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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Mark Strizic, Application to the Commonwealth Art Advisory Board for a Grant to Assist in the Publication of Art Books, c. 1970
A proposal letter written by Mark Strizic for a grant from the Commonwealth Art Advisory Board to fund a series of art books. Strizic proposes a series of books illustrated by Strizic's own photography, under the series title Expressions. Strizic seeks a grant of $4900 from the board for the publication of two books, one of furniture maker Schulim Krimper, another on John Perceval's Cherubs. Budgets for these books are included, proposing to use the profit from sales to fund subsequent books, including one on the Centre 5 group of sculptors and one with Australian poets with graphics by artist Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski.Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 4 pagesRobin Boyd pencil noterobin boyd, meriel wilmot-wright, myer foundation, mark strizic, schulim krimper, brian lewis, margaret garlick, inge king, clifford last, lenton parr, teisutis zikaras, julius kane, centre 5, time riders, john perceval, vincas jomantas, stan ostoja kotkowski, judith wright, roland robinson, kenneth slessor, max harris, claude wischik, commonwealth art advisory board, andrew grimwade, national gallery of victoria, joseph brown, brian stonier -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, Jack Montgomery, Ringwood Mail Christmas Greetings Card with potted history 1965.Reproduced from the original drawings completed on site by Artist-Historian, Jack Montgomery
Christmas Greetings Card from Ringwood and Croydon Mail, with sketch of the Mail Office on the front, and a potted history of the building inside the card. At the end of the summary: "Reproduced from the original drawing of THE OLD RINGWOOD MAIL" by Artist-Historian Jack Montgomery, Upwey Vic". "Drawn from Sketches completed on the Site -1965"Printed inside cover of card is a potted history of the building. -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceremonial object, Military Pace Stick
A hinged wooden stick that is used in military situations. It is kept in the Comradeship Lounge as a link to the legatees' military background. A pace stick is a training instrument used to gauge the length of pace and measure distance and interval for military parades. Legacy has a strong link to the military, most early legatees would be familiar with the pace stick and its use.Wooden stick that is hinged, has metal tips and is used as a pace tool.comradeship, pace stick -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Maj W J Pendlebury, The King's Regulations and Manual of Military Law, 1940's
Soft covered booklet - a precis of King's Regulations and Manual of Military Law written for Officers by Maj W J Pendlebury late RFA (T) and Staff Captain, Kantara EEFSixth Edition revised in accordance with KR 1940, 1941military law -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Republic of Vietnam Military Medals
Black framed glass display with yellow bordering. Features five rows of military medals flanked by two small republic flags, refer to list attached, 74 medals in total.republic of vietnam - military medals, medals -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - US in WW2, 1031.1 Europe and Mediterranean War 1031.2 Asia and the Pacific 1031.3 Military Campaign Atlas, 1989
3 Volume set - hard cover covering Americas involvement in WW2. Part of The West Point Military series. Author -Brig Gen Thomas E. Griess (Series Editor)Publisher - Avery Publishing Group Inc NJ USA -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET WW1, Dedication & Burial - Fromelles (Pleasant Wood) Military Cemetery, 2010
Soft cover, glossy paper. Black print on gold background showing soldiers in silhouette. Front cover to page 20 printed in English. Back cover to page 20 printed in French. 20 English & 20 French cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos & maps.Printed on front: “Order of Service Dedication and Burial Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 July 2010” Printed on back: “Protocole de la Ceremononie Inauguration et Inhumation Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 Juillet 2010”booklet, fromelles, dedication, pheasant wood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Wieland Family History - various trees and certificates incl descendent chart of Carl Ferdinand WIELAND
Collection of pages (originally in a blue plastic binder labelled "Wieland History"). Includes various trees with Car WIELAND at the head, His oath of Memorialist, Oath of Allegiance, Marriage Certificates and a short typed biography of Raymond Stanley WIELAND -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Post World War 1 Photographs of Hospitals, Geelong and District Hospital 1909-12, Mont Park Hospital, Randwick Military Hospital 1919
