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Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Collection of articles, Parliamentary Library, John Cain, 2020
John Cain, 1931-2019 was the 41st Premier of Victoria 1982-1990, Member for Bundoora 1976-1992.This collection of articles was produced by the Parliamentary Library, Victoria.Compilation of articles and tributes relating to John Cain 1931-2019. Bound with plastic cover.john cain, victoria politics, politicians -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Microfiche, City of Kew, Kew Council Minute Books 1-29, 1861-1946
Gift of the City of Kew 1988Archival recordsProvenance orderReproduced minutes on microfiche of the local government instrumentality - initially the Municipality, then Borough, Town and City of Kew.municipality of kew - council minutes, borough of kew - council minutes, town of kew - council minutes, city of kew - council minutes, local government - kew (vic)municipality of kew - council minutes, borough of kew - council minutes, town of kew - council minutes, city of kew - council minutes, local government - kew (vic) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Allan Charles Quinn, Goonawarra loading wool in Melbourne, 13 January 1946
Photograph of the side of the Goonawarra loading wool at Melbourne. Allan Charles Quinn worked on the Goonawarra during 1946. The Goonawarra worked between Sydney, Melbourne, Palmyro Island, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Panama Canal, Falworth, Le Havre and Goteborg.The Allan Charles Quinn collection is a collection of letters and photographs taken and written when Allan went to sea at 16 years of age. They provide a snapshot of life at sea in the period immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the Goonawarra at berth in Melbourne, loading wool.Black in on reverse: Goonawarra loading wool at/ Melbourne 13 Jan 1946allan-charles-quinn, goonawarra, sydney, melbourne, palmyro-island, san-francisco, los-angeles, panama-canal, falmouth, le-havre, goteborg -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Sep. 1946
Has a strong association with the event that celebrated tram No. 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles in 1966, in Ballarat itself, although this was later shown by the BTPS when records audited to be 900,000 miles. Used on the TMSV tour tram.Black & white photo of North East Ballarat, taken from Sovereign Hill, Sept 1946. On rear has 'Ballarat East from Golden Mount Lookout'. Geelong Road at bottom of hill. Black Hill and lookout in background on left. Smoke from Sawmill' in black ink. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.As in content description. In blue ink on base of photo is 'Sept. 1946', ink has run in paper.trams, tramways, ballarat, sovereign hill, golden mount lookout -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Port Crock
1946-1996 50th Anniversary of Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assocation Victorian Branch On reverse information on RAACFederal Branch formed Queensland 28/9/1945 Victorian Branch formed 7/2/1946 in Prahran50th anniversary, royal australian armoured corps association, port decanter -
Nagambie Historical Society Inc
Award - Stawell Gift winner's sash, Tommy Deane's sash, 1946
Awarded to Nagambie local, Tommy Deane, on winning the 1946 Stawell Gift.A local family, significant sporting event. 1933 winner and trainer, Goldie Heath was also a local.Blue and gold sash with gold lettering and gold fringing. Large metal badge, gold coloured,. Glitter along top of badge.Gold lettering on sash: Stawell Gift 1946. Won by V. T. (Tommy) Deane. Presented by 'The Sporting Globe". Ditto on badgestawell gift, tommy deane, running, sashes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Rites Of Passage, 2012
A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' . Which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.A sequel book to 'Time Remembered' . Which focuses on the life of Barbara Niven 1946 -1956.niven, barbara -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter - dated 23 MAY 1995 from "Bluey"
This object relates to Heather Jean CAMERON. She was born on 13/04/1923 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Heather Jean served in the Army (VF514388) enlisting on, 06/11/1943 in East Brighton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUSTRALIAN WOMENS ARMY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 11/09/1946. Heather Jean CAMERON was not a prisoner of war. Heather Cameron was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945. Her next of kin is Hugh CAMERON.Re photograph -Victory March - Melbourne June 1946second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Municipal Association of Victoria, 1929 - 1932
Circulars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salariesCirculars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salaries - adjustment of award rate for the years 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 indicating reductionsCirculars for information of municipal councils on municipal officers' salaries local government, municipal association of australia, depression, 1929 - 1939 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Magazine, Directorate of Public Relations RAAF, WINGS, 15/3/1946
Official RAAF Magazine issued fortnightly during WW2 between April 1943 to March 1946 This magazine is the final edition.Grey and white magazine with photograph of six planesVol 6 No 5 Mar 15, 1946 RAAF's first twenty five years - Page 2 FINAL EDITIONwings, raaf, magazine, ww2 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, October 1931
