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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, N.E. Framing Studio, Augustus Victor BALCKE
Augustus (Gus) Victor Balcke (serial no. 3130) was one of the 1st men to enlist in the 1st AIF. He served in France with the 5th Battalion and was wounded at Pozieres. Gus Balcke was Secretary of the Wangaratta Sub Branch from 1934-1945 and again in 1955 and was President in 1946 and 1947. He was Secretary of the 34th District Board a position he held for over 30 years. He was the Sub Branch's chief welfare officer and did outstanding work for many years. Awarded Life membership in 1943.Gus Balcke was Secretary of the Wangaratta Sub Branch from 1934-1945 and again in 1955 and was President in 1946 and 1947. He was Secretary of the 34th District Board a position he held for over 30 years. He was the Sub Branch's chief welfare officer and did outstanding work for many years. Awarded Life membership in 1943. Following more than 30 years of meetings held in Council Chambers, Hotels, rear of a grocery store and even outdoors, the Wangaratta RSL purchased in 1951 a 12 room old mansion in Victoria Parade. It was named BALCKE HOUSE and officially opened on 19 July 1952.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.The Late AUGUSTUS VICTOR BALCKE (GUS) aged 75 yrs. (Life Member of the R.S.L.)gus balcke, wwi, 1st aif, 5th battalion, life member, wangaratta rsl -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Traveller's Joy 292, 1958
When this Charter was issued in 1958 J Green was the State Superintendent. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."Traveller's Joy Branch No 292" "J Green" "6th May 58"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, j green state supt., traveller's joy branch no 292 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Gavel
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest". A gavel was part of the MGC Branch equipment. Small wooden handmade gavel.methodist girls' comardeship -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, Bendigo District Manchester Unity Independent Order of Fellows, Bendigo District M.U.I.O.O.F Banquet, 1910
Organisations such as 'Friendly Societies' were set up to protect and care for their members and communities at a time when there was no welfare state or National Health Service. The aim was and still is, to provide help to members and communities when they need it. The friendly societies are non-profit mutual organisations owned by their members. All income is passed back to the members in the form of services and benefits. The Oddfellows are also fundraisers for local and national charities; lodges raise money for local causes, and the society as a whole raise significant amounts for charities. Invitation for Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Banquet. Half fold printed in purple ink on cream card. Scalloped edging. Menu listed in centrefold. Toast listed on back cover.Front cover: Bendigo District M.U.I.O.O.F. / A.M.C 1910 / Banquet / in honor of the / Officers and Deputies / town Hall, Bendigo / Wednesday, 15th March, / 8 o'clock p.m. / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF THE CITY, / COUNCILLOR D. ANDREW, WILL PRESIDE making a nation exhibition, bendigo town hall, councillor david andrew, mayor andrew, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, Portrait black and white, c.1930
This portrait photograph of Dame Mary Herring is a visual record of her taken during the time she was offering advice to Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Home (later Hospital)' as a member of their Committee from 1931. She was a Vice-president from 1943-1957 and acted as President in 1953. As a Medical practitioner she was involved with the formation of the MDNS After-Care Ante-Natal clinic in 1930 and the establishment of the Women's Welfare Clinic at the MDNS After-Care in 1934. Dame Mary Herring was born in Carlton on the 31st of March 1895. She graduated as a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB. BS) at the University of Melbourne in March 1921. During her training she went out with the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), where she visited many in poor circumstances and through this decided she wanted to improve the lives of women and children. She married Edmund Herring on the 6th of April 1922 and he supported her to continue her Medical career. She established an Ante-Natal Clinic at the Prahran Health Centre in 1926 and assisted MDNS After-Care Home in the establishment of its Ante-Natal clinic in September 1930. In 1931, as Dr. Mary Herring she became a member of the Committee of the now named ‘Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Home’ (later Hospital), and as Lady Herring became a Vice-president from 1943 until 1957 and acted as President in 1953. In 1934, along with Dr. George Simpson and Dr. Victor Wallace, she established the Women’s Welfare Clinic at the MDNS After-Care Hospital for patients of the Society; the first of its kind in Melbourne. After its opening in October 1934 she was the Hon Secretary of the Welfare Clinic, which operated from a room in the Ante-Natal Clinic of the After-Care. Dr. Herring pioneered family planning services. The clinic ran until 1940 when women could now obtain this advice from other establishments. In 1953, as Acting