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Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - AATTV CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Post vietnam
... Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training... goldfields Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training ...Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, reason for the award of the South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. AATTV was the highest decorated Unit in the Australian Army during Vietnam being awarded among others 4 Victoria Crosses.Famed certificate for Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. Award given to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Frame is brown stained wood.cross of gallantry, aattv, vietnam -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Mystery Shrouds Our National Gallery, 1971
... A brief history of the National Gallery of Australia... melbourne A brief history of the National Gallery of Australia ...A brief history of the National Gallery of Australia, including the design competition, designs, location, collaboration of the chosen architect (Colin Madigan of Edwards, Madigan and Torzillo) with the gallery director, James Sweeney, approval by relevant statutory bodies, and the political upheaval that stalled progress.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘What’s become of our new gallery?' in "The Sunday Australian", 11.04.1971.Typewritten, (p/copy), quarto, 9 pagesnational gallery of australia, colin madigan, edwards, madigan and torzillo, james sweeney, art gallery design, canberra, robin boyd, manuscript -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, FAIRFAX
... THE AGE ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF... ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF HISTORY ...THE AGE ARTICLE, FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 1994, GIVING BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SWALLOW & ARIELL FACTORY AT PORT MELBOURNE, WHEN THE BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED. THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW "TOMMY SWALLOW", PRICE LISTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVES, TOGETHER WITH DEMOLITION PHOTOGRAPH.NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARDING SWALLOW & ARIELL LTD.local history, document, newspaper cutting -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
... . Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams... a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first ...Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Back to Warrnambool Souvenir program, 1934
... a brief history of the city, the program for the week and words... of the Hopkins Falls. The inside four pages contain a brief history ...This program provides information for the week of festivities in 1934The Back to celebrations were an important event on the social calendar and this program gives an insight into the kinds of events which were prevalent during the early to mid 20th century. White cover printed in dark blue with red and green accents. Picture of Warrnambool main beach centre front. Back cover is in black and white, Black text at the top reads Warrnambool the Capital City of the West—The city Beautiful. Underneath is a large photo of the Hopkins Falls. The inside four pages contain a brief history of the city, the program for the week and words of the song Back to Warrnambool. A map is on the inside back cover.Particulars supplied by the W’bool Progress Association.warrnambool, back to warrnambool, 1934 official program, reg. a. a. stoneham., reginald alberto agrati stoneham, 1934, program, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION TO THE LAUNCH OF 'THE END OF AN ERA', WILLIAM PERRY AUTHOR, 18/11/1995
... has a brief history on William Perry.... Bendigo historian Mr Frank Cusack. Invitation also has a brief ...Invitation printed on heavy yellow paper inviting Miss P. Toy and interested family and friends to the posthumous launch of 'The End of an Era' by the late William Perry. The launch took place at 12 noon, Saturday 18 November 1995 at the former California Gully Methodist Church, Esler Street, California Gully, by well known Bendigo historian Mr Frank Cusack. Invitation also has a brief history on William Perry.document, invitations, book launch, document, invitation to the launch of 'the end of an era', william perry, sam bartlett, south new moon mine, jack perry, gwen walls, bendigo railway workshops, bendigo training prison, rifle club, bendigo field naturalists', 'tales of the whipstick', 'the end of an era', miss p toy, mr frank cusack, jason conn -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Preston Tech 'Bursting at the Seams' [1978]
... at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history... ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief ...An A4 size spiral bound report 'Preston Tech ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 September 1964; Preston College of TAFE 1937-1987, 1988; Preliminary report on planning the Resource Centre at Preston Technical College by Librarian P.Stewart October 1974; Preston Institute of Technology: is the time ripe for a resource centre? report by A.Wesson, June 1974.preston technical college, preston institute of technology, resource centre, reports, nmit -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Country Women's Association
