RAAF Interim Statement of Service for F.G.Davey issued to him on demobilisation. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Document Pro Forma in black type on cream coloured paper, details both in typed and hand written in black.Stamped in purple ink, “ Ration of Tobacco issued on ........”, Hand written and typed details, “410533 F/O Davey, 3 years and 8 months. G.D 28/9/45 on demobilization, 28/9/45”demobilization, statement of service

A digital copy of a hand written letter accepting the offer of a position as a cook at Marysville House. The writer also requests an advancement of wages to enable them to settle up at their current employer and travel to Marysville. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter accepting the offer of a position as a cook at Marysville House. The writer also requests an advancement of wages to enable them to settle up at their current employer and travel to Marysville. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter

A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House for three weeks from January 8th, 1934. The writer has also requested the accommodation be priced at a discounted amount. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House for three weeks from January 8th, 1934. The writer has also requested the accommodation be priced at a discounted amount. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs j. richards

A digital copy of a hand written letter from Mrs Dickinson to Mr Couzens confirming the availability of seats in the service car, and that it will collect he and his wife from Canterbury for their journey to Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter from Mrs Dickinson to Mr Couzens confirming the availability of seats in the service car, and that it will collect he and his wife from Canterbury for their journey to Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, robert couzens

In 1906 the Ballarat Progress Association commissioned Powell and Co. to publish a booklet called Guide to Ballarat the Beautiful.This booklet contained many photographs (including coloured photography) and description of businesses and icons of which inhabitants of the city could be proud. Berry, Anderson & Co. were commissioned to produce: 1918 Beautiful Ballarat: The City of Charm & Beauty and 1923 Beautiful Ballarat: The City of Charm and Beauty. http://bih.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Ballarat_Progress_Association The card was made out to Frederick Martell who was registrar of the School of Mines Ballarat (SMB). W. Coulthard was secretary of the Ballarat Progress AssociationTwo cream cards with black print and some hand writing 12067.1 Cream front and verso 12067.2 Light brown with cream strip on right hand side , cream verso12067.1 24 Sept 07 hand written in black ink towards top right hand side of card. "Election of officers etc" hand written towards bottom middle of card. "Mr Martell" hand written in black ink on verso 12067.2 "June 10th 1907 hand written in black ink on front. Mr Martell handwritten in black ink on backballarat-progress-association, martell, coulthard, meeting-notice, 1907, frederick martell, ballarat progress association

Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island and much of the cargo has been salvaged. Some was washed up into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge following the shipwreck. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. The photograph is significant for its association with the wreck of the Loch Ard. This wreck has been protected as a Historic Shipwreck since 11 March 1982, under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976) Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from Loch Ard is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register. The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Loch Ard. The Loch Ard collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The Loch Ard collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the Loch Ard, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. The Loch Ard collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. Photograph of Miss Eva Carmichaels Cave at Loch Ard Gorge where the survivors found shelter. Reverse has four areas of torn surface, perhaps were photo had been mounted. Hand written text in pencil and in ink.Reverse of photograph Hand written in pencil “ … refuge … which he … offer words … Miss Carmichael. He then … on the …“ Hand written in ink “Loch Ard Gorge / Miss Carmichael’s cave” and “ Mr J Swinton / Warrnambool / March 1895” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, loch ard shipwreck, 1878 shipwreck, loch ard gorge, miss eva carmichael

All cards written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Letter Card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, card board, hand written in pencil, dated 3.8.1916, rear has image of Port Pirie SA. .2) Letter card, Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 8.6.1916, rear has image of Mt Buffalo Vic. .3) Letter card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 2.5.1916, rear has image off a Troopship.All To “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick via Pyramid”letter cards, ww1, military history

The photograph features many prominent members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society during the early 1920s a number of whom were founding members of the Society, including A. J. Lucas (Lekatsas) the founding president and Angelos Lekatsas (Lucas) who was the second president. Archimandrite Irineos Kassimatis is pictured with the group. Most of the group are wearing a buttonhole pin on their jacket lapels which indicates the photo was taken at gathering to celebrate a baptism. It was traditional that following the baptismal service a small icon or cross was pinned on each of the guests to symbolise they were witnesses to the baptism. This pin is called a 'martiriki' derived from the Greek word 'martiras', which translated means a witness. A black and white photograph of eighteen men gathered together in a garden and posing in front of a weatherboard building. Three of the men are sitting on the ground in front of the group. Hand written signature - ? Varvarigos - written in Greek in the bottom left hand corner. Written on the back: STRONG MEN OF THE ITHACAN COMMUNITY

