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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lake Tyers Beach Progress Assoc, 1992 c
... Beach Progress Association annual Santa Delivery from Toorloo... during Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association annual Santa ...Neville Cogger played Santa from about1983 to 2000Colour photograph of Neville Cogger proprietor of Ocean Lake Caravan Park in his role as Santa Claus during Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association annual Santa Delivery from Toorloo Arm Fire Brigade tanker Lake Tyers Beach Victoriatourism, information -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Deep Lead restoration
... and the Deep Lead Progress Association. ... Shire and the Deep Lead Progress Association. Deep Lead School ...Colour Photograph of Brick building with flag pole and Flag surrounded by wire fence and a sign to the rightOn Building: Deep Lead S.S. 721 On Sign: Community Support Fund: The Deep Lead Redevelopment Project Is A Partnership for Growth Joint Initiative with the Northern Grampians Shire and the Deep Lead Progress Association. deep lead school, education -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1995
... Jack Whelan built replica rig, Lake Tyers Beach Progress... Progress Association, and worked on beautification of the area. Oil ...Jack Whelan built replica rig, Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association, and worked on beautification of the area.Black and white photograph of group of people on bus tour, looking at the Bung Oil Bore, old Lake Tyers Road, near Lakes Entrance ,Victoria.oil and gas industry -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Poem, June Roberts, Poem by June Roberts, 1960c
... land in Greensborough, for inclusion in Greenhills Progress... Progress Association newsletter, by June Roberts poulter reserve ...Freeform poem protesting loss of amenity of river frontage land in Greensborough, for inclusion in Greenhills Progress Association newsletter, by June Roberts1 p. typed letter, by June M. Robertspoulter reserve greensborough, pope place greensborough, june roberts -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Poster, Gymkhana Sports Meeting, Heatherdale Road, Ringwood - circa 1949
... Heatherdale District Progress Association notice... Progress Association notice of equestrian events organised ...Heatherdale District Progress Association notice of equestrian events organised by Mountain District Pony Club, Saturday, February 26th (no year printed, likely 1949) with programme of ring events and children's foot races. Follow-up extract included (digital image only) from local newspaper report published 3 March1949. Hon. Secretary - Mr. A. Butterworth, President - Mr. L.H. Freedman. Expression of thanks for donations from the following: Ringwood Timber Co., Heatherdale Store, Gillespie's Mercury Centre, MacRobertson's Pty. Ltd., A.W. Dickson, Estate Agent, Myers Emporium, Moran and Cato, Ampol Pty. Ltd., F.W. Jones, Delicatessen, K.G. Luke Pty. Ltd., Stoney's Super Service, Shell Co., Bailey's Pharmacy, Tudor's Store, White's Shoe Store, Miss Adams, P. Bamford Pty. Ltd., Kraft Cheese, Ringwood Plumbing and Tank Co. Pty. Ltd., Paul Clegg, Miss Stapleton Costumes, W.J. Kent, H.J. Bently Pty. Ltd., R.J. France, Mathieson's Garage, A.J. Goodman, Kenworthy's Motors, Roy Hill, Ringwood Motors Pty. Ltd., A.T. Miles and Son, A.M. Ibbotson, Mrs. Case, Nicholas Pty. Ltd., R.A. Bonsack, E.C. Godfrey, Mrs. Davidson. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Greensborough [1933], 13/04/1933
... Club, Greensborough Football Club, Progress Association..., Greensborough Football Club, Progress Association, Mother's Club ...Article with local Greensborough news about Grace Park Golf Club, Greensborough Football Club, Progress Association, Mother's Club, Greensborough Cricket Club and Scrivens Testimonial1 p. photocopy of article in Advertiser 13 April 1933greensborough, grace park golf club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Woodvale, a step back in time, by Ray Wallace
... and Artists Published by The Woodvale Progress Association. 2019..., Sport and Artists Published by The Woodvale Progress ...251-page soft cover book entitled 'Woodvale a step back in time' Author Ray Wallace A history of the town of Woodvale, north of Bendigo, and some of its families. Illustrated with B&W photos. Includes Woodvale organisations, Public services, Sport and Artists Published by The Woodvale Progress Association. 2019. Printed by Express Printers, Epsom, Victoriawoodvale, history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Ideal City City Warrnambool On The Sea, post 1943
... Warrnambool Progress and Tourist Association... Progress and Tourist Association Light card cover, red print ...Documents tourist attractions and businesses operating in City. Tourist Guide. Where to go, what to do. To advance Warrnambool. 'The Ideal City' Victoria Premier Health and Holiday Resorts, Price 60cRelates partly to almanacs and other tourist guides to highlight tourist attractions and business owners and addresses. It provides a snapshot of businesses at the time through the advertisements Light card cover, red print with blue photograph. 32 pages, double sided black printwarrnambool, the ideal city, tourism, victoria, warrnambool progress and tourist association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Edna Walling Bridge at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve, 2020, 12/12/2020
