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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Newspaper: Warrnambool Standard Christmas 1989, 1989
This newspaper holds a collection of usual articles from local and national news,sports news to letters to the editor, advertisements and a supplement on activities for the holiday period. It contains the local advertisements for houses. The Holiday Guide section has articles on the Moscow Circus, Robert Ullmann, Lake Pertobe playground, local national parks, The film Quigley Down Under and points of interest along the coast. An interesting walk back through time and an interesting record of events and advertisements for businesses at the time.Front page has green holly border with photograph of Carols by Candlelight on the Civic Green. Banner headlines are in black.Back cover has a Christmas poem printed in black on pink background. Green holly border.44 pagesSaturday December 23 1989.warrnambool,, warrnambool standard, warrnambool standard december 1989 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1992
Carols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's Column [Mayor's Summer Concert; Help us to help you] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton / p3. Diary Dates [December - January] / p4. Council News [New TV translators benefit residents; Recreation Centre carpark extension; Fire prevention; Dog registration for 1993/94; Watch that brand] / p5. Closing dates during the Christmas holidays / p6. Christmas Services / p7. New waste collection / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCarols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's Column [Mayor's Summer Concert; Help us to help you] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton / p3. Diary Dates [December - January] / p4. Council News [New TV translators benefit residents; Recreation Centre carpark extension; Fire prevention; Dog registration for 1993/94; Watch that brand] / p5. Closing dates during the Christmas holidays / p6. Christmas Services / p7. New waste collection / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1990
Play equipment brochure / p1. Council to review Community Information Service / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December / p2. Don't bin it, bag it / p2. Hard rubbish collection to continue / p2. Women's Health Day / p2. Kewriosity / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Cuts threaten Traffic School / p3. Christmas cards / p3. No cost calendars / p3. Bubble and Squeak / p4. [St George's] Hospital records good finance result / p4. Community organisation for young [Rotaract] / p4. Council offers relief care / p4. Teenage holiday program January 1991 / p4. Deteriorating vision may mean danger / p5. Facelift for YRC [Youth Resource Centre] / p5. Time out for myself [Kew Community House] / p6. Council holiday services / p6. What happens to medical waste? / p6. Music a tradition at local school [East Kew Primary School Band] / p7. Carols by candlelight / p7. Sports success for young Carey women / p8. Something for everyone [Kew Recreation Centre] / p8. Library corner / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionPlay equipment brochure / p1. Council to review Community Information Service / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December / p2. Don't bin it, bag it / p2. Hard rubbish collection to continue / p2. Women's Health Day / p2. Kewriosity / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Cuts threaten Traffic School / p3. Christmas cards / p3. No cost calendars / p3. Bubble and Squeak / p4. [St George's] Hospital records good finance result / p4. Community organisation for young [Rotaract] / p4. Council offers relief care / p4. Teenage holiday program January 1991 / p4. Deteriorating vision may mean danger / p5. Facelift for YRC [Youth Resource Centre] / p5. Time out for myself [Kew Community House] / p6. Council holiday services / p6. What happens to medical waste? / p6. Music a tradition at local school [East Kew Primary School Band] / p7. Carols by candlelight / p7. Sports success for young Carey women / p8. Something for everyone [Kew Recreation Centre] / p8. Library corner / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1989
New Chief Executive for Kew / p1. Council Offices relocation [asbestos] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December [and] January / p2. Holiday waste disposal services / p2. Christmas services / p2. Child health services / p2. Carols by candlelight / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto p3. New immunisation program / p3. Kew Junction Study / p3. Kindergarten places / p3. Kew staffer for Camberwell [Bruce Smith, Rate Collector] / p3. Meeting place suspended / p3. Notices / p4. Community grants / p4. Children's holiday program / p4. Heritage advice / p4. [Kew Community Action] Group identifies social needs / p4. Summer study for senior students / p4. Gardens project nears completion [disabled access] / p5. Local resident campaigns against drink drivers [Donald Cameron, PADD] / p5. Kew Community House / p6. [Rotaract] Club for the young / p6. New markets for Sunday shoppers / p6. Tip increase charges / p6. Did you know? [Kew Recreation Centre] / p6. MPs visit local hospice [Caritas Christi, Marie Tehan, Jan Wade, Marshall Slattery] / p7. Hole in one [Kew Festival] / p7. Occasional child care / p7. Cotham Village celebrations / p7. Boroondara Bushwalkers / p8. Hall and equipment hire / p8. Girl Guides seek leaders / p8. For dads and their children / p8. New Probus Club [Kew Ladies' Probus Club] / p8. Funny money for the young / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionNew Chief Executive for Kew / p1. Council Offices relocation [asbestos] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December [and] January / p2. Holiday waste disposal services / p2. Christmas services / p2. Child health services / p2. Carols by candlelight / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto p3. New immunisation program / p3. Kew Junction Study / p3. Kindergarten places / p3. Kew staffer for Camberwell [Bruce Smith, Rate Collector] / p3. Meeting place suspended / p3. Notices / p4. Community grants / p4. Children's holiday program / p4. Heritage advice / p4. [Kew Community Action] Group identifies social needs / p4. Summer study for senior students / p4. Gardens project nears completion [disabled access] / p5. Local resident campaigns against drink drivers [Donald Cameron, PADD] / p5. Kew Community House / p6. [Rotaract] Club for the young / p6. New markets for Sunday shoppers / p6. Tip increase charges / p6. Did you know? [Kew Recreation Centre] / p6. MPs visit local hospice [Caritas Christi, Marie Tehan, Jan Wade, Marshall Slattery] / p7. Hole in one [Kew Festival] / p7. Occasional child care / p7. Cotham Village celebrations / p7. Boroondara Bushwalkers / p8. Hall and equipment hire / p8. Girl Guides seek leaders / p8. For dads and their children / p8. New Probus Club [Kew Ladies' Probus Club] / p8. Funny money for the young / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1988 / January 1989
