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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Free Serbian Orthodox Church, Wodonga
When the Free Serbian Church was established in Wodonga it was the only one in a country centre and the third Serbian Church established in Australia. It had a congregation of approximately 40 members. The Church was originally the first Presbyterian Church in Wodonga. It is a rectangular brick building with a red Colourbond gable roof to the nave area and a domed roof to the rear of the nave. Many features of the architecture from the original building remain. However, changes were made during the refurbishment by the Free Serbian congregation. The original façade red brickwork was rendered and painted white and it was modified to include two round arched relief panels. The upper relief panel was divided into three blocks of colour - red, pale blue and grey, with a centrally located gold cross. The relief panel above the double timber front doors has a gold cross and Serbian iconography. A cross was located on the wall at the apex of the gable and a cross rising up from the gable. The original pointed gothic style windows were replaced with round arched windows. The window hardware now includes wrought iron decorative features. A domed roofed area was constructed to the rear of the nave. The perimeter fence and gates included decorative wrought iron elements. The gates are particularly decorative with floral emblems and Serbian and English text in wrought iron. These photographs are significant because they provide evidence of the changing nature of religious worship and groups in Wodonga.A collection of black and white and coloured photographic images depicting the Free Serbian Orthodox Church, Wodonga. The Church was originally the first Presbyterian Church in Wodonga. It was extensively modified in 1961-62.free serbian orthodox church, wodonga churches, presbyterian church, religion wodonga -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Mayoral Ball, Hawthorn Town Hall, 1947, 1947
Photograph of the first Kew Mayoral Ball to be held after the Second World War. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. Original black and white photograph of the Mayor of Kew, Cr WHS Dickinson and the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson at the 1947 Kew Mayoral Ball, held at the Hawthorn Town Hall. This was the first [Kew] mayoral ball to be held after the Second World War. The photo shows a derbutante and her partner being presented to the Mayor and Mayoress while the Acting Town Clerk, Mr W. Graham and two flower girls, Janet and Judith Dickinson stand near the Mayor and Mayoress.1947cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic), mayoral balls -- kew (vic) -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Caulfield Town Hall cnr Hawthorn & Glen Eira Rds, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Caulfield Town Hall is now known as Glen Eira Town Hall.From Victorian Heritage Database: Citation for Town Hall, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads - HO106 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43613 as at (19/10/2020) The former City of Caulfield (now City of Glen Eira) Municipal Offices, located at the south-west corner of Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads, Caulfield South, were commenced for the Borough of Caulfield in 1884 when they also included a Post and Telegraph Office and Court of Petty Sessions. They were designed by the Borough surveyor, Sydney Smith. The hall was completed in 1890 to the design of Alexander Rankin and the present hall, foyer and portico completed to the design of Goldsmith and Jenkin, architects, in 1931. The complex is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. It is historically significant {Criterion A) as the centre of Local Government services in the area since 1885 and as a centre of post and telegraph and legal services for a period. Its association with architect and Borough surveyor, Sydney W. Smith is important in that the east elevation and facade (ground floor level only)as far west as the tower (lower two stages) survive as evidence of his work, the practice which his son continued after his death in 1886, becoming highly successful. The work of Goldsmith and Jenkin is historically important in that it indirectly demonstrates the growth of the City sustained during the Inter-war period, the work proceeding in spite of the Depression. It compares with other similar work of that time including the refurbishment of the Malvern Municipal Offices and Hall in 1927 (Hudson and Wardrop), the Melbourne Corporation Offices and Hall in 1925-28 (Stephenson and Meldrum, A. and K. Henderson) and the Camberwell Offices and Council Chamber in 1924 (Leighton Irwin and Roy Stevenson), other comparable municipal projects being undertaken during the 1930s. Finally, the Goldsmith and Jenkin works are important as a project of the Depression years organised