This is a photograph of the first committee and members of the Orbost Bowling Club in 1931. L-R: Rev. Montgomerie, Ab Trewin, Dave & Dick Pardew, Jack Cameron, Harry Cameron, Carl Dreverman, Lance Herbert, Rupert Mosley, J. McKeown, Sam Lynn, T. Bartold - Geo. Haymes. The first meeting was held on 23/3/1922, then the Orbost bowling Club was formed in 1929 when the funds for the construction of the green were issued by debentures of five pounds each. These were all taken up and a six rink green was laid down. Inaugural President, Sam Lynn and Secretary T. Bartold, the first Club Champion was M. Rothberg. It was not until 1951 that women were admitted as associates albeit restrictions.Associate members were not to exceed 25 and ladieswere to be of good character with preference to be given to wives of male members. Ladies had tot be off premises by 4pm. It was not until 1935/1936 that Orbost became a member of the Central Gippsland Bowling Association. Bowling clubs play a significant role in community recreation needs. The Orbost Bowling Club plays an important role in the Orbost community.A small black / white photograph of a group of men wearing lawn bowling uniforms. In front of them are two balls.on back - handwritten - "Opening Orbost BC Committee Oct 1931" -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
ST. PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND TENNIS TEAM, WINNERS OF THE "WEICKHARDT CUP" AFTER WINNING THE PREMIERSHIP FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS 1931/32/33FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF ST. PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PREMIERSHIP TENNIS TEAM . RETAINED THE WEICKHARDT CUP 1931, 1932 AND 1933local history, photography, photographs, churches st. pauls anglican, sport -
National Wool Museum
Book, Wool and the Nation- a sketch of the Wool Industry in Australia
"Wool and the Nation: a sketch of the Wool Industry in Australia" - Goldsborough Mort and Company Limited, 1946."Wool and the Nation: a sketch of the Wool Industry in Australia" - Goldsborough Mort and Company Limited, 1946.wool - history wool growing wool brokering wool industry wool processing wool sales, goldsbrough, mort and company limited, wool - history, wool growing, wool brokering, wool industry, wool processing, wool sales -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - HANDKERCHIEF, JAPANESE, 1946
The item is possibly Australian Army issue with Japanese POW drawing on. Item in the collection re Capt R.A. Hanson VX111070, refer cat No 5646.3P for his service details and Japanese connection.Handkerchief khaki colour with hand drawn Japanese symbols, a dragon and year on."1946"accessory, handkerchiefs, pow's -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Allan Charles Quinn, Goonawarra - looking forward, 13 January 1946
This photograph is taken from the deck of the Goonawarra and belongs with the Allan Charles Quinn collection. Allan worked on the Goonawarra during 1946. The Goonawarra worked between Sydney, Melbourne, Palmyro Island, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Panama Canal, Le Havre and Goteborg.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of photographs and letters that depict the life of a young man who has gone to sea to work in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph looking forward from the deck of the GoonawarraBlack ink on reverse: Monkey Island looking/ forward on Goonawarra/ at Melbourne/ 13 Jan 1946goonawarra, sydney, melbourne, falmouth, goteborg, le havre, france, allan charles quinn, panama canal, los angeles, san francisco, palmyro island -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Land Title, Moffatt land, 1925
Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925.Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925, 2 acres 2 roods and 13 perches, bakers Road Blackburn, from William James Moffatt to Edith Sarah Moffatt, 6 September 1946 and Arthur Vernon Moffatt 6 September 1946Certificate of Title Vol.5039 Fol. 703 29 September 1925.moffatt, william james, moffatt, edith sarah, moffatt, arthur vernon, bakers road blackburn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing - Dunedin NZ - Plan and Notes, Wal Jack, 1946
Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. This set of notes on the Dunedin tramway system, provides details of the tram system during 1946 and the rolling stock. Based on the handwriting, prepared by Wal Jack himself. Yields information about Wal Jack's extensive recording and research work.Drawing - black, red and blue ink or colour pencil on quarto size paper and one sheet of notes on the Dunedin NZ tramway system 1946.tramways, wal jack, drawings, maps, tramcars, dunedin nz -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Pamphlet commemorating the 1946 visit of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo, c 1946