Household garbage collection / p1. Come and try - recreation for all [Kew Recreation Integration Group Incorporated] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December/January / p2. Christmas Services / p2. [Kew] Conservation Study / p2&7. Carols by Candlelight [Alexandra Gardens] / p2. Commentary / Cr Allen Martin / p3. Summer holiday awareness [Kew Neighbourhood Watch] / p3. [Council] Meeting dates / p3. Christmas cards / p3. [Kew Community] Bus volunteers / p3. Christmas celebrations at Cotham Village / p4. Kew Lions [Club] News / p4. Teenage Holiday Program / p4. Music bookings [Music in the Round] / p4. 'Senior' exhibitors wanted [Senior Citizens’ Centre] / p4. Bicentennial beanstalk - and Jack [Hartwell Players] / p5. Mature aged students find TAFE supportive / p5. Bicentennial Christmas celebrations / p5. New [Kew Community] Directory for families with children / p5. Kew Community House / Judy Price p6. Children's holiday programs / p6. 25 years for local CWA / p6. Bowls notes [Kew Ladies' Bowls team] / p6. Musical comedy players wanted [Viola Musical Comedy Society] / p6. Long history for local bank [National Australia Bank, National Bank of Australasia] / p7. Special camps for young asthmatics / p7. Keeping you informed [Kew Citizens’ Advice Bureau] / p8. Music for children / p8. Better access to gardens for disabled [Alexandra Gardens] / p8. [1989] Kew Festival / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionHousehold garbage collection / p1. Come and try - recreation for all [Kew Recreation Integration Group Incorporated] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. Dates for December/January / p2. Christmas Services / p2. [Kew] Conservation Study / p2&7. Carols by Candlelight [Alexandra Gardens] / p2. Commentary / Cr Allen Martin / p3. Summer holiday awareness [Kew Neighbourhood Watch] / p3. [Council] Meeting dates / p3. Christmas cards / p3. [Kew Community] Bus volunteers / p3. Christmas celebrations at Cotham Village / p4. Kew Lions [Club] News / p4. Teenage Holiday Program / p4. Music bookings [Music in the Round] / p4. 'Senior' exhibitors wanted [Senior Citizens’ Centre] / p4. Bicentennial beanstalk - and Jack [Hartwell Players] / p5. Mature aged students find TAFE supportive / p5. Bicentennial Christmas celebrations / p5. New [Kew Community] Directory for families with children / p5. Kew Community House / Judy Price p6. Children's holiday programs / p6. 25 years for local CWA / p6. Bowls notes [Kew Ladies' Bowls team] / p6. Musical comedy players wanted [Viola Musical Comedy Society] / p6. Long history for local bank [National Australia Bank, National Bank of Australasia] / p7. Special camps for young asthmatics / p7. Keeping you informed [Kew Citizens’ Advice Bureau] / p8. Music for children / p8. Better access to gardens for disabled [Alexandra Gardens] / p8. [1989] Kew Festival / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1993
Carols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's column [local government reorganisation] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's comment / Cr Tom Indovino p3. Diary dates [December, January] / p4. Christmas Services in Kew / p4. [Council] Christmas operating hours / p5. Council News [Area 4 Traffic Management Study; Composting with worms; Fire prevention; Pet desexing vouchers available] / p6. Noel the lionheart [Noel Lyons, Bert Stevens, Kew Rotary Club] / p7. Kew's historical festival {Kew Festival] / p7. Christmas shopping in Kew / p7. New pokies for Kew RSL Club / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCarols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's column [local government reorganisation] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's comment / Cr Tom Indovino p3. Diary dates [December, January] / p4. Christmas Services in Kew / p4. [Council] Christmas operating hours / p5. Council News [Area 4 Traffic Management Study; Composting with worms; Fire prevention; Pet desexing vouchers available] / p6. Noel the lionheart [Noel Lyons, Bert Stevens, Kew Rotary Club] / p7. Kew's historical festival {Kew Festival] / p7. Christmas shopping in Kew / p7. New pokies for Kew RSL Club / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1986 / January 1987
Kew playgroups are great! [Highbury Grove; Woodlands Avenue] / p1. A gentle reminder about Kew's By-laws - Don't smoke your neighbour out / p1. Dates for December / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Christmas services / p2. Commentary - The year that was / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Good gardening - Trees: friends or foes? / Peter Davies p3. Profile - Cr James McKenzie / p4. Family Carols in Petrie Square / G Petrie p4. Would you like to be part of Kewriosity [Editorial committee] / p4. In Brief [Post Office complex classified; Don't forget to put your bottles out; Images of Kew; Kew Full Day-care Centre; School Holiday Program] / p5. Children's Services update [ Kew Children's Services Consultative Committee] / Krista Bell p5. Kew Community House [Courses for 1987; VCE (TOP) ; Pamphlet; Christmas Greetings; Christmas Beak-up] / p6. Overmantle returns to Villa Alba after 90 years / p6. Memories of a motor mechanic [Eric Buzza; Williams Motors; 1st Kew Scouts] / p7. Fine music all the way [3MBS] / p7. What's what in the playground? [Hays Paddock; Willsmere Park; Hyde Park; Eglinton Reserve] / p8. Having fun underwater [Kew Skindiving Club] / p8. Australia's fastest growing sport [East Kew Bowling Club] / G Petrie p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens Advice Bureau] / p8. Kew Citizens' Band [European] Tour Appeal / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionKew playgroups are great! [Highbury Grove; Woodlands Avenue] / p1. A gentle reminder about Kew's By-laws - Don't smoke your neighbour out / p1. Dates for December / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Christmas services / p2. Commentary - The