President, Lady Herring was involved with the discussions of the District Division of MDNS relocating to ‘Airlie’, 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne and the separation of Melbourne District Nursing Society and After Care Hospital, with the District Division now a separate entity, known as Melbourne District Nursing Service with its Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. In 1966 with Royal patronage, this became the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). Though asked to be President of the Hospital division of the MDNS Society, she declined due to her many activities. In 1940 Dr. Mary Herring was a founder of the A.I.F Women’s Association and served on the Women’s Welfare Subcommittee to assist the families of soldiers and now as Lady Herring, she became President from 1943-1946. She was a a founding member and first president of the Victorian Council of Social Service 1946, chairman of the Vera Scantlebury Brown Memorial Trust 1946-1979, Deputy-president of Victorian division of the Australian Red Cross 1944-1963, and of the Victoria League 1945-1972 and the Australian council of the Save the Children Fund from 1962-1967. Lady Herring was a tireless worker for many charities particularly charities for children. On the 10th of July 1953 she was made Commander of the Order of St. John in recognition of her charity work and on the 11th of June 1960 was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for “services to nursing in Victoria” In 1949 the Argus Newspaper (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22776603) described her as “one of the finest examples of Australian women in our State, with a record of selfless devotion to the service of others. Calm, kindly, clear-minded, and intensely logical”,..... “she has taken all this in her stride without once stopping out of her aura of cool, unruffled efficiency, an efficiency which is tempered by her warmth and understanding, her approachability, and her human sympathy.” Dame Mary Ranken Herring died in Camberwell on the 26th of October 1981. This black and white photograph is a portrait view of Dame Mary Herring. She has curled light coloured hair. Only a portion of her scooped neck dark coloured frock which falls in soft folds can be seen. There is a light colour brooch attached on the left hand side of her frock near the shoulder. She is wearing a string of pearls around her neck. A curtain can be seen in the background of the photograph.Stuart Tompkin Studiomelbourne district nursing society, ante-natal clinic, women's welfare clinic, rdns, royal district nursing service, dame mary herring -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, What you should know about Legacy, 1960s
A copy of a flyer that explains what Legacy does, printed in the 1960s. Photos include firewood delivery, legatee visiting a home, girls classes and boys classes and widows. It is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. It includes the story of Legacy and what Legacy does. Headings include: Care of families ; Welfare ; Education and Training ; Boys' and Girls' classes ; Holidays and camps ; Homes; Widows' Club. Was compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White brochure with black and white photos and a reply paid envelope pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, legacy promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, c1930
Two black and white photos of a Junior Legacy Cricket team, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and early camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934). A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo x 2 of early Legacy football teams.Hand written on back 'Junior Legacy Football Team' in blue pen. Stamped '2 14' in blue ink. Stamped 'Printed by Harringtons' in grey ink.team, junior legatee, football -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, 1934
A black and white photo of a Roy Gilbert, a junior legatee taken on 11 March 1934. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, tennis, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo of a junior legatee playing tennis.Hand written on back 'Roy Gilbert' in blue pen and '11.3.34' in pencil. Stamped 'E 325' in blue ink. A Kodak print on Velox paper.junior legatee, tennis -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Warrnambool Standard 1991/1992 South-West Information Guide, The Warrnambool Standard Warrnambool, 25 October 1991
This well indexed booklet was produced by the Warrnambool Standard with the assistance of the City of Warrnambool. It contains lists of local government council and councillors for the surrounding south western district. There are photographs of the Warrnambool City Council members and main officers. Information provided covers services for accommodation, animal welfare, Churches, community organisations, complaints, counselling, courts, education, employment, health, legal, material aid, public safety, recreation, recycling, community support, tourism and transport. The booklet contains advertisements for some local businesses. This service directory provides a snapshot of businesses and support services available in Warrnambool and the South Western District in 1991. It will be useful for researchers looking at this area in the late 20th century. The booklet also provides an