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Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Holy Trinity Church of England, cnr Scott & Warrenheip Sts. Buninyong, c 1982
Original brick church/school (1857) and bluestone church (1862)BW photograph, of Holy Trinity Church of England church, corner of Scott Street and Warrenheip Street, Buninyong. Rev. Garrett John Russell arrived Buninyong 1857 when vicarage and school were built, Church of Holy Trinity opened in 1862. A Telecom workers tent is visible in the foreground.anglican, buninyong, church of england, bluestone, building -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Lunchtime readings for the 1993 Braille and Talking Book Library awards, 1993
In 1993, as part of the Melbourne Writer's Festival, a tent was set up so that people could come and listen to readings of books shortlisted for the Braille Book and Audio Narrator of the Year at lunchtime. These images show the audience and some selected presenters including Michael Carman. 8 coloured photographs and 7 strips of negativesawards, braille & talking book library, michael carman, james wright, karl hughes, kris benic, adrian beddows -
Mont De Lancey
Certificate, Independent Order of Rechabites, 1914
This certificate was presented to Reginald Sebire in 1914 and displayed at Mont De Lancey until his death. It is displayed in the House Dining Room above the fireplace. Reginald was the eldest son of Thomas and Linda Sebire, the grandson of William and Martha. He and his wife Gwen (Quale) lived in the home of Mont De Lancey with their children until his death in 1962. The certificate is on Loan from Graeme or Alvan Sebire (sons of Reginald)A scalloped shaped framed certificate presented to Reginald J. Sebire in July 1914. The frame is thin brown wood with a light blue trim and a glass front. A coloured coat of arms appears above the inscription with two female figures standing above and beside the coat of arms. The inscription certificate has a white border and buff coloured background.'Independent Order of Rechabites: Salford Unity Established Aug 25th 1835. Registered March 27 1854 Junior Section. This is to Certify that Reginald J. Sebire was enrolled as a member of the Star of Wandin Tent No. 379 on the 3rd Day of July 1914'certificates, documents, objects, membership certificates -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, McCARRON BIRD & CO. MELBOURNE, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES, 1954
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES IS A FRATERNAL ORGANISATION AND FREINDLY SOCIETY FOUNDED IN ENGLAND IN 1835. THE ORDER HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA FROM 1843, PROMOTING TEMPERANCE AND AS A BENEFIT TO SOCIETY. WOODEN FRAMED COLOURED CERTIFICATE ON PAPERON FRONT: PRINTED THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IS PRESENTED TO BRO A.S. STEART PCR BY THE MORNING STAR TENT NO. 28 C E HARRIS DCR F HARRIS CR J W RINTOUL D SEC. W J FOULKES SEC.independent order of rechabites, bro. a.s. steart -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1861
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Near Golden Point, Mount Alexander - ten years after the rush began. Photo shows many tents and some timber buildings at least one two story building up on the hill. Markings: 19 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF TEAMS OF HORSE DRAWN ARTILLERY, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of horse drawn artillery on a treeless plain. In the foreground - two canons each drawn by 3 mounted horses, one riderless horse and two officers riding off to the right. In the distance is a row of horse drawn artillery and some tents at the right. Location not known.postcard, postcard, ww1, horse drawn artillery, france -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Whiter's Camp Park, 1935
Black and white postcard showing an extensive portion of Whiter's Camp Park, taken from the elevated tankstand looking south to the main entrance. Lake and hummocks in distance. Cabin, tents and petrol bowser as well as a crowd of people in image and roof of rotunda directly under photographer. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, camping -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS , MOUNTED, 1939 - 1943
The photos relate to a collection re John Edwards VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Group of 5 photos, B & W on a blue cardboard background with black edge. .1) Soldier standing in front of a house. .2) Soldier in shorts and tin hat. .3) Four soldiers wearing a variety of hats. .4) Large group of soldiers on parade. .5) Soldier standing in front of a small tent. .1) "Dec 1939" .2) "Palestine 1940" .4) "6th Div Australian Provost Corp prior to embarkation 11Jan 1940"photography - photgraphs, military history - army, palestine -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of camping in the Wannon Valley.The photo shows a man sitting on the ground, holding a book, leaning against the back of a trailer/utility. The trailer appears to be covered by a shelter made of tree branches. There is a large tent with an open flap in the left background and a billy hanging on a tripod made of branches can be seen in the right foreground. The area is surrounded by bush.recreation, camping -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
