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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Decorative object - Event memorabillia, The Return Ball, 1923
Hand sewn and printed blue and gold wall hanging inviting Mayor and Mayoress Giudice to the Return Ball. The text is printed on the blue central fabric panel which has a gold fringe and tassels. At the top of the fabric to enable it to hang on wall the fabric is sewn around a wooden rod with attached gold braid.The citizens of Bendigo present their compliments / to / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (Cr. M. G. Giudice) / AND MAYORESS, (Mrs Giudice) / and request the pleasure of their company at / THE RETURN BALL / at the / Town Hall, on Tuesday, 17th July, 1923 / E.M. Vains, Chairman J. Denton, Hon, Treasurer / Bendigo, 27th June, 1923giudice, mayoress giudice, city of bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of bendigo mayoress, city of bendigo mayor, city of greater bendigo events -
Port of Echuca
A black and white photograph, 24/09/1984
This is a copy of a photograph from the Price Collection. The river and town are unknown. The photograph shows how locks were constructed using long vertical planks to form a wall. One of the cranes is floating on a pontoon.This shows how the river was locked to develop the irrigation industry in the early 20th Century.A copy of a black and white rectangular photograph of a lock being constructed . The river is in the foreground and in the background, cranes and rigs can be seen. A wooden wall dominates the centre of the photograph. Houses and buildings can be seen in the distance.In pencil on the back is written; 'Price / Lock construction? 'Jenkins Print Mildura.'lock construction, price family collection, mildura, jenkins print, irrigation -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper (Sub-Item) - Photograph, Eltham Town park
Colour photograph of Eltham Town Park showing duck pond and children's playground in the background. This photograph was taken soon after the council reclaimed the site from a tip and before it was named for Alistair Knox. eltham, diamond creek, eltham town park, alistair knox park, pond, playground -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Article, Eltham Town Community News, 9th Eltham Town Jazz & Blues Heritage Festival Success!, [2009]
Article by Howard Chant published in theEltham Town Community News [2009] page 13 ASlso miscellaneous advertising material opposite page (12) [reverse side of article on Judge Book Village] advertising, bunnings, eltham chambver of commerce and indiustry, eltham town jazz blues heritage festival, howard chant, la zanyas, machan indian restaurant, steve herbert mp -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flyer - Leaflet, Greensborough Networking Breakfast 2020, 25/03/2020
The Greensborough Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast was held at the Greensborough Hotel Bistro on Wednesday 25th March 2020 with guest speaker Noel Withers of GHS speaking about the historic plaques in the town centre.Single page, printed in colour on one side.greensborough chamber of commerce, noel withers, main street plaques project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Banner May 2023, 2023_05
The Banyule Banner is published by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on municipal laws and animal management and Watsonia Town Square.A record of events within the City of Banyule.24 pages, colour illustrations. banyule banner, banyule council -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Jug, Melba Bone China, Probably 1950's, 1960's
This small white jug was probably created as a souvenir of Mortlake. Its depiction of the 'Soldier's Monument' (War Memorial completed 1920), is quite accurate and perhaps reflects the importance of such monuments in small country towns. Memorials created in many country towns, cities and suburbs after the Great War, reflected civic pride and were created in recognition of the sacrifice of so many men in defence of the realm. Mortlake's 'Soldier's Memorial' is typical of many such memorials Australia wide. It forms one part of the Mortlake's tribute, the others being the Soldiers' Memorial Hall (which incorporates the old Mechanics' Institute) and the Avenue of Honour (cypress) along the Hamilton Highway on the eastern side of the town. Small glazed white jug, with gold rim, handle; transfer picture of the Mortlake War Memorial - showing plinth, column, soldier and fence with backdrop of mature trees. Captioned: 'Soldier's Monument Mortlake'. On base: 'Melba Bone China (followed by crown insignia) Guaranteed Made In England.'1914, 1918, world, war, memorial, memorials, mortlake, souvenirs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Greensborough, 1/74 Henry Street, 15/10/2018
Real estate advertising for 1/74 Henry Street Greensborough, 3 bedroom town houses; Unit 1 sold November 2018 for $786,000; and Unit 2 sold February 2017 for $831,000. Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographhenry street greensborough -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos, Postcards - Kiewa Valley
