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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Guiness, Dublin, 01/08/1952
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. The book appears to be promotional.This seventy page, buff coloured, hard covered book has a cloth binding. The front cover has Guiness and Dublin printed and a picture of a harp. There is a picture of Arthur Guiness (1725-1803) on the page facing the contents page. At the back of this history of the St James's Gate Brewery are numerous photos of the place and the process.chatham-holmes family collection, guiness, arthur guiness, st james's gate brewery, guiness, beer, brewing, brewery, st james's gate brewey, cooper, barrell, ireland, dublin -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Postcards Gladys Holmes collection. WW1, 10 Post Cards from Archie to Gladys, Circa 1915-1920
All overseas correspondence to Gladys Holmes. Vida Holmes, Frank and Jim from Byaduk servicemen, relatives and friends, during WW! service 1915-1919. Except Letters and postcards from Orford Critchlow to Gladys. Some of the seven servicemen died and are remembered on the Byaduk war memorial- Wilfred Rentsch, William Thomas Harper, Stanley O Miller, Albert V Harper and Walter Kinghorn. Gladys wad born in Byaduk 1897 daughter to Joseph (Baker) and Agnes Holmes with sisters Vida and Una and brother Frank. She married Alexander George Anderson of Stawell in 1924. Archie McGillivray married Minnie Ramsay, the Scottish sister of a friend Ashley Ramsay.Primary documents sent to Byaduk residents from local friends serving overseas in WW!. Details of feelings, ship journeys, overseas war service and few photographs of period 1915/6- 1919. some of the writers/authors have photographs on the Byaduk Memorial hall Honour Board.001800.1 -001800.10 Cardboard postcards, some colour, one photograph and one embroidered001800.1: To Gladys from Archie - undated 001800.2: To Gladys, With Kindest Regards, From Archie - undated 001800.3: Dear Gladys.. Sept 14.... Bye Archie; Harefield Hospital 001800.4: Dear Gladys...Kindest regards Archie; Sutton Veny June 16/1918 001800.5: Dear Gladys..Archie; Belgium, March 21/1919 001800.6: To Gladys ....From Archie; 16/3/1918 001800.7: Dear Gladys...Your old pal Archie; Belgium, 16/3/1918 001800.8: Dear Gladys....Love from Archie, France, Jan 27/1918 001800.9: To Gladys from Archie; Christmas 1918 001800.10: Dear Gladys....from Arch, France Nov 7 1917 001800.8: 001800.9: gladys, vida holmes, frank holmes, archie mcvillivray, wilfred rentsch, william t harper, albert v harper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - OPERATION OKRA, Post March 2017
Operation Okra was an Australian Defence Force contribution to the Military intervention against Islamic State. It was part of Joint Task Force 633 in the Middle East. Its initial stated aim was to Combat ISIL (ISIS) threat in Iraq. The commencement date was August 31st 2014.Framed Memorabilia, frame is brown timber, centre is an Australian Flag folded in a diamond shape, there is 3 posters around the flag, scattered around the items are various items of memorabilia from the Operation, at the bottom is a small plaque with details of the memorabilia and donor.On the plaque, “Presented to the Bendigo District RSL by Flight Lieutenant Naomi Holmes Air Task Group, Operation Okra, September 2016 - March 2017”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Ewing, Frederick R, I, libertine, 1957
Tale of "moral adventurer" Lance Courtenay, who began life as Lancaster Higger-Piggott, a humble law clerk. Very loosely based on real events and people in the eighteenth century.221 p.: plain red cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover, image of man leering at a partially clothed woman.'Blurb' from original dust jacket pasted inside front cover.fictionTale of "moral adventurer" Lance Courtenay, who began life as Lancaster Higger-Piggott, a humble law clerk. Very loosely based on real events and people in the eighteenth century.frederick r. ewing, historical fiction -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Dr John Marshall, Preparing for Marriage, 1962
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. This book is about Catholic marriage.This grey hard covered book has the title, author and initials of the publisher printed on the spine in black. The dust cover is cream with red and black colour. On the front cover is the title and author (Dr John Marshall) and a picture of the back of a man and a woman holding hands and in the foreground is a nest in the branches of a tree with two birds looking at their eggs. The spine has the title, author and initial of the publisher and the back has a list of other books on marriage. The book is 117 pages longWritten in pencil on fly page - 18/9chatham-holmes family collection, dr john marshall, preparing for marriage -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Daniel A Lord, S.J, Miniature Stories of the Saints Book 3, c1946
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. It was owned by Mrs McGrath of Ascot. This small paper back booklet contains on each page a coloured picture and story of 18 different Catholic saints. The front and back covers have pictures of saints and the front cover contains the title and Book III.On the title page written in green pen - Mrs McGrath. Ascotchatham-holmes family collection, mrs mcgrath, miniature stories of the saints, daniel a lord, catholic saints -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BURNEWANG
