Volunteering has been an integral part in providing services. This award was presented to the Loddon Mallee (Bendigo and Swan Hill) offices for their active use of volunteers in providing recreational programs. It reads as follows: Volunteer Involvement Program - Sport and Recreation Victoria State Recognition Award 1996 Association for the Blind Loddon Mallee Region For outstanding achievement in the management and recognition of their volunteers Australian Sports Commission Sports and Recreation VictoriaDigital image of bronze inscribed plate on marbled surfaceassociation for the blind, awards

Picture taken through treetops of fly-over at the 60 year anniversary of the October 25th 1938 Kyeema aircraft disaster. The DC-3, Kanana VH-ABR, was a new aircraft that was scheduled to enter service at Essendon Airport the week after the Kyeema disaster in 1938. Now 60 years old, the Kanana is being maintained in airworthy condition by volunteers. On the day of the fly-over it was flown by retired airline Captains John Dorwood and Lionel Griffith.kyeema, kanana, air crash, mt dandenong

Has a strong association with volunteer staff, and the first house at Bungaree.Colour print of groups of BTM Volunteers at the Bungaree house, c19789, the original house used by the Museum, weather board. Two photos group on same sheet. Photo 1 - Paul McDonald, Bill Kingsley, Richard Gilbert and Campbell Duncan on the porch Photo 2 - Peter Hill, Peter Winspur and Richard Gilbert in front of the house, possibly soon after moving in, given the condition of the grass etc. Photographer unknown at time of cataloguing, trams, tramways, btps, bungaree, volunteers

Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The bible forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.Royal blue New Testament pocket sized. Presented by 'The British and Foreign Bible Society'. New South Wales Auxillary. To members of the Navy and Air Force volunteering for Active Service in defence of the British Empire. Name: Ronald L. Gregory REverand A. W. Stuart B. A. General Secretary Sydney 1940 [name: unable to be read] Chaplain H.M.A.S. Australia world war 2, ww2, wwii, hmas australia

Digitised video (3.04GB) Duration: 40 minutes. Recorded August, 2018 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In March 2017, Rachael Cottle commenced an internship with Museums Victoria. Working in the Humanities department, Rachael worked with a collection of 154 items from a World War II RAAF air crewman, Norman Henry James. Rachael shares her story of interning and volunteering at Australia’s largest public museum organisation.

The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This is a personal member’s pass owned by Shirley McDonald Volunteers No 223 dated 22/08/1942A personal item which relates to a national organization which operated in the mid 20th-Century. Small cream card with maroon printed text. Personal details are typed in black and signatures are signed in black. Back of the card is orange. Signed S McDonald volunteer air observers corps,, shirley mcdonald warrnambool, warrnambool volunteers air observers corps

