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Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence - Letter, Bryan Henderson, [Grimshaw Street], 12/11/2022
Letter to Channel 9 regarding origin of Greensborough street names, with particular reference to Grimshaw Street. Also noted was that the streets mentioned were named after founding members of the Greensborough Wesleyan Church in the mid 1800s.Black and white print, colour photograph, with photocopied extract from "Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years" grimshaw street, living faith church, grimshaw family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Australian War Memorial , Canberra, Camp 13 Murchison Pyrethrum Growing, 12 January 1943
12 January 1943 the C.O Camp 13 Rec an urgent letter was rec. to employ POW's growing pyrethrum major ingredient in insecticides for the control of mosquitoes. as all previous supplies previously came from Japan.A clear plastic front cover, red margin and back. Top right front "Camp 13 Murchison - Pyrethrum Growing - a Matter of National Importance."as abovepyrethrum growing, camp 13 mosquito control, mosquito control -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter, "The University of Adelaide, Waite Research Institute", 9th March 1945, from H C Trumble, Professor of Agronomy, to W R Lang, regarding supply of Erodium seed for research into the destruction of burrs in wool.wool - research wool - testing sheep pastures world war ii, gordon institute of technology nsw; department of agriculture, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep pastures, world war ii -
Bialik College
Letter (item) - State Zionist Council invitation, February 1953
Letter from Joseph Solvey of the State Zionist Council inviting Bialik Principal Adam Klag to attend and present at the Annual Assembly of the council, February 1953. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1950s -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Peter Ryan, Melbourne University Press to Penguin, 16.05.1977
Letter from Peter Ryan, Director of Melbourne University Press, to John Hooker at Penguin saying he liked the plans for the new edition of Robin Boyd's 'Australia's Home'. Patricia Davies was sent a carbon copy.Carbon copy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Peter Ryan, Peter Ryan to Robin Boyd, 19.04.1963
This is a letter in response to Robin Boyd's synopsis of 'The Puzzle of Architecture'. Melbourne University Press is keen to publish it and also suggests interest by international markets (through Cambridge University Press). It discusses possible book formats and royalties.Blue paper, typewritten -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee Resignation, 1961
Letter to Mr Nelson Capp from Hon. Secretary or President of East Gippsland Group Junior Legacy acknowleding the resignation of Mr Capp as a Legatee and thanking him for his services. Printed on Melbourne Legacy Letterhead. Record of Legatee Capps service to LegacyWhite paper letterhead with blue and black type. Glued to cardboard.nelson capp, east gippsland group -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988, Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage", 6/10/1988
This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter, War Office, c 1919
Letter address to Mrs J Nolan Carboor, Babbiinawarrah Victoria Australia dated 22 Mar 1919 from the War Office to advise Private E Nolan buried in St Sever Cemetery Ext. Rouen.Light brown coloured paper with black type and print.War Office - Form E Stamped - 22 MAR 1919private e nolan, rouen, france, war office, ww1, carboor -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wrappers
Used to wrap half pound packs of butter made at the Orbost Butter Factory.The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district. .1 is a bundle of twenty wrappers for Orbost Choicest Butter -Half Pound Nett Weight. They are white, rectangular with yellow,red ang green print . .2 is two blank letter heads for Orbost Butter and Produce Co LtdManufactured and Packed by C.M. -L/FD Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd in bottom Orbost Victoria R.H. cornerorbost-butter-factory agriculture farming letter-head wrappers butter -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 09/03/46
Two page, double sided letter (0349.a1-a2) written in blue ink. Dated 09/03/46 from Long Beach, California, without envelope aboard M.V. Goonawarra. From Allan to his mother.letter, quinn, 1946, long beach, california -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Historic aerial photographs of Phillip Island, Cowes, Rhyll, Cape Woolamai and San Remo, 1930s
