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Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object - Presentation Trowel, Kew Baptist Church School Hall, Phillip Ashberry & Sons, 1905
"Infant Department The interest in this branch of the school work (under the able guidance of Misses F. Chapman and A.E. Ratten) is well maintained. It is largely through the generosity of Nr. and Mrs. Griffiths that the officers were enabled to have a new brick school hall built. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October, 1905, by Mrs. John M. Griffiths, the new building being erected on the site of the old church. It is both attractive and comfortable and is well lighted. It is also used for the week-night services. The old building which for so long had served as a schoolroom for the little ones was not considered suitable and was in 1905 disposed of for removal. When removed it was renovated, and is now used as a mission church in a neighbouring district." Source: Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906The trowel is historically significant for its association with the Kew Baptist Church and its ownership by and association with the Griffiths family of Kew who were important tea merchants in Australia.Silver-plated commemorative trowel with bone handle, in black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel is engraved with information about the occasion.It was presented to Mrs J.M. Griffiths, who lived at Goldthorns, Normanby Road, Kew. [The trowel in its case was presented to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care, Edithvale.]Engraved front: "Presented to Mrs. J.M. Griffiths on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Baptist School Hall, Kew, Oct 21st 1905". Maker mark on reverse: "PA & S E P"griffiths family - kew (vic), mrs. j.m. griffiths, commemorative objects, baptist church (kew), presentation trowels -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Paddy Miles displaying 'Captain Miles House Flag'- c 1970's
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Old Capt. Miles 'House Flag'. Shown here by his son Paddy Miles. Flag was flown on occasions (deaths, etc) outside his home 'Glamorgan' in Warrandyte Road." -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 64: Russell Yeoman's 30 Years Seniice Function, photographs, 2000
13 colour snapshots taken on the occasion of Mr Russell Yeoman's 30 years service celebrations. Mr Yeoman worked in Shire Planning.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM MESS DRESS, 1994
Uniform issued to Graham Russell Wybar Regt No 317098. Uniform is worn at official occasions in the Officers or Sergeants Mess with miniature medals if issued.Military uniform Mess Dress consisting of: .1 Jacket with badges and rank. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Set of white braces. 4. Pair of black trousers. 5. Red waist Cumerbund. 6. White shirt.uniforms military, mess dress -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Herald Sun, The Queen in Australia: Royal tours tribute, 16/03/2000
A pictorial special recalling previous Royal Tours of Australia on the occasion of the 2000 Royal Tour of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.8 p., text and colour images.royal family, royal tours -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Special fanfare for Howard John Cornish OAM, by Rosie Bray, 14/04/2017
Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017.Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017howard john cornish -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Parliament of Victoria, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee, ANZAC Parliamentary Review of ANZAC Day Laws, October 2002
The Report recognizes a broad community acceptance that ANZAC Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance for the gallantry and sacrifices of Australians in wars and peace keeping effortsThis book is significant because it provides legislative guidance for the commemoration of ANZAC Day Medium size soft cover book with white background and two rows of medals featured on the front. Title in bold red writing. Back cover plain white with parliamentary logoanzac, parliament, victoria, commemoration, leglislation, world war 1, review, scrutiny of acts and regulations committee -
National Wool Museum
Document
Letter of introduction from the Premier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolte for Mr Robert Wood Pettitt, on the occasion of his 1970 overseas trip.The Bearer of this credential/ Mr R W Pettitt/ a resident of this State/...corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding -
Mont De Lancey
Rose bowl, c1927
Presented to Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Sebire in 1927 on the occasion of their 25th or 30th wedding anniversary, by Wandin Tent. Independent Order of Rechabites.Silver plated rose bowl, with gold interior and wire grill. Mounted on wooden stand.vases, flower bowls, rose bowls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation to the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth, 1901