This hat and hat box was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” which includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) as well as Dr Angus’ belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. McDade is the surname of Dr Angus’ daughter Berry (Berenice) McDade nee Angus. This had belonged to her father Dr William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist (1901 –1970), who wore it on the ship T.S.S. LARGS BAY when travelling from Australia to Scotland for extended studies to be a “Fellow” of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 1929. This bicorn, cocked hat was worn with narrow points towards the front and back. It is decorated with flat gold braid or ‘lace’ with a geometrical design. Regimental lace was worn on the uniform and headdress of regimental officers in the 19th century. Gold lace chevrons were worn on coats to signify rank. Drummers and Foot Guards also wore regimental lace to distinguish them from other military personnel. In the late 19th century the English and Welsh infantry officers’ uniforms displayed a rose-pattern lace. The gold bullion and underlying crimson ‘eyes’ have been used to signify the rank of the owner. Crimson eyes were used for military personnel, and blue eyes were used for naval personnel. Different numbers and colours of the bullion and eyes may have been used to represent different military ranks. The Regulations specify nine tassels and eleven underlying eyes but there could have been variations. We have not yet identified the rank for this particular hat but hats such as this were part of the Australian and British naval uniforms in the early 20th century. The gold button’s emblem features a cross with five stars, a crown, and the motto “AUT PACE AUT BELLO,” which translates as “either in peace or in war.” Museum Victoria has a similar button and writes that buttons with this design were used by the Victorian Volunteers in the nineteenth century. The Australian War Memorial Curator of Military Heraldry advised Museum Victoria that these buttons dated from 1880 to 1892 and were worn by regular, unranked soldiers. Tasmanian Midshipman Alan Casey, who served the British and Australian Navy from 1919 to 1933 and retired as a Lieutenant Commander, owned a similar officer's bicorn hat. His hat and epaulettes are in the Tasmanian Maritime Museum's collection. The Australian War Memorial has a hat that is very similar in design, described as an “Artillery Staff Officer’s cocked had with plume, worn by Volunteer Artillery Staff in the Victorian Colonial Military Forces”. That hat is different in that it has a plume and the braid and button are silver. Berry MdDade, the donor, has used the hat many times as a dress-up hat but doesn’t know the origin of it. The hat seems to fit the design of the Staff Officers in Victorian Volunteers in Colonial times, but the button on this hat was used for unranked volunteers. Also, military uniforms usually have very clear manufacturer’s labels, as they are made by reputable companies under contract to the Defence Department. The manufacturer’s mark is not discernible on this hat. The origin, original wearer and use of this particular hat is unclear. The military bicorn cockade hat belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection. It is significant for still being located at the site connected to Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The collection of medical instruments and other equipment is culturally significant, as an historical example of medicine from late 19th to mid-20th century. Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan, a pioneer in the use of X-rays and in ocular surgery. Black bicorn cocked hat and case. It appears to be part of a 19th-century Colonial full-dress naval officer's uniform. The long, narrow crescent-shaped hat is made of beaver fabric and the crown is lined with crimson silk and finished with a hand-stitched leather sweatband. On one flat side is a pleated black silk, lace cockade woven in the pattern of oak leaves and acorns. The cockade is overlaid with a double row of gold lace braiding secure with a Victorian Volunteer’s gold button. Wide diagonal bands of black lace braid trim are on each side of the gold braiding. The other side of the hat is plain. The front and back points of the hat each have seven gold bullion tassels with nine underlying twists of crimson ‘eyes’. The fitted metal carry case has a catch and a plaque on one side. The button bears a crown and cross with five stars and a motto. Inside the hat is a white name tag with clear adhesive over it, with black printed text with the name “Mc Dade”. The hat is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.The hat has no maker’s marks although there is a darker colour in the centre where there could have been a label. Inside the hat is taped a printed label; “Mc DADE 801 1032” Button’s emblem- a cross with five stars, under a crown, all within a buckled belt with the motto “AUT PACE AUT BELLO” [either in peace or in war] The plaque on the case has no legible marks.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, dr w r angus, t.s.s. largs bay, berry mcdade, 19th century colonial military uniform, artillery staff officer’s cocked had, victorian volunteers, victorian colonial military forces, colonial militia, aut pace aut bello, cocked hat, cockade hat, bicorn hat, military bullion, oak leaves and acorns pattern, gold bullion tassels, military heraldry, w.r. angus collection., australian navy, british navy, uniform

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.Lt. Commander M Batterham OBE RANVR was born in 1906 and later attended Geelong Grammar School. First attempt to join RAN was unsuccessful, due to health reasons. In 1942 he joined the Naval Volunteer Reserve. This was the beginning of a naval career which extended to peace-time in Canberra. He was awarded the OBE in 1952 for courage and devotion to duty. Maurice was laid to rest in the lawn section of the cenetery, August 1996 aged 90 years old.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

The Fire Bell The first constituted meeting to form a Wangaratta volunteer Fire Brigade took place on 16th May 1876 at the Council Club Hotel Murphy Street Wangaratta. In June 1876 Council agreed to provide a Fire Bell at a cost of 10 pounds. In 1895 the bell was erected in Ford Street at the purpose built Fire Station that was later to become the Wangaratta Historical Society Museum. The bell can be seen in place in the Old Fire Station photo 000001.

a. Black wooden case, brass handle on top of lid, brass hinges and lock, lined with black ( faded) velvet. B. Cornet, engraved with leaves and flowers. Engraved on top ' F. Besson, Brevetee, 198 Euston Road, London.' On bell ' Presented by the citizens to James Northcott Bandmaster of the Sandhurst Volunteer Band in recognition of his musical abilities. Sandhurst Dec. 8 1871. Cornet box contains 7 additional parts of the Cornet. ( see photo )F. Besson, Brevetee, 198 Euston Road, Londonmusical instruments, wind, cornet ( besson ), james northcott, sandhurst, volunteer band, bendigo, music, presentation

Cropped reproduction of photograph, shows tram in background of Alexandra Fountain, military personnel in foreground could be Bendigo Volunteer Rifles(?) Steam tram and 2 trailers. Pall Mall. On back , 'Bendigo, Steam Tram Motor and Trailers at Fountain, Note: The rear trailer Is slightly larger than the other one. (Procession re death of Queen Victoria), Copied from Bendigonian 5/2/1901', stamped on back 'KS Kings Collection, S-A773'.basil miller, bendigo trams