Photos taken by an unknown pioneer aviator researched by Kevin O'Reilly who has written a book "Flyers of Time" on pioneer aviation. Photos show the Island and San Remo prior to development and before the bridge was built from the mainland.HistoricalA C D Rom and USB of historic aerial photos about 1930s - 1940s of Phillip Island, Cowes, Rhyll, San Remo and Woolamai. Both formats contain the same 7 photos. Also a letter explaining the history of the photos.photographs, san remo, rhyll, cape woolamai, phillip island bridge, cowes, aerial photograph, digital media, residential development, newhaven -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Ringwood Primary School unused Envelope with School return address. (Undated), <2000
Used for correspondence by the Ringwood Primary SchoolEnvelope - white DL (Document Letter) sized for an A4 page. Un-used. Return address printed at the top: 'Ringwood Primary School, P.O. Box 145, Ringwood, 3135. Telephone 9870 6047 Fax 9870 7082.' -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
000851.1; Letter 000851.2:Copy of Baptismal entry, Augustus Bostock birth details, 000851.1. 1884. 000851.2 late 20th century
Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. These two documents relate to the registration of Augustus Bostock’s birth 14/01/1833. This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This is a personal document which confirms details of the birth of Augustus Bostock.000851.1. Handwritten letter from General Register Office Hobart. Foolscap sized lined white paper with writing in black ink. 000851.2 Copy of baptisms in the parish of Campbelltown 1835. Handwritten entries in chart form with handwritten entries. 000851.1 General Register Office Hobart. 000851.2 Parish of Campbelltown in the county of Cornwall 1835. warrnambool, augustus bostock, robert and rachael bostock, campbelltown, hobart 1835. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, C. WW2
The photo is in the region of “Berchtesgadener in Germany”, item was sent around Christmas 1945. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape, white edge around with a B & W photo of a building in a forested mountain region, in white on the bottom RH corner acknowledgement of the photographer, on the back is a hand written letter in blue ink and space for a stamp.On the rear in blue ink,” Wishing the recipient a happy Christmas and offering a description of the region where the photograph was taken, signed by Alan Fi”postcards, germany, souvenirs -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionOne and a half page, double-sided letter type-written on cream, unlined paper (0395.a1-a2), dated 21/11/48 and written at sea on board M.S Fenris. Cream airmail envelope (0395.b). Envelope bears three Brazil stamps and is franked Rio. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, m s fenris -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Mrs Quinn (Allan's mother), 1949
Quinn CollectionFive page letter written to Allan on four sheets of lined buff-coloured paper (0807.a1-4) from his mother, Mrs S Quinn and dated 24.03.49. The envelope (0807.b) is a deeper shade of buff. 0807.b is postmarked Melbourne and has an air-mail sticker on the upper left-hand corner and a wine-coloured Australian stamp costing one shilling and sixpence on the upper right-hand corner. It is post-marked Melbourne.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Stock Agent to Portland Free Library, n.d
glenelg shire council archives, portland free library, government bonds, finance, savings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter to K. S. Anderson from Portland Town Clerk, 1973, 24/05/1973
K.S. Anderson CollectionLetter from L. Fell, Portland Town Clerk to K.S. Anderson, 24 May 1973. Typed on grey Town of Portland letterhead paper. Also envelope, Town of Portland stamp, 7c purple stamp, typed address.k s anderson, town clerk portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Heritage Architect re property at 16 Fern Street Portland, n.d
Three page letter to Mr. Colin Grime, from Louise Honman, Heritage Architect regarding property at 16 Fern Street Portland (former "Clergy Rest"). Typed on Town of Portland letterhead paper, including 150th logo -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Citation City of Warrnambool Hayward, 1985
