Booklet documenting some aspects of life of Australian children in the 19th century comprising papers presented at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in Melbourne, 12-13 October 1979.

Poem written for Betty Vivian by Charles French, on her 8th birthday. Handwritten on two lined sheets of paper, one side only. Signed Charles French. Slight discolouration on edges of letter.To Betty Vivian on her eighth Birthday.charles french, poem, vivian family records, betty vivian

The Gala opening was held on 8/12/1955 and the Drive-in closed 3/2/1985. It was situated on the Western side of Crook Street and had one screen and the capacity for 700 cars. It was run by the Houlihan family.Invitation to the Gala Premier Opening of Bendigo's Golden Drive-in Theatre on Thursday 8th December 1955. Cream coloured card with yellow and blue printing. Reverse has a map showing the location of the Theatre.Invite has been offered to Mrs Ellen Colvin, Tom & Joe, also Mr & Mrs F. Colvin and familyinvitation, drive in theatre, golden drive-in theatre'

Three newspaper clippings for Miss Ethel Pattison. Death notice October 8th 2007; funeral notice for October 12th and notice from her carers at St. Laurence Court, Kangaroo Flat. Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, pattison, william farmer. stella anderson

Wednesday 8th November 1978Male in s suit looking down to the side at opening the mallgold reef mall

Wednesday 8th November 1978Two Officials and a crowd at the Opening The Mallgold reef mall

Wednesday 8th November 1978Two Men Standing behind a foutain at the opening the Gold Reef Mallgold reef mall

Significant in being a receipt issued by the Union to a driver showing that he paid his union dues for the following four weeks. Printed specifically for a defined period. Shows the importance attached to being a union member and the method of collecting dues, especially printing receipts for a specific date.Pink colour receipt from the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employee's Association Ballarat Branch dated 11 Jan 1968 written by R. Courtney as Collector giving membership to 8th Feb. 1968. The 8th Feb. 1968 date printed onto the receipt. The receipt date "11 Jan" and. " R. Courtney" stamped on red ink. Name of member "J. Everett" hand written on in blue ink. Office given as Tramway Office, Sturt St. Amount was 60cents.trams, tramways, receipts, atmoea, unions

The original photo was taken at Milne Bay in 1943. H.J.B.Burrell BEM, MM, VX59659. Refer 290, 297.2P, 298.4. .1) Copy of a black and white photo showing four men in uniform standing beside a tank. 2nd from the left is Harry Burrell, 2/8th Armoured Regiment. .2) Cardboard backing for .1)photographs, military, armoured

Greensborough Masonic Lodge Third Annual Ball Eltham Shire Hall Thursday September 8th 1949 First Class Orchestra Admission 5/- F.W. Squire, W.M. G.L. Joyce, Soc. Sec.greensborough, masonic lodge

Energy project competition. Certificate presented to the winner in the Gas&Fuel Corporation central regional area - Bendigo branch. The certificate is dated 8th of September 1993 and signed by the Manager E.M.C. (Energy Management Centre).document, certificate, gas&fuel

Bendigo tramways tram, fully loaded with passengers. Conductor in uniform right front foreground, another on tram far left, driver at controls. Written underneath image in blue pen 'April 8th 1903'.person, individual, basil miller

Aulsebrook Collection: Open Scramble Program 1968 -Bendigo Motor Cycle Club -Ravenswood Park, September 8th, 1968 -Fools gap brochure fold out, -3 pages -lists of events and participants

Letter from the Auditors, dated Jany 8th 1868. Financial position is mentioned, the number of members and they proposed a vote of thanks to the Secretary. Signed by Geo. Jas. Murray, Joseph French and Joseph King Smith.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, geo jasw murray, joseph french, joseph king smith

On the front of this programme is an illustration of some of the flags of countries involved in W.W. II in 1915, with the words, ' Y.W.C.A. War Pageant. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, December 8th, 1915. Cambridge Press.' On the inside is the programme.program, music, war, lydia chancellor, collection, world war i, event, official, civic, war, entertainment, masonic hall bendigo, programme, program

A wooden plaque with the Insignia of the 8th Field Ambulance in the centre. At the top of the Insignia reads 67 Vietnam 68. In the middle of the Insignia there are two flags (one Australian and the other yellow with red stripes) and the number eightshield, 8th field ambulance

Example of a presentation mug of the type often made by a visiter to an officers' or sergeants' mess in appreciation of friendship shown and services rendered.Silver plated mug with handle, with silver soldered 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles cap badge and below it, a silver soldered Royal Australian Armoured Corps lapel badge fixed to one side. pewter, 8/13 victorian mounted rifles, royal australian armoured corps, tankard

Flyer black print on green A4 sheet, printed both sides. National Trust Open Heritage event 8th March - 27th April 2003. Includes description of the Ravenswood Homestead near Bendigo.ravenswood homestead, national trust open house

Although plans had been drawn up in 1966 to renovate the earlier brick school building, this building was afterwards declared unsafe, and a new "modular" building was erected in 1969.Copy of original black and white photograph which shows a group of pupils, teachers, dignitaries and others outside the new Linton State School building, on its official opening day 8th September 1969.linton state school no. 880, opening day 1969, new building

Letter from E. Lawrence Secretary of Court Victoria dated June 8th, 1877, in reference to the illness of Bro C. Weyland. Paper is watermarked and has Court Victoria impression stamp and printed letterhead.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr c weyland, melbourne hospital, kew lunatic asylum, e lawrence, court victoria

This book contains a number of plates taken from paintings by Raphael, Poussin, Da Vinci Ferrari, Perugino and numerous engravers including J Cooper J L Williams W. Meason and H Shaw. As well as the large number of plates there is also much ornamentation on initial letters medallions and margins. It was a gift to George Rolfe who resided for many years in Warrnambool. He owned the property of Lyndoch and later purchased Shipley. A tangible link to one of the early citizens of Warrnambool.Light brown cover with red, blue and gold embellishments. Pages edged in gold. Numerous plates taken from engravings on wood, throughout the book. Bessie Wordsworth Xmas 1887from*****. George Rolfe with much love from his affectionate cousin * * Turner * 8th 1915. warrnambool, george rolfe, bessie wordsworth, new testament, wood engravings

Correspondence from Bert/Robert Stanley Harper on overseas service to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk. Robert Stanley Harper, enlisted 19th April 1915, served as 1692 as Pte RS Harper with 22nd Infantry Battalion, Sailed on "HMAT 64 Demosthenes' Fought at Gallipoli, Pozieres, Bullecourt and returned to Australia in 1919.Original documents written by Robert S Harper to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk during WW1. 001802.1: London Bridge, London, 001802.2: St James Palace, London, 29th August 001802.3: Embroidered insert, Good Wishes 001802.4: Mt Lavinia, Colombo 001802.5: Gladys and pansy 001802.6: Marseilles001802.1: Weymouth, 8th Jan 1917 001802.2: London, 29th August 001802.3: In France 001802.4: Colombo 001802.5: 001802.6gladys holmes, postcard, ww1, bert/robert harper, byaduk, tuck's post cards, gallipoli,pozieres, bullecourt

Book, black hard cover with red cloth binding & red, white & black dust jacket. Front cover has background of a red circle with 7 lines radiating from the bottom. 462 pages.Written on title page: John W Toon OAM Ex POW 8th Div AASC Donated by: Bgo YMCAbooks, military history, prisoners

WW1 relevance The Great War 1914-1915WW1 The Great WAR 1914-1915Reproduced photograph of WW1 soldier Ernest William PlaceBack of photograph : "1894 - 27/7/1915 Gallipoli, Ernest William Place, No 1793 8th BTN 1st AIF" ww1, the great war, ww1 soldier

Children's book given to Flora McDonald for her birthday in 1908 by her sister, Elizabeth.Board cover separated from body, spine missing. Loose pages and binding. Title page missing. Advertisement inside front & back covers and back pages. 188 pp plus advertisements. Poor condition.Front flyleaf, 'To Flora/Wishing you many happy returns/of the Day/from E. McD./March 8th, 1908'.flora mcdonald, childrens literature, whitburgh cottage collection

.1) One star denotes one son serving overseas. .2) 2/8 th Batt AIF association badge .3) Made from a one shilling piece, the centre colour patch inlaid made from tooth brush handles..1) Female relative badge WW 11 Circular Floral design, crown at top, map of Australia centre, suspended by 2 links a bar with one star attached. .2) Badge, round metal centre has white over red colour patch, gold writing around, small clip on section has letters "L M" denoting "LIFE MEMBER" .3) Badge, round metal centre has a white over red colour patch with light blue surround 2/8 th Bn A.I.F..1)" To the women of Australia" on rear "issued by C/Wlth govt A8193" .2) "2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion"passchendaele barracks trust, badges, 2/8th, female relative