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Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Banner May/June 2024, 2024_06
The Banyule Banner is published by Banyule Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on Rosanna Library, recycled roads and Watsonia town square and station redevelopment.A record of events within the City of Banyule.24 pages, colour illustrations. banyule banner, banyule council -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Wonderful Warrandyte - A Portrait by Valerie Polley, 2014
The Warrandyte Historical Society aims to collect, preserve and present the town's history. This books draws on the archival and memorabilia resources of the Society and other sources to paint a portrait of the township, its landscape, buildings, organisations and community.Warrandyte holds a significant place in Victoria's gold mining, art and settlement history.ISBN 9780992429102warrandyte, anderson's creek -
Australian Jazz Museum
Book, Marsh, J.B.T, The story of the Jubilee Singers with their songs, 1887 (exact)
The Fisk Jubilee Singers toured Australia in the late 1880s arriving at the Melbourne port of Williamstown on May 14, 1886, giving 80 concerts, their first performance being at the Melbourne Town Hall on June 7.Rare hard cover book. Includes personal history of singers. Includes music and words to 128 songs. Preface to music written by Theo F. Seward.jubilee singers, ella sheppard -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Transcript, Senator Olive Zakharov, Condolences speeches from Hansard, Mar 1995
Given out at a wake held for Senator Zakharov, the most loved and respected of all Parliamentarians, at the Town Hall 12.3.1995. On her death, Federal Senate ceased for a day, and the transcripts are of condolence speeches made in ParliamentOne of a group of items related to the death of Senator Olive Zakharov: Excerpts from Federal Parliament Hansard 7 March 1995 - condolence speechespolitics, memorials, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, olive zakharov, politicians, senators -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, James Wilson, Wilson Family, 1958
Compiled by the late James Wilson. copied by Lurline Knee. Includes Wilson family history 1879. Tatura and District records from 1856 on wards towns people. History of early settlers and business owners.Clear plastic black back. Sheets in plastic sleeves. 8 pages. Duplicate copieswilson family, tatura early settlers -
Hume City Civic Collection
Cleansing Register, Cleansing Register Shire of Bulla, c1895
This book is hand written in ink a list of occupiers and addresses of properties in Sunbury requiring cleaning of water closets between the years 1895 and 1908. Water closets were used before sewerage was connected to the town.Cloth covered hard cover book with tan colour corners and spine which have small embossed pattern on edges. Gold writing on red background on front cover. Green, black and red colour mottled pages inside front and back covers."Cleansing/Register/..."1890s, shire of bulla, sunbury, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Murals with descriptions inside the Town Hall 1930
Details of murals surrounding the stage of Stawell town hall 1930. This photo is of the left hand side of the stage and also shows three smaller images (floral) on the wings of the stage opening. The artist of the murals was Will Rees.Decorative Mural with a woman playing a musical instrument and smaller paintings to the side.stawell -
Emerging Writers' Festival
2009 Festival Photographs
The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by David Ryding and ran from May 22nd until May 31st. Program highlights include Speed Dating, The First Word and the Weekend Town Hall Conference.A collection of digital photographs, taken at various events associated with the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Western view from Ballarat Town Hall Tower 1899
View from the Ballarat Town Hall Tower looking west. Buildings that can be seen are William Dawson Ironmonger and Walter Cornell Chemist. The slate roof of St Andrew's Kirk can also be seen.ballarat town hall tower, gardens, william dawson, walter cornell, commercial, st andrew's kirk, ballarat, ironmonger, chemist, church, sturt street -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, J. McDonald Motor Garage, Ballarat c1915
The garage was located in Bath Lane and was once the Cobb & Co. Letting Stables. Adam Lindsay Gordon lived in a cottage behind the stables. The Town Hall Hotel can be seen in the background. This was in the Ballarat Homecoming publication.j.mcdonald, motor garage, bath lane, cobb & co, adam lindsay gordon, town hall hotel, building, vehicle, commercial, ballarat, ballarat homecoming -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, Legacy Lone Pines, 1971
In approx 1971 Legacy distributed pine trees grown from seeds of a pine cone from Gallipoli, this brochure lists the towns that received the seedlings. It includes "The Story of the ANZACS" and "The Legacy Lone Pine Project". A record of a type of work done by Legatees to keep the memory of Gallipoli and fallen comrades alive.Single page printed brochure folded in three.legacy promotion, lone pine -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury Swimming Club
The photograph was taken of swimmers at the water hole at The Nook in Sunbury in 1917. The pool at The Nook was the town's only swimming area from 1916 to 1966, when an Olympic size swimming pool was built in Ligar Street.A non-digital sepia photograph mounted on cream board of eight young men sitting on a grassy area and dressed in swimwear c1917.sunbury swimming club, the nook, swimming, sports -
National Wool Museum
Stencil - DUDLEY
This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Dudley is a large industrialised market town and administrative centre in England. Wool bales marked DUDLEY would have been transported to Dudley by sea.Wool bale export stencil - DUDLEYDUDLEYwool sales, wool transportation, wool export -
National Wool Museum
Stencil - LAWRENCE
This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Lawrence is a small town located in New South Wales, Australia. Wool bales marked LAWRENCE would have been transported to or from Lawrence.Wool bale stencil - LAWRENCELAWRENCEwool sales, wool transportation, wool export -
National Wool Museum
Stencil - SIMCOE
This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Simcoe is an unincorporated community and former town in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Wool bales marked SIMCOE would have been transported to Simcoe by sea.Wool bale stencil - SIMCOESIMCOEwool sales, wool transportation, wool export -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Poster, St Kilda Musicale featuring the Victorian Naval Band, 1975
Poster for St Kilda Musicale at St Kilda Town Hall on 20 July 1975, featuring the Victorian Naval Band. Part of a program of light music presented by the City of St Kilda to the public for free.Buff coloured card printed in blue on one sidest kilda musicales, city of st kilda, victorian naval band -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Poster, St Kilda Musicale featuring National Boys' Choir, 1974
Poster for St Kilda Musicale at St Kilda Town Hall on 18 August 1974, featuring the National Boys' Choir. Part of a program of light music presented by the City of St Kilda to the public for free.Buff coloured card printed in black on one sidest kilda musicales, city of st kilda, national boys' choir -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Geelong bogie 35 turning into Ryrie St from Aberdeen St, Wal Jack, 23-6-1949
Geelong bogie 35 turning into Ryrie St from Aberdeen St with the destination of East. Has the Town Hall clock tower in the photo. See item 9052 for a photograph print 23-6-1949. Yields information about Geelong 35 and Ryrie St. Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, aberdeen st, tram 35 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 35, Wal Jack, 23-6-1949
Geelong bogie 35 turning into Ryrie St from Aberdeen St with the destination of East. Has the Town Hall clock tower in the photo. See item 7817 for the negative. Dated 23-6-1949.Yields information about Geelong 35 and Ryrie St.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, tram 35, aberdeen st -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Last Ringwood Council meeting in old Town Hall chambers - 1969
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Last Council meeting - Old Town Hall Chambers. 8/12/69 L to R Cr McCrae, Vergers, Morris, Palmer, Aus, Smart, McCubbin,(Standing), Martin, C/E Mr Robertson, Mayor Cr BJ Hubbard, T/C Mr Webster -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood, 19 March, 1960 - L-R: State Governor Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks, Town Clerk Cr. F. Dwerryhouse, Mayoress Mrs. Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks, Mayor Albert Lavis, Mrs. Dwerryhouse
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration City 1960. State Governor Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks (left-hand side). Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse 3rd from left. Mayoress Mrs. Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks. Mayor Albert Lavis wearing glasses, Mrs. Dwerryhouse'. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, Holy Bible, c1900
Leather bound bible with gilt text on the spine and gilt edged pages. The dedication page has a small newspaper cutting stuck at the bottom of the page. rev t s b woodfull -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Programme - Satin Programme for a concert, 1893 (Exact)
Prepared by Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural SocietyProgramme printed in black on once-white satin. Fringed sides. "With the compliments of the Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society" / "A Grand Concert / In Aid of the Funds of the Society / Will Be Held on Wednesday Evening, October 18th 1893 in the Town Hall Rutherglen. Accompanist: Mr. J.R. Rusden / Stage Manager Mr. C. Nash / Programme - Part 1 (and followed by full program)rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, music, concerts, performances -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Untitled (Portland Port), c. 1990
