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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust, Nov. 1991
Set of two replica or facsimile tickets of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust printed on white paper. .1 - 2d - six sections blue ink - printed to commemorate 75th anniversary of first electric tram into Melbourne 24th November, 1991 - A1246 and A1247 - Concession .2 - 5d - ditto, orange ink - A476 and 477 - Adult Not to sure how accurate are the layout of these tickets. Possibly TMSV.trams, tramways, htt, tickets, hawthorn -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Memorial, Ballarat Cenotaph, 1949
The Ballarat Cenotaph commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in WWI and WWI. The cenotaph was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks on the 24th November 1949 in front of a crowd estimated to be between 3000 and 4000 people. It was made possible through donations bolstered by an ANZAC Day radio appeal.The Ballarat Centotaph is of historical significance to the people of BallaratSandstone obelisk with inscribed lettering and bronze decorative elements attached to two sides and copper cap at the top of the memorial.OUR GLORIOUS DEADcenotaph, our glorious dead -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER OF APPOINTMENT, Department of Civil Aviation and D.G. Anderson for the Director of Airways, 18th April, 1949
Letter advised F.G. Davey of an appointment with the Department of Civil Aviation. Davey initially wanted to be a commercial pilot after returning from WW2. He qualified to do so but eventually chose to return to his pre-war job as a clerk at Hume and Iser, Bendigo. Part of F.G. Davey collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Single page letter in black type on cream paper under the commonwealth of Australia - Department of Civil Aviation letterhead. Handwritten appointment details appear in black ink.Handwritten in black ink: '18.4.47'. Handwritten indecipherable signature in black ink. Handwritten address in black ink: 'Davey F.G. 88 Olinda Street, Bendigo, Vic'. Handwritten appointment time: 'Thursday 24th 1030'.f.g. davey, letter, department of civil aviation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH & TEXT CARD WW2, Post WW2
W.F.R.Budge VX48105. Refer Cat No 2721 for his service details.Black & white photo with basic details of the military service of Major William Frank Rouden BUDGE. White cardboard, black printing. Red velvet cardboard backing display board.Top: “William Frank Rouden Budge” Centre: “Major” Left: “Enlistment 1940, Centre: Photo of Major BUDGE, Right: Discharged 1947” Centre: “2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion 9th Division AIF”document, service, passchendaele barracks trust, 2/24th, tobruk -
Australian Queer Archives
Poster, Cathie Knox, International Women's Day 1995, 1995
The use of the colours purple, green and white reference the colours used during the first wave feminist movement initially in the UK by the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), and subsequently emblematic of the Australian women’s movement.Graphic illustration of a naked female seated figure in purple, white and red, against a background with 'rays' of purple, green and white. Main text in red, with additional text at base in purple.Additional text: "A woman's place is… …in the struggle : 24th consecutive rally and march : 6:30pm steps of Parliament House : Dance afterwards 8:30pm Brunswick Town Hall (cnr. Sydney Rd. + Dawson St.)."women's liberation -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Framed portrait, Lieutenant George Morby Ingram VC MM
An original framed water colour portrait of Lieutenant George Mawby Ingram, VCPlaque at base of portrait: INGRAM George Mawby (Morby) VC; Rank Lieutenant; Unit 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade 2nd Division; Date 5 October 1918; Place Montbrehain east of Peronne, France. -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Domestic object - Tray
Turn of the century; Australian Natives AssociationA turn of the century presentation to W. Rain Esqr. by the A.N.A.Pewter Tray with handles. Previously gilded, some of which has been worn off when cleaned. Oval with handles, engraved.Presented/to/W. Rain Esqr./ by the officers & members/ of the/ Melbourne Branch No. 1/A.N.A./ as a token of esteem & recognition of services rendered/during the 41/2 years he occupied the position of/President/24th Jany 1899w. rain, australian natiives association, pewter, presentation, gilded -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Furniture - Bureau desk
John Thomas Raw, Broadmeadows School, EducationPresented to the outgoing headmaster of the Broadmeadows School.Two piece bureau style desk (third piece missing). Top is a bureau style with velvet (reconditioned) writing pad and pigeon holes of various sizes Bottom piece is a two door cabinet with a top drawer. All lock with a key.White metal plaque enscribed: Presented to / J. T. Raw esq: / By his friends in the Broadmeadows district / As a mark of respect / Feb 24th 1888. Locks engraved: Mobbs & Co London / Lever / Machine made.education, presentation -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
