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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Celebrations 1937, 1937
Bank on the north west corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. I suspect that these are photographs before the celebrations for the coronation. See The Argus 13 May 1937 "Celebrations in Many Country Towns" Ballarat Celebrations BALLARAT Wednesday - Special Coronation celebrations were largely attended In the morning there was a service In Christ Church, at which representatlves of the council and other public bodies were present There was a similar gathering in St Andrew's Kirk At a civic service in the Alfred Hall in the afternoon the address was given by the Bishop of Ballarat (the Right Rev W Johnson). Bishop Johnson spoke of the personal association of King George V with his people, and said that the present King and Queen would be equally concerned with the welfare of their subjects The Revs H A Horsfall and B E Williams co-operated In the service, which was presided over by the Mayor (Councillor J Pryor) Mr Lloyd Lindsay recited Mase?Coronation ode and Miss W Ritchie sang "Land of Hope and Glory ' At night a Coronation concert was held in the Alfred HallSmall black and white photographB 249 on versomax walters, ballarat, 1937, celebrations, bank, sturt street, lydiard street, anniversary -
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Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Sturt Street, Ballarat, 1937, 1937
These photographs were probably taken for the coronation celebrations. See The Argus 13 May 1937 "Celebrations in Many Country Towns" Ballarat Celebrations BALLARAT Wednesday - Special Coronation celebrations were largely attended In the morning there was a service In Christ Church, at which representatives of the council and other public bodies were present There was a similar gathering in St Andrew's Kirk At a civic service in the Alfred Hall in the afternoon the address was given by the Bishop of Ballarat (the Right Rev W Johnson). Bishop Johnson spoke of the personal association of King George V with his people, and said that the present King and Queen would be equally concerned with the welfare of their subjects The Revs H A Horsfall and B E Williams co-operated In the service, which was presided over by the Mayor (Councillor J Pryor) Mr Lloyd Lindsay recited Mase? Coronation ode and Miss W Ritchie sang "Land of Hope and Glory ' At night a Coronation concert was held in the Alfred Hall.Small black and white photograph showing Sturt Street, Ballarat, and the Burke and Wills Memorial.B249 versomax walters, ballarat, celebrations, sturt street, coronation -
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Gervasoni family at their Albert Street, Daylesford Property, c1940, c1940
This photograph was taken on the day that Gus Gervasoni left for army service during World War Two.Black and white photograph of members of the Gervasoni family at George and Anne Gervasoni's house in Albert Street, Daylesford. Standing left to right: George Gervasoni, Anne Gervasoni (Pedretti) Front left to right: Gus Gervasoni (in uniform), Kevin George Lock, John Hogan Gervasoni, Una Gervasoni, Jack Gervasoni. Gus, Vera and Jack were sibling, the children of George and Anne, John was the son of Gus, who is in army uniform. Kevin Lock stands in front of his grandfather, George.george gervasoni, anne gervasoni, anne pedretti, gus gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, daylesford, albert street, daylesford -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 1998
Cottage built 1900c, some residents were George Lee, Rudi Kreymbourg and family, Mrs Neal, who took in boarders late 1920's to 1930's. (Recollections of local residents, 1997)|Property on three titles. Demolished for building of five double storey dwellings under construction in 2004.|Also one other colour photograph showig construction of Units.Colour photograph of a private residence in Hunter Street, showing a timber cottage with corrugated iron hip roof. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Built 1900c, cottage was made available for widow and children of Dougal Egan, lost when fishing boat Orme disappeared in 1909. After Mrs Egan married George South, cottage became known as the South House. Later resident Mrs Edith Rawlinson. Cottage restumped, refurbished 2011 / 2012.|Also Two colour photographs various viewsColour photograph of a timber cottage at 26 Church Street, with both hipped and gable iron roof. Triple sided bay window. Sash windows on west side, with window hoods. Western wall is on boundary of allotment. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Built 1909 for George 'Maori' Jemmeson, member of the Salmon CompanyColour photograph of a timber dwelling at 10 Orme Street. Hipped iron roof, single paned sash window each side of front door, which has fan light above. Veranda of concrete, with steel pipe veranda posts. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Letts's No. 44 Diary 1916
