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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ASSOCIATION EAGLEHAWK BRANCH, 1907
Certificate from Australian Natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907. Coloured Certificate in green and sepia printed on thick cream coloured card. A wide border surrounds a rectangular illustrated certificate. There is intricate scrollwork with floral emblems, a figure in classical robes holding an artist's palette is standing against a pillar with a lyre and mask on the right hand side and on the left hand side a cherub is singing while playing a lyre. At the bottom in the centre is a drawing of a man standing holding a document. The words Australian natives Association Eaglehawk Branch Competitions 1907 First Prize Awarded to Miss M Foster For Piano Duet open, E Harris President and John Trevean Secretary are printed in the centre.F W Niven & Co Design No 11document, certificate, music -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Tram News", 1998
384.1 - Folded A3 sheet - Feb / March 1998 issue of "Yarra Tram News", featuring articles on the City Circle tram service, tram 966 at the Tennis Centre, Customer surveys, trackwork in Victoria Parade, capital works, depots updates and Grand Prix. 384.2 - Folded A3 sheet - Aug/Sept 1988 - City circle tram award, route 70 deviation works, George Litchen, capital works and depots updates. 384.3 - Folded A3 sheet - July 1999 - Edition 17 - time keeping, OH&S, note from CEO John Wilson, website, Mercilita Manigan, depots and Yarra Power - substation DC opening issues. trams, tramways, yarra trams, city circle, tram depot, grand prix, trackwork -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Roberts, Peter
Peter Roberts was president of the Strathallan Golf Club. Eltham woman Avis Scullin was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Contents Newspaper article: "Course out of rough", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2018. The Strathallan Golf Club secured a five-year lease. Newspaper article: "Honour in the basket", Diamond Valley Leader, 13 June 2018. Eltham woman Avis Scullin awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for services to basketball.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcpeter roberts, strathallan golf club, avis scullin, victorian basketball scortable association, south east australian basketball league, basketball australia hall of fame, vicrtorian basketball referees association, diamond valley basketball association, victorian spartans basketball -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy
Trophy awarded to Ballarat Clarendon College in 2008. Since its inception in 1976, the Herald Sun Shield has grown to include four levels of competition: AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Senior Girls Shield. To date Ballarat Clarendon College have won the Country Shield 2006 - 2010. Large silver, double handle cup with on brown melamine stand; plaque on standPlaque on stand: MCC Herald Sun Country Shield / Champions / 2008herald sun country shield, ballarat clarendon college -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ENVELOPE - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1914-18
Photographs .2) & .3) are re Frank Hepburn HAMILTON No 2153 AIF, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 24th Batt on 12.7.1915 age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 27.9.1915, embark for France 20.3.1916, hospital with PUO 26.6.1917, rejoin unit 6.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Battalion runner on 1.9.1918 at Mont St Quentin, discharged from the AIF 15.7.1919. Refer Cat No 2351.5P re his brother DJW Hamilton KIA. .1) Envelope, whitish with gold writing, folds in half. On front is Sketch Portrait, Wm Elsmore, 4 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. .2) Photograph, sepia on chamfered edge cardboard, shows soldier centre wearing an MM Ribbon & 2 girls, 1 each side. Fits inside .1). .3) Photograph, same as .2) but set on a large cardboard piece with brown wood texture.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C.1940 - 45
Edward Charles Owen No 409435 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.8.1941. Served in No 460 Sqd and was awarded the DFC in a Raid over Germany. Flying K2 “Killer” he was WIA on 9.11.44 in the left eye over Wanne Eickel Oil Refinery, unable to fly the Bomber until near landing when he took over making a near perfect landing. He was discharge from the RAAFwith the rank of Flight Lieutenant on 14.3.1946. Refer 1492.6.Framed colour photo gloss surface with portrait of an Australian RAAF flying officer.Marked on bottom right hand side is: "With love Darling 15.2.46”raaf, framed photo’s, dfc -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Dora Walker bride to be and Father , 1928, 14 February 1928
