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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Historic House, Holding M, 2009
Built early 1900's for member of the Sutherland family, early residents of Lakes Entrance. Late occupied by Tom Beyer and family 1930's, Jean and Ray Green (baker at Freeman's store) 1950 - 1960's.Colour photograph timber dwelling with hipped roof at 4 Orme Street, the dwelling was demolished. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, township, heritage study -
Bialik College
Mixed media (item) - Community handouts
The toy wolf is the school mascot and often given to visitors to the school as a gift. The table covering was given to families for Shabbat. Increasingly prayers and prayers for Israel were given to families and community members after 7th October 2023. Shabbat Shalom. prayer, jewish life, gift -
Federation University Historical Collection
Film, Nanook of the North - silent documentary film, 1922
The documentary follows the lives of an Inuk, Nanook, and his family as they travel, search for food, and trade in the Ungava Peninsula of northern Quebec, Canada. Nanook, his wife Nyla and their family are introduced as fearless heroes who endure rigors no other race could survive. The audience sees Nanook, often with his family, hunt a walrus, build an igloo, go about his day, and perform other tasks.A platic container containing a 16mm film spool of the 1922 silent documentary film Nanook of the Northnanook of the north, william mckenzie, baffin island, belcher islands, arctic -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
This is one of a set of six photographs taken for the Victorian Railways Magazine, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. t contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family The man in the photograph is Pat Donchi, a member of the Donchi family, who have been involved in the sleeper - cutting industry since the 1890s. This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years.The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of a sleeper cutter at work swinging a broad axe.on back - Pr 8765timber-industry-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-family -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Sargood Family
This file contains six articles on the Sargood family. Two photocopied pages from BURKE’S COLONIAL GENTRY vol. 1, 1891, on the Frederick Thomas Sargood family lineage, pages 129 and 130. Article on Frederick Thomas Sargood on education, business ventures, the volunteer forces, and his ministerial position and marital status, taken from VICTORIA AND ITS METROPOLIS vol. 2, 1888, page 501. Nine handwritten pages of Frederick James Sargood family tree, primarily taken from Sargood Family Bible, Melbourne University archives, undated. One typed and one carbon copy of written notes on Sargood family in Australia up to family member Edith Marian. Hand written notes taken from Caulfield Rate Books 1858 to 1892, on Frederick Thomas Sargood, also St Kilda rate books 1867 to 1874. Hand written details of unknown relationships to F. G. Sargood and listing of Sargoods from phone book, date unknown.sargood frederick thomas, sargood marian australia rolfe, sargood frederick george, sargood percy rolfe, sargood alfred herbert, sargood harry morton, sargood willie ernest, sargood clara wordsworth, sargood edith marian, sargood emma winnifred, sargood gulielma bertha, sargood charlotte rippon tomlin, sargood julia charlotte, sargood frederick james, warehouses, defence forces, parliamentary representatives, st mary’s church, allen william, hotham street, caulfield, glen eira road, sandham street, ripponlea, housenames, mansions, willow street, gardeners, coachmen, à beckett t. t., alma road -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book, Crossing The Bar, 1993
Jim Henderson has written several books about the Wareiwa and Hospital Creek area.This is a useful reference item.A 40 pp book titled Crossing The Bar , Stories,Songs, Poetry. On the front cover is an early photograph of two coaches and horses on the sand bar at Lakes Entrance at the Gippsland Lakes. In the top right corner is a photograph of part of the memorial plaque erected by the Jonson family of Tostaree in 1993. " In memory of the coach drivers Cunninghame-Orbost 1886-1916." The book was compiled by Jim I. Henderson.Jim Henderson 31/10/1993wairewa nowa-nowa hospital-creek waygara transport-history-east-gippsland -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, A Chronicle of Life in Woods Point and Surrounds As seen Through "The Mountaineer" 1985 to present-Volume 1, 1989
A history of Woods Point and its surrounds as seen through 'The Mountaineer', a local paper published in Woods PointPaperback. Front cover has 3 of the same black and white photograph of old Woods Point. There is also a photograph of a Christmas themed front cover of The Mountaineer from December 1991. Back cover has 2 of the same photograph. Photograph is of a family standing next to a car that is parked outside the Wood's Point Hotel. In the background can be seen a shop on the left hand side of the road.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779woods point, the mountaineer, north east victoria, australia, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Audio - DVD's WW1, Jamie Roberts, 1) The Last Man from Dunnolly .2) The ANZACS of Eaglehawk, Possibly post 2000
