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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from The Mail, 18-6-1996, P3 - 24 hour TradingMaroondah Council has rejected a planning application for a licensed club complete with 50 poker machines and betting facilities, at the rear of North Ringwood Shopping Centre. The club was to have been developed by local real estate agent Alan Dickson, and located at the corner of Oban Road and Dockson Cres. A total of 96 objections were lodged with the council, and petitions with 2697 signatures were received. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Post", 7-4-93, P 3. Council pursues law complex Ringwood Council has not given up on securing a new police station and law courts complex for Ringwood, although a previous $20 million proposal was axed by the State Gocernment in January. Council chief executive, Mr John Paech, said he met last week with Police and Justice Department staff to try to resurrect a proposal for new police and court facilities to be built in Ringwood. ` -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Minute Book: Warrnambool North Technical School Ladies' Auxiliary, 1968
This is a Minute Book of the Warrnambool North Technical School Ladies' Auxiliary. The Minutes date from 29 May 1968 to 21 September 1977. The Warrnambool North Technical School was established in 1968 in Albert Park, Warrnambool. and continued until 1993 when it merged with Warrnambool High School to form Warrnambool College in 1994. The Ladies' Auxiliary was formed to provide greater educational facilities and amenities for the school.This Minute book is of some interest as a memento of the work of an auxiliary body connected with a Warrnambool school existing in the 20th century. This is a red hard covered Minute book with 144 lined pages with indented alphabetical tabs. The spine is torn.The Constitution is typewritten and there are hand written Minutes. There are some loose handwritten pages and some loose typewritten pages. COLLINS Minute Indexed 3880 SERIES MINUTE INDEX warrnambool, warrnambool north technical school, warrnambool north technical school ladies auxiliary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir Spoon, Pitcher Company, Warrnambool Bowling Club, 1970s
This is a souvenir jam spoon which would have been given or sold to Warrnambool Bowling Club members and visitors to Warrnambool. The game of lawn bowls was first played in Warrnambool in 1868 but the present day Warrnambool Bowls Club was founded in 1890, with a bowling green in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Today the club has its facilities in Kelp Street Warrnambool and its logo features a Warrnambool lighthouse.This spoon is a memento of the Warrnambool Bowls Club and shows the type of souvenir popular with members and tourists some 40 or 50 years ago. This is an electro-plated nickel silver jam spoon. It has a coloured metal piece welded into the top of the spoon. This has been enamelled in blue, white and silver and has an image of a lighthouse and some printing. There are also some markings on the back of the spoon. The spoon is in a cream-coloured cardboard box which is rectangular-shaped. Spoon: Warrnambool Bowling Club Pitcher EPNS A1 Box: Pitcher Fine Silverware warrnambool bowls club, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Research Primary School, We Need a School at Research - celebrating 125 years at Research Primary School, edited by Maggie Sakko, 2014
History of Research Primary School, north-eastern suburb of Melbourne. Begins with condensed version of the 1989 history of first 100 years, then covers 25 years 1989-2014: buildings and facilities, principals, teachers, students, uniform, School Council, Parents Group, out of school care, curriculum, and special events such as productions and camps. Registers of principals, staff and students are included. Numerous photographs are included.100 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm.ISBN 9780646925172research (vic.) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Proposed New Buildings for the Ballarat School of Mines, 1966, 05/1966
The Diploma Subjects Building was designed to be erected on the M.B. John Factory site (Lydiard Street towards Armstrong St), to provide facilities for the tertiary sector of the Ballarat School of Mines. This proposal was aborted when the Mount Helen Campus site was acquired and a new campus started there in 1967. Many of the laboratories shown in these plans were incorporated, in modified form, in single-storey buildings on Mt Helen campus.Plans for proposed building for Diploma students at the Ballarat School of Mines. The building was not built.ballarat school of mines, proposed buildings, l.h. vernon and associates -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document, October 1988