4 Photos framed - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme 1940s
These 4 black and white photos are very clear and are of Bogong in the 1940s when the Kiewa Hydro electric Scheme was being constructed. Bogong was the first construction site. Bogong was a township and construction site for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. These photos in the early 1940s (during WW2) tell the story of fire, flood and living conditions with the inference of transport being horses in 1940 compared with its development in 1944.1. Tent camp at the 'Junction', Bogong 1940 2. Junction Dam September 1940: floodwaters over coffer dam 3. 'Reservoir' Camp with Bogong Stables in foreground, 1940 4. Junction Dam and Bogong village in August 1944 Each photo has string attached on the back with tape - for hangingSticker on the back of each photo: 'Framing/ Colour Magic / Shop 7, Lismore Central / Carrington Street, Lismore / Phone (02) 6621 3289'bogong township 1940, junction dam 1944, reservoir camp 1940, bogong stables 1940, tent camp at bogong -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Award - Trophy, Silver Cricket Club Trophy
Silver engraved - filigree - 5 leafy arms (one arm missing). Two trunks hold up the actual cup. Cup engraved with 4 palm trees at back. Front shows a cricket match scene with fence, tents and pavilion. Small leaves at base. Base covered with small flowers and rocksW Edwards, Melbourne. Leading supplier of silverware c1889.Collins St East, Melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Slide: Diggers Licensing at Castlemaine Camp, 1852. Slide shows sketch by STG, has wooden structure for Commissioner, tent in background for miner, and miners. The Commissioner and his men are also in the picture. Markings: 12 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STARS
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Stars: the Star of Bendigo tent No. 5, circa 1975. Back row from left: brother Curnow, Brother Howes, Brother Perrow, Sister Truscott and sister Curnow. Seated: Sister Miller, Brother Truscott and Sister Penburthy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Dorothy Wickham, Sign, Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, Ireland, 2016, 09/2106
Borrisoleigh was the location from which the Quinane family and other Irish immigrants originated from. Nancy Quinane or Kinnane was one of these. Ann (Nancy) Quinane/Kinnane was baptised on 6 June 1830 at Upperchurch or Borrisoleigh, Tipperary, Ireland. She and her husband, Matthew Ryan, sailed from Liverpool to Australia on the Phoebe Dunbar in 1952. Nancy and Matthew Ryan lived on the Eureka Lead. in 1854. Matthew filed for compensation for his tent being burnt down during the Eureka Riots, the tent being inside the Eureka Stockade. Nancy, also known as Eureka Nancy, was present during the Eureka Stockade battle, and was said to have looked after the children. She is credited with assisting the amputation of Peter Lalor's Arm.borrisoleigh, tipperary, ireland, kinnane, quinane, ryan, matthew ryan, nancy quinane, eureka, eureka stockade, peter lalor -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact_ World war 1 candle kit, World war One candle kit, C1915
These little tins were available for soldiers to buy before embarking to the first world war. As the candles and matches are contained within the tin , it would have been a ideal way to keep both dry. The lid of the tin could also have been useful as a windshield. The tin was donated in memory of Les Lawlor. James Leslie Lawlor was born in Mepunga and lived in Warrnambool and enlisted in October 1916. He was discharged as medically unfit as he had broken his wrist three years previously and the break had failed to heal well. The tin was donated in his memory by his sister Vera Maguire This item with its link to World War 1 soldiers has historical significance to Australians in general but is also a link to a local family. It is a complete object still with the candles and matches. Small rectangular tin box with image of three soldiers and tents in the background. Brown and yellow check pattern on sides and bottom. Small round hole in bottom with metal rim inside the tin , in which a candle would be placed. There are two small candles and a rectangular section in which a box of matches in sitting. Hinged lid.On lid," Camp pocket Candlestick. A soldier's friend. On base " Patented 19/7-15 No 16856." On tape on the bottom of tin, " Would like this to go to the historical society in memory of Les Lawlor, Vera Maguire.warrnambool, james leslie lawlor, vera maguire, camp pocket candlestick, world war 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1914 - 1918
The names of the two soldiers is unknown at this time.Photograph and card, photo B & W showing one soldier standing and one sitting, both holding crops, rear is studio background showing tents. The card has two colour crossed flags with text under. on rear of the photo is text in black pen, both set behind gold coloured card.On front of card, “For King and Country”, on rear of photo, “To Sarah from Will”.photographs, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, 1915