year that was / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Good gardening - Trees: friends or foes? / Peter Davies p3. Profile - Cr James McKenzie / p4. Family Carols in Petrie Square / G Petrie p4. Would you like to be part of Kewriosity [Editorial committee] / p4. In Brief [Post Office complex classified; Don't forget to put your bottles out; Images of Kew; Kew Full Day-care Centre; School Holiday Program] / p5. Children's Services update [ Kew Children's Services Consultative Committee] / Krista Bell p5. Kew Community House [Courses for 1987; VCE (TOP) ; Pamphlet; Christmas Greetings; Christmas Beak-up] / p6. Overmantle returns to Villa Alba after 90 years / p6. Memories of a motor mechanic [Eric Buzza; Williams Motors; 1st Kew Scouts] / p7. Fine music all the way [3MBS] / p7. What's what in the playground? [Hays Paddock; Willsmere Park; Hyde Park; Eglinton Reserve] / p8. Having fun underwater [Kew Skindiving Club] / p8. Australia's fastest growing sport [East Kew Bowling Club] / G Petrie p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens Advice Bureau] / p8. Kew Citizens' Band [European] Tour Appeal / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Vision Australia
Text, Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight souvenir program (2005-2017), 2005-2012 (missing 2006, 2011)
... 2009 onwards. These Carols programs contain the Christmas songs... Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight souvenir program (2005 ...In 2005, Carols by Candlelight concerts began to be hosted by Vision Australia - an amalgamation of three state based agencies (RVIB, RBS and VAF). From 2005-2008, Ray Martin was the host, with Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic taking over the role from 2009 onwards. These Carols programs contain the Christmas songs, photos of the performers and advertisers wishing Christmas cheer and support for this iconic event.40 pages, illustrationsvision australia, carols by candlelight -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, 3KZ Christmas Day appeal shield
This shield was presented by 3KZ to the hotel which raised the most funds on Christmas Day in 1955. This money was distributed between the Ausin Hospital and RVIB. The shield has some detailing at the top, and the gold coloured centred plate is surrounded by a chain of laurel which is overlapped in four corners by the inner part of the shield. On the plate is written: 3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies. Beneath the plate is inscribed: Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955.Tin shield with a centre piece coloured gold3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955carols by candlelight, nameplates -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1952-1953, 1953
Events that occurred during the year : through the kindness of 3KZ and Institute will participate in the proceeds of the Carols by Candlelight festival and the 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal, 5000 pounds received from the Estate of the late Mrs A.B. Potter, Country Concert Party managed by Alf Broadway and led by Dick Sutcliffe raised over 9000 pounds, Harry E Finlayson has returned has Headmaster, the Girl Guides company and Scout Troop are ably led by Alma Cockerill and John Dammon respectively, and Cubs by Emily Bombardieri, a past student has received his degree and will take up a position as a teacher in a sighted school, complete reconstruction of the pipe organ was achieved (with a brief history of past events), the Board was able to make a contribution to recent Interstate Carnival conducted by the Australian Council of Blind Cricketers, and the relatively new sport of Football, with an visit of the Victorian team to their New South Wales counterparts, Harry Lloyd is conducting carpentry classes, Mr F Nixon continues to operate the Kiosk, new pupils continue to join the piano turning courses run by Harry Andrew, the retirement of S.W. Hedger after 32 years of service and appointment of K.R. Bunn as Chief Executive Officer.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Blind Institute Trophy, 1952
To help raise funds for both the Austin Hospital and RVIB, hotels competed to raise funds, with recognition given to those who raised the most. In 1952, this trophy was presented to the Duke of Albany Hotel for its fundraising efforts. It is inscribed: Blind Institute Trophy won by Duke of Albany Hotel, Abbotsford 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal 1952.Tarnished silver trophy on bakelite pedestalBlind Institute Trophy won by Duke of Albany Hotel, Abbotsford 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal 1952royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising, carols by candlelight -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 109th 1974-1975, 1974-1975
Articles in annual report include: List of RVIB president, vice president, board of management, medical staff and officers of the institute, honorary officers and consultant medical staff, President's report, The children - independence and achievement, Our Christmas party, Multi handicapped blind children, Training and understanding at Burwood centre, Financial independence through employment, Training confidence and achievement, Expansion of welfare services, Other services, Carols by candlelight, Auxiliaries and other generous helpers, Public education, Finance, Services and facilities, When you make or amend your will. Events that occurred in 1974 : Two permanent welfare officers in the country at Wangaratta and Sale, Re-equipment programme for the library and enlarging the range of books and magazines available to readers, Burwood centre for multi handicapped blind children separate to school - accommodation for twenty-four, Training department started instruction in use of hand tools - two clients gained employment in wood assembly. 1 volume of text and black and white photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Mixed media (item) - Object, Australia Post, 1987 Christmas stamp issue