... The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna... Springs Reserve. The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited ...The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna Walling the the Hepburn Springs Reserve, and sandstone paths and bridges resulted. In 1934 there was a proposal to spend 2,000 to 3,000 poinds at the Hepburn Springs Reserve, with a govenrment loan suggested. Colour photograph of the stone bridge at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve.hepburn springs, locarno, mineral water, hepburn springs reserve, locarno spring, edna walling -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Edna Walling inspired stonework at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve, 2020, 12/12/2020
... The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna... in the surrounds c2000 The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited ...The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna Walling the the Hepburn Springs Reserve, and sandstone paths and bridges resulted. In 1934 there was a proposal to spend 2,000 to 3,000 pounds at the Hepburn Springs Reserve, with a govenrment loan suggested. Colour photograph of the stone bridge at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve, with the new 'placed' rocks in the surrounds c2000hepburn springs, mineral water, hepburn springs reserve, edna walling -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Edna Walling Bridge at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve, 2020, 12/12/2020
... The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna... c2000 The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna ...The Hepburn Springs Progress Association invited Edna Walling the the Hepburn Springs Reserve, and sandstone paths and bridges resulted. In 1934 there was a proposal to spend 2,000 to 3,000 poinds at the Hepburn Springs Reserve, with a govenrment loan suggested. Colour photograph of the stone bridge at Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Reserve, with the new 'placed' rocks in the surrounds c2000hepburn springs, locarno, mineral water, hepburn springs reserve, locarno spring, edna walling -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1990
... of the Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association 1993 Geoff Morgan, Doug... of members of the Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association 1993 Geoff ...Also another black and white photograph of members of the Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association 1993 Geoff Morgan, Doug Coole and Herbie Weinzierl volunteering for Tidy Town 04418.1 10 x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph of Tidy Town Commiittee members Doug Coole, Terry Leadbeater,Adeline Whelan and granddaughter Kate Whelan and Joe Taylor Lake Tyers Beach Victoriaclubs, historic sites -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Hume Street Improvement Committee, 1958_
... 'progress associations' in the Greensborough area at the time... of several 'progress associations' in the Greensborough area ...The Hume Street Improvement Committee was one of several 'progress associations' in the Greensborough area at the time the area was being urbanised. A typed page explains the concerns of residents when the street was being paved. Includes photographs and maps of area.These documents are concerned with the urbanisation of Greensborough in the mid 20th century while residents tried to maintain the rural feel of the area.Foolscap manilla folder containing various lists, maps and photographs.On cover "Hume Street Improvement Committee/ spare circulars/maps"greensborough, road making, brian roberts, hume street improvement committee, briar hill -
Darebin Parklands Association
Rockbeare Park and Darebin Creek, August 1974, 1974
... In 1972 Ivanhoe Progress Association planned to fill... in the distance In 1972 Ivanhoe Progress Association planned to fill ...In 1972 Ivanhoe Progress Association planned to fill in the wetlands because they felt it bred mosquitos, and they obtained a grant for this work to take place. Darebin Parklands Association stormed the meeting to get this decision reversed, and the wetlands were never filled in.B&W photograph. Shows wetlands and Darebin Creek. Albion Reid land on fore bank. View from the north with panorama of Kew in the distance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram fans fought the good fight", 5/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... of the Brown Hill Progress Association and Melton Foo. ... Secretary of the BTPS. Notes the input of the Brown Hill Progress ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Monday 5/8/2002 regarding the formation of the BTPS 30 years ago referring to a letter by Graham Jordan of 2/8/02 titled "Tram fans fought the good fight". Written by Neville Gower, the first Secretary of the BTPS. Notes the input of the Brown Hill Progress Association and Melton Foo. "5/8/02" in black ink on bottom of cutting.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, btps -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1937
... Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress..., persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after ...The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.The photo is of a "First Prize" certificate for the Best Collection of Orchids from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show. Amy Johnson, 1937, First Prize, Section Best Collection of Orchids, Schedule No 15, G. W. Greenwood, Hon. Sec.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Coloured, C 1937
... Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress... Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress ...The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.A blue "First Prize" certificate (uncompleted) from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show, 1937, First Prize, Name .........., Section ............., Schedule No ............, W. E. Warren, Org. Sec.events, wildflower show -
Greensborough Historical Society
Typewriter- Portable, Olympia typewriter, 1956c
... Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents and Friends..., Watsonia Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents ...Bought new in the late 1950s by Mr Les Swaby of Greensborough. This is an excellent example of what a 'portable communication device' was viewed as in the 1950s and 1960s. Les was a member of the Greensborough State School Committee, Watsonia Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents and Friends Association and was Honorary Secretary of each.This typewriter is of historic significance and provenance as it can be directly linked to original items of correspondence held at the Public Records Office of Victoria from the Department of Education under the file for Watsonia High School (WHS), Greensborough. Correspondence from various community and school groups of which Mr Les Swaby was a member was actually generated on this typewriter. Our Society has exhibits related to WHS which includes the correspondence to and from the Victorian Education Department and serving Ministers during the 1950s and 1960s.Contained within a black portable carry case. The actual typewriter is also black and made primariily of all metal components including the typewriter casing. Overall weight is 7kg approx. Olympia Werke West GMBH watsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, les swaby, typewriters, olympia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C 1910
... was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held... in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. Horse riding as transport, a recreational and sporting activity has always played a significant role in the social history of Orbost. A small black / white photograph of several small groups of people at an agricultural show. Some are walking, others are on horseback and some are in carts / coaches. They are in an open grassed area with trees in the background.equestrian orbost-agricultural-show recreation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 11/10/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Association Jack Allen, Margaret Campbell Progress Assoc Clyde Sykes... and storage shed donated by Progress Association Jack Allen, Margaret ...Also two other colour photographs of shelter and storage shed 04975.1 and .2 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph taken of community members present at opening of shelter and storage shed donated by Progress Association Jack Allen, Margaret Campbell Progress Assoc Clyde Sykes Rotary Harold Harwood Progress Assoc Mrs Harwood Barbara Gray Garden Club Joan Chandler Vera Bennett Cemetery Trust Marj Smith Cr Barry Seacomb Cemetery Trust Julie Seacomb, at the Garden Cemetery Palmer Road Lakes Entrance Victoriacemeteries -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Mitchell House, Penguin Land, 2015
... member of the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Content... of the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Content is centred ...Includes: viewing penguins in the 1920's; Summerland - AKT Sambell, 1944 Town Planning Act, the Summerland Comunity, and Summerland today. The author is a local resident and foundation member of the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Content is centred on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsContent is centered on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsSigned on inside cover page by author: Gregor Buchanan / 18/8/15penguins - phillip island, birds - victoria, wildlife conservation - victoria, phillip island penguin reserve - victoria, summerland estate -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
... . (info. Bendoc Progress Association)... derivation of the name Bendoc. (info. Bendoc Progress Association ...Before 1850, Bendoc was peopled by a few Chinese settlers. History sources reveal little of its beginnings, Cattlemen used the spot as a temporary watering place and Ben Boyd sometimes brought his cattle down from the Monaro High Plains to be docked. “Ben's Dock” then is a possible derivation of the name Bendoc. (info. Bendoc Progress Association)This is a pictorial record of Bendoc in the late 19th -early 20th century. It shows early horse-drawn transport.A black / white photograph of a horse-drawn wagon and a man on a horse outside a wooden building.on back - "stop before Bendoc Hotel"bendoc transport-horse-drawn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "Make tram depot a museum' call", 3/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