specifically to alleviate unemployment problems in the Municipality. The complex is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a prominent and imposing Classically derived complex of its type with individually noteworthy interior spaces being the entry hall and staircase, main Hall, Foyer and Council Chamber. The Adamesque plasterwork, timber panelling and furniture, Art Nouveaux enrichment and Classically derived treatment with sparing use of Australian decorative motifs are contributory elements. Exterior .elements of note include the remains of the original design prepared by Sydney Smith and the clock tower and portico which have come to symbolise important Municipal complexes erected prior to the Second World War. The complex is socially important (Criterion G) for the value placed on it by the community which has made use of it for activities including that of Local government for well over a century.Page 74 of Photograph Album with four photographs (three portrait and one landscape) of different views of the Caulfield Town Hall.Hand written: Caulfield Town Hall cnr Hawthorn & Glen Eira Rds [top right] / 74 [bottom right] trevor hart, caulfield, glen eira, caulfield town hall, sydney smith, sydney w smith, municipal, adamesque plasterwork, adamesque, art nouveaux, portico, council chambers, alexander rankin, foyer, local government, timber panelling, tower, unemployment, clock tower, hawthorn road, glen eira road, city of glen eira, municipal offices, post and telegraph office, goldsmith and jenkin, courthouses, surveyors, architects, classical architectural style, streetscapes, gardens, cars, glen eira town hall, depression 1929-1939 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Free Child Pass" & "Free Family Pass", May. 2015
.1 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Child Pass" issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed May 2015. Has the an image of 26, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a yellow background. .2 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Family Pass", issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed July 2015. Has the an image of 33, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a green background. item .2 added 16-8-2015.trams, tramways, btm, tickets, children, passes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Note, Sandridge Marine Lodge use of Town Hall for Masonic Ball, Town Clerk, E C CLARK, Edward Clark, Town Clerk, 12 Oct 1885
Donated to PMH&PS on closure of SM Lodge May 2000.Note handwritten by E.C. CLARK to W. ARMSTRONG of Sandridge Marine Lodge 1885 to accompany application form for use of Town Hall for 10th annual Masonic BallPurple stamp of Town Clerk's Office. Figuring in purple pencil on back.societies clubs unions and other organisations, social activities, edward clark, town clerks, w armstrong -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Invoice, Town Clerk, E C Clark to Sandridge Marine Lodge re rent of Town Hall, Edward Clark, Town Clerk, 30 Oct 1885
Donated to PMH&PS on closure of SM Lodge May 2000.Invoice handwritten by E.C. Clark to Sandridge Marine Lodge for rent of Town Hall for 10th annual Masonic Ball, October 1885 (Six pounds and 11 shillings)Purple stamp of Town Clerk's Office. Embossed seal of the Lodge on back.societies clubs unions and other organisations, social activities, edward clark, town clerks -
Clunes Museum
Plaque - PRINTING PLATE, Image of Clunes Free Library
METAL PRINTING PLATE WITH IMAGE OF THE CLUNES FREE LIBRARYlocal history, documents, newspaper, publishing, clunes free library -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, 1971
Letter accompanies the Official handbook of Rutherglen Scotland, 1970 edition, which would have been presented to a relative of the donor when John F. MacKay, a member of the Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in Scotland, was visiting his son in Australia.Letter of introduction, written on letterhead paper of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, with their coat of arms embossed on the top left corner.Letter is to introduce John F. MacKay, on the occasion of his visit to Australia, is dated 9th June, 1971, and is signed by James Hutchinson, Provost, and R.M. OSullivan, Town Clerk.rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen, john mackay -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet, Rutherglen Official Handbook, 1970
Official handbook of Rutherglen Scotland, 1970 edition. Presented to a relative of the donor when John F. MacKay, a member of the Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in Scotland, was visiting his son in Australia.48 page booklet with colour illustration on cover, featuring the coat of arms of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, Pages inside include numerous black and white photographs of Rutherglen Scotland and introduction to the town. Also included are numerous advertisements for local businesses.rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen, john mackay -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old Town Hall being demolished (Rear View). Ringwood 1971