Metal frame dark brown, glass front, cardboard backing. Black & white photo of 10 soldiers in uniform, 6 standing, 4 kneeling in front of them. Forming H Coy of 7th Battalion. Photo taken with camp tents in background. Names & district of each soldier listed in insert under photo.Under photo are names & district of each member in photograph: “7th Battalion H Company (WWI)” Back Row: “909 B N EDWARDS (Bendigo), 925 PTE J HEUSTON (White Hills) 906 PTE M DOYLE (Eaglehawk), 894 PTE W D CLIFFORD (Kangaroo Flat) 974 PTE W L TUCKER (Huntly), 969 PTE P SOMERSET (White Hills)” Front Row: “890 PTE D CURRIE (Huntly), 913 PTE V E LIASON (White Hills) 896 PTE W CRISFIELD (Corowa) KIA 18.5.19, 934 C REED (Tragowel)”photography-photographs, frame accessories, glass technology, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1851
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. News of rich finds spread quickly amongst the diggers, and soon the area would be rushed. Photo (Tulloch) Golden Point, Mt. Alexander, 1851. Shows many men erecting tents on the goldfield at Mt. Alexander. Markings: 18 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Archimandrite Daniel Maravelis, c 1920s
Pictured is Archimandrite, Daniel Maravelis with members of the Greek community in Mildura. He was born in Smyrna and was the Archimandrite of the Greek in Melbourne from 1915 to 1922. He presided over the official opening of the first IPS clubrooms located at Michael's Building, Cnr Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets Melbourne on Sunday 23rd September 1917. Similar vehicles were used between the years 1915-1925 to travel to picnics.A black and white photograph of a vintage bus parked outside a weatherboard building which is partly hidden with vines. A two storey hotel building is on the LHS of the photograph. A priest is standing in the bus and two men and a lady are standing in front of the vehicle. Two other people are standing on the far RHS. A tent is visible in the middle distance.In Greek: Sigalis and Rita Nicolaidisgreek orthodox community -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Probably soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of 8 soldiers seated in front of a bell tent and horse lines at Broadmeadows Camp 1915. Soldiers have been drinking tea after cleaning saddles, set out before them. Some wearing slouch hats, one wearing forage cap. Photo mounted on card backing." T. Colquhoun Photo: Broadmeadows Camp 1915: 1 Donald street Prahran." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1855
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. A hotel at Kangaroo Flat, near Bendigo c. 1855. Slide shows a Shop called Gunn's, and a hotel called Glascow Arms Hotel. Tents in the background on the left, miners, horse, some oxen, a dog and birds. Markings: 43 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MYERS CREEK DIGGINGS, c1867
Sepia photograph: Myers Creek Diggings, Victoria, Australia. Photographed by Claver Carroll from original photo by Batchelder. Hut under construction with man on top of it on left, two horse and carts in center, four men with shovels on right. Tents and partly constructed hut in background. Inscriptions/Markings Batchelder Photo, Sandhurst.Claver Carrollplace, mining site, myer's creek diggings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TIRELESS
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Tireless: the star of Bendigo Tent No.5 IOR. Trying to keep the flag flying in 1975 are, from left back: Brothers Curnow, Howes and Perrow, Sister Truscott and Brother Curnow. Front Sister Miller, Brother Truscott and Sister Penburthy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 1) & .2) 1916; .3) 1915
.1) Photo, Edwin JONES No 3511 AIF. .2) Photo, Edwin JONES No 3511 standing centre rear. .3) Photo, Thomas JONES No 1982, 1st on L front row. .1) & .2) Refer Reg No 1367.5 for Edwin JONES service details. .3) Refer Cat No 1377 for Thomas JONES service details..1) Photo, black / white, of a soldier in uniform with peak hat & holding a crop behind his back. Studio background. .2) Photo, black / white, showing a group of 4 men outside a tent, 3 standing & 1 sitting. .3) Photo, black / white, showing a group of 13 men on deck of a ship.photographs, jones, brothers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Colour
Colour photograph (possibly printed from slide), of 5 members of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild with two seamen sitting on lawn. A basket of apples, a plate of sandwiches and teacups laying on the grass. In the background, behind a wooden fence, a large white tent, and part of a bus or van with colour lettering (63 Charles St, Footscray).picnic, seamen, apples, sandwiches, tea, teacups, tent, lawn, footscray, camera, hlg, marjorie smith nee fraser, camberwell branch -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Sketch of Ballaarat Gold-Field, 1851, 11/10/1851
