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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Carnival in Rio 1949, 1 March 1949
This photograph shows a scene from the first time Allan Charles Quinn attended Carnival in Rio. Although having made several trips to South America previously, he had not experienced Carnival before. The photograph is also complemented by a letter written to his mother including a description of Carnival. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. The collection also includes a series of letters between Allan and his mother, some explaining the photographs and some talking about other experiences or mundane situationsBlack and white photograph of Carnival float in Rio de Janeiro. There is a large crowd visible in the foreground. The float has several places for the elaborately dressed women to sit, each of which resembles a throne of some kind. There are four women on the float and what appears to be a driver holding onto reins.Blue ink on reverse: CARNIVAL IN RIO/ 1-3-49allan-charles-quinn, south-america, rio, carnival, floats, crowd, letters-from-abroad, rio de janeiro, brazil -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1915
This is a photograph of students at Orbost State School in 1915. Included in the photograph, as identified by Mary Gilbert' are Brian Harrison; ?; ? Whillance; Rupert Perry; ; Dolly Nixxon; Dot Stagg; Ella Cowell; Annie Macalaster; ? ?; ? Winchester; Rupert Bird; Mac Kerr; :; Clarrie Reynolds; D. Daly; Marion Watt; Audrey Cameron; Teen Dixon; Ethel Morris; ?; Toby Nixon; Charlie Winchester Miss Marie Haynes; Doris Smith; Alison Cameron; Ruby Morgan; Thida(?) Guy; Elsa Wehner; Gladys Boucher; Gloria Swanson; ? Lay; ? Rodwell Wally Simpson; ? Morgan; Reece Harrison; P. Summers; ?; Les Morgan; W. Lawless; ? Craker; A. Nish; P. Hocking Zenie Irvine; Essie Nixxon; Violet Gibbs; Adelaide Hardy; Verna Perry; Mary Gilbert; Margaret Irvine; Marge Henderson; Nellie Draffin; Roy Cameron The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898.This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of children and one female teacher in front of an open doorway of a wooden school building. agirl seated in the front row is holding a board with "Grades V V1 Orbost" hand-written in what appears to be white chalk on a blackboard. .A list of those in photograph is attached.on back - "Grades V V1 Teacher Miss Merle Haynes who is now married, graduated at Monash, Maisie Ross holding board. Mary Gilbert on her right in picture"education-orbost-state-school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph, Black and White, Frank Wright Sails the Red Sea, 1940
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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.Frank Wright Sails the Red Sea. Sepia photograph of a man dressed in whites standing aboard a boat, with his left arm outstretched and holding onto the mast. The man is Frank Wright. A further two photographs shows Frank Wright in a darker suit, on what is thought to be the same deck.Frank Wright on board "Remo", Red Sea, Jan 1940frank wright, ballarat, cornet, red sea, sailing boat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, mid 1900's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 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 of a man dressed in a suit seated with his legs crossed and his arms folded. The slatted timber bench seat upon which he sits, runs along the enclosed railing of what appears to be the deck of a boat. In the background is a forested mountain. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, timber bench seat, conductor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MARKET RUN
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, March 22, 2004. Market run: this old photograph shows boxes of produce being loaded on to a wagon from a bush field on the outskirts of Bendigo. Where it is, what produce is being loaded and where it is destined is a mystery. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - ACQUISITIONS 1988
A catalogue titled ' Acquisitions 1988.' Published by the Bendigo Art Galllery for an exhibition 15th December - 22nd January 1989. This exhibition was arranged to show what was acquired during the year. Cambridge Press, Bendigo. 11 pgs. Bottom left corner of the front cover is a number sticker, 0131 THO.bendigo, hospital, art gallery catalogue, bendigo art gallery. art, exhibition, catalogue, art work, art gallery, catalogue. bottom left corner of the front page is a number sticker, 0131 tho. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER FROM MRS C. STUCKENSCHMIDT, 30/07/1926
Letter to Mr. Kelly from Mrs. C.? Stuckenschmidt dated 30th July 1926. The writer requests £260 worth of 5% bonds which fall due 1948. She wants the odd number to make an even number for what she already has. Written on pink paper.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection, mr kelly, mrs c ? stuckensmidt, 'merstone' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LANDSCAPE PHOTOS
