Rev. George Betts was rector, St. James Protestant Episcopal Church (http://www.aihs.org/American_Irish_Historical_Society/About_Us.html, accessed 21 January 2014) The Reverend George C. Betts was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1840, immigrated to New York in 1861, and eventually settled in Chicago where he was in business for a short time before joining an Indiana regiment in the Union Army. When his enlistment was up, he went to Nebraska and studied for the ministry. George C. Betts was ordained in 1867. (http://thebigredchair.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/sacred-secret.html, accessed 21 January 2014) He died in 1901. Image of Rev. Dr George C. Betts.ballarat irish, betts, george betts, dublin, chicago

A passport of Legatee George Knocks from 1928. George Knocks was born in the UK and joined the Royal Navy in World War 1. He later migrated to Australia and joined Legacy in 1929 until his death in 1945, he left a significant bequest to Melbourne Legacy which was used to help many people. Information from a press release in 1975 relates the story of George Knocks who joined Legacy and left a bequest that made a difference. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. A longer version of the story is in the Weekly Bulletin - 29 Sept 1964 and a document prepared by Legatee Armstrong in 1965 called One Man's Legacy. Summary: George was described as a lonely ex-seaman who migrated to Australia after the first world war. He learnt about Legacy and the work with widows and children. 'He joined up as a Legatee and from that day, the pattern of life changed greatly for George. He became absorbed in his new environment and spent most of his time with the children. The mothers founding him a rugged, but completely trustworthy friend.' When George died on 14 April 1945 he was mourned by many Legacy friends. His left his property to four comrades, as trustees to use in continuing Legacy's work, this bequest became the George Knocks Fund. As a result, a great many people in Legacy's care were helped, in all sorts of ways.A record of the life of a legatee and an example of what passports contained in the 1920s.Black hardcover passport of George Knocks issued 1928.Cover stamped in black ink 'A73884' and signed in black ink 'G. Knocks', pages notes in pen and pencil, stamp from Colombo, Sri Lanka and Freemantle WA, in purple ink.george knocks, fund, bequests

Photograph of President George Woodward welcoming the Legatee David Mille at his first function as incoming president. The photo appeared in the February 1995 edition of The Answer with an article written by George Woodward as his final message as President.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo of President David Millie and outgoing President George Woodward.Printed "

King George the Fifth at the time of his coronation. Colour photograph of the King George V statue in Sturt Street, Ballarat.king george v, royalty, statues, sturt steet gardents, ballarat

Joyce Evans demonstrates the ultrasonic guide at St George Girls High School in March 1970.B/W photograph of woman surrounded by schoolgirlsSt George Leader Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, joyce evans, st george's girls high school

Catalogue of power looms, produced by George Hodgson Limited.'Detached Piece Catalgue George Hodgson Limited Makers of Power Looms'textile machinery, george hodgson limited

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. George Y. Fishley, Mayor of Kew in 1870. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.George Y. Fishley, Mayor [of Kew] 1870george y. fishley, mayors of kew (vic), kew (vic.) — municipal collection

"Setting instructions for GF multicolour pirn changers TMB"- George Fischer Limited"Setting instructions for GF multicolour pirn changers TMB"- George Fischer Limited.textile machinery weaving, george fischer ltd, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile machinery, weaving

George (Joe) Bills left a legacy to provide watering troughs for horses and money to combat the cruelty to animals and he was made a Life Governor of the Victorian Society for the Protection of Animals in 1924.bills, george, bills water troughs, rspca

George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden. George Shirling passed away in March 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it captures an image of two pioneers of pioneers and active members of Falls Creek Village.A black and white image of George Shirling and Michael "Baldy" Blackwell on the Koki Skidoo,On the front of the skidoo: Koki Alpine Lodgegeorge shirling, koki lodge

George Goodwin was born in England in 1869 married Annie Edwards in Australia and had 11 children. 1877 bought land in Blackburn. The house was called Weston Favell and changed to Greenways.Portrait photograph of George Goodwin in a suit and tie with tie pin.george goodwin, blackburn