21 page soft cover booklet, 'Burnewang, the Station, the House and its people from 1841 to the present' A history of Burnewang House, the Bell family and Holmes family. Includes B&W photos, floor plans of the house. Published 1996 and printed by Craftsman Press, BurwoodJohn Carney -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Autun Antique - Foire de le St Ladre, c 1916
Holmes Family, Ascot. WW1 memorabilia Autun, France holds a large commercial and agricultural fairs on 1 September known as St Ladre.Black and white postcards showing numerous cattle in penschatham-holmes family collection, postcard, ww1, france, autun, agriculture, agricutural show -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
1985 recording of 3CR Community Radio 'The History Show' broadcast about nurses in World War I featuring historian Katie Holmes, 3CR Community Radio, 1985 April 28
Broadcast of 'The History Show' on 3CR Community Radio. Features feminist historian Katie Holmes speaking on the experience of nurses in World War I.29 minute audio file (.mp3 multimedia format), transferred from compact disc recording.nurses, nursing, war, wwi, world war one, community radio, 3cr, radio, broadcast, history, katie holmes, feminism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Printed Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Freehold Land dated 25 October 1888. Richard O'Neill, agent for John Holmes sold land in Baxter Street (Lot 79) to James Murray Aitken for £39. 2 bright green Victoria One Penny Stamp Duty attached.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, transfer of land statute-particulars and conditions of sale, john holmes, james murray aitken, richard o'neill & co, brockley - printer, geo w hosken -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr G.R. Holmes's Store on corner of Grant and Skene Streets
G.R. Holmes who was a baker. Cash Store on corner of Grant and Skene Streets formerly Crown and Anchor Hotel. A female a child and Male in foreground.stawell business building -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PREMIERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Premiers: Weddeburn Football Club premerieship team of 1919 taken at Market Square. Back row: George Ross, Fin Turnbull, Alan Burge, Ern Bartrop, Ken Cameron, Billy Dowsett, Chase Ball, Walter Lemon, Ted Taylor (trainer). Centre row: Ernie Brockwell (committee), Alf (Tosha) Saunders, Les Jackson, Billy Chalmers, Chas Henderson (captain) Bertie Hayes, Roy Drury, Arthur Holmes. Front row: Bill (Burly) Saunders, Billy Ross, Tony Pratt, Colin Turnbull, Horace Holmes with flag.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera and case, Early 20th Century
This is a camera that belonged to Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959). Born and educated in Tasmania, Dr Holmes completed his medical degree at Melbourne University. He commenced a medical practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’, at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool (foundation President of Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, the Warrnanbool Hospital Committee member, long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed bowls, golf and fishing. This is an interesting item as it comes from the Horace Holmes collection and he was a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. .1 This is a camera with an inside concertina mechanism and an outer covering of brown leather and silver-coloured metal. The camera has a leather handle and is scuffed and rusted in parts. .2 The cover is made of brown cloth and has leather tabs on the sides and on the tab fastener. The fastener has a metal buckle. There is a leather strap for carrying the camera and cover over the shoulder. The initials of the owner have been printed in ink on the front of the cover which is worn in places and torn at the bottom corner. H.I.H.dr horace iles holmes, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, cameras, photographic equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera tripod and case, Early 20th century
This item belonged to Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959). He was born and educated in Tasmania and completed a medical degree at Melbourne University. He commenced a medical practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’ at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. Dr Holmes was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in Warrnambool community affairs (foundation President of the Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member, a long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee). Dr Holmes also had many recreational interests, including fishing, bowls and golf. This item is of considerable interest as one coming from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years..1 This is a cylindrical-shaped brown leather case with white stitching along the sides and at the ends. The top end has a leather lid attached to the body of the case with a metal pin. The leather attachment here is broken away. On the side of the case is a leather handle. The case is much scuffed. .2 This is a metal tripod with three legs and pointed ends for embedding into the ground area. The three legs sit on a rounded metal top with a screw for attachment to a camera. The metal top has white printing. The top part of the tripod is slightly rusted. ‘Normal Marque Deposee’warrnambool, dr horace holmes, photographic accessories, history of warrnambool -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Fisheries & Wildlife, The Woolamai Detective Trail, 11/1979
