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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Set of 3 Badges, n.d
3 metal badges, circular, blue text on white, St. Stephens fete, April 30th 19?? No.s 71, 634, 696 Measures Each badge, 25 cm diameter, 0.5 depth Identifying numbers 7363 a-c -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BAZAAR, RECEIPT FOR TICKETS, 1900
Receipt No 84 for ten Fete & Art Union tickets issued to W Wilson Masonic Hall View Street Bendigo, raising money for the Children's Hospital Bazaar. September 1st to 15th 1900. Receipt Dated 14th June 1900.organization, institution, hospital, hospital fund raising -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flyer - Advertising Leaflet, Watsonia Heights Primary School, Twilight fete - Watsonia Heights Primary School WH4935, 19/03/2022
Annual school fete held at Watsonia Heights Primary School, 61 Henry Street Greensborough, on Saturday 19/03/2022.2 p. leaflet, printed in colour one side, in black on reverse . 2 copieswatsonia heights primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flyer - Leaflet, Watsonia Heights Primary School Fete 2020 WH4935, 14/03/2020
The Watsonia Primary School Fete, held on Saturday 14th March, was one of the last activities held before the Covid lockdown in 2020Single page, printed in colour on front and black and white map of school on back.watsonia primary school, school fetes, henry street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Watsonia High School, Watsonia High School WaHIGH 1966 Fete Essendon Marching Girls, 19/03/1966
Essendon Marching Girls at Watsonia High School Fete 19th March 1966, and news clipping listing this and other activities on the day.Digital copy of colour photograph and news clipping to support. watsonia high school fair 1966, marching girls -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Watsonia High School, Watsonia High School WaHIGH 1966 Fete Scottish Pipe Band, 19/03/1966
Scottish Pipe Band at Watsonia High School Fete 19th March 1966, and news clipping listing this and other activities on the day.Digital copy of colour photograph and news clipping to support. watsonia high school fair 1966 -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Bialik fete, c. 1980s
Polaroid photographs of a Bialik fete, c. 1980s. Featuring Humphrey B. Bear. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1996
Also another photogaphs taken of same trip at Batty Golebys Fete garden Mt Cotton 05334.1 10 x 15 cmColour photograph of three women Esme Dunlop nee Lind and Nan Fraser on trips to Victoria Point Queenslandpeople -
Walhalla Museum
Walhalla Valenteer Fire Brigade Button
Item is a dress coat Button from the Walhalla Valenteer Fire Brigade and features the words "Valenteer Fire Brigade" around the flat rim. Also features a cross in the center and feter wrting around it however buttion is too worn to make out."Valenteer Fire Brigade" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Watsonia High School, Watsonia High School WaHIGH 1966 Fete Pony Ride, 19/03/1966
Michelle Neumann enjoying a pony ride at Watsonia High School Fete 19th March 1966, and news clipping listing this and other activities on the day.Digital copy of colour photograph and news clipping to support. watsonia high school fair 1966 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cushion
With 3 left over cloth badges belonging to the Mt Beauty High School, the idea of making a cushion was born. Possibly to be sold at a fete or as a momento.Created by a member of the Mt Beauty High School. Square orange cushion with 3 Mt Beauty High School pocket cloth badges sewn diagonally across the cushion from the top right to the bottom left. The rest of the cushion is made up of predominantly orange squares sewn together. There is a zip across the top.cushion, mt beauty high school cloth badge, sewing -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Croydon Printers, Ringwood Sound Systems advertising pamphlet and card. 1970's, 1970s
Used as an advertising pamphlet for Ringwood Sound Systems for hire to agricultural shows, fetes, BBQs etc. all outdoor functions. "Charitable organisations especially catered for".Bifold pamphlet, brown front and back pages with picture of caravan and black lettering. Inside yellow with pictures of sound system and printing; Business card - picture of caravan, cream colour with black printing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Fete
A Legacy widow, Irene Noll beside a trading table of books and magazines at Legacy House. It was one of the fetes arranged as a fundraising, the photo appeared in the Answer in 1993. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo of a Irene Noll at a trading table of books at Legacy house.widows, fundraising -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Holy Trinity Church of England Southern Cross Fair, 1923
... fetes ...There are 2 copies: the original donated print and an enlargement. The original is mounted on card with photo mounts along with 897, 898, 899 and 900. It measures 13 cm x 9 cm. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert in the 1920s; many associated with events and activities of the Church of England. Black and white photo inside the church hall with a stand set up with jams and other produce and another with a variety of handcrafts.churches, holy trinity church, anglican church, fetes, norman carter -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Transfers - Tawonga School Centenary, 1980
