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Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 32; Model C5-32C, Pre 1969
Used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Physics Department as a stand-alone unit or it could be connected to the Sharp Memorizer - 60 if one was available.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 2 memories;operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 32, Model C5 - 32C Serial No. 912908With dymo tape labels: "1st YR"; "PHYSICS"; "PURCHASED 6/11/69" Gold sticker: "Edwards Sales and Service 42 3951"electric calculator, ballarat institute of advanced education, physics department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - KANGAROO FLAT, THE WAY SHE WAS, c1990
Kangaroo Flat, The Way She Was 14 pages in light yellow card cover with black and white photographs & containing memories of Kangaroo Flat 1909-1990 by W G Blake.W G Blakekangaroo flat, history, reminiscences, kangaroo flat- reminiscences -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - QUEEN VICTORIA BOOKMARK
Queen Victoria bookmark -printed on front 'In loving memory of our Queen - born May 24 1819 , Died Jan 22, 1901/ silk / picture ocf a cross / stained.ephemera, mementoes, book mark, queen victoria bookmark -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, VC Commemorative Port
750ml ceramic port flagon dedicated to the memory of those diggers who gave their lives in the defence of freedom. Sth Vietnam 1962-1973. Features a VC medal and soldier on the front.VC Commemorative port. Produced by Jenke Vineyards. Alcohol 18% by volume.commemorative port, vc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill's oldest inhabitant, 1/06/1927 12:00:00 AM
An interview with Mr Sam CollierAn interview with Mr Sam Collier, then Box Hill's oldest resident and his memories of early days. Included are the naming of Box Hill and the departure of the first train from Melbourne to Sandridge.An interview with Mr Sam Collierellingworth, william, sutton, r, clisby, (school teacher), collier, samuel, box hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK HALL
Black and white photograph. Slight yellowing to some edges. Emu Creek Bush Band. In memory of the pioneers of Emu Creek sign. People dancing on right. Emu Creek hall.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: WOMAN PLAYING VIOLIN
Colour photograph. Older woman seated playing violin. Back of photo reads: Mrs Corry - Emu Creek. Emu Creek Band. Hostel (?)Lovely memories Corry Xentertainment, music, musicians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THEATRES COLLECTION: ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE
Two newspaper articles by Max Thomson, one titled: backstage stories and the other : memories in the dark describing the royal princess theatre and other theatres in Bendigo. Date of publication unknownentertainment, theatre, royal princess -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Two typed pages of memories compiled by Gay Stanway (nee Jacqueline Gay Cottrell) of attending NDSN, PTS 6
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Two typed pages of memories compiled by Gay Stanway (nee Jacqueline Gay Cottrell) of attending NDSN, PTS 6. Two envelopes addressed to Gay Stanway & Jenny Clutterbuck.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TREASURED MEMORIES
"Mainholm" was the Bridgewater home of Thomas Sloan who was married to Marion Kirk in 1916.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. treasured memories: the Sloan, Isaac and Kirk families gather for wedding photos taken at 'Mainholm' in Bridgewater in 1910. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Lakes Entrance Regional Family History Resource Centre, Casting the Net. Early Fishing Families of the Gippsland Coast, 2001
Memories of stories told by members and descendants of fishing families from he Gippsland Lakes and Gippsland coast, including Mallacoota. Introduction gives a brief overview of the early fishing industry.settlers, township, fishing industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORIES
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Memories grade four pupils from Violet Street Primary School in 1936. ''Friends then, friends forever''. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Francis Percival Read (Jock) (1915-2010)