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. George W. Lilley, Mayor of Kew 1887-8. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.George W. Lilley, Mayor [of Kew] 1887-8cr. george w. lilley, mayors of kew (vic), photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Photographic print of King George V Regimental oil painting commissioned by 2nd Btn King's Regiment (Liverpool). One of three identical portraits the King sat for on 28 February 1931 in timber frame with plaque.Plaque reading - "His Majesty King George V / by John A Berrie / Copyright"

George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden. George Shirling passed away in March 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it captures an image of two pioneers of pioneers and active members of Falls Creek Village.A black and white image of George Shirling with two motorbikes on the bank of the West Kiewa River.george shirling, koki lodge

This photo contains three children, George, Hope and Joyce Barnes, who were the children of George Charles Barnes and Ada May nee Butterworth. Taken circa 1920 in the Melbourne, Victoria. They are the grand-children of Thomas Crockley Barnes and Frances Henrietta Douglas of Learmonth, Victoria.It is one of the many precious photos held by the Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.An oblong shaped small photo showing George, Hope and Joyce Barnes which is of sepia coloring,Nil

Family History of William and Jane McCraken & George and Isabella McGhieCream cover with b/w photo of a view of early Stawell from Big Hill.The Familes of William and Jane McCraken and George and Isabella McGhie in Australia.stawell, family history

Photograph of John Stevenson who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1993 handing over to incoming President George Woodward. There were two articles in The Answer in February 1994. George Woodward was not initially the intended president but took over the role when the nominated president Allan Quayle was seriously injured in an accident.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of incoming President George Woodward and past President John Stevenson.past presidents, answer, george woodward, john stevenson

Boiler purchased by Malvern city council to supply steam to a stationary vertical engine that drove a stone crusher. Built by George and George Pty. Ltd., Melbourne in 1929, it is an external under-fired return-flue type 18 tube boiler capable of supplying steam at 100 pounds per square inch (600 kPa). This boiler can be occasionally seen in steam at the Museum supplying steam for the operation of stationary engines on display near by. Donated by Malvern City Council in 1969. Historic - Industrial Steam Boiler EquipmentSteel, Cast IronGeorge and George Pty Ltd, Melbourne 1929george and george, malvern, steam, boiler, stone crusher, puffing billy

George Campbell, AIF 23rd Garrison Battalion, Camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Guard, Army huts backgroundGeorge Campbell, 13th POW Group, 23rd Garrison Battalion AIF. Army huts.camp 13, murchison victoria, pow, george campbell, aif, 23rd garrison battalion

An original framed water colour portrait of Lieutenant George Mawby Ingram, VCPlaque at base of portrait: INGRAM George Mawby (Morby) VC; Rank Lieutenant; Unit 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade 2nd Division; Date 5 October 1918; Place Montbrehain east of Peronne, France.

George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of George Gervasoni, the Australian born son of Luigi Paolo gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy. yandoit creek, george gervasoni

Banner used during square dancing at George Vowell centre. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White satin banner with AFB logo in sequins and yellow dancing couple and writing in blueGeorge Vowell Squares & Roundsrecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox

Ship T.S.S. Ulysses Postcard from George Huse Soldier WW1Letter from George E Carter to Ruth with Photo of Troopship "Ulysses" stawell ww1

Paris Panel Photo Eden Studios Photographer, Melbourne and Sydney George Frederick Harless, son of Christina (nee Key) and William George Harless, born 1894 (Carlton Vic. 27661/1894), died 25 Oct 1907 and was buried Boroondara General Cemetery, Kew, Victoria, Australia Eden Studios was big in Sydney from 1895 through 1927+ but only appears to have operated in Melbourne at 284 Collins Street from 1896-1900 and 149 Swanston Street 1904-1906.Inscibed on back in pencil George Frederick Harless 1898eden photo studios photographer, paris panel photo, george frederick harless, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection