Golden satin ribbon gathered over a cardboard horseshoe shape. Light cream embroidered ribbon, 68 cms long, forms a loop, and is attached to the horseshoe with a bow. A floral arrangement of two leaves and five small "berries" decorates the horseshoe. Merle's Grandparents, Alice and Charles Geuer were married in 1892, celebrating their Wedding in 1942. The horseshoe was a gift on this occasion.costume accessories, clothes accessories, wedding celebration horseshoe small

Thank you card to the Executives, Members, Players and Committee of the Ironbark Tennis Club, from the family of the late Beatrice Grace Turner. Card message - Thank you all for your frequent visits, flowers, gifts, Advertiser notices, and funeral flowers. They were all deeply appreciated. Pat White (sister). In papers of the 3CV Women's Tennis Association.clubs and associations, sport

Buff coloured documents a.. Invoice issued to Mr. C. Pieper, 402 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, February 9, 1926, purchase of vinegar. b. invoice issued to Mr. C. Pieper, April 7th.1937 for 2 tins and 1 cask. These invoices were issued by H. V. Pulfer, Merchant & Importer, 402 Hargreaves Street Bendigo.bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer, pulfer, grocer, merchant, pieper

Mounted examples of tram tickets that were issued from 1st March 1963 - 1st October 1965. Examples include: 2d. City section, 3d, concession, 3d city section, 4d., 5d., 6d., 8d., 10d., 1 shilling and two 6d. Parcel tickets. Inscriptions: Dates of issue opened bottom left of page 'B'.person, individual, basil miller

Photograph - black and white - Ambrotype. This is two photo's in 2 frames that were joined, now broken in 2. The two women, they look like mother and daughter, photo taken with same table cloth, holding same flower, the outfits are similar, the material on the sleeves on both are the same. Photo book/frame is leather bound, inside the frame is gold embossed.person, family, mother and daughter, ambrotype. portrait 2 women.

Organised by Peter Ellis and Shirley Andrews following on for the National Folk Festival in Melbourne. It featured old time dances and folk dances MC'd by Peter Ellis.A program from the Grand Colonial Ball at the Woodville Town Hall in South Australia on pale orange card with brown text. The card features a couple dancing in a frame that reads Adelaide Colonials. The bands playing were the Gawler Town Band and Enfield City Band. Year unspecified. Card is folded in half to make a booklet. On the inside is a list of the dances.emu creek bush band, adeliade colonials, gawler town band, enfield city band, woodville, australian colonial dance

Handwritten letter dated 22-6-96 to Mr Ashman from Gilbert Tippett. Dr. Paul Haigh found one of Dr. Abbott's books on Scalebuoys in the Sydney University and wanted more information so he sent letters to the libraries. Scalebuoys are mentioned. The writer wanted to know if Scalebuoy installations were still in use in the Bendigo area.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr ashman, dr paul haigh?, dr abbott, sydney university, bendigo library, ballarat library, a-? mackenzie, gilbert tippett

Letter from the Auditors mentioning they were pleased everything was correct. Eight new members had been added to the Court during the quarter and one clearance was granted. The Incidental Fund had a great drain from donations. Signed by Geo. Jas, Murray and John Batiste. Court King of the Forest impression stamp on the paper. On the back is part of a balance sheet.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, geo jas murray, john batiste

Letter from the Auditors of the accounts of Court King of the Forest dated Oct 5th 1863. They were pleased with accounts and congratulated them on the number of initiations. The Balance sheets are mentioned. Also proposed a note of thanks to the Secretary for the efficient and neatness of his accounts. Signed by John Charles, Geo. Jas. Murray and Hugh Brown. Paper has an elaborate watermark.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john charles, geo jas murray, hugh brown

.01 - Yellow program with brown printing for Smoke Night Celebration for Port Melbourne Baseball Club, 27 July 1946 .02- pale green program with blue printing for Smoke Night Celebration for Port Melbourne Cricket Club, 23 June 1947 These "Welcome home to members of the Services" were held in the Supper Room of the Port Melbourne Town Hall.On the rear of each card is a Roll of Honour of those who served (including Killed in Action)sport - baseball, war - world war ii, port melbourne baseball club, port melbourne cricket club, les rhomer, henry melville fennell, e russell, james peter crichton, roy barrand, leo woodward, w woodruff

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Friday, May 20, 2005. Softies: the Acacia softball team was all smiles in the 1960s. In the back row are: Noelene McGann, Joy Pain, Vib Kupke, Maureen Rowe, Beth Vercoe and Joy Strauch. In the front row are: Bev McNamara, Jacquie McGann, Annette Hope, Wendy Hogan and Floss McCaw.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, July 5, 2005. Former mayor: this undated photograph shows Mr and Mrs David Andrew, formerly of Myrtle Street, Bendigo. Mr. Andrew owned an auctioneering business and served three terms as mayor of Bendigo. Both he and Mrs Andrew died in 1928. The identity of the young girl is unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Five black and white photographs of displays of student work in what could be a town hall. It is unclear whether they are of Collingwood Technical School students work or of work by Technical school students generally. They are undated but estimate they could be 1950s judging from clothes on display. The photographs were taken by Ritter Jeppesen Studios, 107-111 Lonsdale St, Melb. O.I.collingwood technical school, technical school students, students displays, nmit