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Typed report on exercise ' Northern Explorer ' 15-20 September 1988 prepared by Captain G. Carrington ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Seven pages, dated 1 October 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of three soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR using a whip antenna to establish communication with their base while on patrol during exercise ' Northern Explorer.' -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Lance Corporal R. Van De Velde, ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer' September 1988. LCpl Van De Velde has a collection of Pandamus Palm nut prematurely ripened by fire near King River Northern Territory. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of jaggered basalt rock covering most of high country SSW of Tindal RAAF Base, Northern Territory. Photo was taken to illustrate reports of patrols during Exercise " Northern Explorer" September 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Two colour photographs of sink holes/rock depressions cbserved while on patrol during Exercise " Northern Explorer. These features offered the only shade when temperature was 41oC. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington, earing hat, and Sergeant Koschel of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise " Northern Explorer." Flood debris caught high in tree branches indicate water level during wet season on Ferguson River, Northern Territory. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington sheltering from 41o sun during Exercise " Northern Explorer." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Lance Corporal R. Van. De Velde picking native figs on bank of Ferguson River, Northern Territory during Exercise "Northern Explorer." Soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR had received instruction of bush food by Major Les Hiddens aka ' The Bush Tucker Man. '100 mm x 100 mm -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of four members of a vehicle patrol of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR at Ferguson River, Northern Territory, during Exercise 'Northern Explorer." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of vehicle patrol of ' A " Squadron 8/13 VMR accessing the viability of a crossing point of Ferguson River during Exercise ' Northern Explorer. The patrol decided the Armoured Personnel carrier could descend the shale bank but not climb out again. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of two soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer '. Trooper Pratt and Lance Corporal Van De Valde demonstrate how the F2 radio set could be carried. In addition the men would have webbing, pack and rifle to carry. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare example of a patrol report conducted by soldiers of a Victorian Army Reserve regiment while exercising in Northern Territory.Report of reconnaissance patrol conducted by soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles during Exercise 'Northern Explorer, Northern Territory. 13 pages plus sketch map. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Report
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare patrol report made by soldiers of a Victorian regiment while on exercise in Northern Territory.Report of patrol carried out by soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 18 September 1988 near Tindal Air Base Northern Territory. Six pages plus sketch map.military, patrol, tindal, northern territory, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document, September 1988
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare example of an assessment prepared by a trooper in a Victorian Citizen Military Forces regiment during an exercise in Northern Territory.Typed assessment of the performance of armoured vehicles during Exercise "Northern Explorer" in September 1988. Document is titled "A Veh Ops in the Tindal AO" prepared by Trooper D J Pratt 1 Troop A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Three pages dated 22 September 1988. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Land Auction Sale Brochures, Heatherdale Station Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1923 and 1924
Two double sided multi-folded pages advertising public auction sales of shop sites and residential allotments on Saturday, 15th December, 1923 and Saturday, 2nd February, 1924, including summary of local facilities, services and map showing layout of the estate. Includes a photograph depicting proposed site for first Heatherdale railway station and a panoramic view of Ringwood from the railway level crossing in Heatherdale Road. 1923 and 1924 flyers are identical except for the auction dates printed at the top.Subdivision includes Heatherdale Road, Molan Street, Yallourn Parade, Newman Street, and Madden Street. Agents - Knight & Harwood, 315 Collins Street, Melbourne, Phone 10615, 10616 Central, in conjunction with J.B. McAlpin, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood. Phone Ringwood 7. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Ringwood Mail, Retail Subdivision Brochure - Plan of New Shop Sites, Ringwood, Victoria. - circa 1950
Double sided folded page advertising shop sites in Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, with locality plan, price list, terms of sale, summary of local facilities and services, and diagram showing layout of 9 retail allotments for sale. These sites were originally zoned as residential as part of the 1926 "Olive Grove Estate" subdivision. (See Vicorian Collections Reference 5169). The 9 new shops were later allocated street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood.Locality plan showing shop sites for sale on Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, between New Street and Olive Grove. Sole Agents: Ringwood Real Estate Co., Station Entrance, Ringwood, (Telephone) WU6661, WU6662. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MASONIC HALL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Masonic hall: View Street, circa late 1880s. The Corinthian-style building was built in 1874 at a cost of 12,000 pounds. The building stood 60 feet in height and had two main entrances. Other facilities included a kitchen below the stage, large storage and classrooms. In 1990 the building was converted to the Capitol Theatre with a two-storey extension added. Today, the building is known as the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: SUBMISSION BY BENDIGO ARTS COUNCIL ''A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE''
