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.This single sheet of paper with a black header and black typing, is a reference for Frank Wright from Mr L A Fletcher, the Clerk of the Examinations of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.Black pen signaturefrank wright, l a fletcher, guildhall school of music and drama, reference

Black and white photograph of Dr Athol Blaubaum, who went to Wesley College and Melbourne University where he studied medicine and became a doctor and ENT surgeon.Black and white photograph of a studio portrait of Dr Athol Blaubaum. The photograph is attached to a piece of cardboard inside a yellow manila folder.•Handwritten on front of folder in blue ink: Athol Blaubaum, / The Melbournian Pioneer of Endoscopy. / c. 1950 •Handwritten text below photograph in black ink: Yours Sincerely / Athol Blaubaum •Handwritten signature below photograph in pencil: Athol Blaubaumathol blaubaum, portrait

A black and white photo of junior legatees at Somers camp, probably in the 1930s. Names on the reverse say Les Mitchell and Roy Gilbert. In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. These photos were with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).Legatee Savige's property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Somers beach.Handwritten 'Left to right Les Mitchell, Roy Gilbert' in blue pen. Stamped '6 54' in black ink - same as 01928.beach, junior legatee outing, legacy somers camp, savige property

Quarterly ticket issued to members of the congregation of the Methodist Church in Greensborough. This ticket belonged to Mr William Partington and was issued in June 1911.The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and had long membership of the Methodist Church in Greensborough.Cream coloured paper ticket, black writing within black border.In black pen "Will Partington" and the letter "H"partington family, william partington, methodist church greensborough

A copy of a black and white etching of the Black Spur Hotel at Narbethong.A copy of a black and white etching of the Black Spur Hotel at Narbethong.black spur hotel, black spur inn, narbethong, victoria, australia, etching

copy of black and white photographblack and white photograph, unmounted

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. One frame shows Legatee Sullivan walking with a dignitary (possibly the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria Sir John Young). L/ Sullivan was President of Legacy in 1991 so the date is assumed to be 1991. The proof sheet contains images of the service, the crowd, a fly post of 4 aircraft in formation, a Legatee speaking from a podium with the Legacy banner around it, and students laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. Date unknown.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Black and white proof sheet.G in black pen on reverse.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

Ceramic shard with white glazed finish and a black floral design.black floral designpottery, ceramic, archaeology

A copy of an address given at a Foundation Day Luncheon by a long standing Legatee and past President Legatee Rob Allison. He had joined Legacy in 1950, and he comments that only 5 members remain active that were with him in 1950. In 1950 they were all posted as member of various committees, he got Welfare and Friday night girls' classes. There were 9 boys' classes throughout Melbourne, and girls' twice a week at Legacy Headquarters at 24 Market St. There were 230 active members and each legatee had 4 or 5 families with children. He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). He applauded the 'founding fathers' for limiting the numbers of members, in 1929 it was 230 and in 1959 a limit of 300. They used a classification method to classify the members so they had a diverse range of skills and community representation. Areas were: Production, Distribution, Services Public Authority, Services Other, and Board List. The President had a Secret Committee of 3, no one knew who was on the committee, even those members didn't know the identity of the other 2. This committee vetted the background and integrity of new members. In 1950 the budget was £27,000 plus a capital budget of £3,500. Legatee Allison tells a good story of his induction into Legacy, including his wife joining other Legatees wives in fundraising. In 1951 Comradeship meetings moved to Thursday nights at the instigation of Burt Nathan. 'Birthday boy' invitations started in 1958 when John Cooper was Chairman of the Comradeship. After some years of discussion the first paid Social Worker was employed in 1953 and as a result her efforts the first Senior Widows' Group got underway. Until the 1950s Legacy had always found the money it required, from big companies, wealthy members of the community, Estates, or Trusts. In 1951 it tried to copy a Sydney Legacy idea (Certificate of Adoption Plan) and called it 'The Endowment Scheme'. Other fundraisers included films, premiere showing and musicals were very much a part of the social life of Legatees. One premiere show in 1952, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was sold at £100 a double. In 1959 Sir Frank and Lady Tait were kind enough for give us a premiere of 'My Fair Lady'. As the 50s progressed cash flow was not enough and it was decided in 1957 to have the first public appeal (he says 1957 but it was 1956). The first Badge day was 1958 (according to this account). He says it grossed £21,000 (net £17,000). And the Legacy story was becoming better known. 'Legacy has never been a one man band. The strength has been in the resourceful ability of those of its members.' He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. The speaker is identified as Rob Allison based on two things; at one stage he refers to himself as 'Rob' and this copy of the speech has been faxed to Legacy from the offices of John Allison Monkhouse. Another copy of this address has been located with the date of September 1988 that was filed with information on Past Presidents and the lives prominent legatees. The notation H59 in black pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatee Rob Allison speaking at a Legacy luncheon about significant events since he joined in 1950. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Foundation Day was celebrated with a special luncheon.White A4 photocopy with black type x 8 pages of an address about Legacy history written in 1987.Handwritten H59 in black pen. history, speech, foundation day, past presidents, dureau house, rob allison

