorating voluntary service signed by resident councillor, Shirt Secretary Black wooden Frame with gilt inner edge.shire cerrtificates, waranga, ww2, -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Football Club Ball, Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1957
Black and white photograph of Tambo Shire Councellors Charlie Hooper and Jack Palmer who co-compared the Football Club Ball held at the Mechanics Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriafootball, clubs, events, balls -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - WW1 Soldiers Memorial Lakes Entrance, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
To be used as memorial to WW1 Soldiers from Lakes Entrance after removal of memorial avenue cypress treesColour photograph of rock from the entry at Shire Office Palmers Road after its relocation to the lawn area on Esplanade west of Post Office jetty Lakes Entrance Victoriamemorials, ww1, social history -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNotice, Notice of Eltham Community Centre involvement in the Eighth Eltham Community Festival October 15, 16, 17, 1982; 8 August 1982, 1982
David Sadedin, Coordinator Proposed program for Eltham Community Centre involvement in the Eighth Eltham Community Festival October 15, 16, 17, 19822 pages, photocopied of hand written notice on Eighth Eltham Community Festival letterheadNoted in green ink at top "Russell Yeoman P.O. Box 137 Eltham" (Shire of Eltham Historical Society Secretary)1982, david sadedin, eltham community centre, eltham festival -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Memorial Mounted Medal
WW2 1939-45Round mounted medallion in round trayShire of Rutherglen/In Appreciation/J.K. Creet/1939-45 Reverse side: For God King and Country/etching of King George.appreciation medallion from shire of rutherglen to j.k. creet. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - School site, Site of the former Kurting State School, 2016, 10/01/2016
The Kurting State School No 2353 opened in 1881. The name changed to Hope Creek State School in 1893 and then in 1928 became the Powlett State School. The school burnt down in 1944 with school being held in the hall until the end of 1945. In 1946, the children of the area were bused to Inglewood. [Kurting - 808, Kurting - 2026 and Kurting - 2353]A plaque indicating the site of the Kurting Primary School. Site of Kurting State School N0. 2026 1878 - 1947 Project of Loddon Shire Council 2-4-2000kurting, kurting state school, kurting primary school