This photograph shows one of the many weddings held at the Mission to Seafarers over the years and provides an overview of wedding fashion of the late 1920s. The bridesmaids were Ella Kendall and Molly Walker. In this image a horse and cart can be seen in the background on Flinders St and a Telegraph pole. Dora would continue association with the Mission and as president of the Flying angels in the 1960s-70s she would be awarded the MBE for services to Community presented by the State Governor of Victoria. This photograph shows one of the many weddings performed at the Mission to Seafarers over the years. Cross referencing with the marriage registers, also held in the collection, reveals that this photograph is Amy Dora Walker (known as Dora) of East Malvern marrying Harold Priestley Simpson of Surrey Hills / Mornington on 14 February 1928. Dora's son David Simpson, a former architect still volunteers for the Mission in 2018. Dora is listed on the Women of achievement listing.Sepia toned photograph of bride and attendants in the courtyard of the Mission to Seafarers. The bride's dress is calf length and she has just stepped out of a large car assisted by her Father Mr Walker. The Bride is holding a large bouquet. There are two attendants or Bridesmaids to the right of the photograph, wearing layered calf length dresses, cloche hats and holding a small bouquet. Both are standing outside the Mission to Seamen on Flinders St waiting to assist the bride. small circular Blue ink stamp on rear of photograph: PRINTED BY HARRINGTONS. numerals stamped on the back 3 and 8 hat, flowers, veil, wedding, dress, shoes, motorcar, bridesmaids, dora walker, dora simpson, harry simpson, flinders street, 1928, david simpson, fan album, john reginald weller (1880-1969), arthur walker, molly walker, ella kendall -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Belot smokes his pipe whilst resting at Cottle's Bridge, c.1890
The area, previously known as Back Creek, was named after Thomas Cottle, who settled in the district in the 1870s, and the original bridge over the Diamond Creek on the road to Strathewen. The original bridge (seen in the photo) was replaced with a new timber bridge at a cost of £1,500, the tender being awarded to a contractor named Birch who commenced work in June 1927. The gentleman in the photo who is resting whilst having a smoke of his pipe is a member of the Belot family.Original sepia photograph mounted on card broken lower left corner and cracked upper rightbelot, bridge, cottles bridge, cottles bridge-strathewan road, diamond creek (creek), heidelberg-kinglake road -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of seven airmen under a Lancaster plane. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. black and white photograph of seven airmen under planepilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation, H P Prest MM
Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows - On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.Military medal for conspicuous gallantry in WW1Cream coloured paper with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1334 Lance Corporal Harold Pearson Prest 37th Australian Infantry Battalion 10th Australian Infantry Brigade 3rd Australian Divisionmilitary medal, ypres, 1917, harold pearson prest, 37th australian infantry battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Anzac Commemorative Medallion and Box, Raymond Ewers, 1967
Anzac commemorative medallion issued to the next of kin of Private Thomas Emanuel Rollings - 1983 - 24th Battalion, Wangaratta. See also 213. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916.Bronze commemorative medallion depicting Simpson and his donkey on the front and Australia, New Zealand and the southern cross on the back.Medallion is set inside a plastic hinged lid box with a deep purple velvet lining. Original white cardboard box with two sections. Top section has brown paper label with handwritten address and white/blue stamp on outside. The medallion is cast in bronze and is approximately 75 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide. The obverse of the medallion depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The medallion is issued in a presentation box.Medallion - Front: "1915" "ANZAC" Back: "T. E. ROLLINGS" hand engraving Cardboard box - Top section: "St Kilda Rail., S.2 / Victoria / No. 8248"printed "Mrs A E Rollings / Eldorado / Victoria" handwritten "If not claimed in seven days return to :- Central Army Records Office, Albert Park Barracks, Melb" anzac, medallion, commemorative medallion, bronze, eldorado, 24th battalion, wangaratta, gallipoli, ww1 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Best Houses in the World, 1965
Robin Boyd was on the judging panel for the American Institute of Architects, in conjunction with Sunset magazine, "Best houses" in the West Coast USA in 1965. Interesting commententary is given about the 364 houses entered and the award-winning houses. Some conclusions about what is new in planning are drawn. Comparisons are made with the best Australian houses and landscape architecture of 1965. This manuscript of Boyd's weekly newspaper column in 'The Australian' was published with the same title on 31/07/1965.Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian, 16/10/1965.Two copies. One typewritten (c copy), pencil edits and additions. Second typewritten (p/copy). Both quarto, 7 pages.american institute of architects, california, sunset magazine, house design, 1965, landscape design., robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_16 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Framed Photograph of soldier Adde Cooper, WW1 1914-1918