Franics Read known as Jock, was a life time resident of Eltham. He served in the Navy in WW2. He was well loved as a long time school crossing supervisor and member of EDHS with a remarkable memory of his life's experiences. Contents 1. In Memory of "Jock" Francis Percival Read 11.09.1915 - 22.12.2010; Funeral Service Booklet (3 copies), A4 card folded. Held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, Friday 7th January 2011 at 11:00 AM 2. News clippings - Clip Clop Lollipop!, Diamond Valley News, 14 Dec 1976, p1 - Jock Read with horse, Smokey, Diamond Valley News, 1978 - School Crossing Supervisor Jock Read with horse, Lofty, Diamond Valley News, 1982 - Families shed a tear for Tackey, Diamond Valley News, 23 Apr 1985 - For fallen friends, Diamond Valley News, 16 Nov 1992 - Lollipop man calls it a day, c.1996 - Local digger leads the march, Nillumbik Mail, 3 May 2000, p5 also “Our Anzacs remembered” - Rain holds off for people's march through memories, c.2001 - For Sale; 52-54 Henry Street, Eltham, Barry Plant Real Estate, The Weekly Review, 14 Mar 2002 - Wartime's memories of mates. Photo "Jock Read stands proud in front of the Australian flag in his front yard", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p1 - Keeping the Anzac spirit alive, Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p10 - Meaningful life well lived by Jim Connor, Diamond Valley Leader, 16 Feb 2011, p25 3. Draft of obituary by Jim Connor published in Diamond Valley Leader 16 Feb 2011 4. Jock Read Memorial notes 5. Jock Read Distinguished Life Member, Eltham District Historical Society 6. Distinguished Life Member presentation to Jock Read by Eltham District Historical Society at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 7. Photographs (qty 3) 10 x 15 cm of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer possibly Jim Connor) 8. Photographs (qty 9) printed on 3 sheets of A4 photo paper of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer unknown) 9. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Peter Bassett-Smith with Jock Read at the old Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham during Heritage Week display, 28 Apr 1990 10. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Denis Ward of Old characters and other folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 May 2000 11. Interpretative transcript of audio tape EDHS_01636 Jock Read Tape 1 – 2002 12. Transcript of audio tape Main Road Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 Sep 2002 13. Baker's Run - List of names and deliveries forming Jock Read's Baker's run and discussed at meeting held 10 Sep 2002 15. Jock Read - when asked what he used to do around about 14. Nillumbik Council Item; Jock Read Eulogy 16. Photocopy of photo: Wedding Party; Jock Read and Beryl Olivia Burgess, St Katherine's Church, St Helena 17. Celebration of the life of Beryl Olivia Read nee Burgess 1 December 1924 - 17 July 2008harry gilham collection, jock read, frances percival read, 728 main road, alison delaney, bakers delivery run, blacksmith, building industry, david johns, diana bassett-smith, doug orford, funeral service, gwen orford, harry gilham, henry street, heritage week, i remember (poem), industry, jim connor, lofty (horse), matlock police (tv show), peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, shamus (horse), smokey (horse), sue law, tackey (horse), wally, eulogy -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Memories of our Parents' Childhood, 2000
This was a project of Year 10-3 at Orbost Secondary College produced in 2000.This is a useful reference book on early Orbost.A 40 pp book produced by Orbost Secondary College Year 10.3 students in 2000. It is plastic covered and titled "Memories of Our Parents' Childhood Years. On the front cover is a collage of photographs.On front cover is a sticker - Orbost Secondary College.orbost-history reminiscences orbost-secondary-college -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, R. & M. North, Murrangowar Memories
This is a local history book written by a local author.Two 117 pp books titled Murrungowar Memories written by Wally West of Orbost. The front cover is blue with a b/w photograph of people, carts in front of a building- 1907-1908.2171.1 - inscribed Wal West 2171.2 - inscribed Ruth Leggemurrungowar-history west-wally -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DOCUMENT, FRAMED, RSL Bendigo Military Museum, c.2000
Full A4 size typed transcript of the Bishop of Amiens address given on 4 Nov 1918 in the Church of Long (Somme). In memory of Officers, NCO's and men of the Australian Army fallen on the battlefield.documents-speech transcripts, amiens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORY LANE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Friday, June 1, 2001. Memory lane: Pall Mall with Bendigo's historic post office in the background, circa 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: JIM PURDY, 1980