insight into how community awareness of recycling improving our environment was undertaken in 1991.A 32 page booklet of yellow newsprint with black printing. The staples have been removed. The front cover has a green background with yellow printing on the top half. There is a black and white photograph of a man accepting bagged recycling from a woman and two children. The top left hand corner of the photograph has a small red rectangle and yellow writing. The bottom right hand corner of the front cover has a red triangle with yellow writing. The rear cover has black printing and a stylised cartoon of a man emptying a rubbish bin at the tip being tapped on the shoulder by a man holding a recycling bag.Front cover: 1991/92 South~West Information Guide The Standard Warrnambool; Keep with your telephone book for quick reference produced in conjunction with Warrnambool City Council Rear cover: Remember... If it can be recycled, It's not rubbish! Contact your local council about recycling.warrnambool city council, warrnambool service directory 1991, recycling, south western district service directory -
National Wool Museum
Tool - Numnuts Prototypes, Numnuts
Worldwide, more than 100 million lambs are castrated, and their tails are docked each year. Numnuts is a technological innovation to improve animal welfare. It combines traditions with innovation. In the mid-1990s it was scientifically shown that the immense pain felt during castration and tail docking could be significantly reduced with the use of anaesthetic. For the next 15 years, the industry said the cost the welfare devices and development were too high. But todays ethical consumer has demanded that sheep have no more pain. Initiated in Glasgow in 2009, Numnuts took nearly a decade to develop. Here you can see five stages of development, from an early prototype to the Numnuts device farmers use today. Each phase of development took years of on-farm trails to achieve the final product. Today there is even NumOcaine, an approved local anaesthetic used by Numnuts. Using the simple elastrator ring and adding an anaesthetic injector, Numnuts delivers pain relief during tail docking and castration. In the world’s first rubber ring applicator with a pain relief delivery mechanism. Through innovation and consumer pressure the wool industry is going through a moment of rapid change.Four prototype numnuts tools made from white plastic and stainless steel, each in varying stages of production. FInalised version made with black, orange and clear plastics.8097.2 - Mk4 8097.3 - Numnuts Tool V7; 20 10 0 8097.4 - On label - Numnuts NumOcaine 100ml 65 proceeduressheep, tools, castration, innovation, docking -
National Wool Museum
Tool - Numnuts, Numnuts, 2020
Worldwide, more than 100 million lambs are castrated, and their tails are docked each year. Numnuts is a technological innovation to improve animal welfare. It combines traditions with innovation. In the mid-1990s it was scientifically shown that the immense pain felt during castration and tail docking could be significantly reduced with the use of anaesthetic. For the next 15 years, the industry said the cost the welfare devices and development were too high. But todays ethical consumer has demanded that sheep have no more pain. Initiated in Glasgow in 2009, Numnuts took nearly a decade to develop. Here you can see five stages of development, from an early prototype to the Numnuts device farmers use today. Each phase of development took years of on-farm trails to achieve the final product. Today there is even NumOcaine, an approved local anaesthetic used by Numnuts. Using the simple elastrator ring and adding an anaesthetic injector, Numnuts delivers pain relief during tail docking and castration. In the world’s first rubber ring applicator with a pain relief delivery mechanism. Through innovation and consumer pressure the wool industry is going through a moment of rapid change.8098.1 - Numnuts tool made with stainless steel and black, orange and grey plastic. 8098.2 - Glass bottle with orange and grey plastic nozzle containing water for injection. 8098.3 - Yellow plastic case containing 12 stainless steel needles 8098.4 - 10 green plastic elastrator rings 8098.5 - Product cardboard box with the product image on the front8097.2 - on label - For animal treatment only WATER FOR INJECTION 100mL 8097.3 - On case - numnuts 12x Veterinary Hypodermic Needles On needdles - 18G 8097.5 - Numnuts targeted pain relief for tail docking and castrationnumnuts, tools, sheep, castration, docking -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1965, 1965
City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1965, including sections covering Ringwood Planning Scheme, Extensions to Lionswood Village, Building Activity, Private Street Construction, Other Road Works, Drainage Works, Town Planning, Retention of Native Flora, General Rate Notice, Sanitary Service Charge, Dandenong Valley Authority Rate, Decimal Currency Conversion, Children's Playgrounds, Annual Special Clearance of Refuse, Garbage Removal, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Home Help Service, House Numbering, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards and Burning Off, Secondary School Grants, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1966, 1966