Submission by Bendigo Arts Council to the Bendigo Urban Renewal Liaison Committee - ''A Blueprint for the Future'' (undated submission but reference internally indicates it being post September 1974). Six pages with four Sections: Sec. 1 - Preamble; Sec. 2 Buildings currently in use; Sec. 3 Arts Council activity to improve facilities; Sec. 4. Arts Council recommendation for the inclusion of the Community Arts Centre in the study area; Sec. 5 Conclusions. Two copies of the submission in differently coloured covers. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "South Melbourne Depot", c1937
Set of five photocopied plans or drawings on A3 sheet of "South Melbourne Depot" - c 1937 .1 - P8345 - Plan of land showing MMTB land and surrounding properties. .2 - P8346 - Plan of land showing detail of offices .3 - P8347 - Plan showing detail of tram shed and adjacent buildings .4 - P8348 - Plan showing detail of buildings along the side of the block. .5 - P8349 - Plan showing details of the per way yard and associated facilities.trams, tramways, drawings, depots, property, south melbourne depot -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat SChool of Mines Educational Specifications. 1976, 1976
This planning document resulted after the Ballarat School of Mines relinquished its tertiary sector to Ballarat College of Advanced Education (now Federation University Australia). The Educational Specification Working Party was made up of Graham Beanland, Peter Shiells, R. Lovett, N. Stevens. R. Morgan, Ian Aitken, J. Crowe, L. COndon, W. Ryan. Foolscap book including historical material on the development of the Ballarat School of Mines.history, industry, origins of technical education, ballarat school of mines establishment, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat technical school, victoria institute of colleges, sebastopol technical school, ballarat north technical school (norman street), mt helen campus, centenary, ballarat college of advanced education, mount clear technical school, tafe, post-secondary education, facilities, bill ryan -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Set of 3 black and white photographs of Lake Guy, Bogong Village and single men's quarters, 1943/44
Construction of Bogong Village was commenced in 1940 and was the Field Headquarters for the early part of the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. In all, a total of 36 houses, medical centre, police station, trading store and primary school were built. As well, there was a hostel for staff personnel and prefabricated units, each 10 feet x 8 feet, with separate dining and recreational facilities for the worker's. This camp was closed in 1962.These photos show the type of accommodation, available in this period, as well as the benched layout of the village. The damage of the 1939 bushfires is still evident.1. Black and white photo of Junction Dam Wall, Lake Guy and Bogong Village. 2.Black and white photo of single men's quarters at Bogong Village. 3.Lake Guy and Bogong Village.1.Back of photo, Left upper corner - K1334 Upper Right corner - mu (very faint) 6-10-43 2.Back of photo, Left upper corner - K1399 Upper right corner - 14 m 1-2-44 3. Back of photo, left upper corner -K1738 Upper right corner - 145 a mus 5-12-44 bogong village, lake guy, secv -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979
These labels or stickers were produced as part of the celebrations and promotional material to be used during the period 1979 to 1982 when Warrnambool was the official Premier Town in Victoria. The title was awarded by the Premier of Victoria with scores allocated for heritage and environment, community participation, industrial and commercial development, tourism, land use and public works and community facilities. Warrnambool won the inaugural award in 1958, in 1979-82 and in 1988-91.These labels are of minor interest as reminders of one of the times when Warrnambool was awarded the title of Victoria’s Premier Town.These are eight green labels on a perforated sheet. They have black printing and an adhesive backing and are designed to be detached and used separately as stickers or labels.Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82warrnambool premier town 1979-1982, history of warrnambool, label -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Petrol Ration Ticket (in Frame)
Petrol rationing was introduced in 1940 as Australia, which produced no oil of its own and had inadequate storage facilities, had only three months’ supply at the start of the War and depended on the procurement of stocks from overseas and their safe arrival. Rationing was introduced to ensure fair access by everyone to scarce goods. Ration books containing coupons were distributed and in the case of petrol entitled the owner to a monthly ration.Paper ticket printed in blue "Commonwealth of Australia / Motor Spirit Ration Ticket / 2 Gallons / Valid only until 31st July 1947 / This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence and vehicle registration number"wwii, war, rationing, coupon, transport -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records