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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Opening of Daisy Paddock Library,1974
Coloured photographs."Comments with photographs" Opening of Daisy Paddock Library, 23rd November, 1974. Photograph (a): Speaker, Mr.Noel James. Photograph (c): Speaker, Sir Ronald East. Photograph (d): Unveiling of Library Plaque. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque commemorating centenary of first confectionery production Sir Macpherson Robertson
Inscription on plaque reads, "This plaque was unveiled by John R. Urquhart, Chief Executive, on 10th June 1980. To commemorate the centenary of the first production of MacRobertson Confectionery by the found, the late Sir MacPherson Robertson". -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Bronze plaque, Plaque commemerarting the opening of the Camberwell Central RSL in 1959, 1959
Bronze PlaqueThis Tablet was unveiled by John S. August JP on Sunday 18th October 1959 To commemorate the opening of Camberwell Central RSSAILA Memorial Hall President R. .Rhyss -Jones Secretary S.W. Goldfinch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Photograph postcard, Greensborough Road, Eltham, c.1925
Rare postcard showing view looking down Bridge Street with the Eltham Obelisk in situ in its original location. The Obelisk War Memorial was unveiled 3 August 1919. Subsequent to the unveiling provision was made of a stone retaining wall topped with a chain link and granite stone boundary. Along with the use of the name Obelisk Corner, the Bridge Street bridge was also known as Obelisk Bridge. The Obelisk was relocated to the fornt garden of the Eltham RSL sub-branch in the mid 1950s as a result of road widening and corner improvements. The Bridge Street Bridge was replaced with a new concrete bridge in 1956-1957.Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 2 Sep. 2022michael aitken collection, eltham, postcards, bridge street, bridge street bridge, obelisk, obelisk corner, eltham cenotaph, eltham obelisk, war memorial, main road -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Portrait, William Henderson,1913
The first issue of the school magazine The Minervan Nov 1913 records the unveiling of the portrait. See file attached. William Henderson served as the school's first President for many years. Artist James Swinton Diston (1857 - 1940) created the portrait for the family in 1900. It was gifted to the school at an unveiling ceremony held 19 August 1913. The portrait was displayed in the school for many years before being transferred to St Andrews Kirk. It was located in a shed at St Andrews around 1990 and returned to the College per favour of old collegian Clark Chester, former Captain of Henderson House. Ornate gold framed portrait in oils.william-henderson, clark-chester, henderson-house, ballarat-college, st-andrews-kirk -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mortlake War Memorial
This memorial was built in 1922 by the Mortlake Shire Memorial Committee (Chairman Cr W. T. Allen) in memory of the forty two district men who died from injuries received during WW1. Financed by public subscriptions, it was designed and built by Messrs Wooles & Carpenter of Warrnambool at a cost of four hundred and fifty pounds sterling and unveiled in the same year by the Shire President Cr G. L. Dennis who presided at the ceremonyt and invited the Premier of Victoria the Honourable H. S. Lawson to unveil the memorial in the presence of a very large crowd which consisted of the Mortlake Brass Band and local schoolchildren. Photograph black and whitemortlake, war memorial dunlop street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, Gary Partington unveils donated shirt, 05/09/2019
In 2019 Gary Partington donated a shirt worn by his late brother Trevor Partington in many athletics races, including the Greensborough Gift in the 1960s. In this photograph Gary unveils the framed shirt which is displayed at the GHS rooms.Digital copy of colour photographstrevor partington, gary partington, greensborough gift -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon Plaque, Mrs Ida Buckley to Mayor of Ballarat, 8/01/1934, 8/1/1934
Mrs Ida Buckley wrote to the Mayor of Ballarat concerning a plaque in memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon, where it should be positioned within Craig's Hotel. Mrs Buckley requests copies of the Courier when there is an account of the unveiling of the plaque.The Adam Lindsay Plaque Is part of the Gordon history in Ballarat, considered important in 1934. It is interesting to note that Mrs Ida Buckley was married to the son of the highly respected Buckley&Nunn Department store, an important part of the Melbourne retail scene until well into the twentieth century. 1 typed sheet of correspondence of Mrs Ida BuckleyOne correction in black biro "Nunn".john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, mrs ida buckley, james fennings, adam lindsay gordon plaque, australian poet, mr angus greenfield, mr darling, ballarat courier, westminster abbey, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency, Eastman Kodak, c. 1940