.1) DVD titled The Last Man from Dunnolly. Front has a black & white photograph of a soldier sitting in a chair. Written under title in pen is 4 mins 26 sec, Produced by Synio 2013. .2) DVD titled The ANZACS of Eaglehawk. Front & rear covers have photographs of soldiers & loved ones. 6 short documentaries exploring the impact of war on men & families.audio-visual technology, military history - army, dvd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - WALLET AND CONTENTS, C.1940’s
The wallet belonged to Henry Victor Evans No 418655 RAAF, refer Cat No 1760.4 for service details. On back of ID Card is written "To Dear VC, With all my love & best wishes from Bet , Jim & Valerie xxxxx".1) Wallet leather tan colour. .2) Pencil - Pink .3) Note Book , Victor II Evans 29/5/44 418655 contains RAAF information re family and mate's addresses etc,very small photo BTW Evans V.H .5) Ident card for 418655 Evans V.H of Kyabram Haslen St. .6) Ribbon Bn Lt Blue.personal effects - - honey contianers - notebooks - id, photography -photographs, handcrafts - leatherwork -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Christmas postcard with two black and white photographs on the front. To the right is a portrait image of Noel Blundell, an Australian Army soldier in summer uniform. To the left is a woman with two children in an outdoor setting. To the woman's right is a teenage boy and to the woman's left is a younger teenage girl. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card is inscribed "A Happy Christmas and A Victorious New Year"postcard, christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Soldier's Record of Service Book
Printed paper booklet with information and details relating to military service. This booklet has been used to record details such as training, awards, equipment issues, leave taken, medical information and family contacts. This booklet has a folded page insert slip which has been pasted in the 'record of personal issues' section. This booklet is showing signs of extensive use and is in very poor condition.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES Soldier's Record of Service Book A.A.B. 83 (introduced July 1943) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, c 1900
Four photograph enlargements from John Jansson's collection. Farm work on three properties: Underdown's farm, Rhyll; Harbison's - wool being carted for shipment to Melbourne by Ketch from Cowes Jetty; McIlwraith's farm harvesting hay at their property called "Heath Hill" at Rhyll.Four enlargements of original photographs and postcards mounted on cardboard for display purposes. 292-01 Norm Smith with a four horse team preparing ground for Chicory. 292-02. Wool Team on road to Cowes 292-03. Horse and dray loaded with stacks of hay - workers in background at McIlwraith's farm "Heath Hill", Rhyll 292-04. Horse and dray with family including ladies and children.292-02. Many Happy Returns. Good Luck. Phillip island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 292-03. Harvest time on Phillip Island. Victoria underdown, harbison, mcilwraith, heath hill, chicory farming, wool carting, john jansson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
calendar, E-Gee Printers, Old Views of East Gippsland 2017, 2016
This is one of a series of calendars compiled annually by East Gippsland Historical Society.This is a useful pictorial reference tool.A 2017 stapled calendar, titled "Old Views of East Gippsland". On the turquoise coloured front is a black/white photograph of Eagle Point, Mitchell River C 1875 with a family group, possibly Alfred Howitt and children, on the bank of the Mitchell River opposite Eagle Point Bluff.. It contains early photographs of East Gippsland,. There is a hole for hanging. The title is at the top and the year at the bottom in black print. calendar-old-views-of-east-gippsland photographs-historic-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, The Argus and Australasian Coronation Souvenir 24 May 1937, 24 May 1937
The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. Widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. George VI became King after his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth and as Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 10 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May 1937 and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date. This newspaper provides a detailed pictorial representation of the coronation of King George V1 in London on 12 May, 1937. The commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family.A special edition souvenir newspaper which is a forty page pictorial commemorating the Coronation of King George VI. It is titled "THE ARGUS and AUSTRALIAN CORONATION SOUVENIR". On the front cover is a coloured painting /print of a horse parade/procession with banners printed by "ROWED". In the bottom right corner is the cost - 1/-. It contains a complete record of the ceremonies as well as large portrait photos of the royal family designed for framing. argus-newspaper george-v1 coronation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY PORTRAIT
Small family portrait. The lady is seated on a chair and holding a baby in her arms. The man is standing beside her. The lady is wearing a dress with a voluminous skirt. The baby's dress is similar and the man is wearing a three piece suit and watch chain. The man's jacket has only one button at the neck. The photographer's name and a border is printed in gold on the front. On the back is the photographer's printed in black.Bent late Batchelder, Centre of Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, family, family portrait, bent late batchelder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EASTER FAIR PROCESSION 1895, 1895 ?