City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1966, including sections covering Finance, Sanitary Service Charge, Municipal Library, Memorial Clock Tower, Reserves, Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway Reconstruction, Other Road Works, Building Activity and Development - Education, MacRobertsons Pty. Ltd. & Travellers' Facilities (Ringwood Station), Appreciation - Decimal Currency Conversion, Annual Special Clearance of Refuse, Garbage Removal, Fly Control, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Retention of Native Flora, Home Help Service, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards and Burning Off, Secondary School Grants, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Ramsden Bairnsdale, 1/08/1966 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of debutant ball in aid of Lakes Entrance Pre School and Welfare Association. Thirteen debutants were presented to Mr Peter Nixon MHR and Mrs Nixon and Tambo Shire Pres. Cr J Kilby and Mrs Kilby Back Row Sue Davis, June Mays, Pam Long, Mavis Barling, Janis Bulls, Rhonda Newman, Faye Ostler, Kay French, Front Row Margaret Allen, Joan Allen, Marion Bryce, Kathleen Allen, Laura Mitchelson. Flower Girl and page Lynette Houston, Gary Hubbard, Linda Hancock Lakes Entrance VictoriaBill Ramsden Photographer Bairnsdalesports -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Leisure object - Cards, 21st Century
Playing cards used at the MTSV and available for seafarers to both use and take away.From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cardboard box containing 52 playing cards in unopened plastic wrapper. Front of box is coloured mid-blue and the flying angel motif and 'The Mission to Seafarers' is depicted in white, surrounded by white oblated circle .playing cards, cards, flying angel, marketing, fundraising, welfare, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, hastings, pat dann, mtsv shop -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - BCOF CARD, JAPAN, C.1947
The card is written by Harold Charles Grant VX81115 Staff Captain Welfare Leave Hostels HQ BCOF Xmas 1947. The card is to H.B. Field 1st & 2nd AIF, refer Cat No 890P for his service details. Harold Grant initially enlisted in the CMF No V36042 on 2.7.1940 age 36 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1942, listed as served in the Middle East 6.9.1942 - 12.2.1943, served with BCOF in Japan, listed as served in the Interim Army 1.7.1947 - 12.10.1948, discharged from the Army 19.10.1948Xmas card folding, colour, front has 4 flags with "Greetings" under then a crown with text, inside 1st fold in blue pen a short note starting with "Bert", 3rd page has Xmas and New Year greetings in black print, under hand written in blue pen a note to "Lt Col & Mrs H.B. Field", opened out to full page a letter to "Bert" and signed off by "Hal"On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"card, xmas, bcof, malone collection -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Medal - British Medical Association President of Gynaecology and Obstetrics medal associated with Professor F.J. Browne, 1938
Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collections in January 1994.A round metal badge with a green enamelled rim. There is a shield in the centre which is divided into three. In the left hand comer there is a flag, in the right hand comer the medical insignia, and at the bottom of the shield there is a sailing ship. The year 1938 is either side of a central white enamelled plug with the number "106" on it. Attached to the badge is a green grosgrain ribbon, to which is attached an oblong bar with a pin at the back. Inscriptions Around the edge of the badge: "THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PLYMOUTH"; inscribed on the back of the badge: "BRUFORD, EASTBOURNE AND EXETER"; front lower right hand side ofbadge:"M & W"; front of bar: "PRESIDENT/ GYNAECOLOGY and OBSTETRICS"numismatics, browne fj, rcog -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Badge - Australasian Medical Congress attendee badge associated with Professor F J Browne, 1951, 1955
Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection in 1994.Round copper coloured badge attached by two metal links to a rectangular bar. The bar is designed to hold a small name plate. The badge features a map of Australia as the central design overlaid with a representation of the Staff of Asclepius (a serpent entwined around a staff). Front of badge carries the words, "AUSTRALASIAN MEDICAL CONGRESS/ (B.M.A.) 9TH SESSION/ SYDNEY 1955".browne fj, australian medical congress, numismatics -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Charter Tralagon Linaria 148, 1946
Joyce Edgcumbe was, at the time the Charter was issued, the MGC's State Superintendent and Charles Gallacher the Chief Director. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten informatiion.."TRARALGON NO 148 LINARIA" "2nd AUGUST 1946" "Joyce Edgcumbe" "Charles Gallacher".methodist girls' comradeship, traralgon no 148 linara, charles gallaher chief director, joyce edgcumbe sate superintendant -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Address by the PM of Australia RG Menzies 1960, 1960
