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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Botanical Reserve in Stawell West
Botanical Reserve Stawell West with a gentleman and boat. The first committee of management was gazette in 1863. In April 1870 the reserve was placed under the control of the Borough Council. The Botanical Reserve Stawell West is now called The Grampian Gate Caravan Park.Black and white photograph of a scene of trees lining a lake. A person is fishing on the bank with a small boat nearby.A glimpse of the lake, Stawell. W.J. Chapman photo. The post card is dated Sept. 8th 1915 to Dear Les and from Jane & Frank, Les's brother and sister.stawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Sepia-toned - Hawthorn horse tram
Photo shows one of the horse trams and staff that operated the line that ran from Hawthorn Bridge via Burwood Road, Power Street, and Riversdale Road to Auburn Road, opening in 1890. There are 9 uniformed men and three officers in the photograph. The tramway operated until 1916 when it was replaced by an electric tram. See item 7446 for a black and white print with more detail in the background. Yields information about the crews that worked the Hawthorn Bridge to Auburn Road horse tram service.Photo part of a sepia-toned postcard showing a Hawthorn horse tram.Has a "Club 89" image on the rear which was the image used for the 1989 Australia Post stamp show and in handwriting on rear "Horse Drawn tram - 1889 to 1916"trams, tramways, horse trams, crews, australia post, stamp show -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour tinted postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, "ROSELEIGH," MARYSVILLE. V.7, 1923-1963
A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour tinted postcard of Roseleigh Guest House in Marysville that was produced by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ SENDING YOU GREETINGS/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne. 3016marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir, valentine's publishing co. pty ltd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - SYMPATHY LETTER and ENVELOPE, 1) 27.11.1917. .2) 2.12.1917
The letter is to Mr J Pierce from Chaplain Carter 6th BTN AIF with sympathy for the loss of his son George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Letter on graph paper written by hand in blue ink. .2) “OHMS” envelope, yellowed and stamped in red, “passed by sensor”.1) “In the field 27.11.17”, “George W Carter Chaplain 6th BTN AIF”. .2) “Mr Pierce Sebastian Post Office Via Bendigo Victoria Australia”sympathy, letters, military -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, "CUMBERLAND" HOUSE, MARYSVILLE, 1923-1963
A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.No.12. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GR. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, no.12., the valentine publishing co -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, "CUMBERLAND" HOUSE, MARYSVILLE, 1923-1963
A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.No.12. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GR. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, no.12., the valentine publishing co -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPES, 1) Postmarked 2 July 1966
Letter written by Pte David John Thomas, born Bendigo 18.1.1945, enlisted in the Regular Army No 38712, posted to 6th Battalion RAR in D Coy, posted as service in Vietnam from 8.6.1966, KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966. An Official Commemoration service was held at the Kangaroo Flat cemetery lawn section Grave 5125. Letter written to N McCaw in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1957.1) Envelope with address, five cent postage stamp and two ink stamps. .2) .3) Two page letter. .4) .5) Two unused, unmarked air mail envelopes issued by Australian force Vietnam..1 Handwritten on front "Air Mail Forces Mail / N McCaw / 86 McKenzie Street / Bendigo / Vic / Australia". Also has two ink postmark stamps, Stamped “2JY66”letters, envelopes, long tan -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Sassafras, c1915
The south end of Sassafras Main Street outside the Big Store (Sherrards), built in 1912 that sold a bit of everything. The early settler Arthur Goode, who arrived in 1893, originally owned the land. Arthur Goode ran the Post Office in a bark hut until he moved away in 1911. From 1912 the Post Office operated from a room in Hinkley Guest House from 1912 until 1937.Black and white copy of a GGM photograph of Sassafras. A man driving a horse and cart is coming up the road towards the camera while several couples can be seen strolling down the road. The early buildings of Sassafras are clearly visible.sherrards, sassafras, arthur goode, goode, hinkley, post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MARTIN BEST CONSORT, Post 1977