On March 2, 1940, Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria unveiled the busts of the six first prime ministers of Australia at a ceremony on the long avenue of Horse Chestnuts. The donor, Richard Armstrong Couch, was born in Ballarat in 1868.The Prime Ministers Avenue is a feature of national significance, set in the magnificent Horse Chestnut Avenue of the Gardens. The 28 Prime Ministers of Australia are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. The collection includes a portrait of one of the founding fathers of Federation, Alfred Deakin, who was the first Federal Member for Ballarat and the second Prime Minister.Kodachrome slide depicting the gardens during the installation of the pedestals and busts of the first six prime ministers.Kodachromeballarat botanical gardens, trees, lawns, pathways, sculptures, busts, governors, prime ministers avenue, richard armstrong couch, federation, 1940, chestnut trees, horse chestnuts, bronze, granite, pedestals, alfred deakin, sir winston dugan, wallace anderson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency, Eastman Kodak, c. 1940
On March 2, 1940, Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria unveiled the busts of the six first prime ministers of Australia at a ceremony on the long avenue of Horse Chestnuts. The donor, Richard Armstrong Couch, was born in Ballarat in 1868.The Prime Ministers Avenue is a feature of national significance, set in the magnificent Horse Chestnut Avenue of the Gardens. The 28 Prime Ministers of Australia are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. The collection includes a portrait of one of the founding fathers of Federation, Alfred Deakin, who was the first Federal Member for Ballarat and the second Prime Minister.Kodachrome slide depicting a pathway and lawns where pedestals and busts of the first six prime ministers are lying on the ground to be installed. A man with hat, long winter coat is standing on the pathway.Kodachromeballarat botanical gardens, trees, men, pathways, lawns, sculptures, busts, prime ministers avenue, chestnut trees, granite, alfred deakin, federation, horse chestnuts, richard armstrong crouch, pedestals, governor, sir winston dugan, wallace anderson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 25/4/1920
One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, The Light of the World, 1926
This window, in memory of Alfred Gurney Goldsmith, was unveiled on 9 February 1927 by Archdeacon Hayman along with the brass tablet in the Mission's hall. (AR 1927). It was created by George H. Dancey from Brooks, Robinson & Co, at a cost of £57. Arched windowsaltar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, anchor, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, kobe, william holman hunt, the light of the world, george dancey (1865-1922) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, On the rebound [Greensborough College Gr8750], 22/08/2018
Students at Greensborough College are jumping for joy after their school's multimillion-dollar upgrade was unveiled. A new sports hall, senior school and specialist centre was opened by Education Minister James Merlino and state member for Bundoora Colin Brooks.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough college, colin brooks, james merlino -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Inaugural march of M& Z Commando Association members at The Australian Commando Memorial at Tidal River 16 November 1964
The WW2 Commando memorial cairn was unveiled at Tidal River on 15 November 1964 by the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring. Former WW2 Commandos march under their Association banner to the cairn for the dedication ceremony.This was the first dedication of a significant WW2 Commando memorial. The Victorian Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring, unveiled the Commemorative Cairn that has become the de facto national Commando memorial.Rectangular colour glossy print photograph of former WW2 Commandos marching at Tidal River.From Don Bergmanww2, world war ii, australian commandos, independent companies, australian commando association, tidal river, wilsons promontory national park -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes cenotaph, 1920
Sepia photo of the cenotaph at Cowes in a light brown paper folder and photo cover with explanationSoldiers memorial at Cowes. Unveiled by Sir Harry Chauval in 1920. This memorial was the cause of much local bickering. The "Progressives' wished the money to be put into a Soldiers Club Room.[Hand written, probably by Mary Karney]cowes, photographs, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Plaque, 1995
Rectangular wooden plaque with a golden metal plate on the front with black engraved text reading:TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMPLETION OF Cyclic Maintenance & Refurbishment AT Wangaratta High School THIS PLAQUE WAS UNVEILED BY Mr Stephen Elder MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO Hon. Don. Hayward VICTORIAN MINISTER FOR EDUCATION 9th November, 1995 -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Image, Ace Trophies, Queensland Foundation for Blind People opening, 1997