Cyril and Joyce Hayward migrated from England in 1955 and quickly became involved in the Arts in Warrnambool. They both became life members of the Warrnambool Theatre Company. Mrs. Joyce Hayward along with her husband Cyril, had a 30 year association with the Warrnambool Theatre Company. They acted, directed and produced a number of works from the 1950’s through to the 1980’s. Mrs. Hayward taught drama and speech at Warrnambool High School and St Ann’s College. They both worked towards reviving the Warrnambool Arts Council.. They were involved in Christ Church choir, readings for the blind, Probus and Penguin club. They retired to Bribie Island in 1985. Joyce Hayward died aged 97 in 2007.Joyce and Cyril Hayward played a significant part in the development of the Performing Arts and Education in Warrnambool over a 30 year period. They both received the Warrnambool Citizenship award. This letter expresses the gratitude of Council and citizens of Warrnambool to the Haywards for their contribution. Cream paper with body of letter typed and signed by the Mayor, a councillor and Town Clerk at the time. It has the City of Warrnambool crest at the top in light and dark blue with gold lettering and at the bottom left corner is the City of Warrnambool seal in red.Cr R.K. Patterson, Cr T, A, McCormack, V. G. Robson, Town clerk. warrnambool, cyril hayward, joyce hayward, citizen award, performing arts centre. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Death Certificate Extract and Cremation Certificate for Amy Ellen Wieland, Thelma, (nee Wilson) Ballarat 1999
Amy Ellen Wieland (Thelma) ( nee Wilson) lived at "Stanley Park' with her daughter Pat Talbot for 2 years before retiring to Ballarat wher she died in 1999.Death certificate on blue paper with black printing Certificate of cremation on buff coloured paper with black printing.Also a letter on paper headed Byrne , Jones and Torney, Barristers and Solicitors to Pat and Don Talbot sending them the two certificates..Envelope has note: Thelma Wieland's estate and Alan Wieland's Will, but does not contain the will. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on blue paper with printed letterhead and emblem of the Ancient Order of Foresters, dated 22 June 1866. A question had been raised about paying for day on and day off. Impression of seal in top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, jas thos holl, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTER: INCLUSION OF EAGLEHAWK EAST METHODIST CHURCH ON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS REGISTER, 08/05/1984
Letter from Ministry for Planning and Environment to Sec., BHS re inclusion of (Former) Eaglehawk East Methodist church on Government Buildings Register. Dated May 8th, 1984. Therefore subject to the provisions of the Historic Buildings Act 1981.Karen Grey from Ministry for Planning and Enviroment, 235 Queen Street Melbourne.church, history, eaglehawk east methodist church, historic building act. eaglehawk methodist church. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER OF APPRECIATION, 26/07/1909
Handwritten letter of appreciation dated July 26th 1909 from the Amalgamated Miners Association Daylesford Branch No. 16. congratulating Mr Joseph Davies on his rescue of his workmate. Written by C. Q. de Carli, Secretary.C. Q. de Carlimine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of appreciation, amalgamated miners association daylesford branch no. 16., goldfields consolidated mine, c q de carli -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER FROM FIONA MASON
Lettter re memories of her art classes at 1189. Fiona studied fashion design at RMIT and now manages DMC in Australia. She was inspired by her lessons at Golden Square 1189. Letter dated 1 August 2003.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, 2014
Crime and Punishment, a History of Bendigo's law and order, a display at the Post Office Gallery 2014. Letter from the Bendigo Art Gallery giving the Historical Society a copy of the Crime and Punishment: A History of Bendigo's Law and Order for their contribution to the exhibition.Post Office Gallerybook, bendigo, post office gallery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DERRICK COLLECTION: LETTER FROM THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN
Letter from the Victorian Society for Crippled Children to Mrs B. G. Turner of 49 Old Violet St. Bendigo, thanking her for her donation to their August Appeal. Dated 14th September 1948. Sheet is torn in two.organization, society, victorian society for crippled children -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: RE J H CURNOW, J,P
Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser, Nov. 1916 - re J H Curnow, J,P, and the issue of conscription. This is a letter from a Mr A J Hampson, Melbourne, date 22/11/16. Has an Editor's comment.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, j. curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter to the Chief Ranger Officers and Brothers of Court King of the Forest from Hugh Brown and John Charles. They made an application through the Court for a Donation for the Widow Gavin and her 8 children. Thomas Gavin was an old member of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, thomas gavin, hugh brown, john charles