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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Navy In Vietnam Room
A brass plaque citing the opening of the Navy In Vietnam RoomOfficially opened by Audio, CDre J.S. Dickson, AM, MBE, RAN, RTD. 12th June 2005. In honour of all navy personnel who served in Vietnambrass plaque, ran, cerberus collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1941
Made by internee at Camp 3 TaturaPlaster cast plaque with profile of Emil Siegfried Hottelmanntatura, ornaments, plaster -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Plaque
Donated by the City of Nunawading when it amalgamated and became City of WhitehorseCity of Nunawading commemorative plaque with the City's Coat of Armstrophies & awards, public events -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Plaque
Opening of SchoolPlaque from inside the Broadmeadows Technical School detailing the day it was opened and by whom.Plaque to commemorate the opening of Broadmeadows Technical School - 1965 Broadmeadows Technical School/ This school was officially opened by/ the Honourable J.S. Bloomfield, M.L.A/ Minister of Education on the 8th of October 1965education, broadmeadows technical school, wall plaque, honourable j.s. bloomfield, m.l.a, 1965 -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Commemorative plaque: Fred Bromley
"In Memory of the Late FRED BROMLEY First President and Life Member of Narbethong Welfare Association for Visually Handicapped Children and Young Adults Inc 1975-1984. He was made a Life Member in recognition of his tireless services. IN APPRECIATION There is also a digital image of the Braille version of the plaque. Fred Bromley was a Queensland MP (1960-1974) and in addition to the above role in the Welfare Association, was also an executive member of the Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, and was awarded an Order of Australia in 1984 in "recognition of service to the community, particular the welfare of disabled people".Grey flecked plastic sign with white letteringfred bromley, nameplates -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Unveiling of plaque in memory of Edward George Honey. 1962
Collection of ten black and white photographs on one sheet.Written on back of collection: "Unveiling plaque in memory of Edward Honey who suggested the '2 minutes silence', Armistice Day. Elderly lady- Mrs Honey lived in Heathmont." Plaque now in Birdwood Avenue, near the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Joint Venture, Magdala Gold Mining Plaque 1984
Stawell Gold Mines Pty Ltd. - Stawell Joint Venture. Mining Plaque (Opened 1984) & Equipment 1995stawell mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, North Woodlands Plaque/Foundation Stone laid by daughter Aimee McCulloch 1909. Photographic Committee National Trust Photographs of Stawell
7006 National Trust Photographs North Woodlands Plaque/Foundation Stone laid by daughter Aimee McCulloch 1909Series of Colour Photographs of buildings of interest to National TrustJune 1993buildings, heritage buildings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, College plaque is Joe Swift epitaph, 1969
Death of Joe Swift, Mitcham's noted bronze founder whose last job was making the plaque mould for the 75th anniversary of Burnley College of Horticulture, 1891 - 1966.Death of Joe Swift, Mitcham's noted bronze founder whose last job was making the plaque mould for the 75th anniversary of Burnley College of Horticulture, 1891 - 1966.Death of Joe Swift, Mitcham's noted bronze founder whose last job was making the plaque mould for the 75th anniversary of Burnley College of Horticulture, 1891 - 1966.foundries, swift, joe, burnley college of horticulture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, A Special Meeting of the Kew City Council Was Held in This Hall on 13th December 1960 to Commemorate the Centenary of Kew : Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson M.B.E., J.P. Mayor, 1960
The Municipality of Kew was proclaimed on 19 December 1860, then upgraded to a Borough (1863), a Town (1910) and finally a City (1921). From 1865, its offices were based in the former Athenaeum Hall in Walpole Street, which, although extended in 1883, inevitably became inadequate. Plans for a new purpose-built Town Hall were first mooted in the late 1880s, but fell prey to six subsequent decades of debate. During that time, many sites were considered and rejected, and several schemes prepared. Finally, in 1945, it was resolved to build a new civic centre as a war memorial. The council acquired Southesk, a mansion on the south-west corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street – first mooted as a possible Town Hall site two decades earlier – and plans for a civic precinct were drawn up by John Scarborough. The project stalled until 1957, when a Town Hall Committee was formed and a new architect appointed: Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett. He also proposed an entire civic precinct, of which a large public hall would constitute Stage One. Designed to accommodate almost any public or official function, the space had had a small stage at one end for intimate theatrical productions, a larger stage at the other (with operable sunken orchestra pit) for musical performances, plus the most up-to-date equipment for live TV transmission. The building, befitting its original intent as a war memorial, was also to include a sculpted monument, for which a separate design competition was held. First prize went to George H Allen (1900-1972), long-time head of the Sculpture Department at RMIT and a former war artist himself (the only one, in fact, to have worked in the medium of sculpture). At the time of the Kew project, Allen was best known for his Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance (1955) and a controversial abstract sculpture at Hume House in William Street (1957). Tenders for the new hall were called and the contract (worth £104,986) was awarded to H F Yuncken. The foundation stone was laid by the Mayor, Cr F C O'Brien, on 1 June 1959. Completion (initially scheduled for October) was delayed by the unavailability of certain materials; it was barely finished in