... includes a brief history of local branches./article, "Women... includes a brief history of local branches./article, "Women ...Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of the CWA in the Dandenong Ranges. Contents:/Official publication of CWA, February 1994, Vol. 40, No. 1, including article "Dandenong Ranges Half-Yearly Conference" by Althea Meredith, which includes a brief history of local branches./article, "Women of action made history in the Dandenongs" by Heather Ronald, from "Victorian Country Woman" October 2000, Vol. 46, No. 9. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, St Thomas the Apostle, Blackburn, 12/12/1954
... Brief manuscript history starting late 1949 of St Thomas... Brief manuscript history starting late 1949 of St Thomas ...Brief manuscript history starting late 1949 of St Thomas the Apostle up until the opening of the school with foundation pupils on 2 Feb 1954 and blessing of the Presbytery Dec 1954.st thomas the apostle catholic church, blackburn -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Rosstown Hall, 60, Rosstown Road, Carnegie
... photographs, giving brief history of Rosstown Hall, formerly known..., includes two photographs, giving brief history of Rosstown Hall ...Melbourne Weekly Bayside, dated 20/06/2012, includes two photographs, giving brief history of Rosstown Hall, formerly known as Carnegie Hall; and current use as a live music venue. Website states name as Abel Tasman Dutch Club.rosstown hall, carnegie, halls, carnegie hall, rosstown road, dutch club – able tasman, kokaribb road, musical events and activities, koornang road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Booklet and Article, Rosie Bray, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch Remembrance Day Service 2022, 2022_11
... by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement... Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief ...Booklet from the annual Remembrance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars, Conflicts and Peace keeping Operations. Also a brief report on the day by Rosie Bray.12 p. black & white text, col. photographsarmistice day, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2022 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Peter Esdale, Australia's First School of Horticulture - Burnley, 100 years of Service, c. 1991
... , Vol 10 No 3. The article gives a brief history... 1991, Vol 10 No 3. The article gives a brief history ...A five paged article photocopied from "The Australian Garden Journal" by Peter Esdale. Journal dated Feb/March 1991, Vol 10 No 3. The article gives a brief history of the Horticultural College and informing readers about the courses offered in 1991. Illustrations.5-page article by Peter Esdale from Garden Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3, Feb. - March 1991peter esdale, garden journal, the australian garden journal, burnley gardens centenary -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 3, September 1978
... of Montmorency • New members • A brief history of the Bonds Road area... of Montmorency • New members • A brief history of the Bonds Road area ...Contents: • September meeting • Society excursion – Folk and Old Trades Museum • Recent activities • Eltham Community Festival • Local newspapers • Some very local history • History of Montmorency • New members • A brief history of the Bonds Road area, Lower Plenty The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - O’Neill College, Nagle Avenue, 2, Elsternwick
... 2 articles on O’Neill College’s history: A brief history...: A brief history of O’Neill College, type- written by the mother ...2 articles on O’Neill College’s history: A brief history of O’Neill College, type- written by the mother superior, dated 23/10/1972, with some handwritten annotations by the Caulfield Historical Society A photocopied sheet of notes on the colleges history- history author and date unknown.o’ neill college, romanesque style, architectural styles, nagle avenue, mannix d, elsternwick, weigall w.f. (mayor), montclair, presentation sisters, catholic schools, nuns, teachers, schreiber ra, architects, mannix archbishop, teachers’ college for primary teachers, secondary schools, primary schools, towers, land subdivision, o'neill college, o'neill sarah, saint james' church gardenvale, saint james church gardenvale, o'neill richard, richard o'neill ecclesiastical college, archbishop carr, colleges, crests and emblems -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hartington
... features of the house, a brief history of the house and includes... of the architectural features of the house, a brief history of the house ...A two page photocopy of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 10/1994, on the house Hartington at 15 Gladstone Parade. The study gives a description of the architectural features of the house, a brief history of the house and includes a photograph (100mm x 153mm) of the exterior of the house.kooyong park estate, hartington, burnett templeton captain, kirkham charles f, gladstone parade, clarence street, victorian style, hartington street, justices of the peace, ward andrew, land subdivisions, architectural styles, architectural features, windows, elsternwick, caulfield conservation study -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Alnwick, Railway Parade,|11-11A,|Murrumbeena
... of the house and a brief history of the life of its owner, Sir James... of the exterior of the house and a brief history of the life of its owner ...A Caulfield conservation study on ‘Alnwick’, 11 Railway Parade, Murrumbeena, including a description of the exterior of the house and a brief history of the life of its owner, Sir James Brown Patterson. Also includes a statement of significance for Alnwick. Assessment by Andrew Ward dated to March, 1995.railway parade, patterson james, architectural styles, patterson james sir, alnwick, victorian style, murrumbeena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Good Start Early Learning, by Rosie Bray, July 2021