A black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel and Narbethong House in Narbethong.A black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel and Narbethong House in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, photograph, black spur hotel, black spur inn, blacks' spur hotel, narbethong house

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel at Narbethong.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel at Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, black spur hotel, black spur inn, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel and Narbethong House in Narbethong.A black and white photograph of the Black Spur Hotel and Narbethong House in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, photograph, black spur hotel, black spur inn, blacks' spur hotel, narbethong house

Brown leather bound bible. Rag-paper page. Family inscription page at beginning of New Testament.joshua black, western district families, family bible, religious text

A copy of an address to Legatees, in July 1993, regarding establishing of Tomb to The Unknown Soldier in Canberra. The speaker is unknown. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). A record that Legacy provided many speakers at Legacy functions from different walks of life and the subects spoken on were many and varied. White A4 pages, black type x 18 pages which is the script of an address given about the Unknown Soldier.Black typespeech, speakers

Paul Lambeth's photography classblack and white photographin pencil on verso "Black Hill Ballarat"black hill, ballarat, east ballarat heritage project, paul lambeth

Rectangular Shaped white paper with black type.Looking back - Jack Black .looking back, poem, lara r.s.l.

No specific information is available for this object. However, fountain pens originated in France in 1827, with the first patent attributed to a Parisian student named Romanian Petrache Poenaru. The fountain pen typically has a fine stainless-steel tip that is filled with ink via an ink well. Widespread production of fountain pens occurred from 1857, with new designs having improved filling techniques. Fountain pens became popular with professionals, such as barristers, professors, doctors, and accountants for over 100 years. The only downside to using fountain pens was their tendency to sometimes leak onto documents, so in the 1950s, they were made with disposable cartridges. The cartridges made the pens more popular, especially with university students. For this reason, in the early 1960s, fountain pens were renamed cartridge pens and were deemed the best writing instrument in most schools.This object is an example of the use of fountain pens in domestic households and professional workplaces since 1827.A solid and complete black patterned fountain pen.There is black decorative patterning on the body.pen, fountain pen, ink, france, chiltern athenaeum museum, victoria

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of J.Roches Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of J.Roches Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, black spur hotel, black spur inn, j roche, accommodation, photograph

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Black Spur Inn Hotel in Narbethong.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Black Spur Inn Hotel in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, black spur inn hotel, black spur inn, black spur hotel, blacks' spur hotel, blacks' spur inn, accommodation, photograph, melbourne bitter, penfolds wine

Black and white image depicting two men wearing aprons standing in front of Moorabbin Co-operative Stores, Nepean Highway Cheltenham. Exchange Hotel to the right. Three horse drawn wagons, on the left two white horses with a man holding the reins, one carrying a load with hessian sacks and another on the far right with a man in the seat of the wagon also wearing an apron, suggesting they are workers at the store.Black and white image of two men wearing aprons standing in front of Moorabbin Co-operative Store with three horse drawn wagons, on the left two white horses with a man holding the reins, one carrying a load with hessian sacks and another on the far right with a man in the seat of the wagon also wearing an apron. A sign on the left hand side of the building Havelock Tabacco.Printed in black text a round white sticker: 75 Hand written in red ink: 75%horse drawn wagon, workers, moorabbin, cheltenham, commerce, trade

Black and white photo shows the front of the Rutherglen State School No. 522 with women in long dresses and big hats. Probably for the opening of the school. The colour photograph is a post card reproduction of a painting "The Sabbath Hat" from Henry John Dobson, R.S.W. (1858-1928)Two postcards pasted onto either side of a piece of green cardboard, probably cut from an album. One photo is a black and white photograph. One is a colour reproduction of a painting.At bottom of black and white photograph: "State School, Rutherglen" On the top left corner of the colour photograph: "A Happy New Year" At bottom right corner of the colour photograph: "The Sabbath Hat" rutherglen state school, school buildings, sabbath hat painting, henry john dobson

"The Chronicle" is the annual school magazine of Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S., this edition is 1954. Inserted inside is Programme and Prize List, Speech night, 15 December 1955.Shirley Black attended Lowther Hall C.E.G.G.S.60 p. black & white print, cream cover, with 4p. leaflet, printed in blue.Shirley Black, Bundooraschools, lowther hall church of england girls' grammar school, shirley black