In 1987, Australia Post released Christmas stamps and two first-day covers (envelopes with stamps affixed) with the Carols by Candlelight theme. The top first-day cover has a red candle in a gold old-style candlelight holder, with five stamps showing groups of people who are singing and holding similar candles. A large '50th Performance of Carols by Candlelight, Melbourne, Vic 3000, 24 Dec 1987' mark is stamped on the envelope, which has a background image of the Myer Music Bowl, a candle and songbook. The lower first-day cover has a boy holding a red candle in his right hand and a songbook in his left, singing. Two stamps, different to the ones in the envelope above, are affixed to the envelope and consist of groups of people holding red candles and singing. One '50th Performance of Carols by Candlelight ...' cancellation mark is stamped. In between the two envelopes is a photograph which shows the Myer Music Bowl at night, from the rear of the large crowd who are holding candles and songbooks.royal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, London Records
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.A Festival of Lessons and Carols. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: X.5523, Record cover, Paper sleeve, 1 vinyl disk. Cover notes, no author listed. Recording at King's College Chapel, Cambridge Christmas Eve 1958. Directed by David Willcocks, Simon Preston, Organ. Choir of 16 Kings College members.lp, sound recording -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Memorabilia - Program Photos Poster, A christmas carol by Charles dickens adapted by Ryan Purdy and Erich Fordham directed by Morgan Thomas-Connor and Ryan Purdy
... A christmas carol by Charles dickens adapted by Ryan Purdy... melbourne Program Photos Poster Memorabilia A christmas carol ...2019, heidelberg theatre company inc, youth production, 434, david peters as scrooge, robbie nicholson as fred, christina savopoulos as abigail, ewan cocking as bob cracrchit, caitlyn bull as emily cratchit, alys nicklin as martha cratchit, gryff nicklin as timothy cratchit, annelise menna as mrs paradiggle, georgina topp as mrs jellby, callum corbett as the urchin, fergus greene as young ebenezer, melanie jackson as fan, nick mcinnes as ebenezer's father, sara burnham as fezziwig, abigail williams as bellle, maddison hill as mrs charr, miles glaspole as gridley/mr stagg, zuzanna wiech as esther/mrs dibler, pablo aguila as old joe, geordie corbet as the ghost of christmas past, josh fernandez as the ghost of christmas present, erich fordham as the ghost of christmas future, carl michelangeli as the ghost of jacob marley, morgan thomas connor costumes/makeup, harry gravell lighting design/operation, tasmin mackie sound design/operation, kara jaeger-pound stage manager, max nicholson stage crew, support from htc committee, set building and ticketing teams, verity adams, david belton, mal cother, anthony nickin, christian orkibi, emma jaeger-pound, jenni & noel purdey, will burgin stevenson, sean tessari and dolly’s school of dance studio -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Memorabilia - Program Photos Review Newsletter Poster Articles, Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton adapted by David Jacklin directed by Catherine Christensen
2020, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by catherine christensen, 435, art space exhibitor david belton, arts space coordinator teresa schipano, mrs bella manningham played by claire benne, mr jack manningam played by liam gillespie, elizabeth the housekeeper played by patricia alcock, nancy the maid played by elysia janssen, rough played by chris mclean, officers played by robert peel and charles field, production coordinator joan moriarty, stage manager melanie belcher, lighting design emma fox, sound design rob wanless, set design/decor costume design props wendy drowley, special props warren lane, scenic artists gaye billing and mal cother, ass. stage manager and rehearsal prompt bobby parish, sound/light operator tasmin mackie, photographer david belton, program/poster design chris mclean, publicity jim thomson & toni tyers, box office toni tyers & june cherrey & jenni purdey & carol farr & brett hunt, front of house jenny gilbert and htc members, set construction owen evens & doug mcnaughton & paddy moriarty & brett hunt &, des harris & norm munks & tim scott & bob tyres & david belton & noel purdey & dean christenssen & htc members, production review cheryl threadgold, foh helpers alicia curry & owen evans & diane dawson, 2019 agm christmas party and awards president john gilbert treasurer bruce akers represented by jim thomson awards adjudicators jill scott & leslie hardcastle & rodney charles, 2019 best male lead actor mark yeates as jake laurents in it's a wonderful life, 2019 best female lean actor catherine christensen as beatrice in a view from the bridge', 2019 best supporting male actor jack kenny as rodolpho in a view from the bridge, 2019 best supporting female actor aimee sanderson as bella in lost in yonkers, 2019 special award for body of work liam gillespie for louis in lost in yonkers & freddie filmore and others in it's a wonderful life, 2019 victorian drama league awards htc's nominated entry lost in yonkers: nominations: best actress in a minor role cat jardine as gert, best properties melanie belcher & maureen mcinerney: best costume design wendy drowley, best production: drama, best supporting actor in a drama liam gillespie as louis & best supporting actress in a drama lindy yeates as grandma, 2019 bill cherrey award john rowe, election of committee: returning committee all elected unopposed joan moriarty & jim tomson & ryan purdey & morgan thomas-connor & melanie belcher -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kodak images part 1, 2004
1. A female assists a boy cut his hot dog on a plate. 2. An elderly female and older man engage with each other, in black and white. 3. A young child looks at a brightly coloured book. 4. A Christmas gift exchanges hands.4 digital images originally printed on to oversize blocksvision australia, carols by candlelight, kodak -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1984
New look - Kewriosity / p1. Community Notices [Religious notices; Clubs] / p2. Update: Notes from Council - Caring about your community / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Depot works on schedule / p3. Kew Library on the move / p4. [Kew] Recreation Centre / p4. Carols by candlelight / p5. Occasional Care Centre / p5. Full Day Care Centre / p5. Traffic management / p5. Kew Bowling Club - Women make history / Jack Gervasoni p6. Housing needs in Kew / p6. Youth Page - Welcome [Scouting in Kew] / p7. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year/ p8-9. Things to do in Kew / p10-11. Library news / p11. Red alert for Scouts [2nd Kew Scout Group] / p12. Kew Festival / p12.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionNew look - Kewriosity / p1. Community Notices [Religious notices; Clubs] / p2. Update: Notes from Council - Caring about your community / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Depot works on schedule / p3. Kew Library on the move / p4. [Kew] Recreation Centre / p4. Carols by candlelight / p5. Occasional Care Centre / p5. Full Day Care Centre / p5. Traffic management / p5. Kew Bowling Club - Women make history / Jack Gervasoni p6. Housing needs in Kew / p6. Youth Page - Welcome [Scouting in Kew] / p7. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year/ p8-9. Things to do in Kew / p10-11. Library news / p11. Red alert for Scouts [2nd Kew Scout Group] / p12. Kew Festival / p12. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1983