The correspondent of the Argus on 10 May 1901 wrote: "The Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened yesterday by the Duke, of Cornwall and York, under a Commission signed by Queen Victoria and subsequently endorsed by King Edward VII. The ceremony was marked by the splendour and solemn impressiveness which befitted its historic importance. An immense assemblage of spectators, drawn mainly, of course, from this state, but in part also from each of the other federated states, and including representatives of other portions of the British Empire and of foreign powers, thronged the spacious, stately, and joyously decorated edifice. The picture was magnificent. It must have printed itself indelibly on the sensitive minds of the thousands of Australians who were privileged to behold it. We may assume that artists will reproduce it in worthy and imperishable forms, and that from generation to generation it will be familiar in the households of the Commonwealth. Our children's children, we may gladly say to-day, will not be ashamed of the function which inaugurated the self-governing rights of the southern British Nation. Nothing was omitted which could add to the grandeur and significance of the occasion. In a broad sense the proceedings were perfectly intelligible to the vast and sympathetic gathering, though the natural limits of a single human voice had to be accepted. The King's son, with his consort and the Governor-General and Lady Hopetoun by his side, and supported by the Governors of the states and other eminent personages, fulfilled his doubly-attested Commission with a simple dignity and a modest manliness altogether admirable. The ceremony was a brilliant spectacle, and, in its sentiment and suggestiveness, an inspiration to a loyal and patriotic people."The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew.An invitation, mounted on card for Mr & Mrs James Maitland Campbell to an evening reception at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on 9 May 1901, to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as part of the celebrations of the opening of the first Federal Parliament. A figure of Britannia, in red dress and mailed vest holding a shield like the Union Jack, is on the left of the invitation; she reaches out her hand towards a younger female figure, representing Australia, who is dressed in blue and holds a shield which is white with a blue cross decorated with stars. The writing is on a scroll in the centre of the certificate, and there is a border of vines and vine leaves. The royal crest is at the base of the certificate. James Maitland Campbell of ‘Ramornie’ in Pakington Street was mayor of Kew on three occasionsFront, printed. gold ink: "His Majesty's Ministers of State for the Commonwealth of Australia request the honour of the presence of / Mr & Mrs J. M. Campbell (handwritten) / In the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on Thursday, 9th May, 1901, to witness / the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth. / Edmund Barton / Prime Minister." Front, bottom left, printed: "The Young Queen / Her hand was still on her sword hilt - the spur was still on her heel ... (and further text) KIPLING'S COMMONWEALTH ODE."australia -- federation -- 1901, invitations, parliament -- opening -- 1901, james maitland campbell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Opening of the First Parliament in Australia and the visit of the Duke and Duchess, Leslie Craw, Melbourne (Author and Publisher), The Duke and Duchess A memento of their visit to Melbourne and Opening of the First Commonwealth Parliament in Australia, 1901
Souvenir Booklet of the Opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament of AustraliaThis is a book of eighty pages with a cover containing ornamental gold scrolls and two photographs and dark green printing. The binding is green baize cloth with three metal staples. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionSouvenir Booklet of the Opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australiaaustralian history, australian first parliament, opening of first parliament of australia -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Pendant, Late 19th century
The original owner of this pendant is unknown but its quality suggests that it belonged to a member of an affluent family .It was never inscribed. It was probably a gift to a lady on a special occasionThis is a vintage item kept for its attractive quality.This is a silver pendant with fret work and scroll work surrounding a small silver piece in the centre on which to etch an inscription. There is a circular hook at the top on which to attach a chain. On the back are indecipherable hallmarks.vintage accessory., warrnambool history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Police not there to check licence, 21/08/1973
A man told Northcote court that he tried on three occasions to produce his licence at Greensborough police station but found no police on duty. [1973]Digital copy of newspaper article, black text.greensborough police -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Autograph
Used as type of autograph book. 1st entry Mrs Hainbirger, on the occasion of the dedication of the German War Cemetery at Tatura, Sunday 16th November 1958Small dark green vinyl covered memo book with signatures/autographs. Spine has been reinforced on outside by strip of biscuit coloured adhesive tape.Memorandum on cover. Judith Mitchell, Tatura Vic.hainbirger, german war cemetery, tatura, internment camps, autographs -
Inglewood/Bridgewater RSL Sub Branch