black and white photograph: parade in Pall Mall, showing shops, hotels,EXCHANGE' Shamrock Hotel, City Family Hotel in distance. Post office tower and Law Courts. Banners, floats and people marching. Large crows watching. Horse drawn vehicles with occupants watching parade. Note ' Union Jack' flag on Law Courts. On back top right corner. ' MP 256'cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: VIEW ST PROPERTY OWNED BY CHARLES TATCHELL, 24th March, 1973
1973 correspondence to BHS re the two View St properties (257 and 267 View St) bought in 1923 by Charles Tatchell. Sold by family in 1939 Description in the letter from Tatchell's daughter about the history of the houses - the pair were called for many years ''Bellyache Terrace''. Known originally as Mount Pleasant House and View Hill House (later removed by Mrs Tatchell).Nancy Macpherson Smithperson, individual, charles tatchell, george lansell, view street, view hill house, mount plesant house, bellyache terrace, charles tatchell, london bank bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BAGGALEY COLLECTION: VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS, 1963
Various photographs of the Baggeley family, and postcards a. Postcard - Marysville, Vic 13cm W x 8.7cmH b. Postcard - children's school camp, Somers, boat 13.5cm W x 8cm H c. Kyoto b&w photo, 1963 - 12.2cm W x 8.2cm H d, Marion Campbell b&w photo - 9 cm W x 8.2cm H -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION: DUIGAN BROTHERS MEMORIAL MIA MIA
Colour photograph of the bluestone memorial erected to celebrate the first flight of an aeroplane by the Duigan brothers, Mia Mia/Baynton area The memorial has an aeroplane propeller attached at the top. . The first flight on an Australian made aeroplane was made by John Robertson Duigan on 16th July 1910, on the family property 'Spring Plains' Mia Mia. Photo taken during a BHS tour, possibly 1990's.aviation, civilian, duigan brothers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Papers, Handwritten notes recording Nott Street School Old Boys who served in WWI, Port families, 1917 - 1920
Information from these notes is entered into 1931.03, temporary Honor Roll, but not into the larger (.01) Roll of Honor Book - apparently an unfinished project. This material was hidden within the large wooden Honor Board now in the foyer of Port Melbourne Town Hall.Nott Street Old Boys Honour (Honor) Roll: Several dozen notes handwritten on various slips of paper and sent by families of boys who served in WWI, to the school for inclusion into 1931.01 and .03. Some give details of medals, deaths etc. Among these are .05 - a letter from Miss HOPKINS and tickets for .06- State School benefit and .07 - "A Picture Show" and a scribbled order of service.war - world war i, education - primary schools, nott street state school, eleanor hopkins -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Guide to Submission of Claims for Entitlements on Removal
Guide to allowances for removal of family and possessions at end of period of active service of N E Swainston. Set consistes of letter ( 2 pages) and pro-forma document 'Annex A to Removal Authority' dated 12 Sepember 1972. Provides details of entitlements for relocation of personal effects, wife, and dog by private car from mainbeach, Queensland to Melbourne, Victoria with envelope addressed to Pte Swainston.national service - australia, army claims, relocation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: FAMILY COLLECTION, 5 PAGES, 1990
Document. John and Greta Guiney of 51 Sternberg Street, Bendigo. Previously 126 Sternberg Street/Sheepwash Rd. Name changed in 1960s. Referred to as ''Sheepwash Cottage''. Built in 1899-1900 for John and Greta Guiney as their first home. John J.Guiney married Marguerite/Margaretta (Greta) Cane/Kane. St. Killian's Bendigo, June 30th, 1900. Plus 5 pages of family history.document, memo, family history of guiney family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BENDIGO
A tin with a picture of HRH The Duke of Gloucester on the front. There are also pictures of ships on the tin. The tin contains newspaper cuttings from The Bendigo Advertiser on community activities in Bendigo between 1919 and 1952. Activities include Golden Square Comforts Fund and other efforts and campaigns related to the war. The community activities of the Pethard family are mentioned among many church and sporting activities in the Bendigo community.organisation, community, bendigo, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, community, clubs, clubs and associations, organisations, organizations, person, male, female, individual, pethard family, golden square comforts fund, king george vi, history, sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: ATHLETICS, 1/1/94