Action taken on security of children [Safety House Programme] / p1. Youth venue needed / p1. Extraordinary election - Central Ward / p1. Poodle guides [Guide dogs] / p2. New Welfare Officer [Jennene Arnel] / p2. Uniting Church Normanby Road 'Play Group' or Pre Kinder Support Group / p2. The Rotary Club of Kew / p3. Probus Club [of Kew] / p3. Holiday Programme Activities / p4. Where and what is "Bodalla"? [aged care] / p4. Lisa's school day [Glendonald] / p5. Give a piece of our past this Christmas [Illustrations, Kew Historical Society] / p5. Know your local school [Kew High School] / p6. Coming events / p7. Carols by Candlelight / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionAction taken on security of children [Safety House Programme] / p1. Youth venue needed / p1. Extraordinary election - Central Ward / p1. Poodle guides [Guide dogs] / p2. New Welfare Officer [Jennene Arnel] / p2. Uniting Church Normanby Road 'Play Group' or Pre Kinder Support Group / p2. The Rotary Club of Kew / p3. Probus Club [of Kew] / p3. Holiday Programme Activities / p4. Where and what is "Bodalla"? [aged care] / p4. Lisa's school day [Glendonald] / p5. Give a piece of our past this Christmas [Illustrations, Kew Historical Society] / p5. Know your local school [Kew High School] / p6. Coming events / p7. Carols by Candlelight / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.4 No.5 : December 1982
A message from the editor / Thea Sartori p1. Christmas at Kew Library / p1. College Ward - Cr Ivan Wade [Kew City Council, Political profile] / p1. Kew Traffic School / p1. Community Carols by Candlelight / p1. North Kew Carol Service / p2. Hyde Park Uniting Church Sunday School Anniversary / p2. What's doing in Kew for December / p2. Holiday activities - Toddlers Playgroup / p3. Mobile games, art & craft activities / p3. Holiday Club [Kew Baptist Church] / p3. Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Uniting Church] / p3. Institute of Early Childhood Development Holiday Program / p3. Kew Garden Club / p3. A settler in Kew [James Bonwick] / Barbara Giles p4. Kew Lions Club patrons / p4. Art classes [Donald Cameron] / p4.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionA message from the editor / Thea Sartori p1. Christmas at Kew Library / p1. College Ward - Cr Ivan Wade [Kew City Council, Political profile] / p1. Kew Traffic School / p1. Community Carols by Candlelight / p1. North Kew Carol Service / p2. Hyde Park Uniting Church Sunday School Anniversary / p2. What's doing in Kew for December / p2. Holiday activities - Toddlers Playgroup / p3. Mobile games, art & craft activities / p3. Holiday Club [Kew Baptist Church] / p3. Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Uniting Church] / p3. Institute of Early Childhood Development Holiday Program / p3. Kew Garden Club / p3. A settler in Kew [James Bonwick] / Barbara Giles p4. Kew Lions Club patrons / p4. Art classes [Donald Cameron] / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Clunes Museum
Programme, GUARDIAN AND GAZETTE PRINT, CLUNES, DECEMBER 1894
... ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT 1894. Nil CAROLS, SOLOS AND ANTHEMS SUNG CHRISTMAS ...CAROLS, SOLOS AND ANTHEMS SUNG CHRISTMAS NIGHT 1894, CORNISH SOLOS SUNG BY MISS DUNSTAN MR. W.J. NICHOLLS MISS SIMMONS MR. GEO. PEARCE CHOIR RENDERED SEVERAL ANTHEMS.PROGRAMME OF CORNISH CAROLS SUNG BY WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT 1894.Nillocal history, document, programmes -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - PROGRAMME, 'GUARDIAN & GAZETTE" PRINT, CLUNES
... , CHRISTMAS NIGHT 1894. carol service Wesley Church 'GUARDIAN ...PROGRAMME USED FOR A CAROL SERVICE AT THE CLUNES WESLEYAN CHURCH, CHRISTMAS NIGHT 1894.SMALL PRINTED PROGRAMME OF CORNISH CAROLSNilcarol service, wesley church -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Hanna Match, RVIB Carols by Candlelight matchbox, 1990-2000
Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. White box with blue lighthouse logo on one side, with the words in blue lettering 'Please Support', and on the reverse side in black lettering 'Happy Christmas to your Family' with the Coles Myer Ltd. logo in red and blue.1 box of red headed matchesPlease support Royal Victorian Institute for the Blindcarols by candlelight, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1991, 1991
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos were from a proof sheets 911202A and 911202B. The photos from 1991 show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widow attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Proof sheet also shows Legatee Eddie Jowett singing and dancing with an audience member, he was a regular performer at singalong functions.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Black and white photo x 2 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991, 2 x proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Proof sheet is marked 911202Bwidows, concert, christmas, activities, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1991, 1991
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos are the same event as black and white photos and a proof sheet 911202A and 011202B (01335). One photo show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widows attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Also Sgt. Mike Hawkins who had performed 19 times for Legacy. One photo includes Legatee Salty Saltmarsh who was the coordinator of events for widows. Another shows Legatee Eddie Jowett dancing with a widow in a white outfit. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, raaf central band -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tramcar Internal Roof Ad, Ballarat Methodist Youth Fellowship, "Carols by Candlelight", Dec. 1958