A Detective Booklet - 12 pages - put out by Fisheries and Wildlife Division to use when walking on the Cape Woolamai Trails. The dectictive is Shearwater Holmes and he's looking with your help for clues - like footprints or plants. All a bit of fun as well as education. 2 x booklets donated.Format by Alan J Reid, Gould League of Vic. No '79cape woolamai, the woolamai detective trail booklet, fisheries and wildlife, ministry for conservation, maurice schinkel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1886
Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Legal Papers. 1 - 1886 - Letter from Gibbins Alice, Inglewood re Morrow. 2 - 1886 - Post Office Telegraph from Jones L J, Kerang re Hughes. 3 - 1886 - Post Office Telegraph from Irving Jas, Kerang. 4 - 1886 - Letter to Wood W Esqre, Town Clerk, Eaglehawk and return from Wood Wm. 5 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Hawthorne & Brady. 6 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Gibbins v Morrow. 7 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Webb & Holmes & White. 8 - 1886 - Letter from Secretary for Mines and Water Supply re O'Neills application and water reserve at Axedale.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, gibbins alice, jones l j, hughes, irving jas, wood w esqre, bennett & co, hawthorne, brady, gibbins, morrow, webb, holmes, white, mines and water supply, o'neill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Vicki Wilson, 2010
Black and white reproduction print from an original commercial print of the "Victorian Tramways Union Popular Conductresses Competition" ball in 1944. Features 12 ladies standing or seated for a formal photograph at the ball. Has the name of the ladies, underneath. Most popular conductress. Back Row Miss J Lake Miss J McCurdy Mrs. S. Mitchell - Ballarat Mrs G. Morrison Mrs. M Berry Mrs R. Bale Front Row Mrs L. Pickup Mrs. M. Holmes Mrs D. Rosewarne Miss M. Pelly Mrs. W. Gibson - Preston Depot, mother of donor. Miss B, Campara President - R. Broadby - Essendon Depot Hon Secretary - H. Nott - Malvern Depot Photographer - Adamson Melbourne. .1 - large A4 with top line cut off .2 - small A5 photo with top line and photographer etc details. See Reg Item 181 for a funding raising ticket of Mrs. W. Gibson See Reg Item 1026 for a story about this photograph that appeared in the Autumn 1982 (Reg Item 1026.8) Metra News or see image htd180i3 for the story. Added 17-9-2015.On .2 - in ink (Top line of writing missing on larger photo) and "My dear Mum - Winifred Gibson (Preston Depot)trams, tramways, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, world war 2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, George Robertson & Co, Ivanhoe: A Romance, 1898
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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - News Paper Article, Pioneers Plaque Unveiled, 20/11/1988
Plaque unveiled at grave of Mrs. Harriet Holmes behind Bolagum Inn. Stawell Historical society arranged day. Three Colour Photos of plaque on p 78 Album 24Newspaper Article & 3 colour Photographs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Early electric train at Mont Albert Station, c1926, 1926
Date is approximate. Electric trains replaced steam locomotives in 1922. Mr William Holmes of 'Lugano', Mont Albert Road was in charge of the design and introduction of the electrification of the Melbourne rail system.Black and white photo of an early electric train approaching the platform at Mont Albert station. A couple of spindly eucalyptus trees can be seen beyond the picket fence marking the boundary of the platform.Black and white photo mounted on card; measures 16.3 cm x 23.4 cm.mont albert station, railways, trains, norman carter -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Route 1 and 6 Buses replace trams", Feb. 2019
Issued for track work in Holmes Road and Nicholson St Brunswick between 23 Feb. and 7 March 2019 impacting routes 1 and 6. Produced by Yarra Trams and the PTV.Yields information about track work in Holmes Rd and Nicholson St Brunswick 2019.Pamphlet - full colour DL 6 fold.trackwork, tramways, nicholson st, holmes road, brunswick, route 1, route 6 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1955
The Rev John Edward Smith was born in 1900, ordained in 1932 and died 1986. He served in 1935 Port Campbell; 1937 Wychproof; 1940 Werribee; 1947 Bendigo St. John's; 1952 Albury; 1955 Essendon St. John's and 1967 Apollo Bay. He retired in 1969 and in 1971 was appointed Emeritus Presbytery Melb. West.Black and white head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. John Edward Smith. He is wearing glasses, looking at the camera and is wearing his clerical regalia. The back has the photographer's name and address, also that of the Rev Smith. It laso has various numbers and measurements indicating that the photograph was to be used in a publication."Rev. J. (John) Edward Smith. 853 Mt. Alexander Road, Essendon, W.5 PHONE FU1085" "The Dover Studio 17 HOLMES ROAD, MOONEE PONDS"presbyterian ministers, john edward smith, st john's presbyterian church essendon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ticket, Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association Annual Dinner Ticket, 1952, 07/1952