The sketch was made by A.C. MacDonald, F.R.G.S. and presented to James Oddie, who was one of the earliest gold diggers at Ballarat..1) Reproduction of a line sketch plan of the Ballarat goldfield as it was on 11 October 1851 as drawn by A.C. MacDonald, and recopied by C.M. Yelland. The dots indicate appoximate extent of the Ballarat Goldfield in 1851. The dot and dash line indicates approximate area covered with tents. .2) Includes an indication of the locality of the Township of Baallarat West in 1867. Verso of cat. No. 4296.2, and written by Keith Rash - "On 10th October 1851, 1,300 licenses had been issued. 30th October 1851 2246 licenses. Lieut. Gov. LaTobe letter to Earl Grey." james oddie, a c macdonald, gold commissioner, mcleod, alfred clark, kavanagh, willis, highett, yarrowee river, a.c. macdonald, ballarat goldfield, ballaarat goldfield, lamda, c.m. yelland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright at Oktoberfest, 1963, Sept 1963
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man standing amidst a crowd of people moving in all directions. Behind is a building (officially called a tent) with a canvas awning, above which is centred a four and a half metre roaring lion holding a raised tankard. Crowning this is the name Lowenbrau. It is 'Oktoberfest' in Germany in September 1963. The man is Frank Wright.Written in pen on back - Sept 1963, Oktoberfestfrank wright, oktoberfest, lowenbrau, roaring lion -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Leonard Guy resident engineer for SECV
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy Mr L.T. Guy was placed in charge of Hydro investigations in 1923 and became the resident engineer for the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme in 1938. He was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. Black and white photograph of Mr Leonard Guy. Photo mounted on black background with typed information regarding Mr Guy underneath, Printed in black ink, on white paper underneath photograph – LEONARD GUY L.T. Guy was placed in charge of Hydro Investigations in 1923 and made intermittent visits to the area. In 1938 he became Resident Engineer. The lake at Bogong is named after him in recognition of his contribution on the Kiewa Scheme. leonard guy, secv, bogong -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment SGT’s Mess Summer Ball – Dinner, c1990
This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa circa 1990. Photos of personnel and their guests was taken during the dinner and social mingling outside the SGT’s Mess. The Ball and Dinner was held in the gardens of Fortuna Villa and in temporary 20’ x 30’ Army tents set up on the roadway in front of the transport compound. Australian Army Catering Corps staff provided the catering. Refer to item 6454.24P for additional photographs taken at the Summer Ball. An additional 21 photos of less historical value have been scanned but not published.This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa circa 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner preparation in SGT’s Mess kitchen. .2) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet presentation inside 20’ x 30’ Army tent. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. L to R: June Danger, WO1 Gary Warnest, Terry Danger, Judy Warnest, RSM WO1 Graham Ragless, unidentified guest. .4) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. Unidentified guests and Australian Army Catering Corps staff. .5) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. Unidentified members and guests. .6) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: members and guests (x3), SSGT Doug Carswell, unidentified guests (x4). .7) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SSGT Paul Davis and his partner Julie. Unidentified guests in background. .8) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: SSGT Dennis Learmonth, unidentified guests (x3), MAJ Ray Redman, unidentified guests (x9). .9) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SGT Trevor Clark with his partner. .10) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified guests (x3), WO1 Allan Virtue with his partner, unidentified guests (x6). .11) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified members and guests (x4), SSGT Steve Hill CSM, unidentified guest. .12) - Photo, colour, c1990. Unidentified steward serves drinks at SGT’s Mess bar. .13) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: SSGT Noel McNamara, SGT Peter Peterson unidentified guests (x2) at OR’s Mess bar. .14) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: unidentified guest, WO1 Barry Lutwyche OAM, SSGT Noel McNamara, unidentified members and guests (x3), SGT Peter Peterson, unidentified guests (x2) outside SGT’s Mess..1P to .14P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Heritage Troop
The Light Horse Troop provided escort to VIPs, mounted drill display and tent pegging display.‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Three colour photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop preparing to participate in Bicentenial celebrations at Wodonga 2 January 1988.Troop members are : Captain Robert Morrison, Corporals Nigel Morris, Shane Welch, E. Touzel, Lance Corporal Russell Walsh, Troopers Adrian Younger and Chris Ellison.light horse, vmr