Two pages of photocopies of photos, four of landscape photos and one of what looks like drums in a bunker. Two of the photos are scenes of mining areas, one has bush, buildings and poppet legs and one is a view of the town area taken from a lookout. There are two people leaning on the fence.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - landscape photos, mining areas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: LETTER, 13 December 07
Cream watermarked Document, dated 13th December. W.D.Mason Collection, Letter from Owen W. Williams, Mitchell Street, Bendigo,to Mr. W. Montgomery, in answer to his request on 8th & 11th. It states ''How is it possible for me to know what pieces were broken in transit? And so on.business, retail, w d mason -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - 'Grahamy Gates' milkbar, corner of Station & Graham Streets, Port Melbourne, 1950s
COPYRIGHT - Curatorial Services - City of Port Phillip. Black and white image of "Grahamy Gates" Milkbar at the corner of Station and Graham Streets. Also shows on far right what remains of the Maskell & McNab memorial, now located on Sinclair Parade on the foreshore. Image used in 2009 PMHPS calendarbuilt environment - commercial, built environment - domestic, grahamy gates, milk bar, maskell & mcnab memorial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EAGLEHAWK MEMORIES BY D M CARROLL, 07/1972
Typed notes titled Eagle Hawk Memories by D M Carroll. Mentioned are the stone walls and stone fences, the children's choir, peppercorn trees, the people coming across the gullies to church, gold that was dug up and what of the hardships of the woman rearing her family in a tent and little food.document, eaglehawk memories by d m carroll, harvey town, wesleyan church of st mungo, south st mungo crushing battery, lady barkly crushing battery, prince of wales mines, james muoatt, st stephen's church of england, virginia hill, clarence mine -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, R and C Leave Vung Tau Briefing
A black and white photograph of diggers from 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, are briefed by the Provost Marshall on what is expected of them whilst on R & C leave in Vung Tau. The Military Police set the scene by giving the diggers their first beer freephotograph, 1 atf, nui dat, vung tau, military police, gibbons collection catalogue, r & c leave, phuoc tuy province -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder
Copies of some of Hinrich Lunsmann's paper and materials from his time in Camp 1. Records of Dinger brothers.Collectionof photocopies of 6 woodcut prints, 3 pages of Crhistmas cards, Certificate of Achievement from a tennis tournament, Technical Education Achievements in Engineering. Front cover of a Technical Education Workbook, Extract from what appears to be a news report on athletics. Black plastic cover with spiral backlunsmann collection, lunsmann h, lunsmann r, dinger, arno max, dinger arno carmillo, camp 1, tatura, ww2 -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Nov 1980
THIS NEWSPAPER/CUTTING FROM NOV. 1980 WAS COLLECTED BY THE LATE MRS. LENA WATTLEWORTH. IT IS BELIEVED TO SHOW THE FIRST HOUSE BUILD ALONG THE CRESWICK ROAD, WHICH WAS BUILD BY MISS BREDA TREMBATH'S GRANDFATHER MR GEORGE PERRY.NEWSPAPER CUTTING OF GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL PRODUCE STORE AND RESIDENCE. November 1980. Citizen Award winner Brenda Trembath of Clunes has kindly allowed us to use this photograph of what is believed to be the first house built along the Creswick Road. It was built by Brenda's grandfather, George Perry.local history, document, newspaper cutting, trembath, perry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage Awareness Study Group Steering Committee Report, 1994
Heritage Awareness Study Group Steering Committee Report for 1993/1994. City of Nunawading undertook a Heritage Study to identify places of local significance to the City and increase Council's ability to preserve and enhance these places. The Report covers what the Committee has achieved and the next step and group recommendationsheritage awareness study group, ashby, paul, city of nunawading -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: DAI GUM SAN WAX MUSEUM ADVERTISEMENT BOOKLET
Aulsebrook Collection: Dai Gum San wax Museum Advertisement booklet -temporary location booklet (Temperance Hall, View St., Bendigo) -A5 booklet, 2 pages, -price, opening times, contact details and extensive description on how the wax figures came about and what is at the museum -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Jaques Estate, 1927
The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Jaques Estate was a small subdivision of eight residential allotments bordering Jaques Street and Barkers Road in what is now Hawthorn East. Advertised in The Argus as being in ‘Upper Hawthorn’ the subdivision was claimed to include: ‘charming villa sites in excellent situations, with every convenience available, and with superior homes surrounding’.subdivision plans - hawthorn, jaques estate -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "White Night 2014", 2014
Pamphlets - 8 fold DL full colour printed on off white paper, titled "White Night 2014", detailing the event, public transport, map and what tram alterations, public transport guide, and times - for 22 and 23 Feb. 2014. Published by the PTV. Two copies held.trams, tramways, events, melbourne, white night, tram services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1954
