Showing 2716 items
matching in memory of
-
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Image, C(City of London fusions) Company, Photo of the London Regiment Colours Picture frame
Picture framed Photo of The London Regiment Presentation if Colours.Presented to. The Returned and Services League By. Joe Seychell in fond memory January. 1998. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Painting HMS Hood, HMS Hood at Port Phillip Heads 1924
HMS Hood visited Melbourne from Monday 17th March to Tuesday 25th March 1924, as flagship of the Special Service Battlecruiser Squadron, during an "Empire Cruise" around the world. For most of their stay in Melbourne, the five visiting warships were open to the public from 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily.Significant as last battlecruiser built by Britain and its visit to Port Phillip in 1924Framed painting of HMS Hood at Port Phillip Heads 1924In Memory of Peter Nall, 1954-2002 who loved Queenscliff and Point Lonsdalehms hood, watercolour, port phillip -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1 & WW2, three are c. 1914 - 18, one is c. 1940 - 1
.1) Charles Henry Ernest Williams No 1108 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 15th Batt on 26.9.1914 age 29 years. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, KIA 2.5.1915, buried at Popes Hill. His body was later exhumed and buried in Quinns Post Cemetery. .2) Stanley Melville De Ravin had some 5 years military service prior to enlisting in the AIF on 24.8.1914 with the rank of Lieut in G Coy 7th Batt age 24 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, promoted Capt 26.4.1915, awarded MID for “Conspicious Gallantry and Services” between 25.4.1915 - 5.5.1915, WIA 8.5.1915 GSW to Foot, returned to Aust classed unfit for General Service, promoted Major 13.7.1917, returned to France July 1917, transferred to Senior Officers School England Oct 1917, hospitalised in November 1917 he then left England for Australia with effects of a dislocated knee on 24.1.1918, his appointment in the AIF terminated on 24.4.1918. He was one of the “First Lot” of 93 men who volunteered in Bendigo. .3) Alfred R Williams No VX53411 enlisted in the 2nd AIF with 2/28th Batt on 21.4.1941 age 21 years. Promoted to Cpl he was KIA at El Alamein on 23.10.1942. .4) James Andrew Williams “MM” No 742 enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 40th Batt on 15.3.1916 age 29 years. Embark for England 1.7.1916, embark for France 30.9.1916, transfer to 15th Batt 13.10.1916, allotted Regt No 742A, hospital 26.1.1917 with Fracured Rib, rejoin unit 7.3.1917, WIA 11.4.1917 GSW left forearm severe remaining on duty for a short period, rejoin unit 16.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 26.9.1917 GSW neck and arm, during this action he was awarded the “Military Medal” at Zonnebeke, promoted Cpl 2.10.1917, rejoin unit 18.12.1917, WIA 3rd occasion 25.8.1918 Gassed, while recovering admitted with Diarrehoea 26.10.1918. After all this he gets himself into some trouble refusing a duty and is charged and reduced to the ranks. He disembarks in Melbourne on 13.11.1919 and discharged from the AIF on 14.1.1921..1) Copy - black and white photograph of soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Private Charles H E WILLIAMS. Service details in black ink on paper. .2) Copy - black and white portrait photograph mounted in green cardboard folder. Major Stanley M De RAVIN. Information in black print on white paper. .3) Copy - black and white portrait photograph, solder in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Cpl Alfred R WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper. .4) Copy - black and white photograph soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. James Andrew WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper..1) In loving memory of great uncle Charles killed at Gallipoli may 20th 1915. From Jan Grose. .2) In loving memory Major Stanley M De RAVIN from I & J Grose .3) In loving memory of our uncle great uncle and great great uncle J.C. A. O Grose. .4) In loving memory of our grandfather great grandfather and great great grandfather J.C. A.O. Grosephotographs, oval, ww1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 32; Model C5-32C, Pre 1969
Used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Physics Department as a stand-alone unit or it could be connected to the Sharp Memorizer - 60 if one was available.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 2 memories;operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 32, Model C5 - 32C Serial No. 912908With dymo tape labels: "1st YR"; "PHYSICS"; "PURCHASED 6/11/69" Gold sticker: "Edwards Sales and Service 42 3951"electric calculator, ballarat institute of advanced education, physics department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORIES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Memories grade four pupils from Violet Street Primary School in 1936. ''Friends then, friends forever''. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - KANGAROO FLAT, THE WAY SHE WAS, c1990
Kangaroo Flat, The Way She Was 14 pages in light yellow card cover with black and white photographs & containing memories of Kangaroo Flat 1909-1990 by W G Blake.W G Blakekangaroo flat, history, reminiscences, kangaroo flat- reminiscences -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - QUEEN VICTORIA BOOKMARK
Queen Victoria bookmark -printed on front 'In loving memory of our Queen - born May 24 1819 , Died Jan 22, 1901/ silk / picture ocf a cross / stained.ephemera, mementoes, book mark, queen victoria bookmark -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of George Venables titled, Reflections of a conscript: my journey - the long road to Vietnam, 40 years too late?