This is a works diary used in 1916 for jobs to be carried out by the Shire of Bulla.Green cloth bound book with gold lettering."Works Diary/1916"1910s, shire of bulla, jobs, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Press
This tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Blue painted wooden Dunlop brand tennis racquet press with metal lever and springs.on front top - "Dunlop" ..."recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Press
Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Metal tennis racquet press with two wing nut screws and springs at each end."B with an A & G inside" "Made in Australia"recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis racquet press
Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Brown wooden tennis racquet press with metal screws in each corner, three screws have a spring on them."Sondico" on frontrecreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Certificate
Certificate presented by Australian Red Cross Society to the Citizens of the Shire of Bulla acknowledging the amount of $1794.97 raised during the Red Cross March Appeal in 1976.White certificate with black and red writing from Australian Red Cross Society. Two signatures in blue biro."Presented by the/Australian..."1970s, red cross, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Navy Cardigan
Part of VicRail uniform and worn by employee at Sunbury Railway Station.Vee neck navy cardigan with centre front zipper closure and long sleeves.Neck tag "Clubknit,Vic..."1990s, vic rail, uniforms, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Portable Water Carrier
The metal knapsack would be filled with water to enable a member of the Country Fire Authority to carry it on their back to help fight fires. Holds three gallons of water.Red painted metal knapsack with webbed shoulder straps. Carry handle and lidded opening on top with shain and metal handle. Grey shoulder straps attached to back."Rega/C.F.A./Sunbury"country fire authority, sunbury, fire fighters, fire fighting equipment, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story
This book is a history of Radio Station 3KZ and its substantial role in broadcasting in Australia.A hardback cover of the history of Radio Station 3KZ with loose cover."Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story..."radio, 1980s, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Flag, Victoria 150
This is a flag to commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary 1984-84 used by the Shire of Bulla.A large green, white and blue flag with black print."Victoria 150"1980s, sunbury, shire of bulla, shire of bulla council offices, events, flags, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tee Shirt
The tee shirts were manufactured for a game of cricket held on the sports oval at Rupertswood and called the "Origin of the Ashes" on 18 January 1995. The Australian team was captained by Allan Border with past and present players of the time. David Gower captained England with past and present players. The tee shirts were sold as souvenirs.White tee shirt with a large green, red and yellow "Origin of the Ashes" motif screen printed on the front.front "ORIGIN OF THE ASHES..."1990s, sunbury, rupertswood, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Crystal Goblet, c1915
This crystal goblet was presented to Mrs. T. O'Brien (Margaret O'Brien nee Leyden) on 26 January 1915 when the Starkie Memorial was unvieled by the then Shire President Cr. O'Brien. The memorial was erected in recognition of Cr. Joseph David Starkie's efforts in bringing the water supply to Sunbury.Engraved crystal goblet with diamond cut decoration on bowl of goblet. Stem and base plain. A black round wood base with three white clips for holding goblet. A clear glass dome shaped cover that is used to enclose the goblet on wood base.around rim - "PRESENTED TO MRS. T.O'BRIEN..."o'brien, margaret, 1910s, sunbury, starkie memorial fountain, starkie, joseph david, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Knitting Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund
This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
President's Chair
This President's chair was used by the Shire of Bulla Presidents/Mayors to sit in at Council meetings pre 1963 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall and possibly at the old Shire of Bulla Council offices in Bulla.Large brown upholstered wood frame President's chair. Small front turned legs. Small padded arm rests. High back padded with seven (7) buttons.A design carved into sides of front arm rests.sunbury, shire of bulla, shire presidents, memorial hall, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Brick
This half broken brick comes from the brickworks owned by Robinson Allison. The brickworks operated approximately between the years 1859 - 1883 on crown land near Watson's Road, Sunbury. This brick may have come from a ruin near the Organ Pipes.Approximately half a brick brown/red colour smooth at one end uneven sides.on top - "ALLISONS'1860s, 1880s, sunbury, brick, shire of bulla, dunn, trevor, margaret, allison, robinson, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Chamber Pot