Original black and white photograph of 2/24 Infantry Battalion which includes image of Frank Percival SAVILLE VX34912 Born 4/4/1919 Enlisted 27/6/1940 and served with the 2/24th Battalion. He was a POW interned in Italy and Germany camps between 1941-45 during WW2.Black plastic frame with green mount housing original black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows.Plaque -Presented by H A Saville on behalf of his brother Frank P Saville VX34912 2/24 Battalion2/24 battalion, frank saville vx 34912, pow, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Set of 6 framed photographs - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of VictoriaOfficial photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. Junction Dam Excavation - 5th April 1941 2. Bogong Residential Area Development - 24th April 1940 3. Beginning of Mt Beauty Township - 20th February 1947 4.Pretty Valley Bridge - 9th September 1940 5. Junction Dam - General View from Downstream - 15th September 1943 6. Construction of Dam Wall for Rocky Valley Dam - 1958khes, secv -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Instruction Manual, British War Office, Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1, ca 24-06-1882
This little book has been designed to fit into a small space such as a pocket, backpack or trunk. The brass book lock helps keep the pages and covers together, preserving them from being bent, torn or damaged in handling.The book includes four of ten parts of the Manual, published for use in training the garrison troops, including the placement and firing of cannon. The four parts included in this Volume I are: - Part 1 - Gunnery Part 2 - Ammunition Part 3 - Siege Artillery Part 4 - Garrison Gun Drills The remaining six of then parts are: - Part 5 - Material and Appliances Part 6 - Elementary Instruction Part 7 - Machines Part 8 - Mounting and Dismounting Ordnance Part 9 - Sleighs Part 10 - Sheers and DerricksThe book is significant to both British and Australian history, being issued for the training of the garrison defense of both countries in the late 10th Century. It is also significant for its connection with other historical military items within the Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village.Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1 [Parts I, II, III, IV] Publisher Her Majestys Stationery Office Date 1879, Corrected June 24th 1882 Small, red, hard-cover book with embossed gold letters and British Coat of Arms on the front. The book has a brass closure or locking clip across the text block. There are diagrams and a foldout table within the text. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, training manual, book, british garrison, garrison artillery, siege exercises, british government training book, technical book, pocket book, manual of siege and garrison artillery exercises vol 1, garrison exercises, military training, defense training, british artillery, royal artillery, gunnery, gun drill, brass book lock, british war office, locking clip, reference book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th July, 1941 between Mrs. E. Brown (seller) and Miss A.G. Ridding (buyer) for land situate No.73 Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 6 section 14B described in Crown grant volume 1056 folio 211103, together with 4-roomed weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry. Price 615 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT/RECEIPT
Account/Receipt written on blue printed paper and dated August 1876. Printed on paper is: Geelong Stores Long Gully Sandhurst Dr to Emerson Murtagh & Co., Wholesale Retail Grocers and General Merchants. Choicest Wines & Spirits. Au 5 to b Candles 5/- and Au 9 b candles 5/- Total 10/-. Paid Emerson Murtagh per A Heemon? Aug 24th/76.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, king of the forest, emerson murtagh & co., a heemon, j davidson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN & CORINTHIAN LODGE
A cream programme with gold print and blue decorative ink with a cord attachment. On the front cover are the words, ' Golden & Corinthian Lodge, No. 7 Social Evening, Tuesday, Sept. 24th 1912. T.C. Watts, W.M. G.S. Bissett, Secty, P.G.S.D.' On the inside is an outline of the programme including the Reception by the Worshipful Master Wor. Bro. T.C. Watts, 8 p.m. This is followed by Euchre 8.30 -10 p.m., refreshments and harmony.societies, freemasons, programme, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, freemasonry, freemasons, golden & corinthian lodge no. 7, clubs and associations, organisation, societies, program -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - EILDON WEIR
Grey covered auction catalogue with brown printing for a sale on the 24th, 25th and 26th November 1936 for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission held at Eildon Weir, Alexandra, Victoria. For sale was Contractors' and Engineers' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Rolling Stock, Harness, Stores, Corrugated Iron and Timber Buildings, W.B. Residences, etc. Contains a black and white photo of the Eildon Weir and the Administrative Quarters, Lot No. 1306.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - eildon weir, state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros pty ltd -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, The Old Mill Sunbury