Shield, 1942
This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in ChangiUnique personal gift to this ServicemanLacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942" RISING SUN Emblem at centre ("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.ww2, shield, central australia, police officer, storey, indigenous gift -
National Wool Museum
Document
Letter of introduction from the Premier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolte for Mr R W Pettitt, on the occasion of his 1972 trip to South Africa.The Bearer of this credential/ Mr Robert W Pettitt/ a resident of this State/corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding -
Bialik College
Photograph, Men at a table, Carlton, 1940s, 1940
Possibly staff or Council members at a special occasion with the school's Rabbi in Carlton, c. 1940s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.kindergarten, hebrew, drummond street -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1938
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.CITY OF KEW / MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION / OF THE / CITY OF KEW / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER, 1938 / CR J T GAZZARD / MAYOR / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER 1938 civic invitations -- kew (vic), mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.), j t gazzard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Diary, Diary 1916, 1916-1917
Private Harry Nutman Derrick, a native of Tallangatta Valley in NE Victoria served with the 37th Australian Infantry Battalion 10th Brigade, 3rd Division AIF. He was wounded on three occasions. On the third occasion he was captured near the village of Clery on 30 August 1918. He died in a German military hospital on 12 November 1918 the day following the Armistice. A transcribed copy of the diary is held in the Local History Section of the Albury LibraryMuseum.This diary documents the day-to-day activities of a private soldier of the AIF during almost two years at war including two occasions on which he was wounded and evacuated to England. Its significance is enhanced by the presence of his death medallion in the 8/13 VMR Collection.Black cloth soft covered diary kept by 854 Pte Harry Derrick 37th Battalion AIF for the period 16 February 1916, the day he left Tallangatta Valley, to 31 December 1917. To fit two years into a one year diary, Derrick made use of every spare space in the small book.diary, derrick, tallangatta, wwi -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLET, THANKSGIVING WW2, 9.5.1945
United Services of Thanksgiving and Remembrance on the Occasion of the Achievement of Victory in Europe. HQ 5AUST DIV (AIF) - 9 MAY 45 Two page plain paper pamphlet with typed wording. Shows National Anthem, prayers, hymns, bible reading, 1 minutes silence, Last Post Reveille. Address was by Snr Chaplain R F Stuart - Burnett (C of E).Handwritten in pen: “At Jacquinot Bay, New Britain”pamphlets, thanksgiving, victory, europe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Kodak, City of Ballarat "A" Grade Band at the City Oval Ballarat, 1920, 1920
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 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 postcard of a brass band marching and playing their instruments. The band is the City of Ballarat "A" Grade Band and the place is City Oval Ballarat. The occasion is the 1920 South Street Competition. The conductor is Percy Cole, Solo Cornet is Frank Wright, the Solo Trombone is Jack Shakles, the Solo Euphonium is Lary Sheehan, the Soprano is Harry Black and the Solo Horn is Lewis Thomas.Written in pen on the back - Information about who, what and where the band were playing. Also included were the pieces played.frank wright, percy cole, jack shakles, lary sheehan, harry black, lewis thomas, city of ballarat a grade band, brass bands, cornet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BENDIGO TRAM NO. 30
Coloured postcard. On back of card ' Birney Tram no. 30 decorated for a Royal Tour occasion. The Bendigo Trust operates this tram and others on a tourist service between Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House at Emu Point' Image shows Birney tram decorated with Union Jack and Australian flag on top, with crown on front of tram. Myer building on LH side of image.Nu Color Vuebendigo, tramways, royal tram, bendigo, tram, royal celebration, myer, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCOUTING FOR BOYS, 1926
Scouting For Boys a handbook for instruction in good citizenship through woodcraft by Sir Robert Baden-Powell twelfth edition 1926 contains 338 pages with illustrations & advertisements also contains 2 loose letters 1 regarding donations for Sir Robert and Lady Baden-Powell's silver wedding anniversary & other for donations of appreciation on the occasion of the retirement of Mr C A Hoadley.Sir Robert Baden-Powellbooks, technical, scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Champagne celebration on recommendation of Missions to Seamen building to the Victorian Heritage Register, Port Melbourne, 3 Oct 1994
