In 1891, Premier James Munro said he would introduce a bill into parliament for women's suffrage if it were demonstrated that ordinary women wanted this right. The Victorian Woman's Temperance Union and the Victorian Women's Suffrage Society took up the challenge, joining forces to organise a petition. Embarking on a door knocking campaign across Victoria they collected about 30,000 signatures in six weeks. The 'Monster Petition' is housed at the Public Records Office Victoria where a purpose-built perspex case protects the 260 metres of signed pages glued to sewn swathes of calico. (ref. Creative Victoria). In 2008 the petition was a centrepiece of the centenary celebrations of women's suffrage. This document was prepared for that centenary celebration.The Women's Suffrage Petition (1891) reflects the dedicated work of those women, who went from door to door across Victoria to collect the signatures. Its tremendous length earned it the name of the ‘Monster Petition'. This document is a useful research item.A stapled 9 pp document containing names, photographs, signatures of the Orbost women who signed the petition for Women's Suffrage in 1891.women's-suffrage-orbost

A box containing menus. (1) Shipping and railway menus and passenger lists 1913 - 1955. (11) Breakfast menu Bendigonia Motel. (111) Shamrock Hotel Centenary dinner menu 11th April 1956. (1V) Moomba Festival program March 1955. ( 1V) An Orient Line letter card addressed to Mrs. G.A. Pethard.photos of RMS Orford (V) Bendigo 'Advertiser' article dated 9/5/1964 and titled, three pages for Women' and 'Womens World' conducted by 'Toora.' It describes a Mayoral Ball of 1910 ('a flashback!) and also included are some photos of local Bendigo women. Dated 1910 - 1964. // White Star line Passenger information booklet-painting of RMS Ceramic 18,494 Tons on the back page .The booklet relates to the Steamer Suevic 12,686 tons sailing from Liverpool 27.9.1924 /// Passenger list for Canadian Pacific Railways Company Royal mail Steamship Empress of Ireland -Second cabin Passenger List sailing from Liverpool to Quebec 5.9.1913// SS Suevic plan of passenger Accommodation.The Advertiser, Bendigonia Hotel, The Shamrock Hotel, Womens World.person, individual, lydia chancellor, lydia chancellor, collection, menus, food, shipping, ships, travel, tourism, shipping lines, passenger lists, 'toora, ' the 'bendigo advertiser, ' correspondence, orient line r.m.s.''orford, '' bendigo mayoral ball 1910, mrs. hedley jones, mrs. j. lang, mrs. f. harris, mrs. a.s. craig, mrs. g.r. short

Sepia photograph from the 1930s of nine women in netball uniform with the letter V on the uniform. The first woman is holding a brown leather ball. The women are on a grass field, standing alongside a marked line. There is a nondescript building in the background. Sepia photograph of a group of women in netball uniform.On back - stamp with following: "Arthur Aitken Press Photographer 20 Albert Street Petersham 'Phone Late Chief Photographer Tel. Pictorial"womens basketball, women's basketball, netball, netball uniforms, uniforms, 1930s, sport, victorian team, women's netball, womens netball

Forty page colour magazine with printed text, coloured and black and white graphics and photographs. The front cover shows a colour photograph of three women, two are holding quoits dressed in swim wear and one is seated. The back cover features two colour illustrations of men playing golf. front: [printed] THE MAGAZINE THAT HELPS YOU MOST / Women’s Day / AND HOME / SUMMER CRUISE FASHIONS / Registered in Australia for transmission by post as a periodical. / BIG FICTION ISSUE / Sensational New Serial, “Windom’s / Way,” by James Ramsey Ullman . . / also Complete Novelette . . Erle Stanley / Gardner Mystery. / JANUARY 12, 1953 9D.women's day, fashion, women, magazine, serials, novelette

Colour print of Joyce Barry and Cath Stone at a function. Joyce was the first women tram driver and Cath was the other conductress in the abortive 1973 attempt to train women drivers.trams, tramways, conductresses, drivers, women

Glass distributed to commemorate 25th anniversary of the Nunawading Married Womens Netball Association 1963 - 1988.Clear champagne glass with stem and round base with gilded rim.Nunawading Married Womens Netball Association.|25th Anniversary 1963 - 1988.trophies & awards, sports, domestic items, food & drink consumption

Badge received by Dorothy Kiely in 2012 on the 70th anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Army. The Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA) was formed during the Second World War to combat rising labour shortages in the farming sector. From December 1941, when Japan entered the war, the nation’s need to build up its armed forces was placed above the needs of other industries. Agricultural labour was steadily diverted to the armed services and war industry To meet the shortfall in rural labour, State and private women’s land organisations were organised, modelled on those established in Great Britain during the First and Second World Wars. A national body was formed on 27 July 1942 under the jurisdiction of the Director General of Manpower. While policy was devised by the Commonwealth Government, the organisation of the AWLA remained State-based. An extensive recruiting campaign was undertaken for new members. Most members of the existing land armies were later incorporated into the AWLA as well. Black box containing gold star shaped badge with red crown above Australian coat of arms Badge:-Australian Women's Land Army 70th Anniversary 2012 Box:- top in gold lettering 70th Anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Armyawla, ww2, dorothy kiely