Ringwood Town Hall was demolished in 1971. Photo shows "Whelan the Wrecker is here" sign.Written on back of photograph, "Old town hall". No date -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal, Town of Kew : To Commemorate its Jubilee, 1910
Medal issued to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the Town of Kew. It names J.F. McCrea as Mayor. John Falding McCrea was Mayor of Kew 1910-11. Kew was proclaimed a municipality on 22 December 1860, seceding from the Boroondara Road Board District, then comprising Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell. It was proclaimed a town on 8 December 1910, the year this medal was issued, and a city on 10 March 1921. On 22 June 1994 Kew city was united with Camberwell and Hawthorn cities to form Boroondara city. (MV)Gilt bronze Town of Kew Jubilee medal in the shape of a Maltese Cross.Obverse description Shield of six wheat-sheafs above motto CRESCO on ribbon; above shield is the Royal coat of arms with lion and unicorn supporters and, on ribbon DIEU ET MIN DROIT; on arms of cross top, TOWN / OF, bottom, KEW, left TO COMMEM / -ORATE, right, ITS JUBILEE / 1910 Reverse description shield of six wheat-sheafs above motto CRESCO on ribbon; above shield is the Royal coat of arms with lion and unicorn supporters and, on ribbon DIEU ET MIN DROIT; on arms of cross top, TOWN / OF, bottom, KEW, left TO COMMEM / -ORATE, right, ITS JUBILEE / 1910town of kew jubilee (1910), commemorative medals - kew (vic), australian commemorative medals -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - 1981 Football premiers souvenir edition NFP, Nhill Free Press 1981 Football premiers souvenir edition
Nhill Free Press 1981 Football premiers souvenir edition nhill free press, newspaper, souvenir - nhill, football premiers, sports -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Geo Wall's flashlight, Harry & Emily Leggett's fancy dress Cinderella Ball at St Kilda Town Hall, 26 June 1915
Harry and Emily Leggett second from right. Founders of Leggetts Ballroomblack and white photographMr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy dress Conderella. Town Hall St Kilda 23.6.15. Geo Wall's Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573. Harry and Emily Leggett Second from Right. Founders of Leggets Ballroom. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne Tramways Band - Free Concerts
Pamphlet provided on trams giving details of tramway band concertsShows the performance details for the MTB, which were formed in 1888Pamphlet - three fold - titled Melbourne Tramways Band - Free ConcertsNonetramway, mtb, melbourne tramway band, wattle park -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Geo Wall's flashlight, Fancy Dress Dance at Town Hall, 23/06/2015
Mr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy Dress "Cinderella" Harry and Emily Leggett shown second from right, founders of Leggett's Ballroom. Information on back of photograph: dances were transferred from Prahran TH when it was burned down in 1914.black and white photograph (copy?) unmountedHarry and Emily Leggett Second from right, founders of Leggett's ballroom. Mr & Mrs Leggett's fancy dress "Cinderella", Town Hall St Kilda. 23/6/15. Geo Walls Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Davdi Graham, Town Clerk to Lexie Bown, Maritime Workers Union confirming booking of Port Melbourne Town Hall for Tom Hills' 90th birthday party, A David Graham, Town Clerk, Tom Hills Archive, Dec 1993
Letter December 1993 from Port Melbourne Town Clerk David Graham to Lexie Bown, Maritime Workers Union, confirming free booking of hall for Tom Hills' 90th birthday partycelebrations fetes and exhibitions, tom hills, lexie bown, david graham -
Clunes Museum
Legal record - DEEDS, Free Lending Library Titles, Declarations and Maps
Transfer of deeds from mechanics Institute Trust declarations 1903 & 1953 Maps of Clunes & Talbot Copy of all deeds and titles1. Free Lending Library Title - Vol 3125 Folio 945 1906 2. Agreement Mechanics Institute change to Free Library 1/4/1874 3. Declaration Trust Free Library 8/9/1903 4. Declaration Trust Free Library 30/12/1953 5. Zone mage Clunes (circa 1960) 6. Zone Map Talbot (circa 1960) 7. Map of Interim Development Order Clunes & Talbot Shire Circa 1960 8. Typed copy (A4) of all deed and titles 9. Amended copy of Agreement Mechanics Institute change to Free Library 1/4/1874free library, deeds, mechanics institute, titles, trusts -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Town hall site after demolition, from railway bridge. Ringwood. ca 1971-73
Undated, but after town hall demolition (1970) and others in this SS358 series are 1971-73Written on back of photograph, "Town hall site from railway bridge." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood - View of Town Hall - Dec 1969 - 2 Photographs
Black and white photograph of street looking towards Midway Arcade and old town hall.Written on reverse of VC777-1 "Dec 1969 OLD TOWN HALL" -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser & Lennie Holmes Four, Kew Town Hall, circa 1963, c.1963
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Print copy of an original performance photograph of Robin Vanser (Vandersluys) in performance at the Kew Civic [Town] Hall with Lennie Holmes FourKew Town Hall c.1963 | Robin Vanser (Vandersluys) | Lennie Holms Fourperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, kew civic hall - kew town hall -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, St. Paul's Church of England, Ringwood Street, Ringwood, viewed from Town Hall in 1962, 1962
St. Paul's Church of England from Town Hall in 1962Written on back of photographs, "Town Hall roof 12/62. St. Paul's C. of E." -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Melbourne's new Free Tram Zone", 2015
Printed A4 sheet - single sided off white sheet titled ""Melbourne's Free Tram Zone Map"., details the extent of the free tram zone or showing the tram lines that the free travel is allowed, locations, land marks, contact numbers and has the PTV logo in the top right hand corner and the Myki locos along with Yarra Trams and contact details for information. Dated 1/1/2015.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, free tram, melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Proposed Spring Street elevation, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Arthur Victor Heath, Town Clerk, 10 Dec 1907
Plan of proposal for a new Town hall; front elevation Spring Street; cross section; longitudinal section; side elevation; floor plan. Pen drawings tinted (possibly in water colour) dated 1907Stamped "Surveyor's Office, Town of Port Melbourne":Signed "A.V. Heath 10/12/07"port melbourne town hall, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Free! Lecture and Concert, 1942
Promotion and program for a free lecture and concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances. Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic Society were sought.Buff coloured paper printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, arnold matters, thea phillips, city of st kilda, anthony ferrara, st kilda patriotic society -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, FREE LIBARY
THE OLD CLUNES LIBRARY IS SITUATED IN TEMPLETON STREET, CLUNES. HAS BEEN USED AS SCOUT HALL THEN LATER NEIGHBOUR HOUSE AFTER LIBRARY CLOSED.COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES FREE LIBRARY ESTABLISHED 1874 PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING RESTORATION WORKlocal history, photographs, free library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Card, 1955
Town of PortlandTwp-sided cream card. On front is title, town coat of arms and date (17th December 1955). On back are further details of event and a listing of mayors from 1856-1955. Souvenir of the Mayoral Chain to the Town of Portland on the occasion of the Centenary of Municipal Governmentsouvenir, mayoral chain, portland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ceramic - Ceramic Jug, Ringwood Town Hall commemorative jug, c.1950s
Ceramic jug, cream body with black handle and spout, with picture of Ringwood Town Hall on side.Town Hall, Ringwood, Victoria; Royal Stone China, Made in Czechoslovakia, RKG, 110 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, "Your Free Family Ticket", 1985
Ticket - "Your Free Family Ticket", printed on white card with the Metropolitan Transit (MTA) and the Victoria 150 logo. Entitled a family of 2 Adults and six children under 15 to free return travel to Flemington (Racecourse?), from 8am to 8pm on 2/2/1985.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, metlink, victoria 150 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Correspondence Precis, City of Port Melbourne, Town Clerk, Sydney Sims ANDERSON, Sydney Sims Anderson, Town Clerk, Jul 1924
Found in pages of item 588 (Town Clerk's Report)Town Clerk Syd ANDERSON's 3-page summary of correspondence and invoices received, July 1924One small correction in ink at no. 11 A few figures in pencil on backhealth - general health, fire and fire services, health - hospitals, utilities, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - princes pier, sandridge lagoon, sydney sims anderson, town clerks, j b steenicken, swallow & ariell ltd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir Card, VP Day Thanksgiving Service Ringwood Town Hall. Souvenir Card. 1945, 1945
Souvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.|United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.|On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.|FOR THE ENDING OF WARSouvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.; United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR'United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR'