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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Society Biggest in Australia", Apr. 2005
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS and its membership and activities.Photocopy of an item from The Courier, early 1972, titled ""Society Biggest in Australia", about the BTPS being the largest Society of its type in Australia with a membership of 280 people. Notes the first Co-Operative meeting had been held with George Netherway appointed as Chairman and that the BTPS will be participating in a TMSV Moomba exhibition.trams, tramways, btps, btps co-operative -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Bulleen - A Short History, 1991
Soft-cover book by Judity Leaney, Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society. Autographed copy, signed by Judity Leaney 5/9/91.Acknowledgements: The Society wishes to thank Irvine Green, Ken Smith, The Veneto Club, Heide Gallery and Staff, Scott Brown and the Negri Family in the compilation of this book. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, The Mail, Newspaper pages with article and photo promoting the Ringwood Historical Society. 2000, 4-Jul-00
Article by Kate Jones about the work Julie Bailey did archiving the Ringwood collection and the need for people to know about it.Newspaper pages with article and photo promoting the Historical Society. Two bifold pages. +Additional Keywords: Bailey, Julie / Jones, KateArchived and within reach -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Historical Society members excursion to Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land), 20/03/1996
historic, miningColour photo, Historical Society members excursion to Green Hill Diggings, Sandy's Hill Rd., Durham Lead (on private land)mining, green hills, sandy's hill rd., durham lead -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Medal, Royal Humane Society of Australasia Medal Awarded to Thomas Kennedy 3rd August 1891
Thomas Kennedy aged 14 was awarded this medal in 1892 for the bravery he showed in rescuing members of his family from the flooded Werribee River on the 3rd August 1891. The Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper on for 30 July 1892, page 2, reported the awards ceremony with this description, 'Bronze medals of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia were awarded at the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday evening as follows: Thomas Kennedy, of Maddingley, near Bacchus Marsh, aged 14 years, for the risk he incurred in procuring assistance to rescue his father, mother, four brothers and sisters from being drowned during the flood of the Werribee River, on the 3rd August, 1891. He at daybreak swam across a strong current, and procured a boat, then rode a horse attached by a chain to the boat, and was returning thus to the house when he was washed off the horse, and with much difficulty rescued'. Bronze medal with ribbon.Obverse: Virtute Paratum; Reverse: Awarded to Thomas Kennedy 3rd Aug 1891, Royal Humane Society of Australasia, INSTD. A.D. 1874medals, awards, floods 1891 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Annual Reports, Report of the Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1884-1890, 1884 - 1990
Members of the Report of the Horticultural Society of Victoria had the privilege of procuring seeds, cuttings, scions, &c., from the Society's gardens; also, free admission with 2 ladies, to all the Exhibitions of the Society. The 3 booklets were deaccessioned from the Victorian School of Foresty Library on 02 November 1981Three small booklets containing the annual report of the Report of the Horticultural Society of Victoria. .1) 23 page booklet for 1884 including annual report, reports of exhibitions, list of life members and list of member for 1884. Members included William Lee of Daylesford, R. McVicars of Koroit, and W.J. Wood of Daylesford .2) 36 page booklet for 1886 including annual report, financial statement, Fruit exportation, reports of exhibitions, list of life members and list of member for 1884. Members included William Lee of Daylesford, W. Anderson of Koroit, and W.J. Wood of Daylesford .3) 41 page booklet for 1890 including annual report, amended constitution, financial statement, Fruit exportation, reports of exhibitions, list of life members and list of member for 1884. Members included J. Dunstan of Yuille's Flat, Ballarat; and W.J. Wood of Daylesford. h.r. loch, w.f. stawell, boyce, carson, loch, stawell, beilby, stoddart, w.j. stoddart, william bailey, bailey, coglan, h. coglan, sangster, w. sangster, george neilson, victorian school of foresty, natale d'angri, d'angri, lang, rennie & co., r.u. nicholls, ramus, john ross, lindt, j.w. lindt -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Society Secretary Russell Yeoman and Society President Harry Gilham, Opening Ceremony of Local History Centre, 728 Main Road, Eltham, 12 July 1998, 12/07/1998
The new home of Eltham District Historical Society.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 of 7 stripsFuji 100eltham, eltham district historical society, harry gilham, main road, opening ceremony, local history centre, russell yeoman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sue Law (Society President) and Russell Yeoman (Society Secretary) (on right) accepting the Major Prize Award from Arthur Freeman(?) for the Society's entry in the Eltham Community Festival Parade, Eltham Senior Citizens' Centre, 8 November, 1986, 08/11/1986
