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Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Souvenir catalogue Farewell to William Street (1876-1971) Art exhibition and sale of painting at the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, 1971
As a way of raising funds, an art exhibition and sale of paintings was held at the William Street offices of the Royal Blind Society before they moved to their new offices in Enfield. This was one of a series of events held to say goodbye to the former building and to pay for the creation of purpose built offices outside of the CBD. 6 page booklet providing a brief history and overview of current situation, including a list of auction itemsroyal blind society of nsw, fundraising -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Administrative record, Accommodation - BHC, 1942-1963
t h kneen, administration building, accommodation -
Canterbury History Group
Document - The Symes of "Tour Mont", 1990
Family history of the Syme family. Includes photocopies of photographs and documents, many relating to their home "Tour Mont"canterbury, syme family, tour mont, fintona girls school -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Recollections of Evelyn Tracey, 1987
Brief notes taken on the recollections of Evelyn Tracey taken at a meeting of the Canterbury History Group July 1987.canterbury, canterbury gardens, canterbury primary school, hancock> mrs, malone> patrick, world war 1914-1918 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Research article: Postal History of Tarnagulla 1856-1978, 1978
Donald Clark Collection.A research article with title 'Postal History of Tarnagulla 1856-1978', by Lesley Errington historian at Australia Post. -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Old Creeks of Canterbury, Caffin, Lyle, 26 Feruary 1990
Letter from Lyle Caffin to the Canterbury History Group describing childhood adventures at some of the local creeks.canterbury, creeks, trees, faversham road, winson green road, benporath> mr, back creek, gardiners creek, golf links estate -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Ashburton Methodist Church: Forty-eight years of work and witness, 1977
camberwell, ashburton, methodist, church -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Irish Jesuit 150-Years
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Urban Planning, Dr Robyn Clinch, John Kirby, 28 Jul 2014
Dr Robyn Clinch discusses the history, development and workings of urban planning. Duration 1.33.27 PMHPS meeting.town planning, heritage, robyn clinch -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral history, Norman BARRY, Pat Grainger, 1992
Oral History of Norman BARRY. Recorded by Pat GRAINGER at the subject's home in Howe Parade in April 1992.business and traders - dairies, centenary bridge, transport - horse, piers and wharves, norman barry -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gell, Hazel F, The Gells of Paradise Valley, 1977
An account of the Gell family, tracing their history from Birmingham to their farming experiences in the Heyfield district of Gippsland, Victoria.genealogy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Port Melbourne remade, Seamus O'Hanlon, 25 Jun 2012
Seamus O'Hanlon discussing Port Melbourne remade, our industrial and post-industrial history 1970-2012Duration 01:32:09built environment - industrial, industry, seamus o'hanlon -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Cole Keith, The Aboriginals of Victoria, 1982
Brief history of the Aboriginals of Victoria from their supposed origins to effects of European settlement and modern developments Ilustratedaboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Henderson, Jim, Crossing the Bar -Stories,Songs, Poetry, 1993
A brief history of the Lakes Entrance to Orbost coach route and the families who settled in the vicinity of the old thoroughfareJim Henderson 31.10.93transport, settlers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Genesis of Victorian Horticulture: Burnley Gardens Past and Present, 1932
Article in "The Leader" December 17, 1932 pp 12-13 describing a detailed history of the Gardens and College.the leader, burnley gardens, burnley horticultural college, history of burnley gardens, history of burnley horticultural college -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Delbridge Graham R, Freeman Anne, The Church of St Peters by the Lakes, 1976
History of St Peters by the Lakes Paynesville Victoria, acquisition of land, building plans, forward by Bishop Delbridgereligion -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Synan Peter, Highways of Water- How shipping on the Lakes shaped Gippsland, 1989
A history of the Gippsland Lakes Victoria as a transport system for trade with in the lakes and river systems, and coastal and interstate tradeships and shipping, land settlement, waterways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Navy History, Mac Gregory, 25 August 2008
Mac (MacKenzie) Gregory discussing Navy history (both Victorian and Australian) and the visit of "The Great White Fleet"Duration 00:58:52mackenzie (mac) gregory, royal visits and occasions, armed services - navy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Barraclough, Linda and Watt, Dorothy, Briagolong Mechanics' Institute. More than just a place of amusement, 1994
A history of the Briagolong Mechanics' Institute and free library. The oldest operating Mechanics' Institute building in Gippsland, Victoria.mechanics' institute -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, St Pauls Cathedral Melbourne
This small booklet recounts the history of St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Melbourne, and the many aspects of the building's architecture.E. Clarkarchitecture, religion -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Sister Margaret Smith O.P, St Dominic's Yesterday and Today, 1995
History of St Dominic's Parish East Camberwell, written in 1995. Contains black and white, and colour photographs.non-fictioncamberwell, east camberwell, parish, church -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Teichert C, Talent J A, 1958
A study of the geological history of the Buchan area from tertiary to recent formations, contains maps, diagram and bibliographygenealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, LERHS, Colquhoun Forest Drive, 2016
Display folder containing information and background history to the Colquhoun Forest Discovery Drive East Gippsland Victoriatransport, quarries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article about a mystery sign found in Bendigo bushland, Wed May 27 2020
Terry Davidson found the star in plain sight in the Diamond Hill historical area near Kangaroo Flat, Golden Square and Spring Gully.Bendigo Advertiser: Story entitled 'Help Solve this History Mystery', about a star-shaped metal sign. bendigo mystery star, terry davidson -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Simpson Marjorie M, S.S. 2535 Meerlieu 1883-1983, 1983
A history of the Meerlieu Victoria Primary School on the occasion of its Centenary including accounts of the settlement and development of the district.schools, settlement -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, R.A.A.F. Historical Section, Units of the Royal Australian Air Force, 1994
A history of Royal Australian Air Force Maintenance Units from 1920 to 1994, for the 5th. Anniversary of the RAAF. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Mrs. Pentland
Black and white photo of Mrs. Pentland, wife of Minister of Congregational Church till 1878 (history with photo)pentland, mrs. william, congregational church -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Mixed Media - Compact Disc, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1999
Family History Resource file for England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Royal Navy.genealogy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 2 of 4) Eleanor Hinde, Abt 2005
Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. Notes on Eleanor Hindebendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, richard reynolds and eleanor hinde -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Sydney Legacy Bulletin Address 'The Beginnings of Legacy' given by Legatee Kemsley
An article from the Sydney Legacy Bulletin on an address by Legatee Alfred (Kem.) Kemsley, a long serving Legatee on the 'Beginnings of Legacy'. A detailed first hand account of the early history of Legacy. Legatee Kemsley mentions a village in France in June 1918 which was the HQ of Australian Corps, with General Birdwood, General White and General Monash, and that Monash had a role in setting up Legacy. He mentions a picnic at a beach with widows and children in March 1925 as the start of work with them. Legatee Kemsley was president of Melbourne Legacy in 1932. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the beginnings of Legacy from Legatee Kem Kemsley. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 2 pages from the Sydney Legacy Bulletin about an address made by Legatee Kemsley on 12 May 1983 and published 7 July 1983.history, speech, kem kemsley, past presidents