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Williamstown High School
Form ? 1960
Copy of black and white photograph of a Williamstown High School form in 1960.On back: 1960 Front row - 6) Ann (Stephens) Frances 2nd row - 3) Annette (Woods) ? Staff member: Tristan Storeywilliamstown high school, class photographs, 1960, tristan storey -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Old Colonist's Association, Ballarat Founding Committee, c1884
Six photographic portraits presented in a framed mount. The portraits are J.T. Farr; H. Hannington; W.H. Butler; James William Graham; F.W. Osbourne; A. Croft; J. Brooksbank.'Presented by foundation members and first President to the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat as a souvenir of the origin of our noble institution. Founded August 1883.'ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, old colonists' club, ballarat, richards and co., j.t. farr, w.h. butler, j.w. graham, f.w. osbourne, a. croft, james w. graham, founders, h. hannington, j. brooksbank -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Some things Never Change, 2000
Blank and white photograph of Vickers Gun crew and Villers-Bretonneau France 26 Apr 1918To the Battalions Gunners: precented to the members of: DFSW Platoon & the wark VC Club by LT. P. O'shea DFSW Platoon Commander 1999 to 2000ww1, support company, 5/6rvr, wark vc club, dfsw -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School Building Being Demolished, 1965
Photo is part of collection of items donated by the Grigg family to LDHS after the death of Marie Grigg. Inscription on photo gives date 1965, however it is understood the school building was not demolished until 1969.Very small black and white photograph showing partially demolished school building.In pencil on back: "Circa early 1965 / Demolition of school building at Linton. / Possibly first wing." Photo taken by member of Grigg family."linton state school demolition, marie grigg legacy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, William John Taylor, April 1915
William John Taylor (1853-1921) was born in Little Eltham and lived his whole life in the town. He served as a Councillor for the Shire of Eltham 1890-191, which included one term as Shire President. He was a Justice of Peace and also a member of the Rechabite Lodge. He had a family of four daughters and one son. This photograph was taken in April 1915 when he was 62 years old. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, shire president, councillors, shire of eltham, w.j. taylor, william john taylor -
The Foundling Archive
Letter, Letter from Pat Turner to her husband G. A Turner Jr (ii), Unknown, c 1960-1970
This collection documents correspondence and official documents of the Turner family, of Victoria. This collection dates between the 1930s and 1960s. Please note, featured are three generations of G.A Turner's, grandfather, son and grandson. This collection includes death and birth certificates, military correspondence, personal letters writer between family members and other official documents relating to the physical and mental health of the subjects, military service and everyday life. This letter details the affection Pat has for G. A Jr. He appears to be residing at 'Hoppings',( rehab or hospital?). Pat may be pregnant at this time. 'Friday Evening' victoria, social history, letter -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Round Table: On Being Australian in 1959, 1959
Boyd comments on Australian life and culture in the first half of the twentieth century up until 1959. He reflects on changes - is it progress? - from the pastoral to the industrial, briefly on housing and construction, and emphasises US influences in design (especially cars) and politics, and the lingering, conservative influence of the UK. Robin Boyd wrote this article anonymously. He was a member of the 'Round Table', a English based group on imperial and commonwealth matters.Original manuscript of an article published in The Round Table, "The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs", Vol 50, Issue 159, pp 26-31, 1959.Typewritten, quarto, 6 pagesAnnotations and corrections in pencilaustralian identity, taste, automobile design, they're a weird mob, nino culotta, 1959 australia, cyril pearl, on the beach, so you want to be an australian, sidney nolan, john ely burchard, robin boyd, manuscript -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 79th Annual report 1974 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, auditor's report, balance sheet, nursing homes, social work, rehabilitation, low vision clinic, honorary services, auxiliary income, blind members, sport and recreation, life governors. There are reports on launch of the Guiding Light Appeal, purchase of land near Elanora, Kelaston extensions and a property secured at Geelong as well as the awarding of Elsie Henderson's MBE.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records, henry bolte, rohan delacombe, john taylor, arthur wilkins, bruce small, hubert opperman, john wicking -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Jean Brown