[from a contemporary report:] The Shire of Eltham Historical Society's entry in the 1986 Eltham Community Festival Parade included Ben Hall's Cobb & Co. coach along with several vintage motor vehicles and the Society's new Community Banner. Members dressed in in an appropriate costume to ride in one of the vehicles or walk along with them. The assembly point was in Cecil St. at 11.45 a.m. The Society's entry was awarded the major prize for the parade.Colour photographeltham festival, shire of eltham historical society, 1986, arthur freeman, senior citizens' centre, sue law, russell yeoman -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Choral Society concert - Outdoors group photograph. 1919
2 copiesTyped below photograph, "Ringwood Choral Society concert - 1919". -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 2 Vol. 10 June 1970, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 2 Vol. 10 June 1970, 1970
Topic ; Aboriginal Tree; SEHA publication; The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 2 Vol. 10 of the CMHS June 1970 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 2 x L 26cm x W 21cm page 1 printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria ). /President Mrs C Whitehead Secretary Mrs P. Brodie / Newsletter June 1970 city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters, -
Expression Australia
Booklet, Adult Deaf Society of Victoria Present and Projected Services of the Society Part 1
A report by the Society on Social Welfare Services offered to the Deaf26cmHx20.5cmW ,12 pages, 2 copiesadult deaf society of victoria, social welfare services -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No.5 Vol. 5 August 1965, City of Moorabbin Historical Society, Newsletter No. 5 Vol. 5 August 1965, 1965
This is Newsletter No 5 Vol . 5 produced in August 1965 by Mr T. A. Sheehy CMHS for members and visitors The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961). Topics; South East Regional History Group; 'The Three McQueens' ; This is Newsletter No. 5 Vol. 5 of the CMHS August 1965 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 L 26cm x W 21cm page 1 printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF / VICTORIA AND THE CHELTENHAM ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY / President ; Mr R Ashley ...... / editor of Newsletter Mr T.A. Sheehy .... Secretary Mrs F. Neville / / VOLUME 5 No.5 NEWSLETTER August 1965 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, A glimpse of Glenferry & other writings, 2016
This is a collection of articles that have been printed in the Hawthorn Historical Society newsletters. Purchased in memory of Sue Slonek. illus., portraits. 82p This is a collection of articles that have been printed in the Hawthorn Historical Society newsletters.glenferrie, hawthorn, coffee palaces, (mr) john wilton collings, clothing and dress, eight hour day, ruth dwyer, (mr) james palmer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society, Sep. 1971
Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, September or October 1971 of the unloading of Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society. The tram was a gift from the "Ballarat Tramways". Unloading the tram is being done by the SEC Depot jacks in the Historical Society's yard. Exact date of cutting not known. See also Reg. item 1081 for same photo, different caption. daylesford, unloading, preservation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter on Australian Red Cross Society Letterhead, 1937, 04/06/1937
Typed letter on Australian Red Cross Society Letterhead relating to the Ballarat SChool of Mines becoming a member of the Junior Red Cross Circle. red cross, australian red cross society, junior red cross, ballarat school of mines, world war 2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record, Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Annual Report 2018, Aug 2018
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Annual Report 2018 Pale cover with half logo in black and large 25 in dark red.societies clubs unions and other organisations, sue leong, graham bride, rosalie (rosie) bray nee thrup, ken hall, rick stinton, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Watt Brother C I, Walmsley Brother W L, A History of the Manchester Unity. Independent Order of Oddfellows in Victoria Friendly Society, 1972
A history of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Firendly Society in Victoria from 1840 to 1971, describes the many services for members, plus community activities.associations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Nunawading Historical Society
Leaflet inviting people to join Nunawading Historical Society's meetings.Leaflet inviting people to join Nunawading Historical Society's meetings. Activities, research amd preservation of historical matters of local interest and excursions.Leaflet inviting people to join Nunawading Historical Society's meetings. nunawading historical society, historical documents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Red Cross Society, 1970
A certificate from the Australian Red Cross Society to the citizens of the City of NunawadingA certificate from the Australian Red Cross Society to the citizens of the City of Nunawading for raising the sum of $2,000 through the City of Nunawading Community Chest.A certificate from the Australian Red Cross Society to the citizens of the City of Nunawadingfundraising events, city of nunawading, australian red cross society, city of nunawading community chest -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letters of thanks to Nunawading Historical Society, 1988
