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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Philharmonic, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd - Illustrative Photographers, 1950s
The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Photographic positive of the Kew Philharmonic Society and choir, possibly in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street.washfold family, kew philharmonic, christian-washfold collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill-Ringwood Line, 1/02/1961 12:00:00 AM
The Box Hill - Ringwood Line by J.F. Sinnat and J.D. McLean, p.2-9, Divisional Diary,The Box Hill - Ringwood Line by J.F. Sinnat and J.D. McLean, p.2-9, Divisional Diary, Australian Railways Historical Society, Victorian Division, February 1961.The Box Hill - Ringwood Line by J.F. Sinnat and J.D. McLean, p.2-9, Divisional Diary, railways, mclean, j.d., sinnat, j.f., blackburn railway station, nunawading railway station, mitcham railway station -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, September 1991
Temple Society 50th anniversaryBlack and white photograph of Dieter Ruff, President and Mrs Lino Thaler, representative from Germany. The Temple Society 50th anniversary, September 1991. Standing in the doorway of the hut in Tatura Museum.temple society, temple society 50th anniversary, dieter ruff, mrs lino thaler -
National Wool Museum
Plate
Silver serving plate, presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.Presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.CONGRATULATIONS/ ON YOUR/ SILVER WEDDING//ANNIVERSARY/ FROM THE COUNCIL/G A & P SC'TY/ 30.4.63geelong agricultural and pastoral society, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Kew Historical Society, City of Kew Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
Local History produced by Kew Historical SocietyHistory of Kew written by members of the Kew Historical Society and published in 1960 on the occasion of the City's Centenary. This booklet was donated by John Rogers in 2016non-fictionLocal History produced by Kew Historical Societykew - history, kew historical society - publications -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Kew Historical Society, City of Kew Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
Local History produced by Kew Historical SocietyHistory of Kew written by members of the Kew Historical Society and published in 1960 on the occasion of the City's Centenary. This booklet was donated by John Rogers in 2016non-fictionLocal History produced by Kew Historical Societykew - history, kew historical society - publications -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Lifetime devoted to ballet, 1994
Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas.Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas. She will speak at the Nunawading Historical Society's meeting on Saturday April 9 at 1.30 PM.Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas. martyn, laurel, ballet and dance, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage Walk in Mitcham, 2008
Heritage Walk in Mitcham led by Valda Arrowsmith 20 September 2008.Heritage Walk in Mitcham led by Valda Arrowsmith 20 September 2008. Includes photos of Mitcham from 1910 onwards from the collection of Whitehorse Historical SocietyHeritage Walk in Mitcham led by Valda Arrowsmith 20 September 2008.mitcham, heritage walk 2008 -
Chelsea & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chelsea Choral Society 1917
The original is stated to have been framed in oak and presented to the Choirmaster, Fred Frewin, (depicted in front row) 27 February 1917. The copy held at the Chelsea and District Historical Society is B&W and includes in pencil the names of those depicted. There is also an original postcard in sepia tones.NoneBlack and white photocopy of a larger print framed in Oak, Chelsea Choral Society 1917. Also an original postcard.Original presented 27 February 1917 to choir master, Fred Frewin, (depicted seated in front) as a mark of esteemfred frewin, chelsea choral society, chelsea -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Robin Grow, Port Melbourne Walk, 2008
With assistance from PMH&PS, Robin Grow constructed an art deco walk and booklet, one of a series produced by the Art Deco Society..01- "Port Melbourne Walk", a booklet produced by the Art Deco Society, on inter-war building in Port Melbourne. A self-guiding reference, 2008 architecture, built environment, robin grow, art deco society, walk guide -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - McCallum trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbandedLarge silver cup presented to Wodonga Section 8th Light Horse winners of competition at Albury and Border P.A.& H Society Show 1937McCallum Whisky Trophy / Presented to Albury and Border P A & H Society / Won by Wodonga section / Cpl J A H McGeoch (Sec Ldr) / L/Cpl D Martin / Tpr F A Mitchell / Tpr E G Baumgarten / 1937military, light horse, show, albury, wodonga, mccallum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Artists and Historians Come Out of Woodwork for Spring, 1989
Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, organised by the Mitcham Arts Society and the Mitcham Historical Society [sic - actually Nunawading Historical Society]. Photocopy with photo.art, mitcham arts society, nunawading historical society, rogalski, barbara, kettels, margaret, andrade, bill, holden, lyn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - Documents, Whitehorse Historical Society, Nunawading Historical Society Newsletters Index, 7/2/2018
Collection of printed Newsletters digitised and supplied by Whitehorse Historical SocietyCollection of Nunawading Historical Society newsletter by month/year. ND8422 - 1967 ->1972 ND8423 - 1973 ->1980 ND8424 - 1981 ->1986 ND8425 - 1987 ->1994 ND8426 - 1994 ->2003 Collection of printed Newsletters digitised and supplied by Whitehorse Historical Societywhitehorse historical society, mitcham, nunawading, vermont south, forest hill -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, HALL, Winifred, 1978
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Winifred Hall was at one stage a President of the Kew Historical Society. The subject file includes written reports that she made to the Society (1977-78), and notes that after her death (c.1983) that a trust account was opened in her name to which the Penguin Club of Australia and other parties contributed amounts.kew historical society - archives, winifred hall, kew historical society - members - office bearers, penguin club of australiakew historical society - archives, winifred hall, kew historical society - members - office bearers, penguin club of australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Moving in/out at Specimen Cottage, Bendigo Advertiser, 23 April 2024
Bendigo Historical Society occupied Specimen Cottage in Hargreaves Street 2013 - 2020 as a front of House.Members of the Bendigo Historical Society moving into Specimen Cottage. Photo taken 09/04/2013. Barbara Johnson, Kay MacGregor, Phil Wilkin, David Hall.swimming pool, controversy -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Membership Certificate, Australian Photographic Society, Australian Photographic Society: G.H. Rogers, 1965, 1965
Membership certificate of the Australian Photographic Society of George Rogers, one of the three sons of Dorothy Rogers.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the Rogers family, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by John Rogers in 2015. George Rogers, to whom the certificate was issued, photographed the houses described in his mother's ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A Certificate of Membership of the Australian Photographic Society issued to G.H. Rogers in 1965. The membership dated from the previous year. The certificate is signed by the then President; Vice President and Secretaryaustralian photographic society, dorothy rogers, george rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Letter of Donation, Arthur Dear Collection / from Mary Dear, 2011, 14/01/2011
Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Letter to the Kew Historical Society relating to the donation of the Arthur Dear Collection by the donor.14TH JANUARY 2011 / KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC / P/O BOX 175 / KEW 3101 / Dear Sir/Madam / My name is Mary Tracey (nee DEAR). My later father, ARTHUR HENRY DEAR was caretaker of the KEW RECREATION HALL from approximately 1945 to 1959 when the HALL was demolished by the KEW BOWLING CLUB. Please find enclosed some Programmes of events that took place at the HALL during that period of time. Hoping they may be of some interest, yours sincerely MARY TRACEY, ****arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road, city of kew -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Framed photograph, Weekly Times, 27-10-1991
Foundation members of Wycheproof Historical Society - Alec and Betty Denney. Established 1982.It is significant as it records the founders of the Wycheproof Historical Society which is a local and wider community organisation.Black and white wooden framed photographAlec and Betty Foundation Members Of The Wycheproof And District Historical Society Established 1982alec denney, betty denney, foundation members -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Members at the 1976 Festival of Kew Exhibition, 1976
From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.Faded photographic colour positive of Kew Historical Society members at a 1976 Festival of Kew exhibition.Inscribed verso: Mr Clark & Miss Mackie near camera / Miss Robertson in backgroundfestival of kew 1976, kew historical society -- exhibitions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (BENDIGO) HISTORICAL FACTS, Unknown
BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (BENDIGO) HISTORICAL FACTSbendigo, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday, 1/10/1995 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Society Members at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.nunawading and district historical society, mattingley, grant, doris, barker, shirley -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Clare Roper No. 10, Items of Interest
Clare Roper was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and belonged to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Clare Roper collected and collated items of historical interest for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society.Yellow plastic with clear front cover with 10 sleeves / pages. Includes exploration of N.S.W. and Victoria. A Kiewa Valley Historical Society display of items borrowed held in 1968.clare roper; scrap book -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Royal Humane Society, 1889 - 1900
