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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Methodist Church Circuit Roll, Parishioners' Names – 1938 - 1940, 1938 - 1940
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Methodist Junior Roll 1940 – 1941 and 1946, 1940 - 1941, 1946
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Members Roll Stawell Circuit 1940 – 1941 Callawadda, 1940 - 1941
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Members Roll Stawell Circuit 1940 Pomonal, 1940
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Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1940, 1940
From its beginning, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB. In this report praise for both the school and the work of the Insitute by external agencies is mentioned, the program of allowing children to handle exhibits courtesy of the Museum of Victoria, Hugh Jeffrey has just attained his degree as a Bachelor of Music (only the second to do so), honours also to Arthur McKay and other pupils who received Honours passes at university, over 1000 piano tunings were carried out this year by RVIB trained specialists, the Institute classes in cooking and hand and machine sewing have proven useful to single and married women of Melbourne, the Institute supports two cricket teams as well as other physical culture, and providing advisc to the Post Master General concerning telephone dials.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 44 Guildford Road Surrey Hills, 1940
This was the home of the Offszanka family from 1913; they came to Surrey Hills from Richmond. Carl Theodore Offszanka (1874-1944) was a furrier. Both he and his wife Ida, nee Schade, (1882-1963) were born in Germany. They married in Victoria in 1908. Their home was called 'Westfalia' (ref: 1919 electoral roll), presumably after the region in NW Germany. They had at least 4 children: Carl Bernard - b 1909 Marie Eliese - b 1910 Erna Helena - b 1913; d 1996 - listed at Guildford Road in electoral rolls. Bernard George - b 1914; d 1987 (Surrey Hills) - listed at Guildford Road in electoral rolls. The family were associated with Our Holy Redeemer and also donated class photos of the school to the collection. Carl and Ida are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (RC 032-0034). The semi-circular bay window is not original to the house. This home has had a 2nd storey added to it in late 1990s. According to a family descendant (REF: Email 1/8/20 from grandson) Carl Theodor Offszanka purchased the home in 1913 for £616. He also purchased the adjoining vacant block of land at 42 Guildford Road and ran a large orchard on it before later selling it. This appears to have been between 1920-1930. The family continued to occupy the house until after 1980 when Erna Helena and Bernard George are listed in the electoral rolls. Our property register lists Erna Helena Offszanka as the last member there. She died on 5 May 1996. Members of the Offszanka family lived in this property from its beginnings for more than 70 years. Such longstanding tenancy is unusual.Black and white photo of a timber Edwardian home at 44 Guildford Road Surrey Hills. The home has 2 bricks chimneys, a corrugated iron roof, timber fretwork to the verandah and a semi-circular bay window. The facade of the house is partially obscured by mature garden, possibly including large camellias, with rock-edged garden beds and a central path. The front fence is not visible.edwardian style, guildford road, offszanka family, carl theodor offszanka, ida schade (miss), carl bernard offszanka, bernard george offszanka, westfalia, ida offszanka (mrs), erna helena offszanka (miss), marie eliese offszanka (miss) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, McGraw Hill Book Company Inc et al, Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering, 1940
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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Print - SS ORUNGAL aground at Barwon Heads sketch, Print of pencil sketch by Tom Shield 1940, 1940
shipwreck at Barwon HeadsSS ORUNGAL shipwreckPencil sketch, post card and B&W photo of SS ORUNGAL agroundReverse - " NIL ".historical references -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, New Years Day District Annual Picnic, Yan Yean Reservoir, c.1940, c. 1940 (original)
Family names in photo include Stutchberry and JeffriesDigital image onlydistrict annual picnic, jeffries, new years day, stutchberry, yan yean reservoir, yarrambat, young -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine - Magazine Article, Sweeneys; a home with a history, Nora Cooper, The Australian Home Beautiful; Vol. 18, No. 2, February 1, 1940
Article - "A home with a history" by Nora Cooper featuring Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill in Eltham, a pioneer settler of the district on pages 6-9 and 49-50Magazine missing cover (pages 1, 2, 51,52); p49/50 torn, several articles where pictures have been cut out or sectioned Dispay panel of a second copy of article pages adhered to boardaustralian home beautiful magazine, culla hill, eltham, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney, display panel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Eltham Public Hall Ladies Committee Minutes, 14 March 1940 to 4 May 1944, 1940-1944
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.Note Book; hard black covers with red fabric spine, faint lined each page, 56 pagesarthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, main road, maria street, minute book -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Military Training Pamphlets, Victorian Railways Printing Works, Japanese Army, Notes on the training of snipers,Camouflage No 46 Part 2: Field Defences, Camouflage No 46 Part 4: Vehicles, wheeled and tracked, Camouflage No 4 Part 1: General Principles: Equipment and Materials (all arms), Training in Field craft and Elementary Tactics No33 1940, Navigation by the Stars, 1940/41/42
WWII History7 x Military Training Pamphlets, soft covered.Written guidelines to training in WWII -
Park Orchards Community House
Photocopy, August 1940 inspection report by Army Signals Unit, of the Park Orchards Chalet and surrounding area, with view to hiring, 1940
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Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine,1940
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. It is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.1. Soft covered, stapled magazine with yellow, red, green, black and white cover. 2. Soft covered, stapled magazine with yellow, red, green, black and white cover.The magazine has been signed by Shirly Bolan, Betty Delimo, Albert Stephen, Bessie Sargent, Sheila Moss, max coward, R. Rowlands, William Paterson, G. Wilson, D. Menhennet, Geoffrey Mounter, R. Monteirth, Maurice Collins, M. Hinch, G. Sutherland, Alan Kirsey, Joy Martin, Alan Gilpin, Colin Richardsballarat school of mines, ballarat gas company, owen's, tunbridge's, moss, gribbles, crockers, ballarat bitter, modern dairy, ballarat butter factory, middleton, literary society, boustead, sargeant, coward, martin, sheila moss, max coward -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Earthenware Biscuit Barrel, S. F. & Co, c1903
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of British earthenware of the early 20th century.An earthenware biscuit barrel with a metal lid and handle. Underneath barrel" Hallmark of S. F. & Co., STOKE ON TRENT above number 0279domestic items, silver cutlery -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Learmonth St from the east, Town Hall Precinct, early 1900's, 9/11/1991
historic buildingsB/W photograph, Learmonth St from the east, Town Hall Precinct, early 1900's, Refreshment Rooms, Fire Station, Town Hall, Whyke's Butchers, Allan's Store, Bank, Buninyong Inn, toll booth."Specially Produced For A.H. Dixon Learmonth St, from east, Buninyong 1543"buninyong, calf's refreshment rooms, fire station, town hall, whyke's butches, allan store, nab bank, buninyong inn, toll booth -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Harringtons Printers, Tatura locals, 1920's original
Original photograph of young Tatura people. J. Mulchay, Teresa Bradley (married M. Hogan), May Hogan (married J. Mulchay), ?, ?, Charlie Hogan, Noreen Bradley, ?, ?. c 1920'sOriginal photograph of 11 young Tatura people, 6 females, 5 makes, relaxing outdoors. c 1920's.on back: c 1920's.j. mulchay, teresa hogan nee bradley, may mulchay nee hogan, charlie hogan, noreen bradley -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Town Hall c1940's
Stawell Town Hall c1940'sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Town Hall 1980's
Stawell Town Hall 1980'sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr John Monaghan in a car c1920's
John Monaghan in Car 1920's.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “A” Company Victorian Rangers Stawell 1890’s
“A” Company Rangers Stawell 1890’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, King’s Family Cottage at Kanya c1930's
King’s Cottage at Kanya c1930'sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, King’s Family Cottage at Kanya c1930's
King’s Cottage at Kanya c1930'sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bolangum Inn at Kanya 1970's
Bolangum Inn at Kanya 1970'sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of named Men bowlers c1920’s
Group of Men (Bowlers) 1920’s stawell