Medium weight cardboard sheet, light greenish grey colour, printed one side, advertising "Carols by Candlelight", The Gardens, Band Rotunda, Christmas Eve, 24/12/2958. Arranged by Ballarat Methodist Youth Fellowship.ballarat, community services, carols by candlelight, botanical gardens -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, 1968 Comradeship Christmas Party Sing-In, Saturday 23rd November 1968, 1968
... at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas ...A programme of songs used in a Comradeship Christmas gathering in 1968.Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas time. A programme of songs for a Christmas party on medium paper stock with red text. Contains lyrics of songs including ‘Oh You Beautiful Doll’, ‘Somewhere, My Love’, ‘That Certain Party’, ‘A World of Our Own’, ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’, ‘Moonlight Bay’ and ‘We’ll Meet Again’.Pencil numbers, ticks and question marks.comradeship, function, legatee event, songs -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Christmas 1971, c.1971
... singing carols at Christmas time. comradeship function songs ...A programme of songs used in a Comradeship Christmas gathering at Legacy function in 1971. Contains words to songs only.Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas time. A programme of songs for a Christmas party on tryfold card, red cover with black type. White paper inside with black type. comradeship, function, songs -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Edna Barrie, 1920, 1924, 1933 and 1940
SUMMARY - Edna (Myers) Barrie, 1918 – 2018, Profile Early Life Edna was born at Melton and delivered by Hannah Watts. Her mother Martha walked in the dark at night with her basket under her arm to the bridge over the Toolern Creek Bridge and into Sherwin Street to the corner of Yuille Street to Hannah’s house Lynch Cottage. Martha’s husband was away shearing and eventually heard the news of the birth of their blue eyed third child and second daughter. She was born into a family that was surrounded by music; her father played the “squeeze box” and mother the mouth organ. From an early age the family were aware of the great composers, a framed picture of Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Wagner hung above the door to the lounge room of their 4 roomed cottage, the room where the piano stood. Her life on stage started as a singer aged 6 years at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall. Edna was born with a natural ear for music learning piano and singing from her older sister Marjorie who became an accomplished pianist and soloist and renowned music teacher in Melton and district. In the 1920s and 1930s concerts at the Melton Mechanics Institute were regular events were the local talent was fostered. The Myers children, like other children of Melton and Rockbank, studied singing, piano and elocution, sat examinations, entered in competitions in South Street Ballarat, Footscray and Melbourne. In 1929 a Sacred Concert was broadcast by 3AR from the Hall as part of the Back to Melton Celebrations. Marjorie Myers performed two of the items on the piano. Edna attended Melton State School 430 from 1924 – 1933. Her father Fred had also attended the same school. In 1924 the School staged Cinderella at the Melton Mechanics Institute Hall with a cast of 33 students. After completing her education a Melton she boarded in South Melbourne and attending Melbourne Girls High School (MacRobertson Girls High School), a school which recognized her musical attributes. She travelled home on the train on the weekends, sometimes getting off at Rockbank to save a few pennies in fares. Working life The early 1930s the Depression was a difficult time for a young woman to find work. Jobs were often menial and given to the youngest and therefore cheapest applicant. She worked as sales assistant at Polonskis and Myer in the city, and Irvines Modes in Footscray. Working to 1pm on Saturday, and when held up by a customer meant missing the train home. While at Myer Department store she lived at home and rode her bike to the Melton railway station. On one occasion she had a nasty fall when a part of her bicycle came loose causing the bike to crash rendering her concussed and injuring her nose. During the 1930s she was given a camera “a little snap” by Mrs Kelly her landlady. This began her interest in photography documenting family life at their “Burnbank” home. Musically, while at Myers she participated in annual performances held at The Kings Hall and the Myer Mural Hall. Working in the basement at Myers she was often embarrassed when her name was called, customers assuming she belonged to the Myer Family. Ken Myer worked in the basement at the same time handling the ‘Wheeler’, a wicker basket used for moving goods around the store. The family philosophy was for the children to start at the bottom and work their way up. Social life Social life in her teenage years was connected also with Scots Presbyterian Church. She attended Sunday School classes and received book prizes for attendance. She loved to read and welcomed the times when she received new book. She took part in the Sunday School Anniversaries and was presented with a Bible from the Superintendent, Henry Robinson for her assistance with the music. Marriage and War years In 1941 Edna married Ernest “Bonnie” Barrie. War in the Pacific was soon to break out. While in Sydney on their honeymoon they met up with Jim Barrie who was on his way to Canada via Hawaii just missing Pearl Harbour by two days. Jim became a Spitfire Pilot and joined the RAF and was based in England. He returned to Australia later in RAAF to fight the Japanese off the coast of New Guinea. The three eldest Barrie brothers were farmers and food producers and were thus except from military service. Edna and Bon were members of the VAOC- Volunteer Air Observers Corp entailing being rostered on duty as plane spotters. The women took shifts during the day and the men at night which involved staying overnight in the Shire Offices. Later the spotting tower was built in the plantation opposite the Post Office. Edna and Bon carried on with this from their home in Ferris Rd when the threat of invasion had ceased Community life Community life in Melton revolved around fund raising events for the Melton Mechanics Institute for the War effort and keeping up with maintenance for the Hall. In 1944 the Minister for Health gave approval for the Shire of Melton to open and Infant Welfare Centre inviting Edna to form part of the Committee with seven other women. In 1948 she was President of Melton Branch of the Victorian Health Centres Association. She volunteered this use of her car driving the person in charge, Sister Smith to visit mothers and their babies. In 1963, along with Betty Jones and Isabel Snell, Edna was instrumental in forming the 1st Melton Cub Pack and later supported the formation of the 1st Melton Scouts. During 1963 – 1968 she completed the Australian Boy Scout Association Cub Pack Preliminary Training and achieved her Wood Badge. Country Women’s Association In 1944-1996 she was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Arts and Culture Edna was also in the Choir of 3KZ Carols by Candlelight at the Myer Music Bowl in 1963 and 1964. Melton Choral Society. Edna was Director and Conductor in the 1970s performing at many community events such as Carols by Candle Light, Church Services, Easter and Palm Sunday services, Mothers Union and the 1976 Community Services Week Combined Church Service. The October – November 1978 Program covered the following: songs from the Musicals, Choral and Solo with Narratives, Guest Instrumental Item, Recitation Negro Spirituals and Australian Songs. Her involvement with church choirs included the Scots Presbyterian Church Choir Easter and Christmas performances and the 1967 Centenary Service. In 1980s the Melton Uniting Church Sacred Music Performances included The Crucifixion by Stainer, The Olivet to Calvary and other church Hymns. Edna was Musical Director of the Melton Amateur Theatrical Society and worked on performances in collaboration with Mabel Rogers on script and musical interpretation. Melton and District Historical Society Annual Art and Craft Show. First held in Melton Mechanics Institute Hall in 1973, it later took place in the in the Melton Community Hall. The Art Show was also run in conjunction with other community organizations such as Rotary and Girl Guides. Community history and research Melton streetscape and society Over 20 years commencing in the 1970s, Edna undertook extensive photographing of the changing streetscape of Melton’s High Street. She anticipated the impact of change on the community during the time of Melton’s rapid transition from a small farming district to a large urban community and this led to her extensively document and photograph many of the structures and landscape features of the township that have since been lost. She also meticulously recorded much of the contemporary life of the town and has left a significant legacy of archival material. Melton State School 100 Years Celebration, October 1970 Co-author with Mabel Rogers “The First 100 Years, 1870 – 1970” Assembled a collection of School Class Photograph and identified and compiled lists of names for future school history. She also assembled a photographic display for the 125th anniversary in 1995. Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS) Foundation Member, 1968 Held President and Secretary positions from its inception Research associated with the classification of Heritage buildings Christ Church Classification C Scots’ Presbyterian Church Classification D Set up the storage and Catalogue system in the Office at the Willows Organised society visits to Heritage sites in and beyond the Shire of Melton, including Stathtulloh, Eynesbury, Deanside, ToolernVale sites including Merrywood (now demolished) Staughton Vale, Chirnside, Point Cook, Shwerkolts Cottage. 1970 – 1983 Melton and District Historical Society Letterhead. Staughton Memorial Light from early newspaper cutting in its location before restoration to present location. Sketch by Wendy Barrie. Designing and printing pamphlets, stationery, and other sale items with Willows title. M&DHS street naming research for new housing developments (1970 – 2000). Collaborated with Mary Tolhurst to research the names of early landowners and pioneer families connected to the first settlers. Researched Aboriginal names for inclusion on lists submitted to developers. An early example is the naming of Kuranjang and the street names associated with the McPherson family. Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. (She was also present at his last bike ride at Rochester in 1995.) Western Metropolitan Groups of Historical Societies. Member attending meetings and representing Melton, also hosted the Group at Melton The Willows Member of the Committee of Management for the restoration of the “Willows” house the establishment of The Willows Park 1982 March - Official Opening of the Willows Park- Preparation and planning for the event. Involved in the collecting of items in the furnishing of the display rooms in the Willows house. Donated items and furniture from the Myers and Daley family houses. (19th century) Machinery Shed Establishment. Involved with Jeff Robinson in the construction and collection of machinery display Other significant sites Championed and participated in the restoration and preservation significant sites in Melton, including: restoration of the Staughton Memorial Light and its return to its present site restoration of the Pykes Grave (using EW Barrie earthmoving equipment) restoration and reconstruction of Dunvegan restoration and reconstruction of Macs Cottage, the management and Caretakers residence Melton State School War Memorial Gates removed from Unitt Street entrance and relocated to the Willows Park Donated the Barrie family single furrow plough which was standing at the Court House Plaza. It removed and to Council Depot and later missing. The plaque was taken to the Willows. Jimmy Melrose (aviator) cairn restoration at crash site in Melton South Donald Mackintosh (Olympic gold medallist marksman) grave site at the Melton Cemetery (Historical items held by the Myers family collection.) Houdini first flight at Diggers Rest. Edna’s father was shearing at Diggers Rest at the time and witnessed the flight. She attended the 90 year anniversary of the event at the site in 2000. Radio and electronics Edna’s husband Bon interest in wireless communication dates in the 1920s with the building of a crystal set in the early days of public broadcasting. At the Back to Melton Celebrations in 1929, 3AR broadcast a concert from the Melton Mechanics Institute on the 20th February at 8pm featuring Footscray City Band, James Hill baritone, Vera Carew Soprano, James Foran Tenor, Marjorie Myers Piano, and James Williamson Entertainer. Accompanists: Miss Agnes Ross and Mrs James Hill. The Myers children had recordings of their piano playing made onto the aluminium records, Martha