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of Freight car 17, in Swanston St, to the north of LaTrobe St, passing what is now the RMIT buildings. In the background is a building selling used cars, the Melbourne College of Pharmacy, The Australian Journal printers and publishers. The building is decorated for the Royal Visit - 1954.trams, tramways, swanston st, rmit, freight tram, royal visit, tram 17 -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy in action, 1971
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy in 1971. It includes 'What is Legacy' and 'What kind of help does Legacy provide'. An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1971.Brochure x 4 pages to promote Legacy in 1971 printed monochrome in maroon and white including photo of a widow getting advice from a legatee.legacy promotion, fundraising -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Ideal City Warrnambool On the Sea, Modern Print, 1940
This booklet has been issued in 1940 by the Warrnambool Progress and Tourist Association established in 1927. Warrnambool was the winner of the Sun News Pictorial Quest in 1928, the ‘Ideal City’ and used this title to promote the city. There had been several Tourist Associations in Warrnambool prior to 1927 and all of them promoted Warrnambool as a health resort and an ideal holiday destination with the Sea Baths in Gilles Street and the beach close by. This guide has been produced during World War Two with rationing of petrol and other goods and most people in Victoria would not have been contemplating long and expensive holidays so Warrnambool with its rail service and beach facilities would have been seen as a possible holiday destination. This Warrnambool Tourist Guide is of considerable interest both for its content regarding Warrnambool’s attractions in World War Two and for its 1940s advertisements and photographs. This is a booklet of 33 pages stapled together. It is a Warrnambool Tourist Guide from the 1940s. The pages are mostly white but there are a couple of blue and buff-coloured pages. The cover is pink with mauve and black printed material and a photograph on the front cover of the Warrnambool camping ground on the foreshore. The back cover has become detached. The booklet contains information on the tourist attractions of Warrnambool and district, black and white photographs of buildings, events and scenic spots and advertisements for local businesses. Many of the advertisements also contain photographs of business premises. Front Cover: ‘The Ideal City, Warrnambool On The Sea, , Victoria, Australia, Camping Grounds at the Beach, Tourist Guide – Where to Go! What to See! To Advance Warrnambool, The Ideal City, Victoria’s Premier Health and Holiday Resort, Price 6d.’ tourism in warrnambool, warrnambool, sun news pictorial quest, warrnambool tourist guide, the ideal city -
Federation University Historical Collection
Print, 1 Pussy-cat, pussy-cat where have you been? .2 Abstract Print - Open
Lisa Widdop (16/07/1971-18/01/2024) was an "artist, painter, creator of many things, connoisseur of small and precious things" Quote from her memorial card. Lisa was an alumni of Federation University. Lisa was also a passionate member of OZACT - a touring theatre company dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible to con temporary Australian audiences with performances in Southern Australia's outdoor landscapes. Lisa was involved in management, designing of props, costumes and production of these performances.Coloured prints on black backgrounds.1 Pussy-cat, pussy-cat where have you been? I've been to London to see the Queen. Pussy-cat, pussy-cat what did you there? I ate a chili right under her chair. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Ethan Lawrence, 2009
Photograph taken in 2009Colour photograph, mountedI took this picture on the bridge at Ripponlea train station. It shows what the station is like. Two platforms (City, Sandringham) Palm trees that are old and were established with the English people came and settled over Australia. By Ethan Lawrenceripponlea, glen eira road, railway, ripponlea station, ripponlea state school -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Liz Williams, Liz Williams, In Love, c.1996
Williams' use of the dog and poem was inspired by a print by the late Barbara Hanrahan (an artist friend) in which a women was holding a cat accompanied by a dog and in which words from a William Blake poem were included / After her mother died Williams made a work of her mother with the dog, holding the cat and using the same words in the Hanrahan print / The dog is a family pet; Dolcie, that Williams fell in love with / The dog as a symbol has been used in fifteenth and sixteenth century painting to represent fidelity in marriage / The use of the dog is also a contradiction to the themes in this work by Williams / Williams found that many of her women friends were having emotional and romantic difficulties, suffering from the same malady again and again, feeling rejected, destroyed