Jean Brown (Nee Vincent) joined because her husband -Les Brown(dec)- was a volunteer. They had 4 children - Stephen, Christine(Myrtle), Peter, Mark, (Stephen, Peter, Mark were juniors & seniors). Jean joined the ladies auxiliary in 1955 - 1/06/1975 and 1985 - current. Has been a member for over 20years and is a life member. As an auxiliary member was involved in Street stalls, presentation nights, social nights, RCH appeals. ... Was also a member of the west end mothers club and helped at the technical school. 2. Peter Brown - was in juniors 1971 - 1976, (in 1972 at Chelsea the team of R. Clarke, P.Brown, R.Wood and G.Canny won 4man) was in seniors 1984 - 1991 .3 Stephen Brown - juniors 1966, Seniors 1972-1985, 1987-1991 (approx. dates) .4 Mark Brown - Juniors 1981-1986, Seniors 1987-1992 competed in 3 state demonstrations whilst in seniors -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file, Badger, Jane
Jane Badger is a long-time resident of Surrey Hills with a keen interest in the environment and recycling. Also a talented violinist; teacher and member of the Surrey Hills Orchestra. For many years she had a herb and small plant stall in her front garden and a stall at the neighbourhood market. Locals recycled their plant pots through her 'depot' in a corner of her front garden.A vertical file of clippings and information containing the following items relating to Jane Badger, an active member of the Surrey Hills neighbourhood. SHNN stands for Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News: 1. Nature’s harmony in Surrey Hills, SHNN No. 41, Aug./Sept. 1989 (1 page). 2. Propagating herbs for Surrey Hills, SHNN No. 96, Oct./Nov. 1998 (1 page). 3. Rug raffle, SHNN No. 111, April/May, 2001 (1 page). 4. Artist from her hands to toes, The Senior News, February, 2018 (1 page). jane badger, musicians, environmental movement, recycling, surrey hills orchestra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1885
Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Picture titled ''THE REASON THAT IS IN HIM.'' UP-COUNTRY PARSON; ''I am gratified to notice that you are becoming more regular in your attendance at church, Mr. Pottluck. MR. POTTLUCK (candidly): well fact is, parson, the pubs. Won't let a fellow in, on Sundays, now.'' picture depicts the parson looking down on Mr. Pottluck as they talk, a house in the background. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 22. ''The Reason The It Is In Him''- ''Sydney Bulletin,'' June6, 1885. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS
Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Two men in a row boat, sign read 50 feet summer level. Title; Water, Everywhere. Free Selector.- Dear me allotment as being a little liable to inundation, but this is rather too moist. Waterman.- ''Never you mind sir there is fine fishing all year round, and wild duck in shooting season. It's worth all the money you paid.'' Markings; Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890. Set 432 No. 18. Water, Water, Everywhere- ''Melbourne Punch,'' Sept. 26, 1872. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1860
Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Land Act 1869. Sign reads; Regulations 49th Clause, other details listed. Regulation With A Vengeance. Mr McKean - ''Then there's the license fee, and the surveyors fee, and the half years rent, which will come to fifteen pounds, besides -- '' Free Selector. - Beg your pardon, sir hope no offence. But seems to me that this. New act is only for them with lots of money and lots of time to waste. Markings; Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 17. Regulations with a Vengeance- ''Melbourne Punch,'' Feb, 10,1870. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1860
Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860 - 1890 Set 432 No. 14. That Map Again - Minimum of Conflict Between Squatter and Selector - ''Sydney Bulletin,'' October 20, 1883. Map of NEW SOUTH WALES. Showing territorial divisions for purposes of the proposed Crown Lands Act of 1883. That Map Again - Minimum of Conflict Between Squatter and Selector. There is one man drawn into each of the Eastern and Central Divisions. The Western Division is much larger and has a picture of a man with a club and a bottle of poison chasing a rabbit. Signed by Hob. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: OBITUARIES FROM THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER
Document. Three page typewritten collection of obituaries from the Bendigo Advertiser: Oct 26 1905 - Mrs Grace Pillow (wife of Mr Edwin Pillow); July 19, 1914 - Mrs Elizabeth Stevens (widow of Mr Henry Stevens); July 11, 1914 - Mrs Elizabeth Stevens; September 27, 1910 - Mr Michael Thomas J.P. (considerable detail re his life); July 5, 1918 - Robert Thomas, husband of Julia Thomas; July 6, 1918 - more details of death and life of Robert Thomas (brother of Michael Thomas, J.P.)person, individual, michael thomas, jp michael thomas. california gully. california gully mechanics institute. trustee and treasurer of methodist church. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE DIGGING - THE DIGGERS, c1800s
Diggers & Mining. The Digging - The Diggers. Slide: Talks about the change of life from restraints to civilised life. Being surrounded by degrading and deteriorating influenzas. Constantly excited by aspects of their occupation, much that is repulsive and demandable. . . Commonly called open crime does not exist there to a greater extent than in towns. . . . . In all my wanderings there I never experienced conduct but courtesy and kindness.. . (From the Book, 'Notes of a Digger and Gold Digger's Guide', by James Bonwick. Published in Melbourne in 1852, this was the first printed book on the Victorian diggings.) Markings: 63 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1884
BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. Minor sitting in front of his makeshift hut smoking a cigarette. Some of the necessities of a miner which are visible in the picture are; wheelbarrow, barrel for a table, buckets, shovels, axe, gold pan, hand saw, tin cup, wash board, axe, frypan horse collar, saw horse/also doubles as a seat, barrel/also used for storage, large pan, fresh fish hanging. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890. Set 432 No. 5. Selector's Hut, East Gippsland - photo by N. J. Claire, 1884. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 87th annual report 1894-1981 Braille and Talking Book Library, 1981
Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: the launch of 'In charge of the mess' cookbook with the Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria, fundraising cocktail party at 'Onions' restaurant (opposite the Library), Life Governor's Certificate to Edward Webb, production of Braille VFL and Cricket fixtures, subsidy of 33.33% on production of Braille and audio books, doubling of qualified librarians, continued increase in loans, retirement of staff members Elsa Wiltshire and Charlotte Riley, and committee members Norma Brumley and Dr John Foster, and appointment of Barbara Johnson and John Cockayne.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual report -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - Wodonga Mall and construction
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. As the population of Wodonga grew in the late 1960s and 1970s, development focussed on the central section of High Street. The Wodonga Mall was built in 1969 on the corner of Stanley and High Streets in Wodonga and was the location of a variety of small businesses including a chemist and Sarroff's Dry Cleaners.This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to the community throughout the 20th century. A series of 3 black and white photos showing the development of the Wodonga Mallwodonga businesses, high st wodonga, melba theatre -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Andrews, 1936
Tom Andrews, whose father (also called Tom) was thought to have come to Linton from Jamaica, lived near the Battery Dam. Little is known of his life, other than that he attended the Methodist Church and was "a very respected citizen". He is in a photograph of the Linton football team taken c.1915-1920. (Registration number 2019-247 - Mounted photograph 424.) Tom was a member of the Old Lintonians' Association and attended its reunions in the 1930s. He died at Bendigo in 1937, and is buried with other members of his family in Section 2 of the Linton cemetery. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 124.Black and white photograph of a man, of African-American appearance, dressed in two piece suit, collar and tie, holding hat with both hands in front, and standing in a garden."Tom Andrews Easter 1936 taken by J W Hall".tom andrews, old lintonian collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, post 1945
Badges were in a group of items possibly related to Cat No 3596..1) Badge, metal, association, red / white / blue. Centre has rifle, anchor & wings, No 77 member 1977. .2) Badge, metal, association, red / blue, centre has wings, anchor & Rising Sun, 1978 denoting membership. .3) Badge, metal, association, gold / blue / white, centre has anchor, wings, Rising Sun version, 79 meaning member that year. Badges are different sizes..1) Front: “MILDURA RSL MEMORIAL CLUB 77” Back: “442” .2) Front: “CLAYTON 1978 RSL CLUB” Back: “927” .3) Front: “CLAYTON RSL CLUB 79” Back: “Not transferable”badges, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB LONG-TIME MEMBERS, Unknown
VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF Bendigo East Swimming Club long-time members - laminated newspaper article. Label on photo: Some of Bendigo East Swimming Club's long-time members enjoy the 60th birthday celebrations. Back Ray Physing, Regina Geyer, Graeme Mitchell, Val Campbell and Jane Pattison, Front Betty Physing, Fay Daley, Betty Dole, Joan Nelson and Peg Edwards.recreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 8 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Court Victoria or Bearer the sum of £4/15/- for Doctors fees 9 mths 1 member, 12 months, 4 members on account of this Court. Signed by J. Davidsen, C.R., Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed again, Wm. Rowe 8/8/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, court victoria, j davidson, wm rowe -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Croquet Club Foundation
The foundation members of the Croquet Club, which is one of the oldest such clubs in the Goulburn Valley.|The Croquet Club for ladies was formed in 1913. In the years to follow the Lawn Bowls and Croquet Clubs worked together in close cooperation.|In 1937 the Bowling and Croquet Clubs cooperated in securing the pavilion of the defunct Tennis Club as a useful addition to their buildings.|At a General Meeting held 19 December 1970, it was regretfully decided to disband due to lack of sufficient members.tatura, recreations, games, sports, costume, female -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - William Johnstone KNOX leaving for WWI, 1915