Scottish miller and immigrant, John Eadie established his water-driven flour mill on Jacksons Creek in Sunbury in 1861.To make of a sufficient water supply to operate the mill, he built a weir and a water-race to drive it. Some of these can be seen today. The machinery for the mill was bought from Scotland and transported here. The mill continued to operate until 1914. At that time the 20 ton metal wheel and the iron roofing removed to aid the war effort.This mill is one of a number that were built along the water courses in the Sunbury-Bulla area to process the wheat grown in the area.A non-digital black and white photograph in post card format of a an old bluestone mill building sited on the bank of a watercourse in a deep valley with bare hills in the background. The remains of the water wheel are at the rear of the building. A New Year greeting dated 24th Dec. 1907 has been written on the back from H.H in Bulla to his aunt, Miss M.A.Ripon who was staying with Mrs. Tricks in Canterbury at the time.The Old Mill Sunburyjohn eadie, the old mill, milling, jacksons creek -
National Wool Museum
Certificate
"Record certificate" - Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1982 , awarded to the Melbourne College of Textiles for breaking the record for a "three piece suit from sheep to wearer"GUINNESS SUPERLATIVES LIMITED/ RECORD CERTIFICATE/ This is to certify that...THE MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES/of...PASCOE VALE, MELBOUREN, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA...did break the/...SHEEP TO SUIT...record this/24th day of...JUNE...1982/THREE PIECE SUIT FROMtextile production fashion shearing weaving sewing, melbourne college of textiles australian wool corporation sunbeam corporation limited, spinning, highlights of the national wool museum: from sheep to suit - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), textile production, fashion, shearing, weaving, sewing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION, Rats of Tobruk Association, 1977, 1990
Items were discovered in the Rats of Tobruk case in the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Compliments card was discovered inside the front cover of the Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk book in museum library. D.H Gray is identified as Douglas Haig Gray, VX45356, 2/24th Infantry Battalion who served in the Siege of Tobruk in 1941..1) Cardboard dinner invitation. Yellow coloured, black ink. It has the name and badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Decorative jagged edges, painted gold. .2) Cardboard cover booklet. Rats of Tobruk Association name and badge. 24 pages. Yellow cover. .3) Compliments card, white, gold printing with Rats of Tobruk Association badge and name..3) Compliments card has written in blue pen, “P121.2 150-1” and signed “D.H. Gray President”bylaws, compliments, rats of tobruk -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Paul Keating, 25 October 1995
Photograph: Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia. Paul Keating visited Sebastopol Community Centre in September 1995 as part of Jenny Beacham's campaign. Paul Keating was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Labor Party from 1991 to 1996. Jenny Beacham is a former Labor state secretary and was an ALP candidate for Ballarat in 1996.Photograph.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, keating, paul, beacham, jenny, prime minister, sebastopol community centre, politicians, elections, alp, australian labor party -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Basketball Stadium East Burwood
The stadium was opened on the 24th July 1970 by Victorian Premier, Dick Hamer. It was the most famous basketball venue in the 70's & 80's.costing $8mil. The stadium was financed by basketball patrons under the administration of the Nunawading Amateur Basketball Association, a non profit community advancement company.The stadium caters for 7000 players per week (2015).Coloured Photograph of the East Burwood Basketball Stadium, Burwood Hwy, East Burwood. Three people walking away from the complex.basketball stadium - east burwood, sporting venues -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, HMAT Nestor
This photograph depicts HMAT Nestor departing Melbourne 2nd October 1916 with Australian Troops During WW1 HMAT Nestor mainly carried troops to England including the 6th reinforcements of the 57th 58th & 60th Battalions, 16th reinforcements of the 21st 22nd 23rd & 24th Battalions and 21st reinforcements of the 5th 6th 7th & 14th Battalions.During World War I HMAT Nestor was a troopship for the Australian Expeditionary Force, and in World War II evacuated British children to Australia. She completed her final round voyage to Australia in 1950. Carved timber frame containing sepia coloured photograph of ship being towed by tug boat from wharf crowded with people HMAS NESTOR Departed Melbourne 2nd October, 1916 History on paper attached to glass,hmat nestor, troopship -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - PAY BOOK ARMY WW1, Government Printer Melbourne
