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Greensborough Historical Society
Card, Air Mail Letter card, 1930s
An example of an Air Mail Letter Card (cost 1 penny), used for cheap mail over long distances.Printed in blue on white paper, two gummed edges to seal envelope when folded. "Postage paid 1d."postage, air mail, black family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Letter From Mary In Berlin, 25/11/1919
Photocopy of part of a letter from Mary to Charlesnon-fictionPhotocopy of part of a letter from Mary to Charlesjackschowsky mary, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, schwerkolt cottage -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer, R A A F Station, Ballarat
Letter from Mr L Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer of the R A A F Station, Ballarat, thanking him for allowing the visit of fourth form boys to the station. the staff and students informed me the visit arrangements were excellent. Second letter was confirming a conversation where the Wing Commander agreed to be the guest speaker at the speech night in December. . Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, wing commander sleight, commanding officer, r a a f station, fourth form visit, guest speaker, speech night -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Mrs Turvey of Bullarto South, re change in Camp times
Letter to Mrs Turvey requesting a change in the arrival and departure times for the school camp the following week. Extra payment to be made for this.Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, mrs turvey, bullarto south, school camp -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Hector Crawford, Letter from Hector Crawford to Robin Boyd, 10.07.1963
Letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, regarding the prospect of selling ‘The Flying Dogtor’ to HSV 7.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions -
Vision Australia
Text, Letter to Murray Mountain, 1983
Letter from the Department of Society Security accompanying signed copy of an agreement relating to self contained units at Brighton Beach.1 white A3 page with blue DSS letterheadassociation for the blind, murray mountain -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter of congratulations, 12/10/1925
Letter of congratulations to Herbert Bishop on his appointment as Secretary to the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Mitcham and Vermont Sub-branch.bishop, herbert thomas, local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, returned servicemens league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter regarding Silver Jubilee medal, 29/04/1935
Letter from Government House to Herbert Thomas Bishop informing him that the King has granted him a medal in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne.bishop, herbert thomas, governors, medals -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter (Item), Letter to T.H. Kneen from James Bell re article on the "Scent Farm", Dunolly
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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from W Phelan & Sons Pty Ltd re Phelan Model Home Competition, 1958
Letter to Ballarat Junior Technical School from the Advertising Manager at Phelan & Sons Pty Ltd reminding them of the closing date for the Model Home Competition - 14th August. A letter has also been sent to each entrant and requesting him to advise the school instructor of his progress before 7th August. The school will be contacted to see if the models will be ready or an extension of time needed.1 page, typed.Letterhead of company in orange ink Signature of F R Holland in blue penballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, model home competition, advertising manager, f r holland, w phelan & sons -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter from State Savings Bank of Victoria to Association for the Blind, 1943, March 9, 1943
This letter was sent by The State Savings Bank of Victoria to General Secretary for the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, dated 9th March, 1943. It reads "Dear Sir, re: Mortgage: The Trustees of Recreation Ground for the Blind to this Bank. With reference to your letter of 1st instant, we herewith return agreement - the Trustees to the Association - which has been duly noted. Yours faithfully, G. Cartwright, Acting Secretary. 1 typed bank with State Savings Bank of Victoria letterheadassociation for the advancement of the blind, kooyong club house -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, WW1
Personal letter from Australian woman to a member of the 67th Battalion in Sept 1915. Presumably to a soldier posted overseas.Cream colour A4 lined paper with black writing and crease marks where folded and some tears.Handwritten letter to Cousin Jacko from a woman in Swan Hill.passchendaele barracks trust, letter from home, ww1, 67th battalion -
Carlton Football Club
A4 Letter, Letter to Roger Skien from Stephen Gough 1985, 13/10/85
Thank you letter addressed to Roger Skien for his services during the 1985 season from Football Manager Stephen Gough.A letter thanking a stalwart of the club Roger Skien -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Letter, La Thu Xuan - A Spring Letter, 1968 (estimated)
A letter from the Vietnamese Prime Minister is a general call for NVA/VC CADRE and soldiers on the other side of battle lines to arms. With Photograph of Prime Minister and Floral Picture.Recovered from an abandoned bunker systemvietnamese prime minister, letter, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter from Richard Casey, 1949
A thank you letter to H.E. More.A thank you letter to H.E. More, President of the Liberal & Country Party, East Burwood Branch from Richard Casey, for support and work during the campaign in Latrobe, 1949.A thank you letter to H.E. More. elections, casey, richard gardiner lord, liberal and country party, moore, h.e. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Mr J J Ryan re son returning to school, 1956
Letter to Mr J J Ryan of Elaine enquiring about the progress his son Kevin was making and when he was likely to return to school. Cream paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, j j ryan, kevin ryan, return to school -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter advising that a Medal of the Order of Australia will be awarded to Neil Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter from Government House advising that Neil Maxwell will be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, congratulating him on this achievement and outlining the steps of his investiture.A4 white page with Governor-General letterheadnon-fictionneil maxwell, awards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - correspondence, Letter to Charles B. Herbertson from L. Austin, 1915