... on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former.... A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included ...Good Start Early Learning childcare centre leased the former Uniting Church Watsonia and grounds (formerly Watsonia Methodist Church) in 2021. A new building is being constructed on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included 4 p. typescript and photographs; with 4 colour photographsgood start early learning, watsonia uniting church, watsonia methodist church -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme 1911-1961, Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme /General Development / 1911-1961, July, 1973
... of Bogong 2. Geology of Kiewa Area 3. Fauna and 4. 'Brief history... Area 3. Fauna and 4. 'Brief history of the Kiewa Scheme ...The book is an abbreviated history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.This book summarises the stages of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from its conception in 1911 through to 1961. The newspaper cutting gives additional information about Rocky Valley Dam.Yellow cardboard book with front cover of black writing and sketch of power lines and spillway in the mountains. 2 staples are covered along the spine with tape. There are 22 pages. 2 copies Inside one copy there is a newspaper cutting entitled "Main Dam in Kiewa Scheme Finished" and later published pages of 1. Floras of Bogong 2. Geology of Kiewa Area 3. Fauna and 4. 'Brief history of the Kiewa Scheme. An abbreviated History of the SchemeOn the newspaper cutting hand written "Burnett 1959 Later than May."kiewa hydro electric scheme. mt beauty. dederang. bogong. mckay creek power station. west kiewa power station. clover power station. secv. rocky valley dam. flora. fauna. geology. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VAHLAND DRINKING FOUNTAIN
... ' A brief history of the drinking fountain designed by Carl Willhelm...' A brief history of the drinking fountain designed by Carl Willhelm ...12 page soft cover booklet 'Vahland Drinking Fountain' A brief history of the drinking fountain designed by Carl Willhelm Vahland and its restoration and reinstatement at what is now William Vahland Place. (an extension of Bull St). Iluustrated with B&W and colour photos and a sketch showing its location. Drinking fountain unvelied in new location in 2016 Published by City of Greater Bendigo Photo of Vahland c.1860s on back cover.Don Goldsworthy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
... on ''A brief history of the Bendigo Preserving Co'' (originally known... operating businesses in Bendigo); short article on ''A brief history ...Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (Feb/March 1977 by deduction). Reference to 'Rex' bacon and smallgoods products/factory in Golden Square 1870 - 1960s. - various owners with Foggitt Jones buying business in 1913 (one of largest operating businesses in Bendigo); short article on ''A brief history of the Bendigo Preserving Co'' (originally known as the Bendigo Fruit Growers Cooperative Society), in Garsed St from 1902. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5", 1935
... an introduction, a preface that gives a brief history of the tramway... an introduction, a preface that gives a brief history of the tramway ...Yields information about the appearance of SEC single truck trams during 1938. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Book - five sections - 80 pages, side stapled, glued within light green card covers with title "Centenary Souvenir - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - 1934-5". Has an introduction, a preface that gives a brief history of the tramway system in Melbourne, 20 buildings and points on interest in Melbourne and how to get there, with sketches by Clive Fink, a list of electrified routes and a cable routes at the time with details of terminals and points of interest along the route.On page 3 in black ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Catalogue No. 124"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Invitation, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Jun. 1955
... , details of the project and a brief history of the route.... for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history ...Printed invitation on off-white card with MMTB letter head invitation to the "Official Opening of the Bourke Street - Northcote Electric Tramway", Friday 24th June 1955 at 3pm at the new tramcar depot in Plenty Road Preston. Has been handwritten for "H. S. McComb Esq." in blue ink. Has a map of the route, the Nicholson St line show dotted and schedule for completion in 1956, details of the project and a brief history of the route.trams, tramways, opening, civic functions, bourke st, preston depot, northcote, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Robert Green, "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", c2000
... "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System"...Manuscript - printed on 2 A4 sheets, titled "Brief History... "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", prepared ...Manuscript - printed on 2 A4 sheets, titled "Brief History of Melbourne's Horse Omnibus System", prepared by Robert Green on early public transport systems in Melbourne using horse buses. Includes references to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company (MTCo), services, lines, routes, stables, proposals for horse tramways. Notes work of Francis Clapp, the Managing Director and the eventual operation of the cable tram system in Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse buses, cable trams, melbourne, public transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCHOOL BOOK