Constance Ross was an early pupil at the school attending classes during the Kennedy era (1876 - 1902), teacher until retiring in 1935, but returning 1940 - 1943 during the war years. Constance served on the Clarendon Council 1925 - 1949. In 1954 the school named a visual education centre at the Mair Street campus the IC Ross classroom. The room was furnished and equipped by the Old Collegians Association to honour the long school service of Constance Ross. Large, thick cloth-bound book with embossed design; ornate gold lettering on front cover; very poor condition - lettering missing from spine; the book is accompanied with a hand-written note from Constance Ross dated Nov 1929. Hand-written inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies College / Ballarat / part of Dux Prize / Awarded to / Constance Ross / R, Kennedy Principal / 19th December 1883. Hand-written on reverse of note: (from Mrs Dorhauer)i-constance-ross, clarendon-ladies-college, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college-council, dux

Volume 1 includes a hand written account of "The Wreck of the Steam-Ship NOSEL at the Lizard Point, August 26, 1882Book, one of a set of two, "My Memories of New Guinea 1944 Vol 1". Leather bound books with gold lettering. The bottom right corner of the cover has embossed in gold the initials 'G.A.R." This book contain newspaper cuttings, pictures and hand written notes on various ships and shipping disasters.gold lettering on cover "G.A.R."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, my memories of new guinea 1944 vol 1, my memories of new guinea 1944, steam-ship nosel, g.a.r.

The box was presumably made in Australia to be used as a gift container for Christmas gifts or greetings by people associated with the Mission or their acquaintances or family members. The box is dated and has the Mission to Seamen logo and description as a promotional way to describe and inform people of the Mission's purpose. The gift was sent by Mariner Merrylees to sister Marjorie in Manitoulin Island, CanadaThis everyday practical object represents in its function an acknowledgement by the Mission to Seamen organisation of the need for sailors and seafarers to stay in touch with friends and family at Christmas time and this sample box of a wartime Christmas marks a particularly difficult time in history for seafarers to stay in touch and connected with loved ones.Cardboard beige rectangular box in a small size, with blue stamped inscriptions on it detailing promotional information about The Missions To Seamen. The object also has a blue hand written inscription on it on the top side and also another hand written inscription at the back side detailing the recipient’s name "Marjorie". This object was sent to recipient with a coin bracelet inside (Reference: 600.2). Top side of the box, Christmas Greetings/1943/FROM/MELBOURNE/PORT MELBOURNE/WILLIAMSTOWN/THREE OF OVER TWO HUNDRED/CLUBS SCATTERED ALL OVER/THE WORLD TO SERVE/THE MERCHANT NAVY. Top right side of the box a flag crown and attached cord logo image, THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN/MN Hand written inscription top side of the box, Jivaros Hand written underlined inscription back side of the box, for Marjoriecardboard box, christmas gift, mission to seamen, bracelet, canada, manatoulin island, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, 1943, ww2, christmas, siblings, melbourne, port melbourne, williamstown, coins, robert leighton, marjorie merrylees, mn, merchant navy

Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors

Copy of a letter from the Minister of Transport Mr. Warner to the Minister of Electrical Undertakings, Mr Bloomfield dated 18/1/1956 about deferring a TRB inquiry into Ballarat and Bendigo trams as made at a cabinet meeting of 16/1. Has a long handwritten note from Mr Mawby to a Hugh dated 2/5/56.Yields information about deferring a TRB inquiry into the tramway systems in 1956.Letter - copy - typed on quarto sheet with large portion missing in top right hand corner.Has a hand written note - see image.tranways, secv, minister for transport, inquiry, trb, enquiry

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates: In 1905, the land was vacant in Balaclava Road, north side, from Kooyong Road east to the right of way, except for one house. A block of this land was acquired by the Presbyterian community and a timber church erected there in 1910. In time, a larger church was required. After several years of fund raising led by George Kinross, a new red brick St Stephen's church was built in 1926 to the design of architects Haddon and Henderson. George Currie was the builder and the cost of construction was £5,100.Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan 1996 by Andrew Ward St Stephens has architectural importance as a noteworthy example of a Gothic Transitional design in the Arts and Crafts eclectic manner (see Stylistic Typology in National Trust's Historic Church's Study}. The facade treatment successfully combines Christian symbols with Gothic forms in the Arts and Crafts mode (comparable with Haddon's Presbyterian Church, Malvern (1906) and Haddon and Henderson's Oakleigh Church (1928). It is locally important as an example of Robert Haddon's work in Caulfield, where he also lived (4 Glenferrie St q.v.).Page 24 of Photograph Album with four black and white photographs of St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, with Balaclava Road written on the top right hand side. Three photos are of the exterior and one is a wide view of the inside towards the altar.Hand written: St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Balaclava Road [top right of page] / 24 [bottom right]trevor hart, caulfield north, balaclava road, george kinross, haddon and henderson, george currie, st stephen's, 1900's, 1920's, gothic transitional, christian symbols, arts and crafts, robert haddon, stylistic typology, gothic, presbyterian church, architects, red bricks, entrances