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University.Letter written to Charles B. Herbertson of North Brighton informing him that he has been selected to succeed Mr A.M. Lilburne as Master of the Technical Art School, Ballarat charles b. herbertson, herbertson, master of technical art school, correspondence, letter, lancelot austin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Nunawading Historical Society, 16/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.Letter to W. Gray of the Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Manager including extract from Nunawading Local Conservation Strategy - page 5 'Our Cultural Heritage'.city of nunawading, gray, w, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter, M. Mears, 1950
Letter to Mayor and Councilors, City of Nunawading,Letter to Mayor and Councillors, City of Nunawading, from M. Mears, Assistant Town Clerk and Treasurer re his termination of employment with complaints about the actions and attitude of the Town Clerk.Letter to Mayor and Councilors, City of Nunawading,local government, mears, m, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Matsudo Letter, 22/05/2016 12:00:00 AM
A thank you letter from Kazuko Fujita, the Mayor of Matsudo,A thank you letter from Kazuko Fujita, the Mayor of Matsudo, Whitehorse's sister city in Japan since 1971. In May a large group visited the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex.A thank you letter from Kazuko Fujita, the Mayor of Matsudo, matsudo, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondance, Julius Kokx, Letter to Lillie Duncan from Julius Kokx, 20 August 1925
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss Lillie Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Julius Kokx, U.S.S. Medusa, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, 5th Div Calif. consisting of eleven parts: Part 0070.1 Envelope Part 0070.2 Medusa Mechanic Newsletter Parts 0070.3 - 0070.11 Handwritten letter The envelope is cream in colour with darker edges from aging whilst the pages are a lighter cream colour. Page 1 of the letter begins with the salutation "Dear Miss Duncan: I recieved both...".Page 2 of the letter begins with "girls in Melbourne. you are the only one...". Page 3 begins with "it but found out it...". Page 4 begins with "a girl like you...". Page 5 begins with "married. So what's a...". Page 6 begins with "and as goof as we...". Page 7 begins with "in and you must...". Page 8 begins with "Have a place to sit..." Page 9 begins with "it will be a long..." and ends with the salutation "The kind sailor as you call him x. Julius Knox." All pages of the letter are only written on one side except for page 9, on which Julius Knox has written his address in the States and in New Zealand.The envelope is torn across the back vertically towards the right of the flap but the flap is mostly in tact. It has three stamps. The first is a circular one in black ink towards the top centre of the envelope reading "AUCKLAND 21 AUG 3PM 1925 N.Z.". The second stamp is a large rectangular one in black ink in the top right of the envelope reading "ASK FOR AND BUY NEW ZEALAND MADE GOODS". The third stamp is slightly obscured by the the second ink stamp. It is a red and white stamp positioned at the top rigt of the envelope reading "Dominion of New Zealand Universal Postage One Penny".lillie duncan, letter, lhlg, julius kokx, uss medusa, auckland, new zealand, san francisco, california, lillian duncan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Warrnambool Technical School re student Kenneth Johnston, 1956
Letter from Warrnambool Technical School requesting the receipt number for Composite Fee paid by Kenneth Johnston when a student at Ballarat Junior Technical School. Grey paper, typed in blue ink Letterhead Signature of Principal N Ronry Handwritten note and signature of L C Garner Rec No 2157ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, kenneth johnston, composite fee, receipt number, warrnambool technical school, n ronry, principal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document:, Letter from Joseph Kirkham 1872, 1872
This letter refers to the production of long wool and sourcing the fleece and breeding stock of the Lincoln long wool breed. He writes from Lincolnshire and is looking at developing opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The breed became popular in the latter part of the 19th century and large prices were paid for stock particularly rams. They were bred for wool as well as meat. The breed had declined in popularity in the later part of the 20th century. This letter is part of the Bostock collectionA handwritten letter documenting the link between English markets and Australian sheep farmers.Pale blue paper, lightweight, handwritten in black ink.Joseph* Kirkhamwarrnambool, lincoln long wool, joseph kirkham lincolnshire, 1872, bostock -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Women Writers Group, Potpourri Poetry & Writing of Gippsland Women, 1985/1986
Two books of poetry and writings by women of East Gippsland. 1833.1 is Volume 2 and has a red cover. 1833.2 is Volume 3 and has a blue cover. Both books are edited by: Marie Munday, Betty Ory and Dorothy Watt.literature women's-writing literature-east-gippsland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MANUAL, Dept of Veteran's Affairs, "Story Writing and Art Project 1986", 1986
Owner and donor details - see Cat. No. 5836.3. The idea was to provide ex -service men and women in hospital with a form of occupational activity.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, pink colour, black print on front cover. Illustrated with square with geometric shapes. Facsimile document. 107 pages - cut, plain white paper. Illustrated - colour artwork, black and white posters. Binding - plastic binding comb.books, military history, veteran's affairs, story writing, art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLET SIGNALS, WAR OFFICE, Aide Memoire - Message writing and Radio Training 1944, 14.5.1944
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Cardboard cover, folds out to reveal Radio Training procedure 1944 and morse code.At top in black pencil, “HQ SQD”books-technical, signals morse, military -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - INKWELL (STONE), Stone Inkwell Writing Tool, n.d
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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Laeta Antonysen, Nutting out her writing future, 2007
An account of Leigh Hay's period as author-in-residence at Nutcote, formerly the home of May Gibbs. Leigh is a local author.Newspaper clipping, illustratedHandwritten date 1997, questionable? [likely to be 2007]authorship, leigh hay, nutcote, may gibbs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Sue Ballantyne, Getting it right - writing family history, 2022
Comments and examples of questioning birth, death and marriage certificates, using historical information on family histories and interpreting family photos.10p typescript, photographs and scanned copiesfamily history, genealogy