Paper pamphlet printed by the COGB and signed by Mayor David W Streader to thank the children who participated in the welcoming tableau for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Bendigo, Thursday, 14th November, 1946. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KG, KT, KP, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, PC (Henry William Frederick Albert; 31 March 1900 – 10 June 1974) was the third son and fourth child of King George V and Queen Mary. He served as Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947, the only member of the British royal family to hold the post. Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, GCB, CI, GCVO, GBE (born Alice Christabel Montagu Douglas Scott; 25 December 1901 – 29 October 2004) was the wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of King George V and Queen Mary. She was the mother of Prince William of Gloucester and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. The daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleuch, Scotland's largest landowner, she became by marriage a princess of the United Kingdom, and a sister-in-law to Edward VIII and George VI. She was thus an aunt by marriage to Elizabeth II. Princess Alice was extremely well travelled, both before and after her marriage. At the time of her death at 102, she was the oldest living member of the British royal family. David W. Streader (1887 - 1978) was Mayor of Bendigo from 1946 - 47. He was a JP and belonged to the Loyal Sandhurst Lodge. Paper pamphlet printed in blue, purple and red ink by the COGB and signed by Mayor David W Streader to thank the children who participated in the welcoming tableau for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Bendigo, Thursday, 14th November, 1946. Souvenir / City of Bendigo / To the Children who participated in the TABLEAU / welcoming THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES, / THE DUKE and THE DUCHESS of CLOUCESTER / BENDIGO, Thursday, 14th November, 1946 / [ decorative line break] / After following with rapt attention the various phases / of the TABLEAU of WELCOME in THEIR honour, HIS ROYAL / HIGHNESS, THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, on behalf of the / DUCHESS and HIMSELF, said :- / [italics] "I am deeply moved by this magnificent spectacle. / Will you kindly convey my grateful thanks to all / concerned in the presentation of this beautiful / tableau ?" / in conveying this message to you, may I , as Mayor of / the City, add my personal congratulations and thanks to/ those of THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES for such a delightful / effort. / [signed] David. W. Streader / Mayor duke and duchess of gloucester, governor-general, city of greater bendigo royal visits, city of greater bendigo tourism, mayor d.w. streader, mayoress streader -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Frank Lord: Teacher and Soldier: A Short Biography, 1999
The author, Wal Wall, attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. Frank Lord was principal of Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946-1950.A biography of Frank Lord, Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946 to 1950.frank lord, ballarat teachers' college, world war one, f.w. lord, world war two, principal, wal wall, family history, genealogy -
National Wool Museum
Book, Kettling & Braun
"Kettling and Braun", 1931. Contains fliers, pictures, photos, a textile sample and specifications of textile machinery from the German manufacturer, Kettling and Braun. Includes a quotation to Collins Bros Mill, Geelong for the price of supplying a number of items of textile equipment.Book / catalogue containing specifications, photos, a textile sample and quotations for textile machinery by Kettling and Braun, 1931.textile machinery, kettling and braun collins bros mill pty ltd -
Melbourne Legacy
Work on paper, Handwritten sheet music, 194
Handwritten sheet music played in Changi Prison. In pencil is a list of song names that were played. It was stored with sheet music that came with the 'Changi violin' donated by the family of Roy Arnel. It was on display in 2nd floor function room until 2024. The music and song playlist were on the reverse of the cover of a Prison Annual Report from 1931.A record of life in a POW camp.Handwritten sheet music on the reverse of the cover of an Annual Report on the Prisons of the Colony for the year 1931.Handwritten in pencil, bottom left 'End of a perfect day G D Slumber Song (Roy Arnell) request (inserted) Piano solo : Net St___ (inserted) O__a__ds 1st Waltz Annie Laurie C - E1 Vienna, City of Dreams G - D Let me call you sweetheart - G B Till we meet again G - Bchangi prison, pow, music -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed photographed, Ballarat Teachers' College Barkly Street
The Ballarat Teachers' College opened at Dana Street Primary School in 1926. From 1927-1931 it was conducted at the Ballarat East Town Hall. Returning to Dana Street Primary School in 1946 to 1955, and eventually was held in a costume built facility in Gillies street from 1955 to 1976. In 1976 pre-service teacher training was moved to the Ballarat College of Advanced Education at Mt Helen Campus. This image was hung in the corridor of the School of Education (Mount Helen). It most probably dates from around the time of the transfer of Ballarat Teachers' College to the Mount Helen Campus of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Framed black and white photograph with green mount. The photograph shows the Former Ballarat East Town Hall during the era it was used as the Ballarat Teachers' CollegeOn a plaque ' Ballarat Teachers' College, Barkly Street, 1927-1931, (Formerly Ballarat East Town Hall)education, ballarat teachers college, ballarat east town hall, barkly street, ballarat east gardens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - West Port Football Club, 1931