Bill did not return from the war. More information in "World War One - a history in 100 stories" by Bruce SCATES, Rebecca WHEATLEY and Laura JAMES.Three black and white photos Of William Johnstone KNOX (Bill) and family members there to see his departure with the 13th Field Artillery Brigade, World War I. .02 shows KNOX with family members and in background are Town Pier sheds .03 shows KNOX with car and in background Pier Hotel and morley's Coal Depot .04 shows KNOX and family and streetscape of Pier Hotel and rear of buildings on Bay Stbuilt environment - commercial, war - world war i, piers and wharves - town pier, william johnstone (bill) knox, pier hotel, morley's coal depot -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton Fire Brigade Team, 1948
Inscription on the back of the photograph indicates that the photograph was taken in 1948 at a demonstration day in Ballarat. Standing, L-R: Bill Caldow, Eugene Grigg, Jim Barr (Captain), Joe Reidy, Ted Cheeseman, Arnold Chasey. Seated: V. McDonald.Framed black and white photograph of a Linton fire brigade team. Six team members are standing with arms behind their backs in front of a hand-drawn fire cart, one is seated in front of them with part of a fire pump resting on his crossed legs. Six of seven team members wear polo shirts with "LINTON" appliqued on them. The seventh wears a fire brigade uniform with double-breasted jacket and peaked hat.On back of photograph: "Linton Fire Brigade Team 1948 - Ballarat Demonstration / Standing: (L-R) W. Caldow, E. Grigg, J. Barr (Capt), J. Reidy, ? Cheeseman, A. Chasey / Sitting: V. McDonald / N887 / See Fire Brigade file".linton fire brigade, william (bill) caldow, eugene grigg, jim barr, joe reidy, ted cheeseman, arnold chasey, v. mcdonald -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY
A black and white photograph taken by the Bendigo Advertiser of a female exiting student bowing to the Principal Mr. Len Pryor during the first Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation ceremony c.1951. Also in the photograph are two named staff members Mr. Mick Morris and Miss J.C. Burnett. Mr. Fred East is sitting in the background along with some other unnamed staff members. c.1951. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, teaching, tertiary education, photograph, photographs, photo, photos, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, bendigo teachers' college, graduation, mr. mick morris, mr. len pryor, mr. fred east, miss j.c. burnett -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Constable Dungey, 1889
Constable Arthur Eggleston Dungey was a member of the Victoria Police Force and served in Harrietville before serving at Eltham, where he was involved in risking his life in the apprehension of a thief in 1891. Folder of information on Constable Dungey, Eltham 1889 Also includes Gilham Folder 61 Collection of photocopies possibly from the Victoria Police Museum. Copy of journal article fom Journal of Police History Winter 1997 pages 19 - [22] . Mounted Constable Dungey of Harrietville Photocopy unsourced detailing incident involving Constable Dungey in 1891 Photocopy of Police records (4 pages) - application for recognition for risking his life in the apprehension of "Frenchman Joe" and associated paperwork, 1892Folder of information on Constable Dungey, Eltham 1889arthur eggleston dungey, victorian police, harry gilham collection, constable dungey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Alan Scarlett, Traralgon War Memorial, 2015, 2015
The Traralgon War Memorial was originally erected in memory of the fallen soldiers of World War One. The Gippsland Times of 01 March 1923."On Sunday a memorial that has been erected in memory of the fallen soldiers of the district was unveiled. The ceremony was performed by Mr G. H.Wise, and addresses were delivered by Mr W West, M.LA. the president of the shire and local clergymen. The memorial, which cost £700, and contains 54 names of young men who made the supreme sacrifice is a lifesized figure of an Australian soldier and is made white Italian marble. It now commemorates Australian servicemen and women who have served in all wars and conflicts. It was re-dedicated on 11 November 1999.Colour photograph of the Traralgon War Memorial with surrounding townscape. The war memorial features a life sizes sculpture of an Australian world war soldier wearing a slouch hat. Loy Yang Power stations are evident in the background. Traralgon Post office on right foreground. traralgon, world war one, anzac day, loy yang, traralgon post office, anzac centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH
A book titled 'The Life of Queen Elizabeth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 801 - 816 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, queen elizabeth, lydia chancellor, collection, queen elizabeth, person, individual, female, famous people, english history, english royalty, british royal family, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, tudor history, penny books