... . Handwritten child entries include brief histories of Australian States...VICTORIA History health week Black cover Primary school ...Black cover Primary school exercise book un-named. Handwritten child entries include brief histories of Australian States. Health Week Stamp pasted on inside cover is dated October 5th-13th 1925. Coloured pencil drawings enclosed of Italy, England, Scandinavia, Ireland, British Isles as well as Phases of the Moon. Handwritten school account located middle pages features names of 'Gibson of Coburg' and Miss Phelan.victoria, history, health week -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard (fold out) - Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme, Victoria, Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme, c1960s
... . The postcard gives a brief history of the town and area both created... a brief history of the town and area both created by the State ...S. K Pearce owned shops in Mt Beauty and Tawonga. The postcard was used for tourism to attract visitors to the Mt Beauty township and the Kiewa Scheme on the Bogong High Plains. The postcard gives a brief history of the town and area both created by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.The photos are historically significant and include prominent places in the Kiewa Valley, Mt Beauty and the Bogong High Plains. S. K Pearce was a prominent shop owner in the area having shops in Tawonga and in Mt Beauty as seen in one of the photos. The postcards are of interest as they are an example of advertising for tourism in the 1960's.Fold out postcards including a panel on information on Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme, 12 colored labelled photos, an address & letter written in black biro. Multiple copies.Letter from Roma to 'Dad and Chris'. Their address in Bayswater. Postage stamp from Mount Beautymt beauty, kiewa hydro electric scheme, s. k. pearce, tourism -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Freedman, Harold
... . The article also includes a brief history of Harold Freedman, his life.... The article also includes a brief history of Harold Freedman, his life ...A magazine article about ‘A History of Transport’ mural, formerly located at Spencer Street Railway Station, Melbourne, painted by artist Harold Freeman, source and date unknown. The article also includes a brief history of Harold Freedman, his life and work, written by Elizabeth Watson.freedman harold, freedman heather, caulfield, murals, art, transport, land transport, artists, artworld people -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Myatt
... Study, dated February 1994, giving descriptions and brief... descriptions and brief history of home and owner/occupant in 1906 ...Photocopied pages of Andrew Ward’s Caulfield Conservation Study, dated February 1994, giving descriptions and brief history of home and owner/occupant in 1906. Includes significance of Myatt’s decorative timberwork and architectural traditions of the Edwardian period. Includes a black and white photocopied photograph of the exterior.caulfield conservation study, architectural features, mayfield grove, williams henry, myatt, ward andrew, housename, timber houses, edwardian style, caulfield north -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Westfield, Corner Eskdale and Wyuna Roads, Caulfield North
... plus a brief history of the property and the reason... 1904 to 1952 plus a brief history of the property ...Letter from George Stevens to Caulfield Historical Society dated 27/08/2001 regarding the owners of Westfield 1904 to 1952 plus a brief history of the property and the reason for the house name. Photocopy of two photographs plus handwritten notes on the value, owners and builder of Westfield.caulfield historical society, caulfield’s building heritage, eskdale road, kambrook road, wyuna road, stevens george, pescott david james, pescott james richard, pescott keith woodfull, heathcote norman, westfield, wyuna road, woodfull cecily, woodfull dorothy, heathcote norman mrs., heathcote norma, oakley norma, house names, solomon g. dr., dunbar margaret, leonard f., leonard s., timber houses, land values, heathcote dorothy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Reformed Presbyterian Church
... Book giving history of Reformed Presbyterian Church... in book. Title: A Brief History of Colonial Mission Work in Canada ...Book giving history of Reformed Presbyterian Church In Canada, Australia (Geelong and McKinnon Congregations). Some photographs (black & white) of McKinnon church in book. Title: A Brief History of Colonial Mission Work in Canada and Australia by Rev. Hugh Wright for the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland.wright hugh rev., manses halls, mcewan alastair, mckinnon road, bentleigh east, halket a., the reformed presbyterian church, hannah e, park s, mckinnon mcewan mrs., malcolm street, halket d. m., mcewan william reid rev., mcconaghy j., halket j., sabbath school -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bambra House, Bambra Road, 5, Caulfield North
... Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994. Includes a brief history... a brief history of the house, a description of its architectural ...A black and white photocopy of the entry for ‘Bambra House’, Bambra Road, 5, Caulfield North, from the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994. Includes a brief history of the house, a description of its architectural features and a photograph (99mm x 152mm) of the exterior.bambra house, caulfield north, bambra road, halstead, kambrook road, mclennan charles, halstead street, balaclava road, ward andrew, architectural styles, federation style, verandas, architectural features