These chamber pots were used in houses prior to sewerage connections which then allowed toilets to be built closer to houses and eventually inside houses. The chamber pots were usually placed under the beds or sometimes in a special chair which was called a comode chair.A cream colour ceramic chamber pot with handle.underneath - "SWINNERTONS..."houses, chamber pots, domestic items, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Tin, BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAS
This tin contained waterproof wax vestas, a short match with a wax shaft. On the bottom of the tin there is a rough surface which was struck to light the match.A small brown with dark blue and aqua stripes on the front of a rectangular tin. Three lines of print on the front hinged lid.BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAShouston, william, houston, joan, george evans collection, commercial packaging -
Hume City Civic Collection
Sash, Belle of the Ball, 1953
This sash was presented to Miss Flora Lloyd along with a trophy as the winner of the Belle of the Ball at the annual Diggers' Ball held on the 3rd July 1953 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall. She was partnered by Mr. Chris Hall.A pale blue sash with a gold tassel and R.S.L. insignia at one end."Sunbury R.S.L./BELLE of the BALL/Coronation Year Ball 1953"1950s, sunbury, sunbury memorial hall, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, sunbury news, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rosette, Sunbury RSL Ball 1956 Princess of the Ball, 1956
This blue ribbon and rosette was presented to Flora Lloyd at the 1956 Sunbury RSL Ball for the title of Princess of the Ball.A royal blue ribbon and rosette."Sunbury RSL Ball 1956/Princess of the Ball"1950s, sunbury, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge
This is a small badge with a crown on top of a blue enamel oval and a blue enamel ribbon with the words "Issued by Dept. of Defence to Women of Australia for Duty Done" AIF is in the centre. It was issued to Rita Richards number 37351.A small blue badge with crown on top issued by the Department of Defence."...To Women of Australia/For duty done..."armed forces, 1940s, world war 2, military medals, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rupertswood Battery Collection, Pursuit of Excellence
This trophy was presented to a new cadet for the 'pursuit of excellence' of Rupertswood Battery of Horse Artillery and donated by Martin Glass and Gary Bieser. Tony Menhennitt had been involved with the Battery for 34 years and was Commanding Officer when the Battery disbaned on 17 July 2011.Small soldier in uniform mounted on a wooden base with 27 engraved plates."Presented to the Rupertswood..."1980s, 1990s, 2000s, rupertswood battery collection, salesian college, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rupertswood Battery Collection, Royal Irish Military Tournament/1895. Riding & Jumping sections 2nd prize, c.1893
This biscuit barrel of silverplate and wood was won by a member of the Victorian Horse Artillery, Driver J. Mc Keon, along with Sergeant Harry Looney, Driver J. Ryan and Driver J. Wallace at Islington in 1893.A wood and silver-plated biscuit barrel with plated lidRoyal Irish Military Tournament /1893/Riding & jumping in sections/2nd prize (on Lid) on barrel. M. A. Williams. Royal Hotel Sunbury August 11th 1905royal irish military tournament., victorian horse artiller, rupertswood battery collection, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Wine Flagon, Sunbury 150/Living Today 1836-1986
This flagon was produced to celebrate Sunbury's 150th anniversary 1836-1986. Similar ones were filled with wine and were for sale or given as presentations at the time of the anniversary. This one is unused and therefore is in mint condition.Cream and brown small ceramic wine flagon with Sunbury 150 and a logo printed on the front and on the back is a short printed history of Sunbury. It has a small handle near the top and a cork in the top opening of the flagon."SUNBURY 150/Living today 1836-1986/AUGUST 9TH TO 17TH"1980s, shire of bulla, souvenir, wineries, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge, c1970's
This badge was worn by Bill Houston when he became Sunbury District Cub Leader whilst with the 1st Sunbury Cubs in the 1970's. The Cubs met in the Old Fire Station (now demolished) in Evans Street, Sunbury.A small black plastic badge with Bill Houston's name on it."SUNBURY/DISTRICT CUB LEADER/Bill Houston"1970s, houston, william, joan, 1st sunbury cubs, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Full length bra, 1960s
The bra was worn with a corset and under fitted clothes which were fashionable in the 1960s.A full length cream bra with an embroidered cotton front and elastic fabric back and cotton shoulder straps. There is a blue embroidered flower at the cleavage. Four metal hooks on elastic loops are around the waistline. The back is fastened with two sets of hooks and eyes.female underwear, bras, hickory wear, george evans collection