and having unfulfilled desires / The female figure standing on her hands is not seeing things realistically / The figure is head over heels, vulnerable, with her skirt around her head revealing more than normal / The text enhances the meaning of the work and draws the viewer into experiencing the foolishness of love, demanding the viewer travel around and around to read it / Overall the dog provides structure to the work and a reliable object on which all else balances / Balance has been one of the recurring or repetitive themes within William's work / It references the physicality of clay, the difficulties in creating balance with the clay and balance in the work / Williams' work is about form rather than colour / Sometimes she uses a coloured clay like a pale terracotta / Williams likes the flatness of the surface in relationship to the marks of the text / She describes herself as a Minimalist, paring down the form to the bare essentials. 'In Love' was a finalist in the 1997 Nillumbik Art Award held at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre, Pitt Street, Eltham. A ceramic sculpture made of white stoneware clay (coated with a wash of gesso) of a girl doing a hand stand on the back of a dog (retriever?) / Her face/head is partially covered by her skirt which has come down / Her skirt is inscribed in the round with the poem "The Lady's First Song" (1938) by W.B. Yeats (see inscriptions and markings) / The dog is looking straight ahead and upwards towards the sky and his tail is pointing straight out. The dog is covered with cross-hatch incised lines to give the illusion of fur and texture / Hand written inscription of W.B. Yeats poem "The Lady's First Song" (1938) on girl's skirt / I turn round / Like a dumb beast in a show. / Neither know what I am / Nor where I go, / My language beaten / Into one name; / I am in love / And that is my shame. / What hurts the soul / My soul adores, / No better than a beast / Upon all fours.williams / yeats / love / ceramic / stoneware / dog -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Passing ship on Elbe River, 4 June 1950
This series of photographs captures life at sea and the conditions on the ship M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in 1950.This photograph is part of the Allan Quinn collection, which is a pictorial autobiography, and it represents one of many moments of his time abroad as a seafarer.Black and white photograph of the Elbe River in Germany. In the foreground is a lounge area with chairs and railing. Behind this are masts, rigging and rope near what appears to be a jetty with partial roofing. In the middle ground is the Elbe River running from the bottom right to middle left of the photograph. In the background is a passing ship and a mountain.germany, 1950, ship, deck, mast, chairs, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, tailing, elbe river, mointain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DANCING DIVAS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, January 28, 2002. Dancing divas: these men are clearly enjoying playing dress-ups. However, we would like to hear from anyone with information on who the men are, what they are doing dressed to the nines, and the date of the photo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: 1971 E.G. GRIFFITH CUP PROGRAM BOOKLET, 1971
Aulsebrook Collection: 1971 E.G. Griffith Cup Program Booklet -Australiasian motorboat championship unlimited -A4 booklet, 10 pages, typed with many photographs -Comprehensive booklet for a significant event. With information about the event and what is involved. Lists of boats, drivers and events. Various images of racers and their boats. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: CHALET
Black and white photograph of a chalet set on the side of a mountain. There is a verandah across the full width of the first floor and one person standing on the left of the verandah. The top third of the mountain is covered in pine trees. There is what appears to be a ski jump running from the edge of the trees to the right of the picture. This is possibly in Switzerlandbuildings, chalet, chalet, hanro -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: MACOBOY LETTERS, 1907
2 handwritten letters from Cecily Macoboy 'Clonmel' Boundary St Bendigo (now Valentine St) to her friend Doris. Also included is a piece of paper addressed to Doris from Kathleen. Part of this is written in French, and on the larger side what appears to be a song and the notes required to play this music.Cecily Macoboyperson, family, malone collection, malone collection, macoboy letters, cecily macoboy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - Video Recording - Digital, Lyn Allison, Westgate Biodiversity, 26 Jul 2022
Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held on 26 July 2022. Lyn ALLISON is the president of Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery & Land Care who presents an illuminating insight into the workings of Westgate Park, its history & what the future holds. A history of community action in bringing back nature.lyn allison, westgate biodiversity: bili nursery and land care, westgate park, natural environment - conservation