Details the minutes of the Victorian women's basketball Association (later Netball Victoria) from 1960-1966. This includes Statement of Recepts and Expenditure for this time period. Includes loose pages outlining the proposal to combine the Women's Basketball Association and the Victorian Women's Night Basketball Association and the Victorian Women's Basketball umpires association. Green account book with red shine, with typed pages of minutes and handwritten accounts pasted into it. Loose pink pages, typed, at the back of the book.Victorian Women's Basketball Association, 6/4/60- 6/4/66 handwritten in blue ink on front cover. Victorian Women's Basketball Assoc. minutes 6/4/60-6/4/66 written in black ink and taped on spine.women's basketball, womens basketball, netball, royal park, lorna mcconchie

Historical essay and timeline of the Women’s Art Register, including Vision Statement, Chronology, Publications, Associations, Overview of the unique Women’s Art Register including significant events and actions.Display copy of the softcover promotional booklet published by Women’s Art Register in 2005, with essay by Juliette Peers and design by Josephine Fagan. Contents: About the Women’s Art Register; Vision Statement, Pulications, Liasons and Associations, How to use the Women’s Art Register, Advocacy and Leading Issues, Chronology, Short HIstory of the Women’s Art Register, Membership Form, Resources and KitsThe word Corrections is handwritten on the cover.

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong Cycling Club. Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medal in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medal depicts an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse side, an inscription of the winner of the Women's Pursuit Track Championships for 2002 appears inside an olive wreath decoration. The medal has a blue ribbon attached to it."GWCC/Track Championships/Pursuit/Women/Yolanda Russell/2002"geelong cycling club; gwcc; track championships; women's pursuit; yolanda russell;

Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge

Anna ROBIESON at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Anna Robieson at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Anna Robiesonwomen of port melbourne, anna robieson

Janet BOLITHO at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Janet Bolitho at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Janet Bolithowomen of port melbourne, janet bolitho

Graham BRIDE at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Graham Bride at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Graham Bridewomen of port melbourne, graham bride

Ron STRANKS at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Ron Stranks at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition18/10/2005 Ron Strankswomen of port melbourne, ron stranks

A box containing (1) cuttings about nurses and hospitals. Sources include 'Bendigo Advertiser,' 'Women's World' and 'The Age.' (11) A booklet on the opening of 'Kurmala' on June 8th 1935. (111) Bendigo Benevolent Home Annual Report 1962-3.1961-66.Bendigo Advertiser, Womens World, The Age, Bendigo Benevolent Home Annual Report.medicine, nursing, hospitals, lydia chancellor, collection, medical, hospitals, hospital, nursing, bendigo and northern district hospital, 'kurmala, ' bendigo benevolent home

In 1952 it snowed in Greensborough. In this photo local women, Soph Coffey, Mil Parsons and Jess Scholes are having fun in the snow.A photographic record of a rare snow fall in Greensborough.Copy of photograph depicting 3 women in snow.On back: 1952. Snow in Greensborough. Soph Coffey, Mil Parsons, Jess Scholes.snow 1953, greensborough, soph coffey, mil parsons, jessie scholes

A group of Singapore internee women and children in Camp 3 during WW2. Sepia photograph of a group of women and children standing in front of a hut.singapore internee, camp 3 internees

Women’s Auxiliaries were formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the First World War. In May1918 a small band of women from the "Friendly Union" organised themselves,under the leadership of Mrs F C Purbrick, into a Women's Auxiliary of the Wangaratta Returned Soldiers Association (RSA). Their first task was to furnish club rooms for the RSA and this was achieved by seeking donations and raising money by selling jams, jellies and posies of violets by selected girls wearing special badges in the street. Over the years funds have been raised through raffles, competitions, street stalls and catering at numerous events to assist the aims of the Returned Services League. In 2018 the Wangaratta RSL Women's Auxiliary celebrated its centenary. Women have played a central role in sustaining the activities of ex-service organisations. Women's auxiliaries are dedicated to fundraising, supporting the activities of their local RSL, and caring for veterans in their wider community. Today, there are more than 1200 auxiliary members in Victoria.Red timber shield mounted on brown laminated base of particle board in a larger shield shape with metal emblem. Women's Auxillary RSL on metal logo with Crown and Australian Flag mounted on red shieldwomen's auxiliary, wangaratta rsl

The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2012 season of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the second half of the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Western Stars and Sydney University Flames. Following this game is the full recording of the championship game played between Dandenong Rangers and Sydney Bears. These games were played at Dandenong Stadium in Victoria.DVD inside case.2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finalswheelchair basketball, dandenong rangers, sydney university flames, western stars, sydney bears, women's wheelchair basketball, women's national wheelchair basketball league, djuro sen

Janne RAY at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne Exhibition & book, October 2005, Janne Ray & daughter at the launch of the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition28/10/05 Janne Ray & daughterwomen of port melbourne, janne ray

The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”. Following the closure of the Club in 1973, after twenty-eight years, its records were deposited with the Kew Historical Society and are thus available for research into the history of women’s groups in the post war period in Australia. The Society holds the Club’s Minute Books of Meetings (1953-73), Attendance Registers (1959-73), Visitors Book, and sundry items of print ephemera published by the Club.Register, East Kew Women’s Club, 1967-71east kew women's club, community groups -- kew east (vic.)

WOMEN ON THE GOLDFIELDS. 34 pages with illustrations and maps. Some aspects of the lives of women on the Victorian Goldfields in the early eighteen fifties. Research paper for BA by Marie Hancock.Marie Hancockgoldfields, women on the goldfields, goldfields, women, work, health, caroline chisholm