Returning wounded soldiers from World War 1 and hospital information,Hospital ans patient data for 918-1919Photos of Geelong Hospital 1/ dated 1909-1912 2/ Dated 1930, 3/ Mont Park Hospital dated 1918, 4/ Randwick Military Hospital Sydney dated 1919Photos also come with notation padsgeelong hospital, mont park hospital, randwick military hospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Rev. H. C. Matthews, Jubilee History 1860-1911 St Matthews Presbyterian Church, 1911
History of the St Matthews Church(2 Copies 1 trimmed on A4 Size) Photocopy white paper with black print and B/W/ Photo of a church.Jubilee History 1860-1911 St Matthews Presbyterian Churchstawell religion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Retired Officers of the Royal Australian Survey Corp on Corps Day, School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, 1991
This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. BRIG Don Macdonald AM served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st of January 1936 to 22nd of March 1967. He was the Director of the Survey Corps from January 1960 to March 1967. COL Macdonald was promoted to Brigadier before assuming the honorary position of Colonel Commandant of RA Svy from August 1967 to January 1973. LTCOL Bob Skitch served in the Australian Regular Army from 14th of February 1955 to 27th of February 1981. He was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1976 to 1980. LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st January 1938 to 14th November 1945. He was the NSW Surveyor General from 1965 to 1978.This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1991, retired RA Svy officers – L to R: LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID, LTCOL Bob Skitch, BRIG Don Macdonald AM.Annotated on front of photo ‘RASvy Corps Day1991. Three of the Corps past members meet for the first time in many years. Lt Noel Fletcher (ex NSW Surveyor General), Lt Col Bob Skitch and Brig Don MacDonald.’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, school of military survey -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A tale of two cities: a History of Modern Warrnambool, 2015
This book is the story of modern Warrnambool, describing aspects of the city from the 1980s to 2015. It looks at such topics as religion, law, population, housing, infrastructure, employment, industry, health, education and politics. The author, Gordon Forth, was formerly a lecturer in the Faculties of Education and Arts and the Director of the Centre for Regional Development at Deakin University in Warrnambool. He has written and edited a number of books dealing with Warrnambool and district history. Mark Rashleigh, responsible for the design and lay-out of the book and many of the photographs, was a lecturer in visual communication and graphic design in the Faculty of Arts at Deakin University and is now involved with the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in the preparation and cataloguing of historical photographs.The book is of some importance as it is the only comprehensive study of Warrnambool over the past 30 years and complements ‘By These We Flourish’, the story of Warrnambool’s people, places and events up to the 1980s. It is will be of great interest to readers in general and researchers in particularThis is a hardcover book of 320 pages. The dust cover is multi-coloured (black, white and gold) with an image of the water tower at the former Fletcher Jones Factory site on the front cover and an image of the Warrnambool Breakwater on the back cover. The hard cover book has the same colouring and images as the dust cover.Front covers – ‘A Tale of Two Cities – A History of Modern Warrnambool’, ‘Gordon Forth’, ‘Halstead Press’ Spines – ‘A Tale of Two Cities – A History of Modern Warrnambool’, ‘Forth’, ‘Halstead’ Back Covers – ISBN number and code warrnambool, gordon forth, a history of modern warrnambool, a tale of two cities -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History and Heritage Committee, 1987-90
Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990.Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990. Includes applications for the historian's position, progress reports and drafts of some chapters of the history.Papers of the City of Nunawading's History and Heritage Committee dealing with the selection of an author for a municipal history, and the writing of that history, 1987-1990. sydenham, diane. windows on nunawading -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book - NMCOT, School; and, Lan is Sick: edited by Miriam Faine for the Migrant Women's Language Centre, NMCOT, Circa 1990s
Two small books written or edited by Miriam Faine and illustrated by David Pearson. Produced by Migrant Women's Language Centre, NMCOT, with support from Victorian International Literacy Year Secretariat. The book "School" relates the experiences of four women from various cultures.2 books, 12 and 16 pages. Hand drawn illustartions.Both books are stamped withNMCOT Library Network stamps.english as a second language, literacy, migrant women's language centre, nmcot, nmit, -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Surrey Hills: in celebration of the centennial 1883-1983, 1983