Archibald Ernest SWANNIE was awarded two Royal Humane Society bronze medals (case numbers 1817 and 1880) for rescuing two people from drowning on separate occasions, at Railway Pier, Port Melbourne and at Queensbridge (city). Medal awarded to Archibald Ernest Swannie 13.02.1899 . Bar awarded 25.12.1899. The RHS awards a bronze medal for the first award and then adds a bronze bar to that medal as the second award. The first saving occurred on 13 February 1899 and the award ceremony occurred on 19 April 1899. The second saving occurred on 25 December 1899 and the ceremony was 20 June 1900 (case number 1880 Cat Nos .03.and .05 relate to this case) A E SWANNIE lived in Gladstone Place Montague ; played 46 games with PMFC and was a member of the 1901 Premiership team.Royal Humane Society Certificate for the award ceremony on 20 June 1900awards and presentations, piers and wharves - railway pier, sport - australian rules football, royal humane society of australasia, archibald ernest swannie -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Healesville's Historic Guest Houses" - Bryn Jones
Digitised video (3.11GB). Duration: 57 minutes. Recorded November, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Bryn Jones, President of Healesville Historical Society, takes us back through the ages uncovering the origins and growth of Healesville's attraction as a local and international tourism destination, with a mix of tall tales and true stories associated with some of the guest house goings-on. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Artshow Catalogue, Victorian Artists Society, Australian Landscape Paintings by Wykeham Perry, 1974
A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1974.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1974. Wykeham Lindley Perry grew up near Marysville in Victoria and painted local scenes from a very early age. wykeham lindley perry, victorian artists society, marysville, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Jasmin Burge, Photography by Jasmin R. Burge, 2000-2012
Photographs of Greensborough and surrounds in the 21st century. Themes include Christmas Day 2012 floods, Loyola College, Greensborough Cemetery, Bill Cecil and Greensborough Historical Society. The photos have been distributed by theme throughout the Society's Digital Library.Modern Greensborough photographed by local photographer.CD containing a selection of photography by Jasmin BurgeWritten on label on CD: "Greensborough Historical Society. Photography by Jasmin R. Burge (J.R.Burge)"jasmin burge, greensborough, photographs, christmas day 2012 floods, loyola college, greensborough cemetery, bill cecil, greensborough historical society -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Mixed media - Model, Port Fairy Historical Society, Early 1970's
This model was part of a panorama of 11 pieces designed from an almanac in the 1892 Port Fairy Gazette. The Panorama was used in a Historical Display in the historical society rooms in Bank Street but displays the more modern use when the building became the property of the Port Fairy Historical SocietyThis Panorama was part of an eleven piece Panorama of the Streetscape of Port Fairy in 1982. Made by a local resident.Small handmade model of a shop front from the 1892 almanac.In glass display box. Filled with furniture and display cases as it was in the early 1970`sBuilt 1889 Purchased Port Fairy Historical Society as their headquarters Members Welcome Now open Windows "Port Fairy Historical Society" This is model of 24 Bank Street First Museum 1977-1992panorama, model, almanac, historical society, bank street, mewkill -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - Silver Trophy, Circa 1990
Clunes Horticultural Society was established in Clunes during the 1980's to encourage interest and involvement in growing all types of vegetation. Dudley Irwin was the local Liberal Party Politician in the 1950'sThis Trophy was named after Dudley Erwin, a long term resident of Clunes who inaugurated the CHS. This Trophy was awarded annually by the CHS executive group to the member who was deemed to have contributed most to advancing Horticulture in the Clunes DistrictInverted Silver EPNS inverted hollow cone or cup with two opposed side handles, mounted on black bakelite base.Engraved: CLUNES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DUDLEY ERWIN PERPETUAL TROPHYclunes horticultural society, community group -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Fourteenth Subscription Concert / Kew Philharmonic Society, 1951
The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.Concert programme of the fourteenth subscription concert of the Kew Philharmonic Society. The program was advertised as an "All-English Programme". arthur dear collection, kew philharmonic society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Twenty-Seventh Subscription Concert / Kew Philharmonic Society, 1955
The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Concert program for the twenty-seventh subscription concert by the Kew Philharmonic Society in the Kew Recreation Hall in 1955.arthur dear collection, kew philharmonic society, music - victoria, music - kew, kew recreation hall, concert programme