Black and white photograph, 2 men, photograph of Ian Stringer (left) and his father Lloyd Stringer both holding onto a photograph of their family, 1/1/94. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Maryborough 1/1/94. Left Ian Stringer and his father Lloyd Stringer with pictures of Lloyd + his father Bert + Brother Bob Spirit Champions.recreations, sports, athletics, ian stringer, lloyd stringer, bert stringer, bob stringer. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLE: PASSING OF ALBERT RICHARDSON (BIOGRAPHY) FOR JUNE 1972 NEWSLETTER
Article re passing of Albert Richardson (biography) for June 1972 Newsletter. Mention of family/parents, education, childhood, violin with Miss Crowther', jobs - insurance and engine-driving, Trades Hall Secretary 1945-1950, job with John Brown 1952-1968. member of Historical Society 1966 and President 1969, interest in Victoria Hill as a tourist attraction, health problems and his passing.document, newspaper, bendigo advertiser, albert richardson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION:ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS, c. 1916
Album of 8 photographs - Basil Watson biplane being constructed inside the family home: 1. Body frame of plane; 2 Watson standing in front of cockpit frame; 3. Section of wing and tail; 4. Watson in cockpit frame; 5. Side view of biplane in backyard; 6 Front view of biplane in backyard; 7. As for 6; 8. Rear view of biplane in backyard.photograph, aircraft, basil watson collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE AND CHARING CROSS BENDIGO
Coloured postcard, grey border embellished with spray of gold wattle left side, and kangaroo in bottom RH corner. Image shows Charing Cross , Alexandra fountain in centre, Queen Victoria statue centre bottom. Horse drawn vehicles on Pall Mall and Charing Cross. City Family Hotel in background. View Point buildings on RH side. Receipt number 355/16Valentine & Sons Melbournebendigo, business, carwardine soap and candles -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Document, Arthur Wilson: Service in Great War 1914-18 & Selected Papers and Correspondence, August 1997
Arthur Wilson (1888-1947) was a foundation fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London), and a highly regarded Australian gynaecologist and obstetrician.Collection of papers and correspondence bound inside a plastic cover. Title page reads 'ARTHUR WILSON/Service in the Great War 1914-18/&/Selected Papers and Correspondence/Prepared for the Family Reunion/to mark/the Hundredth Anniversary/of the/Award of the DSO/at the home of/David & Jenny Wilson/12th August 2018'. There is a USB memory stick attached to the front cover which holds a digital copy of this item.non-fictionArthur Wilson (1888-1947) was a foundation fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London), and a highly regarded Australian gynaecologist and obstetrician. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Elizabeth Nelson, Letters from Aboriginal women of Victoria, 1867-1926, 2002
This edited collection of women's correspondence constitutes an important historical record of the experiences of Aboriginal women during a crucial period of social change. In particular the letters are valuable for the insight they offer into the impact on Aboriginal communities of government legislation and mission policies and the women's assertion of their entitlement to freedom and agency. Written by 81 different women, the letters cover such issues as children, family, religion, land, housing and material assistance.maps, b&w photographsvictorian aboriginal women, correspondence, government policy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Obituary John Wood Ingram, 2/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. Born in Wales, family moved to Mitcham early 1950's. Economics degree. Taught at Foster, created farming commune in NSW, started Mallacoota Easter Festival 1981. Known for school and community workshops with music & drama. Later became Co=orninator at Mallacoota TAFE Outreach Centre.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. byers, jill, thornycroft, bob, ingram, john wood, mallacoota tafe outreach centre, paul wood, anna wood, paddy wood, rory, phoebe & briony