Commemorative plaque for the opening of the Kent Street building in 1997.Wooden board with nameplate attachedThis plaque was unveiled by Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland Leneen Forde, AC to mark the official opening of the new premises for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc Kent St, Annersley on 1st July 1997nameplates, queensland foundation for blind people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONOURED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Honoured: memorial gates and entrance steps to the Bendigo High School commemorating ex-students who gave their lives in World War I and World War II were officially opened on March 22, 1957. A blue and gold ribbon was cut and a commemorative plaque unveiled. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Photograph, Wandiligong Band sepia, Wandiligong Band, 1929
Photograph taken at the time of the Back to Bright Celebrations 1929-1930. Unveiling of the Clock Tower in Mafeking Square,Bright, as a memorial to the fallen of the Boer War and World War 1. One of the tubas in the photograph is included in the Bright Historical Society collection.External photograph of the Wandiligong Brass Band. Backdrop of large tree. 22 male members with their instruments, no drums shown.Reverse of the photograph: Top Row J Stephens, A Simmonds L.Bennett F Matthews B Stephens N.Williams A.Smith/2nd. A Watters M Matthews S Stephens W Stephens G Chalwell B.Gribble R.Goldsworthy. R B Stephens/Front. W.Williams H Williams C.Williams T.Williams A.Williams L.Williams S.Smith/ Back to Bright. 1929 -1930 R Goldsworthy photograph, brass band, wandiligong, back to bright, 1929 1930, r goldsworthy, musical instruments -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Mural, French, Leonard, 'The Tapestry' by Leonard French, 1959
Artist Leonard French said of this work:- "The centre panel suggests a tree of knowledge growing out of a jewelled fish (a spiritual accompaniment is intended), and from the tree birds rise, spreading out through the cloud shapes of the other panels. Hands and figures rise from the earth, reaching for the birds. The left hand panel depicts the journey of figures in a boat, the seeking after or journeying to the source of knowledge. The far right hand panel is the garden, figures in a primitive state, a sort of evolution of figures from a primitive garden (the first garden). Visualization, verbalization, music and dance are tools we have to express a concept. The analysis of an art work is a delicate and sensitive task and great harm can be done in an attempt to become verbal about a form which relies upon elements peculiar to itself for intrinsic meaning." Leonard FRENCH (OBE) (08 October 1928 - 10 January 2017) Born Brunswick, Victoria Died Heathcote, Victoria Known for his enormous dalle de verre (concrete and slab glass) ceiling in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria Leonard French produced a large body of work throughout his lifetime. French won the Sulman Prize in 1960, and the Blake Prize for Religious Art in 1963 and in 1980. He was also awarded a Harkness Fellowship in 1965. In the Queen's Birthday Honours of June 1968 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. In early 1959 Leonard French was commissioned by the Ballarat Teachers' College students to paint a mural. The students were responsible for the payment of the work. When unveiled artist George Bush remarked: "the 1959 students have left something not just to 'oooh' and 'ah' at, but something that is thought provoking, arresting and interesting. This work of art keeps something in reserve and draws you to search for deeper meaning behind the splendour of colour. This mural is not one which will not fade the interest of its beholders, but one which will provide intrigue for generations to come." Originally French intended the mural to be five panels, each entitled (left to right) 'the Journey', 'Man', 'The Tree', 'The Earth', 'The Garden'. The finished mural was reduced to four panels with the central tree incorporated into the panels 'Earth' and 'Man'. Ballarat Teachers' College Art lecturer Arch Cuthbertson explained that the artist:- "Aims at evoking emotional flashed, opening doors to simultaneous thinking and feeling. To accomplish this he juxtaposes the threads of conscious and unconscious images, thus effecting a tapestry that allows many points of reference to converge upon his singular images. Whether the colours offer metaphysical sensations or convey a literal meaning will depend upon the breadth and depth of the viewer's experience. Similarly with the bird - we might well ask is it a defiance of gravity, a metaphysical ascension or the elusive winged knowledge? Again the answer could well be that these three associations have a singular purpose. " This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A four panel mural by Leonard French, commissioned and gifted by the Ballarat Teachers' College Student in 1959. Art lecturer Arch Cuthbertson was highly involved in this commission. Artist Charles Bush unveiled the mural at the Ballarat Teachers' College in Gillies Street, Ballarat. At that time he said:- "You have left behind you on object which will be full of interest to a lot of people. A work of art, so long as it is in existence, is constantly under review. Most of the good things that keep on going are usually to the uninitiated a little worrying. Many of you will be worried by this, because it does not make its message immediately clear. But come back and assess it again and again." art, leonard french, french, artwork, mural, ballarat teachers' college, class of 1959 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, L.B. Quartermain et al, Antarctica's Forgotten Men, 1981, 1981