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 15, 2004. Fares please: brothers Albert and Peter Rasmussen struck an imposing picture when this photograph was taken in the early 1920s. Albert,left, worked with his brother for a short time as a tram conductor with Bendigo trams. However Peter was a conductor for more than 40 years.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, May 27, 2004. Play ball: the Bombers softball team, 1955. Back row: Jean Watts, Noreen Fern, Edna Bolitho, Gladys Kimpton, Dawn Fitzpatrick and Doretta Phillips. Centre: coach Ernie Rainbow. Front row: Wendy Gibson, Nancy Fields and Dorothy Kimpton.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, July 24, 2004. Stepping out: miss Dorothy Kerr (later Mrs Stan McCallum) and Miss Georgina Wills (later Mrs Bill Lienhop) shopping in Pall Mall, circa 1938. The photograph was taken outside the National Bank (now Mully's cafe) most likely on a Friday afternoon.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, February 21, 2005. Easter: many entrants in the annual Easter parade in Bendigo rely on the generosity of businesses to enter their floats. In the late 1940s, general carrier and wood merchant, Eric Finch, donated his services to the Bendigo Benevolent Home. The float is photographed travelling around the fountain at View Point.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 21, 2005. Firemen: Bendigo has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless, of personal risk when attempting to save property and life. Pictured in the early 1900s is a fire crew aboard one of the first trucks used in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, May 5, 2005. Batter up: the Bendigo School of Mines baseball team of 1946. Front: J. Hutchinson, T. O'Toole, P. Birol, R. Watt, W. Bugg. Back: I. Aitken, I. Harrowfield, D. Bruce, A. Pane, M. Lefoe, K. Mitchell, M. McHale.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Snap: the former Bartlett Bros photographic studio in Williamson Street dominated photography in Bendigo for almost 50 years. Much of that time it was managed and owned by Robert Bugg, photographer and artist. The business was later acquired by Vincent Kelly, Reg Brock, Martin&Aulsebrook and more recently by the London Pharmacy.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Councillors: Marong shire councillors at Lockwood, circa 1896 (left to right, rear) Jas. Clarkson, H. Palmer, William Bassett, Thos Dellar, Jas. Bailey. (front) W. Minto (engineer) T. Steward (secretary) D.C. Sterry, Christian Vogele, Luke Twigg and H.G. Wirth.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 4, 2003. Fuelled up: the Economy Run vehicle, which travelled from Melbourne to Sydney, fills up with petrol at Woodman's Garage, now the Cheesecake shop in Golden Square. Leaning over the car is Barry White and John Browell, while Len Woodman fills it with petrol.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, January 31, 2005. historic festival: crowds line the streets of Bendigo's central business district to watch the annual procession. This photograph was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The truck, used by the State Electricity Commission for the parade, was donated by Eric Finch, a general carrier and wood merchant. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, February 2, 2005. A growing concern: eucalyptus was a big industry in Bendigo in the late 1940s early 1950s. This picture of eucy cutter Jimmy Fairborn, in front, and truck owner Eric Finch, with a load of eucalyptus on its way to the distillery, was taken in Union Street, West Bendigo.. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

See Ref. 4362Wooden Shield with seven silver shields surrounding a central plaque depicting sporting achievements. The silver shields were awarded from 1967 - 1973. The trophy was donated by Ringwood Timber and Trading Co. shown on a silver plate on the bottom of the shield. The shield was awarded by Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Association as shown on a silver nameplate on the top of the wooden shield.Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Associationtrophies & awards, sports

Black and white photo of Home of Marie Arrowsmith, Grandmother of Ted, in Lucknow Street (formerly Scott Street), Mitcham. Marie lived there from 1915 to early 1920s. Originally 2 roomed Bungalow, 2 more rooms were added. Virgin bush at rear. House purchased from Mrs Scott of Scott's Estate. House since demolished.arrowsmith, marie, ted, scott, mrs, lucknow street, mitcham

2 Coloured photos of Guide Hall, West side of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Formerly jointly used with Scouts and therefore known as Scout Hall. Since demolished. Guides are now located in a purpose built facility on Halliday Park and Scouts likewise in Brunswick Road. These moves were necessitated by the redevelopment of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site.mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall

To qualify for membership of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat the potential member had to be 21 years in the Australian Colonies. This suggests the form was printed before the federation of Australian States in 1901.Printed form for potential Members of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat to fill out. The annual life membership fee was two pounds to shillings, and the annual member fee was 10 shillings per annum. Potential members were asked for the Name, Age, occupation, residence, birthplace, place and the of arrival in Australia, name of ship, date of propositions, proposer and seconder. old colonists' associaiton of ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, membership form

Newspaper cutting from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 June 1970 about Melbourne's 1100 trams having extra lights fitted to them next week. Four lights to be fitted to the front and two reds to the back. Was welcomed by Victoria's motor industry chiefs. NOTE: There were not 1100 trams in Melbourne at the time, more about 500 to 600.On left side of cutting, "22/6/70" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, lights, night lighting