Project to interconnect NSW, Victoria and SA power grid officially opened 30 March 1990. Painting one of several commissioned to mark the link up. Presented to Cr. Bob Menzel at Heywood terminal station. Later in Admella Week activities display (Aug. 4-18, 1990). Displayed at Woodturners' Guild rooms in 1992 (Source: Portland Observer, 12/8/92).Depiction of a harbour and port with industry, boats, ships and a town in the background. In foreground is a road and a grassy area with pine trees. Jetties lead from this area into water. At centre right is an active port with woodchip pile, cranes, buildings and silos. To the left is a red vessel. At top left is a shore area with a road rising to the right, a spired church and several buildings. Large amounts of steam rises from the pile of woodchips of the port. Unframed.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy - Portland Tidy Towns Tidiest School, c. 1991
Wooden, U-shaped trophy. Metal plaques with winners names, on each vertical arm. Metal plaque on cross-piece, with 'Portland Tidy Towns Tidiest School', engraved. Back cross-piece, metal plaque 'perpetual' trophy donated by Stuart and Debbie Ahearn 1991' - engraved. On base, between side arms, gold - coloured medallion surrounded by Maurel leaves, 'Keeping Portland Ship Shape' - engraved felt on base. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Fainter Falls, 2003 - 2008
The Fainter Falls Walking Track was originally accessible via a fire fighting access trail, which was used by fire fighters putting out spot fires caused by lightening strikes. The fires in the summer of 2003 highlighted the beauty of the area and provided the residents with the opportunity to consider the redevelopment of the trail. Work to establish a 700 metre grade 2 walking trail with a 50 metre grade 3 extension trail to the Falls began in 2005. It also includes 3 observation decks, a bridge over a creek crossing, car parking and interpretive signage.A Friends of Fainter Falls committee was formed to work towards the construction of a track to Fainter Falls. The contents of this folder is evidence of how a local community achieved its goals for such a project in 2003 - 2008.Large orange lever arch folder bound with 2 rings. Contains the history of the redevelopment of the Fainter Falls track 2003 - completion at the end of 2008. It is divided into: Funding Proposals. Correspondence Inwards & Outwards. Minutes and Letters of Support. Inserted separately in a large white and yellow Express Post envelope is additional information including chronology, minutes, newspaper cuttings Inserted separately is the 'Small Towns Development Fund' Application Form 2006.Cover blankfainter falls. bogong. walking trail. fire track. kiewa valley community. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pictures, Spencer Shier Studio, Framed picture of members of the Ringwood Borough Council 1924-1925 in 9 sepia photographs, 1925
Prepared by Spencer Shier Studio. Hung in council chambersFramed picture of members of the Ringwood Borough Council 1924-1925 in 9 sepia photographs. +Additional Keywords: Councillor R.G Wilkins / Councillor A. Blood / Councillor J.K. McCaskill / Councillor W. Mackinlay / Councillor A. Temple Miles, JP/Mayor / Councillor J.P. McAlpin, JP / Mr. A.F.B. Long, Town Clerk / Mr. F.R Lucas, C.E./Engineer / Dr. A.T. Langley MB BS/Health OfficerPresented by Councillor A. Temple Miles JP to the council -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, H.R. Cropley, Ringwood Poultry Breeders Association, miscellaneous correspondence, 21/05/1932
Hand written letter to Mr. Long, Town Clerk, from H.R. Cropley, Hon Sec of National Utility Poultry Breeders' Association. Letter dated May 21st 1932.0 Hand written letter to Mrs Pullin from Nunawading Historical Society re setting up a Ringwood Branch of the National Utility Poultry Breeders Association. Letter dated 19th July, 1986, and signed by Andrew Hillier, Assistant Secretary. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Hard cover, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Sands& McDougall, Directory of Victoria 1961, 1961
Part of Richard Carter CollectionRed covers with gold printing containing index to streets, suburban postal districts, country postal towns and alphabetical listings, Melbourne and suburban classified professions and trades section. Many advertisements for AMP, Lombard Insurance Co Ltd. K Gardner and Lang Pty. Ltd. on front cover. Back cover Kerb Exchange, May Otway Fire Alarms Pty. Ltd., Sportsmen's Physiotherapy Service and D.P.C. Cleaning Service. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sepia, Ballarat Looking North over Sturt Street and Armstrong Street, 1878
Framed sepia photograph showing Ballarat looking north over Sturt Street from Armstrong Street. The photograph was taken soon after the tower of the Ballarat Town Hall was built. Businesses shown in the photograph include Criterion House, W. Proctor Coach Builder, Lestor's Family Hotel, City Shoing Forge, Tattersall's Hotel, Burke's Hotel, Hislop's Hotel, Bell and Wright's Timber Yard, Mrs Binstedballarat, sturt street, armstrong street, ballarat town hall, ballarat townscape, william bardwell, fotobiennale