A pictorial history of Surrey Hills based on information collected and based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It includes early rural properties and diaries, the coming of the railway, land sub-division and early homes, schools, parks and recreation.A pictorial history of Surrey Hills based on information collected and based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It includes early rural properties and diaries, the coming of the railway, land sub-division and early homes, schools, parks and recreation.surrey hills, railways, land use, migrants, spanish communities, transport, houses, wattle park, festivals and celebrations, churches, education, water supply, fire stations, hospitals, (mr) george klepper, ainger family, (mr) john woodhead, (mr) h. breedon, medical services, real estate agents, businesses, musical events and activities, entertainment, parks and reserves, scouts, guides -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The Shrine of Remembrance : History
After the first world war there was a decision made to create a memorial. Legatees were involved in the process at various times and capacities. In particular Legatee Kemsley was vocal in idea of a structure over a utilitarian memorial (such as a hospital or a park) - see letter at 01182. Also that 25 sites were selected for consideration in 1921. Although the St Kilda Road site was favoured early on, by 1926 there was pressure to change to a "provision of square" and Cenotaph at the intersection of Spring and Bourke Streets. 'Melbourne Legacy decided to support and work for the Shrine of Remembrance as the National War Memorial.' It is notable that the initial design 'incorporated certain features of the Mausoleum at Hellicarnasus, which is listed as on of the Seven Wonders of the World and, also, many of the refinements of the ancient Grecian architecture.' This note describes how the ray of light shining on the Rock of Remembrance was 'something of an afterthought' as Philip Hudson (one of the architects) saw something similar on a trip abroad, in a chapel in France. The final paragraph is significant 'All materials in the Shrine are of Australian origin. Indeed, with the exception of the marble in the Shrine floor which was quarried at Carloola in NSW, and the Hawksbury freestone in the bas relief panels, the remaining materials are all of Victorian origin.' This account is written by a Legatee who was heavily involved in the building of the Shrine. It is presumed to be Legatee Kemsley but it is not certain (the handwriting might be a clue if more documents written by him are found). Also the date is not known. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. (01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211).A record of the events that led to the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance as noted by a Legatee shortly after. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this an other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211)Four white foolscap pages of black type recording major events in the history of building the Shrine (starting from 1921). Plus several hand written notes which were the draft version, including notes on an envelope and on scrap paper of various sizes.Handwritten 'S1 History Shrine' in red pen on top left of first page. Handwritten notes on scrap paper.memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Joyce M. Dowsett, They Were Battlers - A short history of the Mason Family and others, 1992
A short History of the Mason Family and others compiled by Joyce DowsettClear plastic cover with yellow binding, over white paper with black border and title They Were Battlers A Short history of the Mason Family and others. 8.3.1992stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Military Ball, 1952, Ringwood
Catalogue card reads, 'Military Ball, 1952. Left to right A. McCann, Shirley Matthews, Jennifer Allsop, Max Haig'. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Books, History of India, 1870s and 1880s
These books appear to have been published in successive years as the inscription on one is 1875 and the contents of another deals with the history of India in 1878. The owner of the volumes was William Cassady (1824-1885).In 1846 he settled near the Merri River in the district that is today the Cassady's Bridge area in Caramut Road, Warrnambool. The property was called "Boughton". He married Elizabeth Anderson in 1857 and they had eleven children surviving to adulthood.These volumes are of antiquarian interest as they are an attractive example of the type of books owned by early settlers in the Warrnambool district. The activities of the British in India would have been of interest to settlers in other parts of the British Empire at that time. The books are also of interest as they belonged to William Cassady, a prominent early settler in the west Warrnambool area.These are five volumes of hard cover books with green covers and elaborate scrolls and decorations on the front covers and spines. The title lettering on the front covers is in black and gold. Each volume has several pages of black and white illustrations (steel engravings)at the front of the books, all with protective tissue paper. Some of the tissue paper is torn or missing. There are several coloured maps. The pages are gilt- edged.The third volume has the top part of the spine and binding torn away. The inscription in Volume Four is written in black ink.William Cassady, Boughton 1875william and elizabeth cassady -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Military Forces: Drill Manual, 1963 (Copy 1)