The Tawonga Primary School celebrated its centenary on 25 - 26th Oct. 1980 with a program including a fete selling clothing with the option of buying iron-on transfers of the school building.Tawonga School was one of the earliest schools in the Upper Kiewa Valley supplying an education for the children of the farming community. Iron - on transfers were popular at the time.Brown fancy print and sketch of Tawonga School building done back to front on stiff iron-on paper."Tawonga School Centenary at top." '1880 - 1980' at bottom'tawonga primary school; iron-on transfer -
National Wool Museum
Badge
Badge was almost certainly produced as a World War I fundraiser related to the fall of France. It has 'Vive la France Fete Nationale 14-7-16' printed on it.VIVE LA FRANCE / F?E NATIONALE 14-7-16world war i -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sewing Machine
This sewing machine would have been used by some ladies to mend and make clothes for the family as shops were some distance away and to sew items for Church and School fetes.Used in the Kiewa Valley.Black metal Singer sewing machine with gold decoration and writing on its body and platform. It sits on a wooden tray which is hollow under the body with a separate space on the right hand side. The body of the machine can be lifted by hinges attached at the back. This would enable items to be stored in the hollow part of the box. Similarly the hollow section on the right hand side, which hasn't got a lid. The body has the needle and cotton attachments on the left and a handle for working the machine on the right. There is a metal rod at the top for the cotton reel. The body is attached to the platform at each side forming an arch. The top of the box has metal along its perimeter. At each end of the top of the box there is a plate with a small hollow rectangle in the middle enabling an attachment such as a board to be inserted for an extended bench.Front & back of body: "Singer". and at front on an oval brass plate: "The Singer Manfc. Co." Inside of body on left: "This machine contains / some substitute / parts and accessories" On metal platform on right: "Y3071189" Along top of body: "The Singer Manufacturing Co." On Wood right hand side: "Godfreys Ltd / 57 Gawler Place / Phone 460261 / No. 7063 singer manufacturing co.. sewing. fetes. home duties. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1900
This is a photograph of a group of people dressed up in traditional Japanese costumes for a Church of England bazaar and fete C 1900. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Churches in Orbost provided venues for social activities, fellowship and entertainment. Many concerts, festivals and money-raising fetes were held by the church committees. St. James' Anglican Church, Orbost, was conceived and built as a memorial to the men 'who served and suffered during the Great War' as noted on the foundation stone. The Right Reverend GH Cranswick, DD, Bishop of Gippsland, laid the stone on 1 October 1927.This item is reminiscent of the late 19th - mid 20th centuries when church-going was more commonA black / white photograph on grey buff card. It is of a large group of men and women dressed in traditional Japanese costume.on front at top - handwritten - "E. H. NIXON" with an arrow pointing to the first lady standing in the back row.churches-orbost church-of-england-orbost anglican-church-orbost festivals celebrations -
Bialik College
Document (Sub-series) - Annual Fete, c. 1980s
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Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade Trophy with inscriptionPart of Kyneton trophy collectionSilver goblet heavily decorated with flower motifs on bowl with some decoration on base.Maryborough Volunteer Fire Brigade 25th ANNUAL FETE Easter Monday Hose Practice 4 Men 2nd Prize WON BY A. Birkin J. Croft W. Fowler J. Hankinson KYNETON BRIGADEkyneton fire brigade, kyneton volunteer fire brigade, fire brigade demonstrations, trophy, country fire authority, birkin a, croft j, fowler w, hankinson j, maryborough volunteer fire brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Commemoration Fair Nov 24-25, Circa early –mid 20th century
The Christ Church fetes and flower shows have been a part of Christ Church social and fundraising agenda since the 1890’s, with the ladies’ guild playing a large part in their organization and operation. This badge is a memento from one of those fairs.A small item which relates to a local social event.Small circular cream badge with dark blue text and illustration of Christ Church Warrnambool.Commemoration Fair Nov 24-25 christ church fete, warrnambool -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Ron Scholten, Ballarat 18 and 21 in Lydiard St
Colour photograph, printed on a postcard back format of Ballarat No. 18, showing "special" and No. 21 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. Nth. Has Post Office, Commonwealth bank in the background. No. 21 has an auxiliary board advertising a Fete - see also Reg. Item 2020 and 3192 for 18 with the same sign.On the rear in pencil "Ball 18 & 21 / Ron Scholten Collection for BTM archives".trams, tramways, post office, sturt st, lydiard st nth, tram 671 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Alpine Observer Newspaper - 23 Oct. 1980 x2, 23 Oct. 1980
The Tawonga Primary School celebrated its centenary with a program including a fete, sports, family dance and combined church service over the weekend of the 25th - 26th Oct. 1980. The newspaper covers the Alpine Shire and included further articles that would interest visitors to the centenary.Tawonga School was one of the earliest schools in the Kiewa Valley supplying an education for the children of the local farming community. The Bogong Hotel at Tawonga, the Tawonga Butter Factory and the town of Mt Beauty articles were printed providing up to date historical information on prime locations nearby. Of interest as the Hotel has burnt down and the Butter factory no longer exists. Alpine Observer newspaper dated Thursday, 23 rd October 1980 with a sketch of the school and articles regarding the Centenary of the Tawonga School on the front page. (The paper consists of 12 pages ie. 6 sheets) 2 copies On page 4 is an article on the history of the Bogong Hotel at Tawonga On page 5 is an article on the history of the Tawonga Butter Factory and an article on the township of Mt Beauty.newspaper articles; tawonga primary school; bogong hotel; tawonga butter factory -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sewing Machine
Sewing machines were used by some ladies to mend and make clothes for the family as shops were some distance away and bought clothes were much more expensive. The sewing machines were also used to sew items for fund raising e.g.. Church and School fetes.Used in the Kiewa Valley.The machine has a brown wood veneer base and a lid with a metal handle in the centre of the top. There is a long screw that fits in a hole at the top of the lid. The screw can be lifted out and used to open and take off the lid. Inside there is a black metal machine which is fitted onto the wooden base. There is a compartment in the base, right of the wheel of the machine, which holds an instruction manual and a tube of ""Singer" lubricant for electric machines". The light, above the needle is covered by bakelite. A leather belt runs around the wheel on the right to enable the machine to run. There is a foot pedal and an electric cord attached."Singer Manufacturing Company" - gold embossed "No. EL 249 355" - oval disc "99K" - disc "Singer Manfg. Co. - discsewing machine; singer manufacturing company; kiewa valley -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Keesing Photographic Pty Ltd, Fete 1988, 17/11/1988
Widows beside trading tables of books and magazines at Legacy House. It was the annual fete run by the Widows Club as a fundraising event. Beryl Billings on left in black, Irene Noll serving at the table in grey jacket. It is believed the date is 17 November 1988 due to the reference number 881117.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo of a trading table of books at Legacy house.Stamped on back Picture credit and copyright to "Keesing Photographic, 18 Winton St Burwood." Photo reference number: 881117-8 written in blue pen.widows, fundraising, fete -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre, 1985 - 1995
The centre was one of several community groups established in the mid 1980's. After 1998 when the Baptist Church decided to discontinue the relationship, co-ordinator Julie Allen donated the minutes, brochures, photos and other records to the society.From archive box containing the archives of the Port 'n' South Living and Learning Centre located at the Ross St Baptist church, 1985 to 1998. Also includes item 1207 (various files listed on separate attachment) Refer also to items 1084 and 819 and 1207. .13 - Colour photo of committee member Pat Grainger at fete stall in halleducation, community, education - adult, societies clubs unions and other organisations, religion - baptist church, pat grainger -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960/61
Official opening of East Ringwood Baptist School room in November 1960 Archbishop Simonds lays Foundation stone of the new Diocesan College of St Thomas Aquinas in Thomas Street, Ringwood Vandalism in Ringwood Heathmont Scouts Parent's Association garden fete on 2nd November 1960 New Heathmont Welfare Centre Viviani Crescent opened by Lady Brooks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN NATIVES ASSOCIATION COLLECTION
Exercise book with blue marbled with white, red and dark blue containing a list of the winning members and member names of the Australian Natives Association Sandhurst branch. Picnic Art Union 1890 and 1891. Pasted in the back is a receipt from A. N. A. National Fete and Art Union dated January 26th, 1891 to Mr Curnow for 484 Art Union Tickets.book, bendigo, a. n. a., australian natives association, mr curnow -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
National Wool Museum
Decorative object - Knitted nativity scene, Christine Ballard, 2002
Made by Christine Ballard in 2002 who was a visitor to the Museum in late 2001. The Christmas Crib is from a Jean Greenhowe pattern. Christine originally made 4 sets of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus to sell at her church fete. They were so successful she received 7 orders.Knitted nativity sceneknitting christmas, christmas, hand knitting, jerusalem, knitting