Newspaper cutting re Jim Purdy (Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser - no date, but handwritten on page is ''1980's''. Section called 'Profile' giving the life story of Jim Purdy as ''Jim's Memories''.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, jim purdy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PAST STUDENTS REMINISCE
Articles by Heather Winzar ( Stevens and Patricia martin ( Evans ); Ann Markworth ( Symons ) Peter Symons and Ian Symons regarding their memories of their time at Golden Square Primary School, Laurel Street.Ebendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, October 28, 2004. Childhood memories: Graeme Ashman, Gretta (Stevenson) Ashman and Ken Ashman at Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, 1942.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TO BIG HILL AND BACK
To Big Hill and Back 1971. Compiled for the back to celebrations and contains historical information on the area with memories of older residents, 49 pages with black and white photographs, advertisements and a map. Includes indexAlma F Mulqueenbendigo, history, big hill, bendigo, history, big hill, ravenswood -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, RAAF Vietnam Commeration Plague
Framed Document - Poem "New Memory for Old Blokes" Photo one - Unveiling plaque by "Woff" Snow Coughlan & AirCor Ken Watson Photo two - RAAF Vietnam Memorial Plaquedocument, photograph, melbourne shrine of remembrance, raaf vietnam commemeration plaque, woff couglan, aircor watson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 13 German POW reunion 1974, 1992
One of the many accessions received by our overseas friends and supporters.Clear plastic folder with green border and back with two colour laser copies - sentry box and concrete building with a close up of the building with 3 returnees and 3 ladies renewing memories.Camp 13 German POW reunion 1974camp 13 reunion, german pow reunion 1974 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TRANSCRIPT OF TAPE: JOHN HATTAM, August 1982
Transcript of Tape - 16 pp. by John Hattam narrated to Mrs Phyllis Smithson, August 1982 (as part of Oral History assignment). Filed under Jack Hattam (Memories of). Within H.John O'Connell Hattamjohn hattam, thomas hattam, st. just point, long gully, o'connells, victorian quartz mining company, great eastern, white hills, st matthew's church, st killian's school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map - Pen Sketch, Schwerkolt, Arthur, Sketch of Schwerkolt Property, 1936 to 1959
Early settlement of the Mitcham area is detailed in the farm outline sketched by Arthur Schwerkolt between 1936 and 1959.,Schwerkolt original cottage site included on the sketch.A sketch of the Schwerkolt property drawn from memory by Arthur Schwerkolt who lived on the property from 1936. It includes a photo of his mother sitting in front of the ruins of the original stone cottage.schwerkolt arthur, schwerkolt cottage original, map -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Stanhope Sermons, 1878
This book was owned by F.B. Dicken. Frank and May Dicken moved to Orbost in 1936 where Frank became manager of Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street. In 1945, Frank purchased the business and in 1947, formed a partnership with his son, Selwyn. The store was then called F.B. Dicken and Son. The premises are still retained by the Dicken family although the shop business was sold in 1981. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) Richard Weston was the vicar at Burntwood in Staffordshire, England from 1886–1922.A book with a brown cloth cover. Stanhope Sermons - second edition.Inside- To Frank Dicken, in memory of Burntwood days from Vicar Richard Weston 1926sermons dicken-frank weston-richard burntwood religious-literature -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Furniture, Chair
This librarian's chair was given to the school by the family of Joy Chapman who had died during 1948. The chair was part of a number of furnishings supplied by donation for the new library which was opened in 1949. These included blackwood shelves, tables and chairs and a new set of Encycopedia Britannica supplied by the Parents and Friend's Association, a grooved periodical table given by Old Collegians Younger Set, a librarian's desk supplied by the E M Bell estate and more than 200 books supplied by the Old Collegians. (see 'A lamp burns brightly' p. 61). This item is a significant example of the degree to which the school relied on donations from the community to develop the school during the post-war years. Solid wood chair with high solid back and solid arm rests. Carved CPLC crest attached to neck rest. Padded seat. Bronze plaque at front of seat. Plaque: In memory of / JOY CHAPMAN / 1947 - 1948 - The Gift of Her / Father, Mother & Ruthc-p-l-c, younger-set, parents-and-friends-association, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, joy-chapman -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Laminated Newspaper Clipping Poster, Private William Bond - 4296 - Killed in action July 1916
A Tribute to Pte William Edward Ernest Bond who was killed in 1916.Rectangular shaped Laminated Poster.In Ever-lasting memory of Private William Bond - 4296 - Killed in action July 1916posters,pte william bond, world war one, lara r.s.l. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Amy Neville Brown (1882-1974), 1976
Amy Neville Brown (1882-1974) was a longlife member of the Mission to Seafarers ladies' Committees: 1910 - Amy is first mentioned in our records as LHLG branch secretary for Elsternwick. (from diaries written by her and her sister Beatrice during 1909-1913 and held at the Glen Eira Historical Society, Amy tells she attends “kirk” with Miss Godfrey about once a month and each time they go to the “Institute” afterwards.) 1918 - 1922 sees Amy as “Schools secretary” LHLG. 1933 - Miss A N Brown becomes Honorary Secretary of the LHLG. 1946 – LHLG becomes “Harbour Lights Guild”. 1949 – Dora Simpson is president of HLG & Amy Brown is Honorary Secretary. 1957 – Amy retires as Honorary Secretary of the HLG. Other interests: 1933 - Amy founded the Victorian Aboriginal Group along with Valentine Alexa Leeper (1900-2001). She acted as Hon. Sec. to the VAG for 40 years until its winding up in 1971 8 boxes of papers related to their activities are held at the SLV under Amy’s name (with Val Leeper). 1950 - Amy was a member of the YWCA 1963 – she was president of the Agnes Benson Auxiliary of the YWCA. Amy’s parents were Andrew Howden Brown & Catherine Marianne (Kitty) Wight. She had 2 brothers: Charles John Brown, Edward Byam Brown & 3 sisters: Jean Constance Brown (1884-1973), Catherine Philpott Brown (1886-1980), Grace *Beatrice Brown (1889-1984) who was also a member of the Mission's ladies' committee. None of 4 sisters married, they lived all their lives in Elsternwick. Edward Byam Brown was an academic at Melbourne University rising to become Ass. Prof. of Electrical Engineering by the 1950s. He married Vera Scantlebury in 1926 – they had 2 children. Amy’s maternal grandparents were Edward Byam Wight and Catherine Philpott. Both arrived in Melbourne in the early 1840s. Edward Wight is included on Thomas Chuck’s collage of early Victorian pioneers. Anne Jackson has written a short biography of Catherine’s brother, William Philpott, which includes a paragraph on Edward Wight. Catherine’s youngest son, Neville Wight, became a solicitor living at Woodend. He married Grace Rutherford – Mrs Neville Wight was a member of our Executive Committee from 1929 to 1933. Neville Wight’s obituary states that “he served his articles with … the firm of Moule & Seddon”. The principal of this firm was W H Moule, well known judge and cricketer. His son, also W H Moule, was Honorary Secretary of MtSV Executive Committee for 20 years until his retirement in 1958. was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild ( Honorary General Secretary in the 30s) then the Flying Angel League. She passed away in September 1974. A protege and friend of the Godfreys and Ina Higgins she actively assisted in setting up school branches of LHLG and eventually became a leading member in the 1930s.The window made by Tony Hall along with this plaque were dedicated in 1976. Amy Neville Brown had a lifelong association with the Mission and other philanthropic and social causes. Small plaque mounted on wooded board.In memory of Amy Brown For her lifetime of devoted service to the Mission 26th September, 1974amy brown, plaque, memorial, flying angel club, lhlg, amy neville brown (1882-1974), victoria aboriginal group (1933-1971), vag, val leeper, valentina alexa leeper (1900-2001) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder, Photographic Memories Morrison Familiy, C 2000
This folder was compiled by the daughter of Eileen Nation ( nee Morrison) for a celebration in 2000 organised by Jeanette Osborne. This folder is a useful reference tool.A red plastic folder with sleeves containing photographs of the Morrison family on red paper. There is also a letter from Mrs Nation to Jeanette Osborne.Label on front : PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES MORRISON FAMILY ---------------------------- Mrs Eileen NATION (nee Morrison) nation-eileen morrison-family-orbost