Photo of group of six celebrating with champagne in front of 1937 Missions to Seamen building 3 October 1994, on occasion of recommendation of building to State Heritage Register. Deposed Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson, Senator Olive Zakharov, City Heritage Advisor Trevor Westmore, and three members of National Trust of Victoria/Society Art Deco: Bridget, Ian, Patnames in pencil on backbuilt environment, missions to seamen, town planning, heritage, olive zakharov, politicians, senators, trevor westmore, pat grainger, liana thompson, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Illuminated address of thanks and appreciation to John Ambrose Kitchen Esq from 19 employees, Fergusson & Mitchell Illum, 22 Jan 1885
Illuminated address of thanks and appreciation to John Ambrose Kitchen Esq from 19 employees, on the occasion of the amalgamation of J Kitchen & Sons Ltd and Apoloo Company Ltd; dated Jan 22 1885. Beautifully handwritten with colourful passionfruit flowers painted around in an oval; further gold, red and blues painted edging. Covered by glass and in gold painted wooden frame.industry - manufacturing, arts and entertainment - visual arts, memorials, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, pental products pty ltd, symex holdings ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Oxford University Press, The Oxford Easy Anthem Book
A collection of fifty easy anthems: to appeal to choirs who may find a Church Anthem Book beyond their powers.A green plastic covered Oxford Easy Anthem book with the title printed in large black lettering at the top of the front cover. A Collection of Fifty Anthems is written in black letters with the publisher logo and name below. On the title page is printed the title and publisher details. An Alphabetical Index to the Anthems is listed at the front as well as an ldex of Anthems suitable for Various Seasons and Occasions. p.186.non-fictionA collection of fifty easy anthems: to appeal to choirs who may find a Church Anthem Book beyond their powers.choral anthems, anthems, festive music, songs, religious amthems -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Visit by General to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1975
This photograph was most likely taken circa 1975 in the front garden of Fortuna Villa, during an Australian Army General’s visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1975. As there are no annotations on the photo, the names of the General, the aide de camp officer and guests are unknown. LTCOL Ridge was the CO of Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1972 to 1973 and continued as the CO of the renamed Army Survey Regiment from 1974 to 1975. He handed over to LTCOL Peter Constantine AM, who commanded the unit from 1975 to 1976.This is a photograph taken on the occasion of an Australian Army General’s visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1975. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic print was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1975. L to R: CO LTCOL Donald Ridge, unidentified dignitary, guests and personnel.‘Visit by Gen??? 1973-1977’ annotated on cover sheet.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo Framed - Portrait of Walter and Ada Ryder, c 1930's
Portraits were taken professionally often on important occasions. As graziers from a prominent family in Redbank, Walter and Ada Ryder were well known and respected.Walter and Ada Ryder were pioneer high country graziers and cattlemen. Ada (nee Sullivan)'s family lived at Redbank. Their children were Walter, Victor, Beatrice, Vera, Lorna and Dorothy. Walter 1872 - 1954; Ada 1887 - 1983 Walter was a son of John and Annie Ryder - Walter's parents being one of the first settlers in the valley. According to Ada Ryder's notes and John Cooper's notes, Ryders were followed by Higginsons followed by Coopers in about 1867/8. Ropers held Mullindolingong Station/Mt Yorke Station, but had managers on the station before actually taking up residence about 1867/8. Whilst the Sullivans lived at Redbank (now known as Coral bank), the Ryders lived at Tawanga (correct spelling in those days) on Ryders Lane, Tawonga where John and Annie first built and lived; Walter and Ada then occupied the family home, followed by Vera Hore (nee Ryder) and the current owners Kevin and Rhonda Ryder.Black and white photo of an elderly man and woman both well dressed. Framed by cream cardboard 3.5 cm at sides and 5 cm top and bottom with a plain metal frame surrounding all sides with decorated corners. McPherson, Albury on front below righthand side of the photo.walter ryder; ada sullivan; cattle graziers; tawonga -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tom Vickers at Pioneer Children's Cemetery, 1985_
Tom Vickers at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery in Greensborough. Tom was a keen historian and member of Rotary. This marker was erected by Rotary on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Victoria.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Mrs Matters 100th Birthday with Sister Norma Barnett, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, c.1960
Taken on the occasion of her 100th birthday, Mrs MATTERS on the left with Sister Norma BARNETT. The celebration took place at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne.B & W photograph of Mrs MATTERS and Sister Norma BARNETTOn reverse: Mrs MATTERS (100th birthday) with Sister Norma BARNETTsister norma jean barnett, celebrations - birthdays, religion - anglican (holy trinity), agnes matters