Mt Beauty township, at the head of the Kiewa Valley, is situated at the foot of Mt Bogong. The town was established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme on the High Plains.Mt Beauty is a popular tourist resort. The main highway from Mt Beauty to the Bogong High Plains is most picturesque throughout the year. During the winter months, Falls Creek provides access to Falls Creek Ski Village for snow sports. Tawonga, 6.5 km north of Mt Beauty, is famed for its trout fishing and camping on the Kiewa River. Deciduous trees make a show of colour during Autumn. The postcards are of historical value showing photos taken at an earlier time.The postcards can be compared to the attractions of the time as they do not include cycling (mountain bikes and road bikes), snow boarding, gliding and paragliding. Advertising for tourism has also changed as attractions are now available on-line. 1. 9 Coloured Photos of Bogong (5) and Visitors Information Centre display (4) 2. Two fold out coloured sets of postcards "Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme", "Mt. Beauty Victoria" 3. x10 Coloured postcards Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley, Bogong 4. x6 Coloured postcards High Country and Bogong Villagepostcards kiewa valley -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Florado Pennant, Mid 20th century
The Florado Festival was held annually from 1957-1966 with its annual parade being most popular. Funds raised were used to help finance the new Olympic swimming pool in the town. Representing Warrnambool and their Ideal CityTriangle flag shaped, purple felt flag with green & cream print one side, cream pink other side'Florado' one side 'Warrnambool "The ideal city" reverse sidewarrnambool, florado, florado festival warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Strip Card photos of Warrnambool, Mid 20th century
These types of folding postcards, showing scenes and buildings in Australian towns, were mass produced for tourists in the 1930s, 40s and 50s and later. Many similar cards of Warrnambool views have survived today. These commercial photographs are of minor interest as there are many other copies available. They show what tourists were buying 60 or 70 years ago and give us some idea of what Warrnambool streets and tourist spots looked like at that time. This is a series of 15 black and white postcards of views of Warrnambool folded into a packet originally designed to be sent by mail but the cover is missing. The photographs have a white background. The word ‘Warrnambool’ is on the front card. Each card has a title eg. ‘The Cliffs at Shelley Point’, ‘Hopkins Falls’. warrnambool, tourism -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Film - Book, Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1868-1870, Original directories published as follows: Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1868 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1869 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1870 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1871/72 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1875 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1880/81
The Official post office directory of Victoria (Bailliere's) : containing the names, residences and occupations of the inhabitants of the post towns of the colony, inclusive of Melbourne and suburbs, arranged locally and alphabetically, with cross references / compiled by authority. This directory is a useful resource in researching people and towns of the given area.Red plastic folder with white printed label attached to front cover. Contains printed index in plastic sleeve at front. Three plastic sleeves containing microfiche. Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1868 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1869 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1870 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1871/72 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1875 Bailliere’s Victorian Directory 1880/81 : Ref 919.450025 written on index sheet alongside Victoria College Library stamp.bailliere’s victorian directory 1868, bailliere’s victorian directory 1869, bailliere’s victorian directory 1870, bailliere’s victorian directory 1871/72, warrnambool history -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Farewell Entertainment, 1940
A dinner and 'smoke social' to farewell St Kilda members of the 2nd AIF during World War II, presented by the City of St Kilda at the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 February 1940.Yellow coloured folded card with folded yellow paper insert, printed in brown and tied with brown ribbonworld war ii, city of st kilda, 2nd aif -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program - religious service, A Civic Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Cessation of Hostilities in Europe, 1945
Program for a civic service of thanksgiving for the cessation of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War, arranged by the City of St Kilda in collaboration with the churches involved and held at the St Kilda Town Hall. The date is not specified.Cream paper, printed in dark blue on both sides and foldedcity of st kilda, wwii victory celebrations, arnold colman -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Boxing, 1944
Ticket to amateur and exhibition boxing at St Kilda Town Hall on 24 May 1944 in aid of gymnasium and welfare funds for Air Force Training Corps (ATC) squadrons nos. 5 and 104 .Orange coloured card printed in black on one side. Shows the insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force Training Corps. Holes have been punched in the top left and top right corners.Stamped on the back: No. 360wwii fund-raising, air force training, atc, raaf training corps -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/01/1971