Demi - foolscap duplicated sheet titled "Volunteer Work Party Enquiry Sheet", asking BTPS members to express interest in undertaking work for the Society in construction of trackwork, drainage and overhead. Gives contact details and that Bungaree is available for accommodation - c1978. Headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Contact details for Len Doull, Bill Kingsley and Peter Winspur. Has space for a person to return to 30 Barcelona St with their details. Sent out at the same time as a Membership Renewal.tram, trams, btps, trackwork, overhead

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. Salt Lake 2002 was also the first organizing committee to integrate the planning for both the Olympics and Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games were held from 7th to 16th March. Australia was represented at these Games by Peter Boonaerts, Bartholomew (Bart) Bunting, Michael Milton, Scott Adams, Cameron Rahles-Rahbula, Mark Drinnan. Michael Milton won gold in all four of his events – Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super-G, and Bart Bunting with guide Nathan Chivers won gold in two events – Downhill and Super-G, and silver in the giant slalom. Australia finished 8th overall in the gold and total medal count. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This medal is significant because it represents Australia's involvement in the Winter Paralympic Games in 2002 A medal presented to volunteers at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Paralympic Games. The front featured the Logo of these Games which included three Tae-Geuk, a Sino-Korean term meaning 'supreme or ultimate'. It linked the flag to the previous Winter Paralympic Games held in South Korea. The reverse featured the three Tae-Geuks more prominently. On the rim the words “Mind Body Spirit” were inscribed representing the three values of the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games.On Front: Logo surrounded by PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES / SALT LAKE CITY 2002 On Reverse: 7 - 16 MARCH 2002/ MIND BODY SPIRITgeorge shirling, salt lake city winter paralympic games, salt lake city 2002

This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories

Holder was donated by Eastern VolunteersAmber bakelite cigarette holder used by ladies to hold and smoke cocktail cigarettes. The popular brand used by this style of holder was Sobrani a black and gold cigarette.personal effects, smoking accessories

The building a Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong was made possible through donations made by a large number of people. To honour this commitment, a board was constructed listing those individuals and businesses who had contributed. During the various refurbishments of the Kooyong site, this board was taken down and is no longer retained.Large wooden board with vinyl lettering"The Vision Resource Centre was made possible by the vision and generous support of the Victorian community, including many individuals, Business leaders, Trusts, Blind members, volunteers and staff. The Association for the Blind gratefully acknowledges the financial support of all contributors, including the following major donors and supporters:" thereafter follows a listing of 93 namesassociation for the blind, fundraising

Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with Legacy widows volunteering their time to help out, along with Army personnel. Two of the volunteers are: Dulcie Cedaro a former Junior Legatee, and Glad Fenton. They are in the first photo Dulcie Cedaro (nee Saker) (second from right) and Glad Fenton (right). Plus a copy of an article from The Answer in 2016 where Dulcie was profiled after over 25 years of volunteering, especially in the Badge volunteer team that prepared the badge trays.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 4 of widows helping preparation in Legacy House for Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1821 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 6A, 8A, 13A, 24A (see also 00767, 00770, 00771, 00773).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, adf personnel, answer

Suzanne Crellin, a volunteer dedicated to making sure babies and children are equipped with basic essentials, has been awarded a Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champion Award for her leadership at 3081 Angels.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.victorian premiers volunteer champion award, suzanne crellin, 3081 angels

T. Woolman, Volunteers Defence Group1. Shirt - cotton, Khaki. long sleeved, no collar. 2. Jacket - wool, Khaki, black metal buttons, Rising Sun Badge on each collar, embroidered VDC emblem on upper sleeves.2. Embroidered VDC emblem, round red background, black embroidery.uniform, khaki

T. Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp1. Bag - canvas, Brown, single strap, flap, cover, metal studs. 2. Bag backpack - canvas, brown, leather straps, metal buckles.1. ARP AMM Section S.uniform, accessory, bags

T. Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp.Helmet - Tin, black, plastic inseret, canvas chin strap. Letter "W" painted on front.Letter "W" .helmet, uniform, acessory, ww2

T. WOOLMAN, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.Great coat - Wool, Khaki.uniform, great coat

Janefield Special School policy on VolunteersOne page, photocopied black text on white paper.janefield, janefield special school, volunteers

Riding For Disabled 2005 Volunteers with Horsesstawell