Myers’ voice can be heard introducing an item. These were made in a studio in Melbourne. Marjorie was given a upright Gramophone by Donald Mackintosh in recognition of her talent and her contribution to the cultural life of Melton. The family were then able to listen to 78rpm recordings of the famous classical recordings. The turntable was hand wound metal stylus needles had to be regularly replaced. The aluminium disk needed a bamboo needle to prevent damage to the surface. Before electricity was introduced to Melton in 1939 the Mechanics Hall relied on generators to produce electricity. Bon Barrie, being mechanically minded, built a public address system for be used a community functions at the Hall and Recreational Park. By 1939 this was up and running and used for over three decades. A large Collection of 78rpm records provided music for dances, marching, parades and any public event needing music and microphones. The early system was portable and worked on batteries. CFA Radio Communication In the 1950s with the introduction two-way HF and later VHF very high frequency radio sets. Melton Rural Fire Brigade was part of the Bacchus Marsh Group. Radio sets where located in the Melton Fire Truck, and in the house of the Barrie family at Ferris Road. This was an ideal location to observe a 360 degree view in all directions when smoke appeared on the horizon. An antenna was erected beside the house. The set OX 7 was located in the kitchen and monitored 24 hours by the family. When an electrical fire occurred at the junction of the electricity to the house there was time to radio the fire station and summons the men working in the paddocks, thus saving the house from possible destruction. With the introduction of UHF – ultra high frequency Vinten Radios the signal was clearer and static and interference lessened and radio traffic became easier to read, and reduced noise levels in the household. VL3 LY Radio Base became the Group Headquarters was established in 1967. By 1970 the Brigades were: Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Toolern Vale, Diggers Rest, Truganina, and Werribee. In 1974 when the family moved to First Avenue, another antenna and a small building were erected adjacent to the residence and used to house the equipment, maps. Radio traffic consisted of regular schedule times and communication with adjoining groups of brigades such as Bacchus Marsh, Mt Macedon and Little River Groups. Many of the brigade and group base radios were situated in private residences and operated primarily by fire fighters wives who held the position of Communications Officer, either registered as a brigade member or informally. Edna was never registered as an operational brigade member but operated informally as an assistant to her husband Bon. She was however a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational position. Edna kept up to date with radio procedure following the 1967 handbook; preparing maps, plotting compass points and taking notes on weather forecasts from the SA Border and Western District. Daily notes were taken in anticipation of fire warnings. These log books and daily radio traffic were incidental to the regular radio schedules. Emergency turnouts noted, burning off times and predicted location of smoke. In the summer fire season all TBF (total fire ban days were recorded.) In times of emergency the Barrie family assisted Bon the base radio operator to plot the position and location of fire trucks and to help clarify garbled radio traffic, keep notes and make telephone calls. These log books are held in the EE and EW Family Archive. Melton Uniting Church Edna founded the Church Opportunity with Maisie Robinson in 1975 in the Melton South Methodist Church building. Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Melton had combined severing their long held connection with Bacchus Marsh. A Manse had been recently built for the Melton Minister. At a Parish Committee meeting at the Melton South Church it was suggested to use the building as an Opportunity Shop. It opened in July 1975, and it raised $1,600 contribution to the church budget in 1976. In 1977 The Uniting Church in Australia was formed and the Melton South Uniting Church Opportunity shop continued to go from strength to strength expanding the buildings providing the welfare needs of the community. Archive Set up by Edna Catalogued items dating from 1857 Minute Book and set ongoing system and storage of items of heritage. Melton Un Awards and recognition of service to the Melton community Rotary Award for Community Service, 1980 Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebrations contributions, 1985 Life Membership of the Melton and District Historical Society (M&DHS), 1989 Extra-Ordinary Contribution for years of service to M&DHS, 1992 Long Service for Exceptional Service MD&HS, 1993 Royal Historical Society of Victoria Award of Merit, 1997 Shire of Melton Certificate of Appreciation for continued support and dedication as a member of MD&HS to the preservation of Melton’s History, 1998 Centenary of Federation Peoplescape (Canberra) Melton Shire nomination, 2001 Uniting Church Melton Life Membership of the Opportunity Shop Uniting Church in Australia Commission for Mission for 30 years of hard work and dedications to the Uniting Church, 2007 Uniting Church Adult Fellowship Certificate appreciation in recognition of valuable support through the “Sammy” Stamp Fund Neighbourhood Watch 5 year award Photographs of Edna at different ageslocal identities -
Vision Australia
Programme - Text, Twenty-sixth Presentation of the 3KZ Carols by Candlelight program 1963, 1963
Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas concert held at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. Programs and candle holders were sold, and collections made during the event to raise money for the Austin Hospital and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 3KZ also recorded the concert, which was played on radio on Christmas Day with a phone number to ring to donate. Prior to the Carols program at 9pm, the performance was opened by the Melbourne Lord Mayer and the process of torchbearers (100 girls dressed in white flowing dresses walk slowly in time with the music to the stage, trained by Vera Hopton) as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, margot sheridan, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, norman swain, philip gibbs, sir maurice nathan, syd morgan, vera hopton, norman k mcleod, cherbourg mission, dorothy baker