A recording of a speech by PM Robert Menzies at Legacy House during the launch of Legacy Week in 1960. The Prime Minister is recognising the importance of the welfare carried out by Legacy for the families of service personnel who have died as a result war or since. The event was covered in the press, with a photo appearing in The Age on 6 September 1960. The article was saved in a scrapbook of press clippings. The content of the speech is not known as the tape hasn't been played. there are two speeches by Sir Robert Menzies in the archive, one undated and one from 1967.A record that prominent Australians were asked to promote Legacy during Legacy Week.An audio tape recording of an address by the Prime Minister Robert Menzies at Legacy House in 1960.Hand written in black ink on the label: Address by:- The Prime Minister of Australia The Right Honourable R.G.Menzies, C.H., Q.C.,M.P. at opening of "Legacy Week 1960 Legacy House Melbourne 5-9-60 at 1 pm". Front of box in white print, Special Sound recording tape for highest frequency response. In red print PYROX. In white print Magictape finest quality recording tape. Side of box in white print Magictape sound recording tape (printed on 3 sides). Bottom of box in black print, PYROX/ Magictape/ The ultrain sound recording tape/Suitable for all Tape recorders/This reel contains. supplies available from PYROX LTD 14-36 Queensberry St, Melbourne and at Sydney Spool, Paper adhered to spool with cello tape. Hand written in blue biro Prime Minister R.G.Menzies "Legacy Week' 1960 speech, legacy week, legacy promotion, robert menzies -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 69th Annual Report 1964 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1965
Articles in annual report include: The Association for the blind 69th annual report, Association for the blind balance sheet, gratifying scenes of the association's activities, Brighton home report, Blind citizens' community centre, Bendigo home report, Ballarat home report, welfare services, voluntary service, auxiliary report. The need for more government support is highlighted in the President's report, the formation of new Auxiliary in Geelong, Lady Delacombe agreeing to become Patroness of the Auxiliaries and fundraising to replace the existing Blind Citizens Community centre at Kooyong.1 volume of text and black and white illustrationsassociation for the blind, ann docherty, granny carson, annual reports -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, Portrait black and white, c.1900
This is a photograph taken from the painting by McCubbin of Lady Janet Clarke, a prominent Melbourne philanthropist who worked for social welfare issues and was a driving force in the early days of the Melbourne District Nursing Society. At the end of 1885 for her work with MDNS she was given a Testimonial Dinner where she was presented with a letter signed by 429 people expressing their thanks for her visits, kindness, sympathy and charity shown toward the sick poor. In 1887, at her home, she held the first function to raise money for the Society. Lady Janet Clarke was a generous and hospitable prominent socialite of Melbourne; a kind and sympathetic philanthropist who worked tirelessly for social welfare issues. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded on the 17th of February 1885 and on the 9th of April a Special General Meeting was held to elect the committee for the following twelve months. Lady Clarke was elected a Vice-president; a position she held until being appointed President, when Mrs. Simon resigned on the 7th of June 1887, a role Lady Clarke held until she became ill in 1908; except during her trips overseas, when the role was held by another until her return. Her management and organizational skills enabled MDNS to flourish in its earliest days. She was actively involved taking her turn on the Superintendent sub-committee where she accompanied a Trained nurse when she visited patients; checking that high quality nursing care was maintained, as well as observing the patient's social condition; even giving a personal donation to a special case in need. The patients of the Society were so grateful for her sympathy, kindness and love that when she and her husband, Sir William Clarke, were going overseas at the end of 1885, a Testimonial was given for her at Scots Church District-hall where 200 attended to show their appreciation of her work carried out with MDNS. She was presented with a Bible from them, and their letter signed by 429 working persons expressing their thanks. In a time of great financial need of the Society, Lady Clarke offered the ballroom at her home, 'Cliveden', for a monster Cake, Flower, and Dairy produce Fair which raised a substantial amount saving the Society from closure. She promoted the Society and led it in further fund-raising events, such as the annual Ball, and Fairs where she often manned cake stalls. Near Christmas each year she made a special appeal to the public for 'comfort and good cheer' which could be given to poor families visited by the Society. During the depression of 1890 she had thick soup prepared in the Cliveden kitchens and this was distributed, with bread, from her home, and from a school room, to hundreds of the poor. In 1892 Lady Clarke agreed to represent the Society during her visit to England. During her years of leadership MDNS expanded; Nurses uniforms were introduced; lectures - for example, on hygiene and on the prevention of sickness and the treatment of children, were given by doctors for the patients; further Trained nursing