... . Also quotes Melton Foo of the Brown Hill Progress Association... Hill Progress Association. Parts of the cutting have been ...Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 3/4/1971, titled "Make tram depot a museum' call". Reports on the suggestion at a meeting the previous night by Mr. N. M. Gower suggested that the tram depot and one or two miles of track be kept. Meeting of the Greater Ballarat Association. Also quotes Melton Foo of the Brown Hill Progress Association. Parts of the cutting have been highlighted in pink highlighter pen. Cr. A. Millar also quoted.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
programs, Snowy River Mail, 90th Annual Show, prior to March 1999
... was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held... in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. Two copies of a program for the 90th Orbost annual Show. It has a yellow paper cover with black print. On the cover is a black/white photograph of a man on a white horse with a rug printed with the names of the sponsors of the event.program-orbost-annual-show agricultural-society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tickets
... was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held... by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall)Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.1944.1 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Member's Ticket No. 484. 1944.2 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Lady's Ticket no.484. Both are white cardboard edged in gold. The tickets are joined. There is a blue cord attached through a hole. The print is blue.Orbost Agricultural Society John Lynn President Member's Ticket E.H.D. White Secretary 1959 £1orbost-agricultural-society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, Yeates, 2010
... was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held... was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallAgricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A booklet which is a schedule of the Orbost Show 2010. It has a coloured cover and has 32 pages.Orbost Agric. Soc. Inc, 101st Annual Orbost Show Monday, March 8th 2010document orbost-show agricultural-societies program -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, "Johnswood" - Home of Charles Wedge, Eastfield Road, East Ringwood - 1964 (demolished in 1967). Charles Wedge was a relative of John Helder Wedge, Batman's surveyor
... of Jack Wedge, Pres. of old Ringwood East Progress Association...: " 'Johnswood', Home of Jack Wedge, Pres. of old Ringwood East Progress ...Written on backing sheet of one photo: " 'Johnswood', Home of Jack Wedge, Pres. of old Ringwood East Progress Association. Related to John Helder Wedge, Batman's surveyor.1964" On another "Home of CHarles Edward Lyndhurst WEDGE Died 1962". Demolished 1967 On another "Old Charles Wedge Home. Eastfield Rd. Sold to G.Havers" -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Deep Lead Dedication Plaque
... ad Natural Resources and the Deep Lead Progress Association... ad Natural Resources and the Deep Lead Progress Association ...B/W Photp Bronze PlaqueThe Building served as the Deep Lead State School No. 721 from 30 March 1877 Until 12 July 1963. After Restoration by Brambuk Inc. In Co-operation with the Department of Conservation ad Natural Resources and the Deep Lead Progress Association it was reopened as a Community Amenity on 30 October 1993.'By the Shire President Cr. C.A. Hall.deep lead school, education -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Newmerella Valley of Plenty, 2010
... involved in the 1978 publication by the Newmerella Progress... involved in the 1978 publication by the Newmerella Progress ...This is a 2nd edition of an earlier print, 1978. It has been revised and edited by John Phillips for the Orbost & District Historical Society in 2010. Harry Grosvenor was the headmaster at Newmerella School from 1962 to 1972. Harry was deeply involved in the 1978 publication by the Newmerella Progress Association called: Newmerella - Valley of Plenty. The book is a pictorial history of the early Newmerella district ( west of the Snowy River ).This is a local history book written by Harry Grosvenor a local author.A paperback book, titled Newmerella Valley of Plenty. The front cover is brown with white text and has three b/w photographs of the Snowy River flats as sen from the Newmerella hill. One is a photograph of the railway line with a steam train on the rail viaduct. newmerella-history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Federation Light -- Unveiling of restored light top 2001
... Rae, Jean & Wal Perry 3821-9 Morrie Robson, Progress..., Jean & Wal Perry 3821-9 Morrie Robson, Progress Association ...Federation Light 10 photos 3821-4 Rosemary Norton, Morrie Robson, Betty Jackson 3821-5 Marie Van Leeuwen, Bev Roberts, Jean Earle, Morrie Robson, Ken & Norma Crouch, Ron & Shirley Rae, Jean & Wal Perry 3821-9 Morrie Robson, Progress Association member, Betty Jackson Historical Society President 10 colour photographs. First few very dark as taken at night. stawell