Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of group of people (including Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen) walking through the herb garden behind Amess House.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of Sir and Lady Stephen shaking hands with group of scouts with a large crowd visible in the background.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of a man making a speech at a podium with two people standing behind him. The group is outside beside the shoreline.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Financial statement and list of contributions in the form of the Annual Report of the Board of Management of the Kilmore Hospital. A variety of printers - Thomas Hunt in 1924, P.J. Slattery & Son, The Advertiser Printing and The Free Press Printing.Small paper/light card bound stapled booklets covering Annual Reports from 1924 - 1986 (not continuous). 32 of 62 report years present, some in multiple copies. Total of 55 reports. Most in good condition. Slight variation in sizes and quality of cover & paper.kilmore hospital, annual reports, 1924 -86

Lists 20 new inductees into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2016 and outlines the contribution each has made in their area of expertise. Of particular interest is Sherryl Garbutt, former Member for Greensborough in the Victorian Parliament.36 pages, colour illustrationsvictorian honour roll of women, sherryl garbutt

This book updates and expands the earlier title "Eltham Shire - Historic buildings, people and places" published 1983. It contains stories of the Nillumbik area and contributions were made by members of the Eltham District Historical Society.Historical information about the Eltham district, now Nillumbik local government area.Soft cover book. 46 p., balck and white illus.eltham, nillumbik, batman apple tree, marguerite marshall, mick woiwod

This plaque was awarded to S McDonald for contribution to the World war 11 effort. The certificate is one of many given by local authorities to those who served in many different capacities during the second world war. A common article which links a local person to a world event.Coloured plaque with the coats of Arms of the Australian states as well as Canada, India New Zealand and South Africa included in border of green leaves around the edge. Photograph of the King with flags on either side at centre top. It has a variety of military pictures in top part of the certificate. The city of Warrnambool seal in red is in bottom left corner. Plastic cover over top.The Mayor councilors and citizens of the city of Warrnambool pay tribute to S. McDonald who served in the World War No 2 1939-1945.Signed by J F Knights Mayor s mcdonald ww2, the call to arms warrnambool

The Wickings were key supporters of the Association for the Blind, with John Wicking becoming President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and his wife Janet taking a key role in supporting blind who are blind or have low vision. Personally involved in the development of low vision centres, this plaque recognises the work they undertook through the naming of Vision Australia's head office in their honour.1plastic plaque with print and brailleVision Australia blindness and low vision services On Saturday 28th August 2010, Vision Australia's Kooyong Head Office was officially dedicated as the J.O. and J.R. Wicking Centre in recognition and celebration of the significant contribution of John and Janet Wicking to the blindness and low vision community in Australia.association for the blind, john wicking, vision australia, nameplates

Thank you letter to Peter Ellis from Dr Danielle Orr, Heritage Planner from the City of Greater Bendigo for his contribution to the Greater Bendigo thematic Environmental History Project. Included is a copy of the Greater Bendigo 'Framwork of Historical Themes'. Listed on the brochure are the historical themes with some brief information on each. The other side has a photo of the former Mechanics Institute and School of Mines, Bendigo and reasons of What, How and Why it is significant.City Of Bendigo, Dr Dannielle Orr Heritage Planner.communication, postal, letters, peter ellis collection, city of greater bendigo, dannielle orr, greater bendigo heritage advisory committee, peter ellis, the thematic environmental history, anthony webster

the Australian Defence Medal - the ADM was approved in 2006 to be awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by service for an initial enlistment period of four years service, whichever is the lesser.Round silver replica medal depicting Australian coat of arms. Red ribbon with two thin white stripes.The Australian Defence Medalaustralian, defence, medal

Deborah Halpern was raised in Nth Warrandyte. Her connection to the area and the significant contribution that she and her family (founding members of Potters Cottage) have made to the artistic heritage and culture of the Shire is acknowledge with the commission of this piece. Deborah Halpern is a highly recognised and respected local artist with an acclaimed national reputation in the arts community. This work is a gateway piece, welcoming residents and visitors into the Shire from the southern end of the boundary. 'Queen of the Shire' reflects the creative spirit that flows endlessly in the Shire, inspired by the landscape. This work forms part of a series of sculptures that Halpern has created along the banks of the Yarra in Melbourne ('Angel' - Birrarung Marr and 'Ophelia' - Southgate). This sculpture is an excellent example of Halpern’s ouvere and 'tile construction' technique for which she is renowned. Materials: coloured glass tiles, fibreglass, aluminium, steel. A sweeping stylised (female) form covered in bright and colourful tiles held aloft by two steel poles. queen, sculpture, semi-abstract, stylised, glass, tiles, public art, halpern, ek prac 2015

Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, William Hughes was awarded a governorship in March 1949.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne Patron: His Excellency The Governor General of Victoria, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan, G.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O Patroness: Lady Dugan President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S., R. Ramsay, Esq Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that William Hughes Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind, awards

A compilation of articles, stories, poetry and illustrations written by men of the ANZACS in Gallipoli. In Nov 1915 a committee was established to produce the publication with cash prizes offered after evacuation correspondents, Charles Bean and Arthur Bazely edited the contributions.160 page soft cover book, brown in colour held by two large staples. Several front pages and one back page loose. Contents cover pictures, stories, poems and other writings set in the ANZAC Campaign.Heading 'THE ANZAC BOOK". "Written and illustrated in Gallipoli by the men of ANZAC". "For the benefit of Patriotic Funds connected with the A.N.Z.A.C." anzacs, gallipoli

Neil Maxwell played an active role in the governance of the Association for the Blind. In these letters, regret is expressed for his resignation and acknowledgement of his contribution in helping the Baringa Centre become a reality and his work in gaining financial assistance for the Association.2 x A4 letters with AFB logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 25 May ,1993, Page 3. "Awards"Three local residents were awarded special badges last week for their outstanding contributions to the blood bank. They include Janet Beck of Croydon and George Silver of Ringwood who made 100 blood donations and Harry Browning of North Bayswater who has made 125 donations

Constructed in 1996, the new wing at Elanora Nursing Home was named after John Wicking, President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and a strong supporter of the Association and it's work.1 round metal plate with raised inscriptionThis plaque commemorates the turning of the first sod in the construction of the John Wicking Wing, 21st October 1996. This building recognises the outstanding contribution by J O Wicking AM President of the Association for the Blind 1972-1984 and long time friend of blind and vision impaired people throughout Victoria.association for the blind, john wicking, elanora home (brighton), nameplates

To finance the war the Commonwealth had a series of war loans, and then peace loans. All were over-subscribed. This plaque was made and presented to the Shire of Orbost in recognition of the Shire residents' contributions to the Peace Loan at the end of World War 1.A rectangular brass plaque with raised lettering and raised borders.Commonwealth of Australia / Peace Loan / A.D. 1919 / To commemorate the oversubscription of the allotted quota of this loan by the Shire of Orbost / R.P. Cameron ? W.A. Watt Treasurer, W.M. Hughes Prime Ministerplaque civic-memento orbos-shire peace-loan

This article is a review of the book "Australian Civilisation", edited by Peter Coleman (Angus and Robertson). It mentions Robin Boyd's contribution, he contributed a chapter in 'The Look of Australia'. It was published by F. W. Cheshire in Melbourne, 1962, pp.68 - 78.Photocopy, thick paper very discoloured