Photograph relates to Chiltern resident and soldier of the first world war Adde Cooper. Service number 5002 Rank Private Unit 21st Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Imperial Force Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Award Military Medal Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27 August 1917 on page 1828 at position 38 London Gazette 11 May 1917 on page 4601 at position 9photograph relates to WW1 Soldier Adde Cooper, a Chiltern Resident. Brown framed photograph of WW1 Soldier Adde Cooper. Small sign at the bottom of the photograph identifying soldier as being Adde Cooper, Chiltern Resident and WW1 soldier. ww1 1914-1918, the great war ww1, soldier adde cooper -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Crochet Work
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Matchbox Holder
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres."Souvenir Yeres 1916"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Bookplate, Lyttlewood Press, "Ex libris K. Brian Stonier Melbourne Grammar Melbourne University" by Lionel Lindsay, 1951 (Lindsay)
Lionel Lindsay (1874–1961) Art historian Robert C. Littlewood is a Private Press publisher who utilises his skills as a fine art photographer, a video producer, researcher and writer to document the lives and achievements of Australian artists who create (or created) original graphic prints. Littlewood is President of the Australian Bookplate Society and a Trustee of the Keith Wingrove Memorial Trust which administers the world's richest and Australia’s only Bookplate design award..1) An etched book plate by Lionel Lindsay for Brian Stonier in brown ink on cream card. The bookplate features an old sailing ship at sea. .2) Framed etched book plate by Lionel Lindsay for Brian Stonier in blue ink on cream card (as above)Printed on bookplate "Ex libris K. Brian Stonier Melbourne Grammar Melbourne University" Printed lower right below image but within plate-mark, "Lionel Lindsay"bookplate, lionel lindsay, k. brian stonier, melbourne grammar, melbourne university, sailing ship, sea, robert c. littlewood, framed bookplate, keith wingrove bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking, Andrew A. Antoniou, 'The Back Pages' by Andrew Antoniou, 2004
Andrew ANTONIOU (B 1951- ) Born London, United Kingdom Arrived Australia c1985 Painter and printmaker Andrew Antoniou completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the Winchester School of Art and a Master of Art at the Central School of Art, London in 1974. He was awarded an Australian Print Council Commission in 2004 and 2014. 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.The Back Pages was an idea that followed on from a series of etchings inspired by ‘Theatre of the Absurd’, pantomime and other forms of fantasy drama. This cast of characters is captured in a moment of absurdity, of contemplation and unspoken intent, which viewers must determine for themselves.34/40art, artwork, andrew are, andrew antoniou, theatre of the absurd, print coucil of australia -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind, 1967
To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were awarded bestowing Life Governorships on individuals who had made significant contributions such as George Ronald Rose became a Life Governor on 22nd August 1967 for his invaluable contributions to the Bendigo Mirridong home, particularly securing the support of the Lions Club in the building of the home in 1957. This certificate is signed by President H. M. Lightfoot and Secretary J. W. Wilson.1 cream coloured sheet with decorative border on top right hand side and lower right hand corner, and the black and white symbol of the Association in the lower right hand corner consisting of a half circle with a flame and another half circle in blackAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is certify that ... was elected a Life Governor on the ... day of ... 19..association for the blind, george rose -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, QBIC Industries, 2000
Various photos of QBIC employees including: Wayne Ford, Craig Gardner, Keith Smith, Greg Bond, Jaina Unmoepa, John Gilmore, Kevin Watts and Selwyn Brown. In some photos Keith Smith shakes the hand of a worker who has two gold medals around her neck, whilst in another Greg Bond holds the Australian Commission on Quality gold award presented to Vision Queensland for Quality by a Non-Profit Organisation. 27 col. photographs of QBIC Industries employeesqbic industries, vision qld, wayne ford, craig gardner, kevin smith, greg bond, selwyn brown, kevin watts, john gilmore, jaina unmoepa -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 38
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn McKenzie interviews Ros Martin about her nomination as a finalist in Barnardo’s Mother of the Year Award. Clare Bilton-Roos looks at books about male adventurers. Valerie Thomas speaks with Renee Williamson, tertiary education coordinator. Kate Gniel updates from Marketing Department1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, ros martin, clare bilton-roos, renee williamson -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 41
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen Jolley talks to Brendon Lillywhite about a major consolidated process of client services. Siobhan Dennis discusses new books in the library. Valerie Thomas interviews Frank Bartoli who has been awarded OAM. Finally, Kate Gniel has news of happenings around the organisation. 1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, brendon lillywhite, siobhan dennis, frank bartoli, kate gniel -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: March 26, 2002
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews-Lamb, Susan Thompson, Janet Cronin and Corey Nassau, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. March 26: Training and technology - Dale Moore, Adaptive technology obtained since winning a Bursary Award - Hamish McKenzie.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Andrew Antoniou, Some Distance, Some Time, 2015
Andrew ANTONIOU (B 1951- ) Born London, United Kingdom Arrived Australia c1985 Painter and printmaker Andrew Antoniou completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the Winchester School of Art and a Master of Art at the Central School of Art, London in 1974. He was awarded an Australian Print Council Commission in 2004 and 2014. 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.Framed watercolour sketchavailable -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Andrew Antoniou, State of Play, 2015
Andrew ANTONIOU (B 1951- ) Born London, United Kingdom Arrived Australia c1985 Painter and printmaker Andrew Antoniou completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the Winchester School of Art and a Master of Art at the Central School of Art, London in 1974. He was awarded an Australian Print Council Commission in 2004 and 2014. 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.Gift of 2020 alumnus, Dr Graeme H Williams OAMFramed watercolour showing children at play.available, children, play -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Common Seal, Shire of Marong, unknown
A seal is the corporate signature of an organisation. It is usually referred to as a ‘common seal’, meaning it represents a whole company ‘in common’, rather than any individual committee member, director or agent. A common seal can be used to signify the company or association’s authority or approval of a certain action, such as signing a legal document, or authenticating an award or certificate. It might also be used as the emblem or symbol of an organisation. This seal was for the former Shire of Marong now part of the City of Greater Bendigo.Circular, brass seal with wooden handle. Remnants of red wax remain in seal.Shire of Marongshire of marong, city of greater bendigo administration item -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Photograph, Michael Taffe, 1920
In 1920 Michael Taffe was awarded Junior Cornet Solo Champion at Ballarat's South St competitions, The Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia. This competition was the premier band contest in Australia with musicians from every state and New Zealand taking part. The large framed studio portrait of Michael together with his cornet and medals was on display in the window of Allan's Music store Melbourne when the building was severely damaged by fire but these items were saved. Part of a large family collection of local & family history items at Hymettus Cottage, home to the same Ballarat family for the past 125. This portrait has a well documented provenance and a known owner and has hung in this historic house for the past 102 years. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in Ballarat from the 19th to the 21st century and provides interpretative capacity for family, local, and social history themes.cornet, music, michael taffe, south street competitions, ballarat -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
Australian Nursing Federation Victorian Branch delegate pin, [1990s-2000s?]
Pin awarded to, and worn by, union delegates/job representatives of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this pin is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Red, black and gold pin in the shape of the state of Victoria, Australia. Printed with 'ANF AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE'.nursing, nurses, unionism, unions, trade unions, union delegates, badges, pins, labour history -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tray, Rock Bottom Marine Division 1 (Tray)
Rock Bottom Marine Division 1 (Tray) Donor: Rock Bottom Marine Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally donated as a Division 1 race. In 20(??) this was changed and the trophy is now awarded to the winner of a Combined Division Race on IRC handicap on the same race the Rock Bottom Marine Trophies for Division 2 and 3 which were also changed to AMS and PHD respectively. First Winner: Adria, G. Gjergja 1992/93 rock bottom marine, combined division, irc