Hardcovered 192 page book with with plastic covered dust jacket.non-fictionballarat school of mines, dick richards, r.w. richards, richards, antartica, shackleton -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Sculpture - bust, George Luke, Alan Marshall, 1985
Alan Marshall (1902-1984) was an Australian writer, storyteller, social documenter and author of 'I Can Jump Puddles'. He lived for many years in Sandringham. This work was commissioned by Sandringham Council and unveiled in May 1985 at the opening of the new Sandringham library.George Luke, Alan Marshall 1985, bronze. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Commissioned 1985Cast bronze head of Alan Marshall. The head is mounted on a cement pedestal with a bronze plaque with inscription at the front. Located at Sandringham Library, Corner Waltham Street and Chalmers Avenue, Sandringham.alan marshall, george luke, scultpure, portrait, bust, sandringham, library, writer, social documenter, australian author -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Springthorpe Memorial, Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery, 1918-1939
The Springthorpe Memorial is an elaborate late 19th century memorial located within Boroondara General Cemetery. Harold Desbrowe-Annear designed the memorial for the Melbourne doctor John Springthorpe, in honour of the doctor’s wife. Construction began in 1897, and the memorial was unveiled in 1901. Rare postcard showing details of Mackennal's sculpture on the monumentOn the sarcophagus is sculpted group of figures by Bertram Mackennal. This close-up of two of the figures shows an angel leaning over the representation of Dr Springthorpe’s wife. The postcard is historically interesting in that it shows the wreath, which is now missing.springthorpe memorial, boroondara general cemetery, funerary monuments, postcards -- kew (vic.) -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Planting of a Tulip Tree, Commemoration of the wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer_Courier, 15 Sept 1981, 15 September 1981
Courier newspaper, 15 September 1981 - State president of the Country Women's Association, Mrs H. Rinaldi unveils a plaque beneath a tree in the Botanic Gardens, commemorating the royal wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer, now Princess Diana.The Royal couple were much admired throughout the Commonwealth in 1981 and Ballarat has always been proud of the number of Royal visitors hosted by this city.Yellowed newspaper with caption, right hand side of paper.In pencil, right top corner, 15.9.81john garner collection, garner, dr, tulip tree, wedding tree, prince charles, lady diana spencer, princess diana, cwa, wedding, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, courier, royal wedding, alf hancock -
Canterbury Primary School
Bronze Statue, 2007
Bronze statue of 2 children on concrete plinth.1908 - 2008/This Centennial Sculpture, symbolising friendship,/was created to commemorate the first 100 years/of canterbury Primary School - 1908 - 2008./Unveiled by/Lady Southey A.C./on/23rd October, 2008/Sculptor: Dean Bowenstatue, canterbury -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, ABC Online: Capt Stan Savige the man who saved the people of Assyria, 2006
A bronze bust was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 31 August 2006 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to perform the unveiling. At that time he learnt more about Savige's bravery in saving Assyrian refugees. Legatee Rogers printed a news item on ABC Online about the event from World War 1. Much of the story was an interview with Gaby Kiwarkis an Assyrian descendant. Mr Kiwarkis was President of the Assyrian Levies and grandson of a First World War veteran Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy founder Stanley Savige being revered by the Australian Assyrian community.Print out of a news article published in 2006 about Stan Savige saving Assyrians.stan savige, assyrians -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer descendants, 28/3/2009
Photograph of descendants of the Whatmough family. The Whatmoughs settled and farmed along the Plenty River in Greensborough. Pictured are Denise Anderson and sister Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken at the unveiling of a plaque at the site of "Happy Hollow".Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, poulter, partington, whatmough -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
Copy of newspaper article in glass display case at the base of the stairs on the Shire of Eltham War memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park. This is from "The Advertiser" 19 November 1926 page 3. A report on the "unveiling ceremony of the memorial" by the Governor General.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, shire of eltham war memorial, display, newspaper article -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, 'Eureka Circle' by Dr. Anton Hasell, 25/10/2018
Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Lisa Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' by Dr. Anton Hasell, 03/07/2013
Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, anton hassell