Photo West Port Football Club 1931sport - australian rules football, bill davis, 'skinny' fletcher, john davis -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Hand painted record, Address recognising Mr Amos Hinchcliffe, 1932
This item recognises the service of Mr Amos Hichcliffe as President of the Australian Natives association (Lexton Branch no.91) from 1931-1932 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityA formal 'address' letter to recognise the service of Mr Amos Hichcliffe as President of the Australian Natives association (Lexton Branch no.91) from 1931-1932 -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Port Campbell School Sports Team 1946
Students from The Port Campbell State School sports team of 1946. They represented the school at the combined school sports in that year. Black and white photographPort Campbell SS March 1946 at Timboon Sportsschool, sport, port campbell -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, McLaren & Co. Pty. Ltd, World War II Presentation Certificate, 21 June 1946
The President, R.M. Whelan, Councillors, signed by G.J. Adams, the Shire Secretary, T.J. Fry, and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway presented a certificate to Gilbert J. Simmonds of Wyelangta on 21 June 1946 in appreciation of his duty in the services during World War II.Presentation Certificate to Gilbert J. Simmons of Wyelangta by the President, Councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.certificate; otway; president; r.m. whelan; g.j. adams; shire secretary; t.j. fry; gilbert j. simmons; wyelangta; -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Documents- Archives, Kuhne, 1946
Donor is daughter of a member of Australian armed forces who served during WW2, and was member of garrison at Camp 13 after the war, in 1946. Donor was researching her father's service & obtained at her expense copies of these archives held by the AWM, related to daily activities in the camp during the time that her father was posted at Murchison. Records show, amongst other things, troop (garrison) movements, routine orders, outcomes of disciplinary proceedings. Copies of archival documents obtained from AWM, specifically Australian Army war diaries / intelligence summaries pertaining to Murchison POW group (Camp 13). For periods: 1. Jan-Mar 1946; 2. April-May 1946; 3. Jun-July 1946. Printed A4 pages. 3 separately bound parts. Series number: AWM52; Control Symbol: 8/7/40. Part 1 (Jan-Mar) - 110 pages. Part 2 (April-May) - 171 pages. Part 3 (June-July) - 99 pages. camp 13, murchison, prisoner of war camps, internee camps, world war ii, garrison -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Allan Charles Quinn, Goonawarra bow view, 13 January 1946
This is one photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection. Allan worked on the Goonawarra during 1946 working between Sydney, Melbourne, Palmyro Island, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Panama Canal, Falmouth, Le Havre and Goteborg.The Allan Charles Quinn collection is a collection of photographs and letters that provide a very intimate portrait of life at sea for a young man in the period following World War II.Sepia toned photograph of bow view of Goonawarra including anchor ropes and nets hanging from the side.Black ink on reverse: Bow view of Goonawarra/ in Melbourne/ discharging oil from/ Long Beach/ 13 Jan 1946allan-charles-quinn, goonawarra, sydney, melbourne, palmyro-island, san-francisco, los-angeles, panama-canal, falmouth, le-havre, goteborg -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Mental Hospitals Ladies Golf Competition, Commemorative Shield, 1930-1932
An Article in The Herald (18 Feb 1931) records that: "FAIRVIEW OFFICIALS - AT the annual meeting of the Associates of the Fairview Golf Club the following office bearers were elected: President, Miss A, Simcocks; secretary, Miss B. Williamson; captain, Miss A. Shiells; committee, Misses Tresise, Walters, Brown and McLachlan. The captain reported that the shield presented by Mr and Mrs Bourne for competition among the clubs associated with the metropolitan mental hospitals had been won by Fairview associates, who will hold it for one year."The trophy has historical significance as an item associated with the Melbourne Mental Hospital in the 1930s and also of social significance in that it relates to recreational pursuits undertaken by staff of the Hospital.Wood and silver plate shield won by the ladies team of Fairview Golf Club in the years 1930, 1931 and 1932. The Golf Club was established in 1928, and was owned and managed as part of the Kew Mental Hospital. The 9-hole golf course was located next to the Chandler Highway and is currently the site of the headquarters of Guide Dogs Victoria. The trophy formed part of the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society following his death in 2018 by his family.Inscriptions on silver plate plaques - Top "Mental Hospitals", Bottom: "Ladies Golf Competition"; Bottom left: "Fairview Golf Club 1930", "Fairview Golf Club 1931" and Fairview Golf Club 1932".fairview golf club, golf - womens competitions - victoria, trophies - golf -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Pass Book - The Union Bank of Australia Ltd, 1931
The Union Bank of Australia Limited pass book issued to the Free Library Pictures. First entry 9 April 1931, final entry and closure of account 1 Dec 1931.Front: The Union Bank of Australia Limited stamp 'Free Library Pictures' handwritten black inkpass book, bank, financial records, 1931