An essay written by a Vietnam Veteran, George Herbert Venables, about his memories from the War and also his trip back to Vietnam 40 years later including photos.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, 709 signal troop -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, VC Commemorative Port
750ml ceramic port flagon dedicated to the memory of those diggers who gave their lives in the defence of freedom. Sth Vietnam 1962-1973. Features a VC medal and soldier on the front.VC Commemorative port. Produced by Jenke Vineyards. Alcohol 18% by volume.commemorative port, vc -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, A Souvenir of Portsmouth presented to the Officers and Men of HMAS Melbourne April 1926, 1926
A souvenir booklet presented by the Mayor of Portsmouth to the Officers and Men of HMAS Melbourne in memory of Anzac. Welcome by the mayor Frank J Pavett indtroduces the poems photos and description of Portsmouth Englandnavy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lakes Entrance Regional Family History Resource Centre, Casting the Net. Early Fishing Families of the Gippsland Coast, 2001
Memories of stories told by members and descendants of fishing families from he Gippsland Lakes and Gippsland coast, including Mallacoota. Introduction gives a brief overview of the early fishing industry.settlers, township, fishing industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill's oldest inhabitant, 1/06/1927 12:00:00 AM
An interview with Mr Sam CollierAn interview with Mr Sam Collier, then Box Hill's oldest resident and his memories of early days. Included are the naming of Box Hill and the departure of the first train from Melbourne to Sandridge.An interview with Mr Sam Collierellingworth, william, sutton, r, clisby, (school teacher), collier, samuel, box hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK HALL
Black and white photograph. Slight yellowing to some edges. Emu Creek Bush Band. In memory of the pioneers of Emu Creek sign. People dancing on right. Emu Creek hall.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: WOMAN PLAYING VIOLIN
Colour photograph. Older woman seated playing violin. Back of photo reads: Mrs Corry - Emu Creek. Emu Creek Band. Hostel (?)Lovely memories Corry Xentertainment, music, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THEATRES COLLECTION: ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE
Two newspaper articles by Max Thomson, one titled: backstage stories and the other : memories in the dark describing the royal princess theatre and other theatres in Bendigo. Date of publication unknownentertainment, theatre, royal princess -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Two typed pages of memories compiled by Gay Stanway (nee Jacqueline Gay Cottrell) of attending NDSN, PTS 6
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Two typed pages of memories compiled by Gay Stanway (nee Jacqueline Gay Cottrell) of attending NDSN, PTS 6. Two envelopes addressed to Gay Stanway & Jenny Clutterbuck.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TREASURED MEMORIES
"Mainholm" was the Bridgewater home of Thomas Sloan who was married to Marion Kirk in 1916.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. treasured memories: the Sloan, Isaac and Kirk families gather for wedding photos taken at 'Mainholm' in Bridgewater in 1910. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Francis Percival Read (Jock) (1915-2010)
Franics Read known as Jock, was a life time resident of Eltham. He served in the Navy in WW2. He was well loved as a long time school crossing supervisor and member of EDHS with a remarkable memory of his life's experiences. Contents 1. In Memory of "Jock" Francis Percival Read 11.09.1915 - 22.12.2010; Funeral Service Booklet (3 copies), A4 card folded. Held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, Friday 7th January 2011 at 11:00 AM 2. News clippings - Clip Clop Lollipop!, Diamond Valley News, 14 Dec 1976, p1 - Jock Read with horse, Smokey, Diamond Valley News, 1978 - School Crossing Supervisor Jock Read with horse, Lofty, Diamond Valley News, 1982 - Families shed a tear for Tackey, Diamond Valley News, 23 Apr 1985 - For fallen friends, Diamond Valley News, 16 Nov 1992 - Lollipop man calls it a day, c.1996 - Local digger leads the march, Nillumbik Mail, 3 May 2000, p5 also “Our Anzacs remembered” - Rain holds off for people's march through memories, c.2001 - For Sale; 52-54 Henry Street, Eltham, Barry Plant Real Estate, The Weekly Review, 14 Mar 2002 - Wartime's memories of mates. Photo "Jock Read stands proud in front of the Australian flag in his front yard", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p1 - Keeping the Anzac spirit alive, Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p10 - Meaningful life well lived by Jim Connor, Diamond Valley Leader, 16 Feb 2011, p25 3. Draft of obituary by Jim Connor published in Diamond Valley Leader 16 Feb 2011 4. Jock Read Memorial notes 5. Jock Read Distinguished Life Member, Eltham District Historical Society 6. Distinguished Life Member presentation to Jock Read by Eltham District Historical Society at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 7. Photographs (qty 3) 10 x 15 cm of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer possibly Jim Connor) 8. Photographs (qty 9) printed on 3 sheets of A4 photo paper of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer unknown) 9. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Peter Bassett-Smith with Jock Read at the old Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham during Heritage Week display, 28 Apr 1990 10. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Denis Ward of Old characters and other folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 May 2000 11. Interpretative transcript of audio tape EDHS_01636 Jock Read Tape 1 – 2002 12. Transcript of audio tape Main Road Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 Sep 2002 13. Baker's Run - List of names and deliveries forming Jock Read's Baker's run and discussed at meeting held 10 Sep 2002 15. Jock Read - when asked what he used to do around about 14. Nillumbik Council Item; Jock Read Eulogy 16. Photocopy of photo: Wedding Party; Jock Read and Beryl Olivia Burgess, St Katherine's Church, St Helena 17. Celebration of the life of Beryl Olivia Read nee Burgess 1 December 1924 - 17 July 2008harry gilham collection, jock read, frances percival read, 728 main road, alison delaney, bakers delivery run, blacksmith, building industry, david johns, diana bassett-smith, doug orford, funeral service, gwen orford, harry gilham, henry street, heritage week, i remember (poem), industry, jim connor, lofty (horse), matlock police (tv show), peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, shamus (horse), smokey (horse), sue law, tackey (horse), wally, eulogy -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Memories of our Parents' Childhood, 2000
This was a project of Year 10-3 at Orbost Secondary College produced in 2000.This is a useful reference book on early Orbost.A 40 pp book produced by Orbost Secondary College Year 10.3 students in 2000. It is plastic covered and titled "Memories of Our Parents' Childhood Years. On the front cover is a collage of photographs.On front cover is a sticker - Orbost Secondary College.orbost-history reminiscences orbost-secondary-college -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, R. & M. North, Murrangowar Memories
This is a local history book written by a local author.Two 117 pp books titled Murrungowar Memories written by Wally West of Orbost. The front cover is blue with a b/w photograph of people, carts in front of a building- 1907-1908.2171.1 - inscribed Wal West 2171.2 - inscribed Ruth Leggemurrungowar-history west-wally -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DOCUMENT, FRAMED, RSL Bendigo Military Museum, c.2000
Full A4 size typed transcript of the Bishop of Amiens address given on 4 Nov 1918 in the Church of Long (Somme). In memory of Officers, NCO's and men of the Australian Army fallen on the battlefield.documents-speech transcripts, amiens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORY LANE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Friday, June 1, 2001. Memory lane: Pall Mall with Bendigo's historic post office in the background, circa 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: JIM PURDY, 1980
Newspaper cutting re Jim Purdy (Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser - no date, but handwritten on page is ''1980's''. Section called 'Profile' giving the life story of Jim Purdy as ''Jim's Memories''.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, jim purdy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PAST STUDENTS REMINISCE
Articles by Heather Winzar ( Stevens and Patricia martin ( Evans ); Ann Markworth ( Symons ) Peter Symons and Ian Symons regarding their memories of their time at Golden Square Primary School, Laurel Street.Ebendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, October 28, 2004. Childhood memories: Graeme Ashman, Gretta (Stevenson) Ashman and Ken Ashman at Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, 1942.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TO BIG HILL AND BACK
To Big Hill and Back 1971. Compiled for the back to celebrations and contains historical information on the area with memories of older residents, 49 pages with black and white photographs, advertisements and a map. Includes indexAlma F Mulqueenbendigo, history, big hill, bendigo, history, big hill, ravenswood -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, RAAF Vietnam Commeration Plague
Framed Document - Poem "New Memory for Old Blokes" Photo one - Unveiling plaque by "Woff" Snow Coughlan & AirCor Ken Watson Photo two - RAAF Vietnam Memorial Plaquedocument, photograph, melbourne shrine of remembrance, raaf vietnam commemeration plaque, woff couglan, aircor watson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 13 German POW reunion 1974, 1992
One of the many accessions received by our overseas friends and supporters.Clear plastic folder with green border and back with two colour laser copies - sentry box and concrete building with a close up of the building with 3 returnees and 3 ladies renewing memories.Camp 13 German POW reunion 1974camp 13 reunion, german pow reunion 1974 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map - Pen Sketch, Schwerkolt, Arthur, Sketch of Schwerkolt Property, 1936 to 1959
Early settlement of the Mitcham area is detailed in the farm outline sketched by Arthur Schwerkolt between 1936 and 1959.,Schwerkolt original cottage site included on the sketch.A sketch of the Schwerkolt property drawn from memory by Arthur Schwerkolt who lived on the property from 1936. It includes a photo of his mother sitting in front of the ruins of the original stone cottage.schwerkolt arthur, schwerkolt cottage original, map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TRANSCRIPT OF TAPE: JOHN HATTAM, August 1982
Transcript of Tape - 16 pp. by John Hattam narrated to Mrs Phyllis Smithson, August 1982 (as part of Oral History assignment). Filed under Jack Hattam (Memories of). Within H.John O'Connell Hattamjohn hattam, thomas hattam, st. just point, long gully, o'connells, victorian quartz mining company, great eastern, white hills, st matthew's church, st killian's school