The book contains hand written notes and drawings at a Gas Warfare School 1918Notebook French. Used at a Gas School 1918. Black fabric cover, written in englishpersonal effects - notebooks, documents - notebooks, french, gas warfare

This hat was sent home to Laanecoorie, from Malaya, in 1941 by Driver Cyril John Johnson VX36298, 1 Coy A.A.S.C whilst a POW. Cyril enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.6.1940 age 22 years 2 months. Posted to 8th Div Petrol Coy Seymour 25.7.1940, hospital 12.8.1940 with Mumps, rejoin unit 31.8.1940, embark for overseas 2.2.1941, disembark Singapore 19.2.1941. He is listed as missing on 16.2.1942 and later listed as POW in a Thai Camp no date. (He was on the Burma Railway) Last entry on his records states Presumed to be dead 12.9.1944 SWPA. (South West Pacific Area) He with hundreds of others were on the Japanese prison ship Rakuyo Maru to Japan when it was sunk by an American submarine. The hand written signatures on the hat include high ranking AIF Officers, major local Officials and dozens of 8th Division AIF soldiers. British pattern Pith Helmet, khaki coloured cotton cloth with brown leather strap over the top. Large quantity of hand written names on top. Inside rim has green felt lining. Dome section is plaited red silk with manufacturer's label at crest. Hat band is brown leather.On top written in pen & ink: Many army numbers & names of soldiers and some dignitaries.. On top written in ink: To Dad etc from Cyril.military equipment - army, costume - male headwear

In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed.Hand written report on Cause of Gas or foul air innundating mines during periods of low atmospheric pressure.Royal commission stamp to right hand corner dated 22 Jun 1903richard squire, report, cause of gas or foul air innundating mines during periods of low atmospheric pressure, royal commission, ventilation and sanitation of mines

Bellfield' formerly a guest house was opened as a licenced hotel in 1924 A message was written on the back of the post card and dated 21/12/25Bellfield with the Wonderland Range behind Hand written message on reverse side dated 21/12/25 The Rose Series P 4914 Message reads: "To my Dear Friend Thanking you for your dear little letter and pretty card and good wishes We all wish you a very Happy New Year I do wish you were here to [2 words cant read] lots of love from your loving friendaccommodation, hotels, bellfield

The letter written to “Jim” (Joseph ?) from France on “15.5.1918”. Believed to be from his brother Alf Ferris. Letter also is incomplete as the last sentence is “I went to see the 38th Battn and I saw”. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details. Refer Cat No 4196.3 for Joseph’s details.Hand written letter on faintly lined yellowish paper with writing on both sides.letters, personal, ww1

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917,

Hand made quilt commemorating the Vietnam WarHandmade quilt with hand stitched map of Australia, a cross with metal Vietnam badge and a slouch hat on white cloth boarded by camouflage and green material.In hand stitch - Lest We Forget quilt, vietnam

A letter written by Pte Wayne Maschette 8RAR to his family while he serving in Vietnam. A four page hand written letter to family back home on Wednesday 14th..... The letter is written on standard issue Australian Force Vietnam letterhead paper. The letter starts with "Dear De & Dennis" Air mail/Australian Force Vietnam/Mr. & Mrs. D. Williams 8rar, maschette, letter & envelope, aust. force vietnam, w.a., 5716538

Item in collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Civilian issue Identity card, Form C.R.3, light khaki colour, rectangular shape, all type in black print, hand written and stamped details, date appears to be 14 APR 1942.Hand written, “4”, “87”, “4561”, “Amy Maud Ferris, Terrick Terrick, Private bag Pyramid Hill”. Stamped in purple, “BENDIGO”identity card, civilian, ww2

The photograph shows Princes Bridge, St Kilda Road, looking south, with a horse drawn cart, a cable tram set, two motor vehicles and pedestrians. Same hand writing on the rear as item 8279.Yields information about Bridge c1923. Black and white photo with hand written notes on the rear. Printed on Kodak paper."Flinders St bge Melbourne 1923"tramcars, tramways, cable trams, princes bridge, st kilda road

In 1861, August Dhmel of Slatey Creek near Ballarat, applied to be naturalized. He was born in Prussia and arrived by ship from Hamburg in 1849. He was thirty years old and was wishing to purchase land intending to settle for the rest of his life in the Colony of Victoria. This would be granted after taking the Oath before one of the Judges of the Supreme Court. This was taken before Sir Redmond Barry, Knight, in April 1861. A copy of the wording of the oath August Dhmel took hand written on a separate page.Thick cream paper, hand written in ink. Official seal - red and gold - between two pieces of light blue paper and dark blue ribbonSeal Signature of I Moore Date 20 February 1861 Signature of Governor of Victoria, Sir Henry Barklyaugust dhmel, slatey creek, ballarat, naturalize, colony of victoria, judge of the supreme court, redmond barry