The photograph was taken when railway land on either side of the tracks was used for recreational purposes and agricultural related activities. The local sports ground is on the RHS of the photograph and was used to stage a number of the town's events.A black and white photograph of a section of the two railway platforms and three sets of rail tracks with a stone bridge in the distance. Four rail carriages and eight goods trucks are on a railway siding near a wheat silo. There is open land on either side of the rail tracks.sunbury railway station, wheat silos, railways, macedon street rail bridge., george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Stanley Morris Barwise's Funeral Procession in Main Street Stawell in front of the Anglican Church with horse drawn carriages used by Mr Frank Crouch 1911
Funeral of Stanley Morris Barwise 1911. Main Street Stawell in front of the Anglican Church with Horse-drawn carriages (F. Crouch). Bootmaker and W Thomas Grocers visible near town hall. stawell -
Peterborough History Group
Book - Presbyterian Church Bible, The Holy Bible, 1872
Dated bible showing early establishment of a church in the town. It is written in the front that it belonged to the Presbyterian Church however discussion remains about whether this church shared the building with the Church of England, Methodist or others. Significant because it is one of the few references we have to the Presbyterian Church in Peterborough.Leatherbound Hole Bible containing the old and new testaments, with front cover missing.On front page is hand written Peterborough Presbyterian Church, 31st January 1886presbyterian church, peterborough, peterborough presbyterian church, bibles -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1990s
The building which has been damaged by fire is the former Diggers Rest Hotel which was the only surviving hotel along the Calder Highway between the towns of Keilor and Gisborne a distance of approx. 32kms A coloured photograph of a grey rendered building, along a roadside, which has been damaged by fire with a temporary fence surrounding the building. diggers rest, hotels -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr George Giles Hairdresser in Main Street Stawell on right 1908
Business George Giles Hairdresser Main Street Stawell 1908 on right. Shop next door on owned by brother Charlie Giles. Shops were between the Town Hall and Holy Trinity Church.stawell streetscape -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Fletcher Road, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, Civic Reception by the Mayoress of St Kilda, 1949
Program for a civic reception by the Mayoress of St Kilda, Miss Victoria Buntine, on 15 November 1949 at the St Kilda Town Hall. The program featured a concert, and performances by the City Organist Arnold Colman.Cream coloured textured card, folded and printed in blackvictoria buntine, st kilda mayoral function, arnold colman -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Town Hall Eaglehawk", c1905
Printed coloured postcard of the Eaglehawk Town Hall, a Bendigo Suburb, with an ESCo Bendigo tram. On the rear is a message to a person in Collingwood saying that this is the second of three views of Eaglehawk - see also item 9083.Yields information about Eaglehawk Bendigo and ESCo trams.Postcard - colour divided back usedHand written message written on the rear - card 2tramways, trams, bendigo, eaglehawk, town hall, esco -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 20th Century
One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyColoured photograph of a Certificate presented to D. H. Robb Esq. in appreciation of services rendered. Dated March 1932Phillip Island Band Presented to D. H. Robb Esq. in appreciation of services rendered March 1932. Names provided by Murray de la Haye November 2022 Back Row left to right- Percy Double, Bryant west, Any Morrison, Clarrie Williams, frank towns, harry De La Haye, Keith McIlwraith Middle row - Alan Murray, Noel Cleeland, Jack McLardy, Ruick De La Haye, Cecil Leeson, Alf Towns, R. Guerson, W Little Front row - Herbert Watchorn, Bill McLardy, Ron Scott, H. Warren [Band Master], David Robb, Roy Richardson, A.Bauerphillip island band, brass bands, d h robb, certificates, mary karney -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Granodiorite, Unknown
This specimen was found in Harcourt, Victoria. Harcourt is a small historic gold rush town located in a valley at the foot of Mount Alexander (741 m) in the Central Highlands of Victoria. In recent times the goldrush origins of the town have been replaced by a district known for apples, cider and wine. The Traditional owners of Harcourt are The Dja Dja Wurrung people. Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. Granodiorite has greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase. This piece is of significance due to its provenance in Harcourt, Vic. Granodiorite is commonly produced in volcanic arcs, and in mountain buildings where it emplaces as large batholiths in mountain roots. Granodiorite is the plutonic equivalent of dacite. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. According to the QAPF diagram, granodiorite has a greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase.GRANDIORITE. / Locality: / Harcourt, Victoria / Other label: Geological survey / R S / Loc Harcourt quarries [?] Alexander / 1/4 Sheet. | 4 | Granite /granodiorite, granite, burke museum, harcourt, coarse-grained, igneous, plagioclase feldspar, orthoclase feldspar, quartz, mount alexander, the dja dja wurrung people, the traditional owners, central highlands of victoria, gold rush -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Printing block: Warrnambool Historical Society logo, 1980s