time for the official opening (by Premier Henry Bolte) on 23 April 1960. The war memorial was unveiled two days later (Anzac Day) by Bolte's deputy, the Hon A G Rylah. Fittingly, that year also marked Kew's municipal centenary, and many celebratory events were held in and around the new civic centre in December, including a special council meeting (attended by the Prime Minister), a tree planting ceremony and a youth ball. Source: Survey of Built Heritage in Victoria: Stage Two (Built Heritage Pty Ltd., 2010)Historically significant commemorative plaqueMetal plaque relating to special Council meeting to mark centenary of Kew, 13th December 1960. This plaque was given to the Kew Historical Society in 1991 by the former City of Kew.A Special Meeting Of The / Kew City Council Was Held In / This Hall On 13th December 1960 / To Commemorate / The Centenary of Kew / Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson, M.B.E., J.P., / Mayorkew city hall, foundation stones - kew (vic), cr. w.h.s. dickinson, local government -- kew (vic.) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, At unveiling of plaque of Poppet Head, 1987
Coloured photographWritten on back of photograph: "At unveiling of plaque on Poppet head,12.4.87". Lady in photograph is thought to be Ellie Pullen. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Pioneer Reserve plaque: Slide 26, 1990s
Photograph shows the Pioneer Reserve Park Plaque explaining that the bluestones came from the bridge over the Plenty River at Greensborough.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, pioneer reserve greensborough, bluestone bridge greensborough -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Close up or plaque, First Cemetery, One Tree Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Creek. Photographic Committee National Trust Photographs of Stawell
7006 National Trust Photographs Close up or plaque, First Cemetery, One Tree Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Creek Series of Colour Photographs of buildings of interest to National TrustJune 1993buildings, heritage buildings -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Great Western Primary School Centenary with Brigadier G.E.W. Hurley CBE unveiling a plaque set in wall at the school 1967
Primary School Great Western Centenary 1967 Brigadier G.E.W. Hurley CBE unveiling plaque set in wall at the school.stawell education -
Clunes Museum
Plaque - BRONZE PLAQUE
Commemorative plaque of tree planting by Sir Rohan DelacombeBronze plaque commemorating the planting of a tree in Queens Park, Clunes by Maj. Gen. Sir Rohan Delacombe on June 1, 1967This commemorative (illegible word) was planted by his Excellency The Governor of Victoria Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe KCMG., KBE.,CB.,DSO.,KSt.J., 1st June 1967governor of victoria sir rohan delacombe, queens park, 1967, plaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plaque - Digital Image, Australia Remembers plaque 1995, Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 1995_
Photo of Briar Hill Primary School's "Australia Remembers" plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.Digital copy of colour photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Plaque, Kiltullagh Graveyard, Galway with names, 2016, 28/09/2016
Kiltullagh cemetery has been well preserved. Names have been transcribed from graves inside and are on a plaque outside the cemetery.kiltullagh graveyard, kiltullagh cemetery, galway -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque
Metal oblong gold coloured plastic plaque with black text."The W. J. Carig Memorial Lecture is given to commemorate the late W. J. Craig, whose daughter Mrs. Elizabeth McCormick donated to the Church in 1925 the property now known as Canterbury Family Centre"canterbury family centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Plaque, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), Wooden based Presentation plaque - Ron Scholten, 2011
Wooden based Presentation plaque with a RTBU Logo mounted onto the shaped brown finished colour wood block. The presentation label states "Ron Scholten / In appreciation for your loyal membership of 30 years." Presented to Ron following his retirement from Yarra Trams by the Rail Transport and Bus Union. Mad by VF Trainor of 289 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Has the manufacturers label on rear - see image 2. See reg item 931 for an associated certificate.trams, tramways, unions, anniversary, retirements, presentations, rtbu -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque, Loch Ard
HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Plaque to commemorate the centenary of the wreck of the Loch Ard. Circular piece of bronze depicting a scene of the wreck set in a rectangular piece of varnished wood. Plaque is 9/50. Artist Michael Meszarosflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, plaque, loch ard, michael meszaros -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Centenary Plaque State School, Malmsbury c1974
People - "Granter, F. J. (Hon) M.L.C. 1974" Buildings - Primary School Centenary Plaque Associated with - "School Centenary, Education Department" -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 2 Portraits of Phoebe Folkes & of the Brass Plaque in Memory of John & Phoebe Folkes
Three photos Portraits of Phoebe Folkes and Brass plaque in Memory of John and Phoebe Folkes. Phoebe Folkes married Albert John Carroll.halls gap -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Opening of Shire of Diamond Valley offices 1972: Unveiling of plaque and official opening, 26/02/1972
The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows the preparations for unveiling of plaque and official opening.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972 -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque
Wooden plaque with metal plate with English and Japanese writing "In Commemoration of FRIENSHIP PORTS' Day/ On the occasion of the Yokohama Exotic Showcase '89, celebrating/ Yokohama's centennial as a municipality and the 130th anniversary of the/ opening of is port, 29 August 1989 has been designated as Friendship Ports'/ Day. The day's activities and the participation of Melbourne have brought/ about mutual understanding and have strengthened the ties of/ friendship between Melbourne and Yokohama./ We present this plaque as a symbol of our deep appreciation and of/ our desire for continued friendship and exchange/ 29 August 1989/ Nichachiro Hanamura/ Chairman/ Association for the Yokohama Exotic Showcase '89" Japanese writing on reverse : "PMA 0135" -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Lord Nelson Plaque, 2016
Black Boys Inn is in the market square of Aylsham, England. "Archaeological evidence shows that the site of the town has been occupied since prehistoric times. Aylsham is just over two miles (3 km) from a substantial Roman settlement at Brampton, linked to Venta Icenorum at Caistor St Edmund, south of Norwich, by a Roman road which can still be traced in places - that site was a bustling industrial centre with maritime links to the rest of the empire. Excavations in the 1970s provided evidence of several kilns, showing that this was an industrial centre, pottery and metal items being the main items manufactured. Aylsham is thought to have been founded around 500 AD by an Anglo Saxon thegn called Aegel, Aegel's Ham, meaning "Aegel's settlement". The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Elesham and Ailesham, with a population of about 1,000. Until the 15th century, the linen and worsted industry was important here, as well as in North Walsham and Worstead and Aylsham webb or 'cloth of Aylsham' was supplied to the royal palaces of Edward II and III. John of Gaunt was lord of the manor from 1372 and Aylsham became the principal town of the Duchy of Lancaster. Although John of Gaunt probably never came to Aylsham, the townspeople enjoyed many privileges, including exemption from jury service outside the manor and from payment of certain taxes. The village sign depicts John of Gaunt. In 1519 Henry VIII granted a market on Saturdays and an annual fair to be held on 12 March, which was the eve of the feast of St Gregory the pope. Aylsham markets have always been an important feature of the town, and businesses developed to meet the needs of the town and the farming lands around it. Besides weekly markets there were cattle fairs twice a year and, in October, a hiring fair. The historic Black Boys Inn in the Market Place is one of Aylsham's oldest surviving buildings, and has been on the site since the 1650s, although the present frontage dates to between 1710 and 1720. There is a frieze of small black boys on the cornice and a good staircase and assembly room. The Black Boys was a stop for the post coach from Norwich to Cromer, had stabling for 40 horses, and employed three ostlers and four postboys. A thatched waterpump was built in 1911 at Carr's Corner in memory of John Soame by his uncle, a wealthy financier. An artesian well 170 feet (52 m) deep, its canopy is thatched in Norfolk reed. As with many of the other market towns in the county, the weaving of local cloth brought prosperity to the town in medieval times. Until the 15th century it was the manufacture of linen which was the more important, and Aylsham linens and Aylsham canvases were nationally known. From the 16th century linen manufacture declined and wool became more important, a situation that continued until the coming of the Industrial Revolution. Thereafter the principal trade of the town for the 19th century was grain and timber, together with the range of trades to be found in a town which supported local agriculture. Records show that Aylsham had markets and fairs, certainly from the 13th century. Such weekly and annual events were important for the trade that they brought. Annual horse fairs would bring many other traders to the town, and the weekly market would be the occasion for more local trade. The rights of the stallholders in the market place today date back to the rights established in medieval times." See wikipediaDigital photograph"Admiral Lord Nelson attended a dance at the Assembly rooms here on 15th December 1792 - 21st October 2005"aylsham, lord nelson, 1792, plaque -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, The Australians Who Gave All
Large grey sign - dark green background. Unit legend written across the topList of units who lost members in Vietnamplaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Plaque - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, War Memorial Park plaque, Greensborough 2021, 25/04/2021
Plaque commemorating the opening of War Memorial Park Greensborough in 1994. The plaque reads: "Shire of Diamond Valley. Cr David Hay Shire President and the Central Riding Councillors Cr Ian Macarthur Wallace and Cr Leslie John Smith on 24 August 1994 dedicated this monument to the men and women of Diamond Valley who served their country in times of conflict. The assistance and contributions of the Greensborough and Watsonia RSL is gratefully acknowledged."Colour digital photographanzac day 2021, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, greensborough war memorial park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Plaque - A. H. W. Webb, 27/03/2010
Plaque on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough: "To perpetuate the memory of Mr A. H. W. Webb for services over 25 years in founding and developing this park".Sign from the early development days of the Plenty River Trail.Digital copy of colour photographs.plenty river trail, a h w webb -
Vision Australia
Photograph, 3RPH Console plaque
Running a radio station required update and maintenance of equipment. In this example, a console was presented by the Victorian Council of Community Service Clubs to 3RPH, and acknowledged as such by this plaque.Gold coloured metal plate with inscription3rph, nameplates -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Plaque, Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club: commemorative plaque 2008, 2008
Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club: This plaque was presented the the HGC Bowling Club for hosting the ABN AMRO Australian Open Qualifiers in February 2008.Timber shield with metal inset and black lettering.heidelberg golf club, heidelberg golf club bowling club