Letters of thanks from students at Mitcham Primary School to W. Gray, President of Nunawading Historical Society for his talk to their class (1988).nunawading historical society, mitcham primary school, no 2904, gray, bill, nelson, muriel -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Historical Society members in private garden, during excursion to Green Hill Diggings, 20/03/1996
historic, miningHistorical Society members Judy Weller, Frank Loudon and Ray Willis, in Willis' garden, during 1996 excursion to Green Hill Diggings.mining, green hills, sandy's hill rd., durham lead -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 3 Vol. 2 June 1962, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 3 Vol. 2 June 1962, 1962
This is Newsletter No 3 Vol 2. produced in June 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No 3 Vol 2. produced in June 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x Foolscap paper printed on 2 sides folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal historical Society of Victoria ) / President T.A. Sheehy ... Secretary Mrs. L.Harvey .../ NEWSLETTER No 3 Vol.2 June 1962city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, , cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, ashley r, moorabbin city council, standard newspapers ltd., bent thomas, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 6 Vol. 2 September 1962, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 6 Vol. 2 September 1962, 1962
This is Newsletter No. 6 Vol. 2 produced in September 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors Topic ; Council Elect, Moorabbin1851 The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash Moorabbin City Council elections results are recorded. A description of Moorabbin c 1850 , the Gold Rush and installation of the Toll Gates in St Kilda Rd This is Newsletter No. 6 Vol. 2 of CMHS September 1962 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 Foolscap L34cm x W 21cm paper folded into 4 pagesCITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria ). President T.A.Sheehy …… Secretary Mrs L. Harvey……. NEWSLETTER No 6 Vol. 2 SEPTEMBER 1962 city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 7 Vol. 2 October 1962, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 7 Vol. 2 October 1962, 1962
This is Newsletter No. 7 Vol. 2 produced in October 1962 by Mr T. A. Sheehy President CMHS for members and visitors. Topic ; New President . Rietman House The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ . The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash This is Newsletter No. 7 Vol. 2 of the of CMHS in October 1962 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 1 x L 34 cm x W 21cm foolscap paper folded for 4 pages CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL / SOCIETY / (Affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria ). President T.A.Sheehy …… Secretary Mrs L. Harvey……. NEWSLETTER No 7 Vol. 2 OCTOBER 1962 city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., harvey l, , cheltenham & district co-operative society limited, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society- J. Kirby, President, H. & A. Society showing Charles Howitt the Your Garden Shield 1958
Black and white photograph. (Photo by Peter Paynes, Ringwood Studios.)Written on back of photograph, "J. Kirby, President, H. & A. Society showing Charles Howitt the Your Garden Shield to be competed for by the shopkeepers for the best window during the Floral Festival in March. 'Mail' 20 February 1958." -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Art show Catalogue, Victorian Artists Society, Australian Landscape Paintings by Wykeham Perry, 1976
A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976. 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 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Caledonian Society and Highland Games (Ringwood), 26/07/1967
Caledonian Society and Highland Games. Formed 26/7/1967. Packet includes: Advertising flyer for 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973. Newspaper cuttings. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "From Nail Can to Knighthood" The Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson, KBE, FRGS - presented by David Thompson, Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Digitised video (4.46GB). Duration: 62 minutes. Recorded November, 2017. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter - David Thompson, RHSV Archivist and contributor as curator or assistant to the curator of successive exhibitions. David curated the RHSV's most successful exhibition "Nail Can to Knighthood: the Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson" in 2015, and presents this talk on the Australian philanthropist, entrepeneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery company, MacRobertson's. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Box Hill City Historical Society, 1969 - 1975
Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)Papers read before the Box Hill City Historical Society Vols 2 (1969-71), 3 (1971-73), 3 ( 1974-75)box hill historical society, box hill, nunawading, vermont, surrey hills -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, Blackburn-Mitcham Film Society, 1964, 1972, 1973
Blackburn-Mitcham Film society Newsletter. issues: Program, 1964; July 1972, February, April, May, June, August, September, November 1973Blackburn-Mitcham Film society Newsletter. issues: Program, 1964; July 1972, February, April, May, June, August, September, November 1973.Blackburn-Mitcham Film society Newsletter. issues: Program, 1964; July 1972, February, April, May, June, August, September, November 1973blackburn-mitcham film society, newsletter