This printers block was made for the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and used to print letterheads, envelopes and cards. The impression on the block is of the sketch map drawn by Thomas Price of Port Fairy of the Warrnambool Harbour site when he wrote to Superintendent Charles LaTrobe in 1844 regarding the suitability of the site for a new town. The letter is regarded as an important impetus for La Trobe to consider establishing the town of Warrnambool and so the sketch was used by the Historical Society as its logo on letterheads etc for many years. It was also used as the heading for the Society newsletters from the late 1980s to late 2007.This block of the Thomas Price sketch was used by the Historical Society for many years for its printed material and the sketch was used as its logo for about 20 years so it is an important part of the Society’s history and the block is kept as a reminder of this.This is a printing block with an impression made of metal and attached to a wooden block. The wood is in layers of dark and light coloured wood and has a piece cut out at the top left hand corner. The impression is a representation of the sketch map of Warrnambool Harbour made by Thomas Price in 1844.Sketch map of Warrnambool Harbour 1844warrnambool & district historical society, thomas price sketch -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs- Original S.E.C.V. home designs in Mt Beauty – Set of 6 black and white photographs
The townships of Mount Beauty and Bogong Village were constructed by the Victorian State Electricity Utility Commission (SEC) from the 1930’s to the 1950’s to house workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. At its peak the Kiewa Scheme employed around 4000 people. Although the towns were built as temporary accommodation for the workers and their families, many stayed and even retired there after the scheme had finished. The Bright Council, now the Alpine Shire took over the control of the township in 1960 and today Mount Beauty is one of the most complete company towns in Victoria.The SECV provided several standard designs for the housing of workers and management in Mt Beauty. At the completion of the scheme the housing was retained and Mount Beauty now exists as one of the best examples of a company town in Victoria.There are many examples of the original houses remaining around the town. This is significant as the houses were only built as temporary accommodation and still remain functional after over 60 or more years of use.Set of 6 black and white photographs of original SECV temporary house designs in Mt Beauty.Written in blue ink on front of photos 1. Winwood 2. Winwood 3. K Type 4. K Type 5. English Precut 6. Cube mt beauty houses, secv housing -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Bombs over Darwin, 1991
On the 19 February 1942, 242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town of Darwin, ships in the harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using them as bases to contest the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. Darwin was lightly defended, relative to the size of the attack, and the Japanese inflicted heavy losses upon Allied forces at little cost to themselves. The two Japanese air raids were the first, and largest, of more than 100 air raids against Australia during 1942–43.The Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The urban areas of Darwin also suffered damage from the raids and there were a number of civilian casualties. As a result more than half of Darwin's civilian population left the area permanently, before or immediately after the attack. Timber framed print of planes depicting the bombing of Darwin Harbour. Gold metal plaque - BOMBS OVER DARWIN Presented to Wangaratta RSL Limited Edition Print 234/1800 by James Baineswwii, bombing of darwin, battle of darwin -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Concert program, A Grand Concert by the Successful Competitors, 1898
Program is for "A Grand Concert by the Successful Competitors" held in the Town Hall on Friday, September 9th. No year is shown on the program, nor is their any indication of the cause of the concert. However, the prizes were to be distributed by the Hon. J. Bowser, M.L.A. John Bowser was a Member of Parliament from 1894-1920 and 1920-1929. (Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography). The Chairman was R.J. Burrowes, Esq., J.P., Shire President. Robert James Burrows was on Rutherglen Shire Council from 1895-1899, and was Mayor in 1898. (Source: Rutherglen: A History of Town and District by Brian Lloyd)Concert program printed in black on paper.concerts, competitions, john bowser, robert james burrows -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Kevin Rudd at Town Hall Ballarat, 27/6/07
Photograph: Kevin Rudd at Town Hall Ballarat Kevin Rudd is standing in front of a large painting. The photograph was taken inside the Trench Room at Ballarat Town Hall. Richard Hancock is pictured on the left. Kevin Rudd is a former diplomat and public servant who became Prime Minister in 2007. His leadership was successfully challenged by Julia Gillard. He contested Gillard's leadership in 2013 but subsequently lost the federal election. He left parliament after the ALP government was defeated by the Abbott Coalition. Richard Hancock was the CEO of Ballarat City Council. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, rudd, kevin, hancock, richard, prime minister, politicians, local councils