Martin Best Consort. Voice, guitar, lute. Colin Bilham; double bass, viola da gamba, bass guitar. Julian Byzantine: Guitar, lute. Christopher Lebon: cello, tenor viol. Alastair McLachlan: violin, viola, folk fiddle, rebec. Rainer Schulein: flute piccolo recorders, crumhorn. Musica Viva Australia. The Martin Best Consort is a unique group of six musicians. Each of its members has brought his own individual talents and experience to bear on its work. The result is one of the loveliest and most unusual textures in British music. Its foundation rests on Martin himself as . . . Program. Sounds And Sweet Airs: a garland for William Shakespeare by Guy Woolfenden. Guy Woolfenden is Musical Director of the Royal Shakspeare Company. As well as his work for them, he has written music for films and television. His musical. . . . Musica Viva gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Music Board of the Australia Council and the State Governments of N.S.W., Queensland , Tasmania and Victoria. The special assistance of the British Council for the tour of the Martin Best Consort is gratefully acknowledged. Post 1977program, music, musica viva australia, martin best consort. voice, guitar, lute. colin bilham; double bass, viola da gamba, bass guitar. julian byzantine: guitar, lute. christopher lebon: cello, tenor viol. alastair mclachlan: violin, viola, folk fiddle, rebec. rainer schulein: flute piccolo recorders, crumhorn. musica viva australia. its foundation william shakespeare by guy woolfenden. royal shakspeare company.. . . musica viva music board of the australia council and the state governments of n.s.w., queensland , tasmania and victoria. british council post 1977 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ernest Russell Paterson, 1914-1918
A short article about Ernest Russell Paterson and his service in World War 1. Ernest joined parents in Greensborough in the post-war period.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ernest russell paterson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Simpsons Voice: Service Family Newsletter. June-August 2017, 01/06/2017
Mactier Community Centre is a support organisation for members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families. This newsletter is aimed at families of servicemen posted to Simpson Barracks in Watsonia.24 pages, colour illus.simpson barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Cheshire Yeaman, 1914-1918
A short article about Harold Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough in the post-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold cheshire yeaman -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Scales, early 20th century
Scales used at Tatura baby health centre (Shire of Rodney). Period used was pre and post decimal introduction. Used by Sister Rebecca Crawford.Baby health centre scaled painted blue. pre decimal. Weighs to 10 lbs.scales -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, Fritz Mittmann, German POW, Afrika Korps
Original post card loaned for copying. Group photograph of German POWs on postcard sent home to Germany. Fritz Mittmann back row centre.photography, photograph, slides, film -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Marching Girls in Main Street c1960
Stawell Marching Girls in Main Street 1960's in Front of Post Office. C H Hansen. Commercial Bank Visible . Names not indexedstawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell with a Crowd Scene around an Army WW1 Tank 1919
Main Street Stawell. Crowd Scene with Army WW1 Tank. 1919. In front of C.C. McDonald Tobacconist. E.J. Copley Post Office Hotel. stawell streetscape ww1 -
Unions Ballarat
Chifley: A life, Day, David, 2007
Biography of Ben Chifley who served as leader of the Labor Party; he was Prime Minister post-World War II (from 1945 to 1949).Relevant to Australia's political history and to the history of the ALP. Biographical interest.Paper; book. Front cover: black and white photograph of Chifley; blue, black and yellow lettering. Front cover: author's name; title; quotation from Shaun Carney, "The Age".btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, chifley, ben, chifley, jb, prime minister, politics, australian labor party, alp, biography, history -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Kath McWilliam near Jack Rodda's Service Station 1939
Jack Rodda's Service Station was located at Eclipse Ford's present location in Albert Street, Sebastopol. In the background is Garage Square Post Office box.jack rodda, kath mcwilliam, sebastopol, commerical, post, service station, albert street -
Unions Ballarat
Ben Chifley : a biography (Don Woodward Collection), Crisp, LF, 1963
Biography of Ben Chifley who served as leader of the Labor Party; he was Prime Minister post-World War II (from 1945 to 1949).Relevant to Australia's political history and to the history of the ALP. Biographical interest.Book; 428 pages. Cover: white background; black and white photograph of Ben Chifley; white lettering; author's name and title. Includes some loose newspaper clippings. Stamp: "Booked Out".biography, chifley, ben, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, members of parliament, government, politics, prime minister, history -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Robin Boyd, (Australia finally stopped identifying...)