staff were employed; Midwifery was introduced to the poor, the Society extended beyond the city centre and bicycles were introduced for transport; a system for regular annual subscriptions was introduced and sufficient funds were raised for the Society to rent its own premises, with Lady Clarke paying for a subscription to Mullen's bookstore each year for the use of the Nurses in the Nurses Home. As well as her work for MDNS she held roles in many other organizations . She donated a substantial amount of money to build a Hostel for Women University Students attending Trinity College, later named the Janet Clarke Hall. Lady Janet Marion Clarke died at Cliveden, aged 57 years, on the 28th of April 1909; a lady held in high esteem and affection by all she knew.This is a black and white photograph of a painting of Lady Janet Clarke. She is looking forward and has a serious visage; she is wearing her long dark hair drawn up and back and in her left ear a small dropped ear ring can be seen. She is wearing a light coloured, long sleeved, floral frock with a material short cape section seen over the top of her left sleeve. Her left arm is crooked with her hand resting just under a flower brooch fastened in the centre of her frock. She has a choker around her neck with a brooch in the centre..Janet Lady Clarke, president 1889-1908.From the painting by McCubbin.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, lady janet clarke -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Government House Christmas Party 1960, 1960
Colour slide of legatees in white shirts at Government House in 1960 under a sign saying 'Welfare'. It shows that the legatees gave advice at the party. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of three legatees at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodak mount with red printing.Handwritten 'At the ready! Govt House Party 1960' in blue ink.christmas party, government house party, legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Increasing role of the legatees
An article from the Camberwell Free Press in 1987 of an interview with Legatee Dick Wheeler. He tells of the sense of wartime mateship that led him to join Legacy. He was one of 30 Legatees that worked with widows and children in Hawthorn/Camberwell area providing advice and financial and practical assistance with welfare, housing, education and personal development matters. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of a newspaper article about Legacy and Dick Wheeler, a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of an article from the Camberwell Free Press Tuesday 25 August 1987 of an interview with Dick Wheeler.past presidents, dick wheeler -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Patriotic Fund Stamps (2), c. 1918
These stamps have been printed and sold to gain funds for the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund. This fund was first set up in 1914 by the Mayor of Warrnambool, Cr A. Fritz Landmann, to provide funds for the welfare of servicemen and women during World War One so these stamps may date from that time (with the cost of threepence suggesting this time). However the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund also existed in World War Two and the Warrnambool R.S.L. today has a Patriotic Fund to assist ex-servicemen and their dependants and other charitable causes.These stamps are of minor interest as a memento of local fund raising in war time.These are two rectangular-shaped pieces of paper, part of a pad of stamps joined together by perforated lines for easy detachment. These two stamps have perforations on the sides and in the middle. The middle perforation is partly separated. The stamps contain blue printed material.Warrnambool Patriotic Fund 3d.world war one, warrnambool r.s.l. -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Handbook for Contactors, 1x1959, 1x1961, 1x1996, 2x1972
A handbook is issued to all Legatees to assist them with their work with the legacy widows; eg childrens' education, welfare, accommodation, health. A quick easy guide to services provided by Melbourne Legacy such as bursaries, medical care, financial assistance etc for Legatees use. It was reissued annually for many years prior to keeping this information electronically. Many issues are held at 00002 and 01080. Chapters of the book include the following, many of which are committees: Administration Anzac Day Observance Comradeship. 'Comradeship is an integral and important part of Legacy. This committee's function is primarily to arrange social and other activities which bring members together so that they become known to each other on an intimate and friendly basis; and so that when a member strikes a problem, he immediately knows with whom he might get into touch to discuss it in then spirit of mutual assistance.' Finance Huntingdale (Golf Club) Intermediate Legacy Liaison Personnel Committee Programme Committee Dealing with the Junior Legacy Committee: Boys' Group Camps and holidays Christmas party Contact Cultural and Library Dental Demonstration Education Employment Firewood Girls' Group Housing and accomodation Legal Longbank (holiday home for widows in need of a rest) Medical Newsletter Older widows Optometrists Pensions Probation Residences Special cases Welfare Appendix A Allowances for school requisites Appendix B