"John Patrick Kelly", No. 2077 enlisted 26/5/15 in 3rd Reinforcements 24th Battalion, age 28. Embarked 26/8/15 to Gallipoli 12/10/15 and to France 26/3/16. Wounded 5/8/16 GSW to shoulder. Returned to Australia 16/10/16 and discharged 6/5/17.Stained booklet, brown cover, 16 pages inside covering instructions, soldier's details, details of promotions or demotions and details of cash payments and will.On front - written in faint ink "Patrick Kelly...1/6 2077" Inside front cover written "John Patrick Kelly, No. 2077, 3/24 Battalion, 6th Brigade."pay book, ww1, france, john patrick kelly -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
Six black and white postcards all with photographs featuring Thomas Karnatz VX48290 POW and fellow soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion possibly taken whilst serving overseas in the Middle East during WW2. Second soldier identified as Joseph Disher Darley VX48803 2/23 Battalion born 16/1/1919 and died in February 1989.Six black and white postcards with images of men in military uniformthomas karnatz, ww2, middle east, pow, 2/24 battalion, joseph darley -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Basketball Stadium, East Burwood
The East Burwood stadium was opened on the 24th July 1970 by Victorian Premier, Dick Hamer. It was the most famous basketball venue in the 70's and 80's costing $8 million. The stadium was financed by basketball patrons under administration of the Nunawading Basketball Association, a non-profit community advancement company. The stadium caters for 7000 players per week.Coloured photograph of the basketball stadium East Burwood. Cars parked at the front. The East Burwood hall in the distance. Located in Burwood Hwy East Burwood.basketball stadium, east burwood, sporting venue -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind, 1969
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 Mae Palmer of East Hawthorn became a Life Governor on 24th March 1969 for her contributions. 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, mae palmer -
National Wool Museum
Drawing, Robert Lloyd, Squatter game, 1980
Original concept drawing of the board game Squatter by Mr Robert Lloyd. Squatter is a wool themed board game. With more than 500,000 games sold in Australia as of 2007, it is the most successful board game ever produced in Australia. NOTE THIS IS THE ORIGINAL ATTEMPT /I MADE TO PUT DOWN ON PAPER/ MY ORIGINAL CONCEPT OF/ THE AUSTRALIAN FARMING GAME/ SQUATTER,,(SIGNED) Robert Lloyd/ 24th January 1980 (THIS WAS 6 YEARS BEFORE / PUBLICATION OF ....15/11/91sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters, squatter board game -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Silver trophy, Our Marvin, 1928 Wedderburn Trotting Club Race Meeting
Our Marvin won a race at the Wedderburn Trotting Meeting in 1928Two Handled Cup Shaped TrophyPresented by / William Galloway Esq / Won by / D H Prince with / Our Marvin / Wedderburn Trotting Meeting / October 24th 1928. Bottom underneath Trophy: Paramount Plate / Best EPNS / Quality Plate / Warranted Hard Solderedtrophy, harness horse, our marvin, 1928, wedderburn trotting, dh prince, william galloway, paramount plate -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, CFA 40th Championship, 2003
The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was formed in 1863. The first fire engine house was in Liebig Street and carters were required to carry water to fire scenes. In 1889 the Council built a new Fire Station on Liebig Street and Warrnambool hosted its own Annual Demonstration in 1894. In 1891 the volunteer brigade became part of the Country Fire Brigade. The Fire Station relocated to Raglan Parade in 1915 and then to Timor Street in 1961. In 1989 the Brigade moved back to Raglan Parade. This booklet is a memento of the State Championships that were held in Warrnambool to mark 150 years of community service to Warrnambool by the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. (2013)This is a booklet of 63 pages containing printed material, maps, advertisements and photographs. The back cover is red and the front cover has a black background with an image of flames and a badge with the title of the booklet. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: VFBV, CFA, 40th State Urban Junior Championships, February 23rd and 24th 2013, Friendly Societies Park, Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council, Powercor Australia Back Cover: Powercor Australia warrnambool fire brigade, state urban junior championships -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 24th October, 1956 between D.E. Thomas & G.L. Thomas (sellers) and K.P. Robertson (buyer) part of Crown allotment 228A and 228B section A being the whole land described in certificate of title volume 6230 folio 888 and situate at the corner of Creeth and Arms Streets, Long Gully, together with all improvements thereon and all lines, blinds and light fittings. Price 2,300 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Two blue and one white pieces of paper glued together. Doctor's Certificate from H L Atkinson certifying that Jno Schloen was unable to follow his employment and dated March 24/66. Letter from J Sloan dated 24th March 66 claiming Sick Allowance. On the third piece Hugh Peters declares himself off the Sick fund of the Court. Dated April 7 /1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j schloen (sloan), h l atkinson