Discusses Australia's attraction to America post World War Two. Boyd argues that it is important for Australians and Americans to gain a mutual understanding of each other.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesPencil mark up on second pageamerica, william wentworth, dr. robin brett, second world war, britain, robin boyd -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, FiveWays Tea-rooms/Newsagency and Methodist Chuch c1925, c1925
Early view of FiveWays Tea-rooms showing the stone embankment and the Methodist Church. The Newsagent and Post office was in the Tea Rooms building but around the cornerEarly view of FiveWays Tea-rooms showing the stone embankment and the Methodist Churchfiveways, kalorama methodist church, newsagency, post office, tea rooms -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Cobram mess
Army Reserve regiments had ARA officers and senior NCOs posted to them for training and administrative purposes. The duration of the posting was usually two yearsRecords a presentation of memento in soldiers' messColour photograph of Lance Corporal Mahony, " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles presenting a plaque to Cadre Staff Sergeant Whitney on his departure from Salamaua Barracks Cobram December 1987.military, mess, cobram, salamaua barracks, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Army Reserve regiments had ARA officers and senior NCOs posted to them for training and administrative purposes. The duration of the posting was usually two years.Four colour photographs taken at Buna Barracks Albury when Major Robert Morrison farewelled 4 members of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Cadre Staff: Sergeant King, Corporal Greg Nye, Sergeant Jim Whitney and Sergeant Len Scott. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Accessory - WWI Ribbon Bar
Ribbon Bar worn Pte A F Hoffman 395, 7/Bn; Possible worn on Anzac and Remembrance day commemoration post active service.Ribbon Bar for 1914 - 15 Star; 1914 - 1918 British War Medal; Victory Medal mounted on a brass with stainless steel broach clip.ribbon bar -
Carlton Football Club
Colour Magazine, Inside Football Volume 31, August 23 2000
Inside Football football magazine, issue number 31, posted on August 23rd, 2000. Front cover featuring James Hird and Craig Bradley. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1911
CELEBRATING CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V 1911. UNION JACK FLYING ON FLAG POLE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG ON TOWN HALL. POST OFFICE IN BACKGROUND.1 ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD, CROWD SCENE IN FRONT OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, BAILEY STREET. .2 BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF ORIGINAL PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .3 BLACK AND WHITE REPRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPEROn Front; Handwritten in black ink "Empire Day Celebration - About 1910" crossed out, replaced by "Coronation of George V June 1911" On Back; Sir Alexander Peacock in dress & with plumed hat is on the dais at front of hall A.J. (Pakeha) Kemson is just at near of Sir Alex, Phil Rowe is next. J. F. Weickhardt in light hat near pillar at rightevents and celebrations, coronation, king george -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c1920s
A couple on the first tennis courts to be built in Sunbury. They were situated behind the Post Office. A retail centre and bus terminal now occupies the site.A non-digital black and white photograph of a lady and man standing near a tennis court. The man is wearing a striped sports jacket and the lady is holding a tennis racket. People in the background are playing tennis.tennis, tennis courts, evans street -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Vest
Part of a uniform worn by staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre at the Old Bendigo Post Office for the duration of the exhibition Making a Nation which closed in 2011.Navy blue vest with embroidered Making a National patch on upper right and Bendigo Tourism on upper left front. Five buttons on front.r; Making A Nation / Federation Exhibition / 1901 / Sir John Quick / BENDIGO l; Bendigo Tourismbendigo tourism, bendigo post office -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Jacket
Part of a uniform worn by staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre at the Old Bendigo Post Office for the duration of the exhibition Making a Nation which closed in 2011.Navy blue jacket with embroidered Making a National patch on upper left front. Three buttons on front.Making A Nation / Federation Exhibition / 1901 / Sir John Quick / BENDIGObendigo tourism, bendigo post office -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Recollections of Mrs. Irmhild Beinssen, 1994
Produced post war and donated to Museum. Mrs Beinssen and her 3 children joined her husband in Camp 3 to keep the family together.Open fronted white folio containing 25 roneoed printed pages in German, together with photos. Personal recollection of internment in Tatura Camp 3 during WW2.Recollections of Mrs. Irmhilde Beinssen.documents, biography, mrs irmhild beinssen, camp 3, internment families