Scholarships Appendix C Pensions / War widows pensions / Commonwealth widows pensions / Immediate assistance SCTF Appendix D Repatriation Department Appendix E Commonwealth Social Services Appendix F CWD - Children's Welfare Department Appendix G Hospital and medical benefits for Legacy Widows and their dependants Appendix H AMF Relief Trust Fund Appendix I SCTF - Services Canteen Trust Fund Appendix J Sir Samuel McCaughey Bequest Appendix K Various sources of assistance available (eg clothing, blankets, POW associations, RSL, conveyance allowances.)This booklet assisted legatees locating services available to widows and children from within Legacy or government departments.Five copies of the Handbook for Contactors. Different covers from different dates, 1 green, 1 apricot, 2 grey, 1 blue.2 x Melbourne Legacy, Legacy logo, Handbook for Contactors, Issued with Melbourne Legacy Diary 1959/1961-62. 2 x Melbourne Legacy, Legacy logo Handbook for Contactors, For use in conjunction with Melbourne Legacy Diary 1972. 1 x Melbourne Legacy, Legacy logo, Handbook for Contactors, For use in conjunction with Melbourne Legacy Diary 1966.regulations, objectives, rules, register -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Handbook for Contactors
A handbook is issued to all Legatees to assist them with their work with the legacy widows; eg childrens' education, welfare, accommodation, health. A quick easy guide to services provided by Melbourne Legacy such as bursaries, medical care, financial assistance etc for Legatees use. It was reissued annually for many years prior to keeping this information electronically. Many issues are held at 00305. Chapters of the book include the following, many of which are committees: Administration Anzac Day Observance Comradeship. 'Comradeship is an integral and important part of Legacy. This committee's function is primarily to arrange social and other activities which bring members together so that they become known to each other on an intimate and friendly basis; and so that when a member strikes a problem, he immediately knows with whom he might get into touch to discuss it in then spirit of mutual assistance.' Finance Huntingdale (Golf Club) Intermediate Legacy Liaison Personnel Committee Programme Committee Dealing with the Junior Legacy Committee: Boys' Group Camps and holidays Christmas party Contact Cultural and Library Dental Demonstration Education Employment Firewood Girls' Group Housing and accomodation Legal Longbank (holiday home for widows in need of a rest) Medical Newsletter Older widows Optometrists Pensions Probation Residences Special cases Welfare Appendix A Allowances for school requisites Appendix B Scholarships Appendix C Pensions / War widows pensions / Commonwealth widows pensions / Immediate assistance SCTF Appendix D Repatriation Department Appendix E Commonwealth Social Services Appendix F CWD - Children's Welfare Department Appendix G Hospital and medical benefits for Legacy Widows and their dependants Appendix H AMF Relief Trust Fund Appendix I SCTF - Services Canteen Trust Fund Appendix J Sir Samuel McCaughey Bequest Appendix K Various sources of assistance available (eg clothing, blankets, POW associations, RSL, conveyance allowances.)This booklet assisted legatees locating services available to widows and children from within Legacy or government departments.Cover, cardboard, colour pale yellow, pages paper, colour white. Black print. Corners of cover cut off at an angle.Melbourne Legacy, Legacy symbol, Handbook for Contactors, issued with Melbourne Legacy Diary 1960. regulations, objectives, rules, register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Lydia Chancellor collection: City of Plymouth 1953 Coronation seals
Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET - THE GUIDE THROUGH BOYHOOD
Small booklet (32 pages) "The guide through boyhood" A reliable sex education book for Australian boys 8-12 years. Foreword by Professor Harvey Sutton O.B.E., M.D. Booklet published by Father and son welfare movement of Australia. Fifth edition April, 1958. Contents - Part 1: The miracle of being born; chapter 1: boys will be boys. Chapter 2: we grow from an egg. Chapter 3: father's help too. Chapter 4: how we start to grow. Chapter 5: growing and being born. Chapter 6: into the world. Part 2: Your body a wonderful machine. Part 3: A lad's friend.books, school, sex education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SLIDE SHOULDER BOARD
Established during world War Two, the first 'Everyman's Hut' was built at Bonegilla camp to serve army personnel. An 'Everywoman's Hut' was established at Bandianna and was staffed by women. The hut's were also staffed by ministers of religion who had returned to Australia due to war plus volunteers. Everyman's staff wore a military cut uniform and, where appropriate, were given officer status by local commanders. Today, Everyman's Welfare Service caters for the well being of members of the ADF and their families. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No556101, Collection.Khaki coloured slide should backgrounder board in poly ester fabric. A label with fawn lettering on a brown background is sewn to the straight end of the board. Above the label are two horizontal red bands in cotton braid.Embroidered on a brown label: 'EVERYMAN'S HUT'.everyman's hut, major thomas b. williams