Richard W. Richards was Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines and was a former member of the Shackleton Antarctic Exploration. The 1952 secretary of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association was R. Holmes. Card for the annual dinner of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association. The dinner was held at 'The Wattle' tea rooms, Lydiard Street. The guest speaker was Dick Richards.ballarat junior technical school old boys, ballarat junior technical school, annual dinner, the wattle tea rooms, r.w. richards, richard w. richards, dick richards, keith rash, rash, r. holmes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Oxford University Press, The Wisdom of the Simple and other stories, 1939
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. The Wisdom of the Simple is a book of mainly short stories by Constance Holme in The World's Classics series.This small blue, cloth covered book is impressed with a central oval design on the front cover and a double border on both front and back. The spine has printed in gold the title and the author, Constance Holme and at the bottom the publisher, Oxford. There are 191 pages.On flyleaf - drawn in blue pen a designchatham-holmes family collection, the wisdom of the simple, constance holme, the world's classics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, George Bell & Sons, Chopin, 1908
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. The book about Chopin was written by Ernest J Oldmeadow for the Bell's Miniature Series of Musicians.This small dark red, leather bound book has Chopin printed in gold on the front cover and on the spine along with two treble clefs. Opposite the title page is a plate with an 1847 drawn image of Frederic Chopin. There are several other plates within the book. The book is 65 pages long followed by 16 pages of other books in the same Bell's Miniature Series of Musicians. On front flyleaf - With loving birthday wishes from Emily 1908chatham-holmes family collection, chopin, ernest j oldmeadow, bell's miniature series of musicians, frederic chopin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Cassell and Company, Ltd, The poems of Tennyson: 1830-1865, 1909
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. This was a school book of Edith Pickford who attended the Higher Elementary School at Clunes, Victoria.This green cloth-covered, hard backed book has the title, publisher and an art deco design printed in gold on the spine. A leather look design is impressed into the front and back covers. Opposite the title page is the Editor's Note and both pages have an ornate intertwining flower, thistle and leaf design border around the printing.The book has 596 pages plus some pages of 'List for Reference' from 'The People's Library'.Written in pencil on inside cover - Edith Pickford H.E.S. Clunes Written in pencil on back fly page - Edith Pickford, Higher Elementary School, Clunes Written in pen on other side of fly page - Edith Pickford H.E.S. Cluneschatham-holmes family collection, edith pickford, lord tennyson, the poems of tennyson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LITTLE LEARNERS
Comet Hill school operated from 1965 to 2010. In 2011 it amalgamated with North Bendigo Primary which then closed. The combined schools became the Lightening Reef Primary School in Holmes Road.Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2003. little learners: the Comet Hill primary school grade 3 class, 1972. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Stereoscope, Hand-held Stereoscope, early 1900s, Patented June 11, 1901
Belonged to the O'Beirne family.Optical device for viewing a pair of images (usually photographs) as a three-dimensional image. Wooden handle, metal eyepiece, small fold-out stand. This stereoscope is an example of the type created by Oliver Wendell-Holmes in the 1860s. Two accompanying sets of stereo cards for viewing (approximately 60 cards altogether) are catalogued separately.stereoscopes, o'beirne family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Documents, Ascot, Red Cross, Carry On Club
On 17 and 18 September 1938 Ascot, Victoria celebrated the centenary. harry S. Holmes was the Honorary Secretary of the 'back to' celebrations. Elizabeth Chatham was the honorary Secretary of the Come back to Ascot event in 1988. Typed and hand written documents relating to Ascot, Victoriaascot centenary, ascot 150th celebration, ascot carry on club, recipe book, harry holmes, back to ascot, ascot district 150th anniversary committee, graeme spittle, frank mcgrath, graeme mccallum, reg kinnersley, marman grills, edgar grills, david seath, howard sabey, ivan thomas, judy kinnersley, colin loader, ian thomas, e. chatham, joan sobey, joan loader, elizabeth chatham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEWS OF BENDIGO: NEW CHUM GULLY AS SEEN FROM SPECIMEN HILL, 1875 Copy,1970
Sepia photo on cream board. Shows mostly houses in New Chum Gully from Specimen Hill. Inscription: 'Views of Bendigo No 36.'. Below, 'New Chum Gully as seen from Specimen Hill', 'N.J.Caire Photo, Sandhurst'. Bottom, 'Casey & Wenborn's Print Forbes & Holmes, Agents' (Two copies) Nicholas CaireN.J.Caireplace, bendigo, new chum gully, see: 'views of bendigo' by n.j.caire, 'mp156'