A brown colour cover with black details. Top right corner reads 7610-66-018-6712. In the middle is the insignia of the Australian Military Forces. There are two rusty staples down the left hand side.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual, australian military forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Use of Military maps for water supply planning, 1962
These are typed notes on the use of Military maps for water supply planning. This demonstrates the value of Military Mapping containing accurate relief information that can then be used for water supply planning.5 x A4 pages of typed notes, poorly photocopiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, state rivers and water supply commission -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Books: Permanent way correspondence course Book 1 and Book 2 1947-1948
Two books Permanent way correspondence course published by Victorian Railways Institute. Book 1 was published in 1947 and consists of 179 pages and covers Sections 1-12. Book 2 continues pagination from page 280 to page 701 and covers sections 13-20 and was published in 1948.book, victorian railways institute -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, John F Waghorn, A History of the Halls Gap Post Office, 1990
A History of the Halls Gap Post Office.Light Blue Card With Dark Blue Tape Black PrintA History of the Halls Gap Post Office. by John F Waghorn 1990stawell grampians -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Ceremonial object - Badge, Badge-a-Minit, Buninyong PS Local History Project Year 4 2010, 2010
A badge made to celebrate a history project conducted by Year 4 at Buninyong Primary School in 2010Large round badge in grey tones showing the old bank and shops in centre of Buninyong.Buninyong PS Local History Project Year 4 2010buninyong state school, buninyong primary school, education, badges -
Federation University Historical Collection
Journal, Donald Douglas Mather, Exercise Books used for Newspaper article notes, 1954
Blue covered embassy exercise book of lined paper with handwritten notes inside and some loose notesHandwritten on front cover. From Donald Douglas Mather Rock St, Ivanhoe, Victoria. Ballaarat of Historical Society, Australian History from 1512 to 1890 to Keith Rash August 1968. buninyong gold fields, melbourne morning herald, melbourne argus, dunlop and regan, ballarat gold diggings, melbourne news, donald douglas mather, keith rash, james jones, gold discovery -
Victorian Bands' League
Postcard, A.B.C. Military Band - Conductor: Harry Shugg, ca. 1931
The A.B.C. Band was formed in the early 1930's and performed for radio broadcasts and other events. Their Conductor Mr Harry Shugg was very famous in the banding community having previously conducted the Geelong Harbour Trust Band and at this time was conducting the Malvern Tramways Band. He was also active as an adjudicator of band competitions.The significance of this postcard is that it shows another aspect of the career of Harry Shugg and also the A.B.C. Military Band in its formative years.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on a postcard.Front: A.B.C. Military Band - Conductor: Harry Shugg Back: Post Card Correspondence | Address Australian Broadcasting Co. Ltd.harry shugg, a.b.c military band, malvern tramways band, geelong harbour trust band, victorian bands' league, victorian bands' association -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Military Merit Medal (Austria - Hungary)
The Military Merit Medal was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph 1st on March 12 1890. The Medal was awarded in both peacetime for meritorious service and in wartime for outstanding acts. ( Including bravery or military merit).Historic Significance.Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal with bust of the reigning Emperor on the obverse side. The words "SIGNUM LAUDIS" (Latin for "Sign of Praise") on the reverse. It is surrounded by a wreath of half - laurels and half- oak leaves. The medal is surmounted by a dual crowns "Karl 1st type" and worn from a tri-fold ribbon. On the ribbon there are two crossed swords. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Kennedy Miller's Vietnam Parts 1 & 2
Copy recorded from the History Channel on Foxtelvietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Kennedy Miller's Vietnam Parts 3 & 4
Copy recorded from the History Channel on Foxtelvietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Australian Action in Vietnam - Long Tan
Copy recorded from the History Channel on Foxtelbattle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia