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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' [detail] by Dr. Anton Hasell, 31/03/2013
... and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund... and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, digger -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Portable classroom, c1990s
... uses extensively in Victorian Government schools from the early... extensively in Victorian Government schools from the early 1950s ...The building was one of the classrooms brought to the Bulla Primary School in the early 1990s to accommodate the increased school enrolments. These rooms were easily transportable and were uses extensively in Victorian Government schools from the early 1950s onwards to cope with growing school attendances. A non-digital photograph of a weatherboard building with a low pitched metal roof and brown and white striped sun-blinds erected in an open ground with tall conifer trees in the background.bulla primary school, portable classrooms -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people
... on the Island after its acquisition by the Victorian Government... after its acquisition by the Victorian Government in the late ...Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows snippets of life on the Island after its acquisition by the Victorian Government in the late 1970s. This photograph shows Sally O'Neill, Edith Jeffery, and Pat Jeffery posing with a man.Photograph of three women and a man taken outside in the garden on Churchill Islandcatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, sally o'neill, edith jeffery, pat jeffery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, The Herald Learn to Swim Campaign, 1963
... The Victorian Government's policy was that primary school... The Victorian Government's policy was that primary school children ...The Victorian Government's policy was that primary school children should learn to swim.The children of Chatham Primary School were taken by tram to the Kew Baths. The certificate testifies that Gail Norman could swim 25 yards. The Herald Learn to Swim Campaign was founded in 1929. Paper certificate printed in shades of blue and white. The document has the name of the campaign and the promoter at top centre. Other information includes the name of the person to whom the certificate was awarded and the distance swum. The illustration at bottom centre represents Neptune with two mermaids.GAIL NORMAN / KEW BATHS / [UNREADABLE NAME OF EXAMINER] / 8-2-63swimming certificates, gail norman, kew baths, herald learn to swim campaign -
Hepburn Shire Council Art and Heritage Collection
Medal, 1951 Commemorative Plaque, 1951
... and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government..., commissioned by the Victorian Government and gifted to the Shire ...Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government and gifted to the Shire of Glenlyon. Designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951. 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales. As part of the celebrations, the Victorian Government commissioned this medal from Andor Meszaros. Drawing on his classical background, Mészáros developed the imagery for 'Equality and Justice through Freedom'. The man holding the torch represents equality; the blindfolded woman holding a sword is the symbol of justice, and both are mounted on a horse that has broken its shackles. Features on the reverse a design of a banksia and bottlebrush. There was another version of this medal which depicted a pair of gold prospectors on the reverse.This medal was presented to the Shire of Glenlyon in 1951. For over half a century, sculptors Andor (1900-1973) and Michael (1945- ) Meszaros have created medals that reflect the high points of life in Australia. From major awards and portraits of eminent Australians to artwork celebrating popular culture and the natural world, these objects illuminate our culture and history. Grounded in a centuries-old European art tradition, the medals create connections across disciplines and link such diverse subjects as scientific advances, religious themes, sport, the performing arts and motherhood. Through their public and private commissions and their personal artworks, the Meszaros sculptors have defined the modern Australian medal.Bronze medal with images and text insetObverse Description: Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail: A MESZAROS Reverse Description: Stake supporting plant; above, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Presented to / the Shire of / Glenlyon / 1951 Artist's initials to left of stakeglenlyon, hepburn shire, centenary of government, centenary of gold discovery, history of victoria, victorian governement, meszaros, kg luke, commemorative, commemorative plaque, centenary 1951 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
... Point proclaimed in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11th... in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11th august, 1888. also early ...Newspaper clipping on early history of San Remo and district, the naming of the township, San Remo Heights Estate Hall and the San Remo Post Office.Early history of San Remo, including its original settlement, surveying of the district, change of name from Griffiths Point proclaimed in the Victorian Government Gazette on 11th august, 1888. also early history of San Remo Heights Estate Hall and the San Remo Post Office. Includes a photograph of the township and fishing fleet probably taken from 1940 bridge.local history, documents, newspapers, san remo, buildings - historical, black & white newspaper clipping, san remo, post office, fishing fleet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: newspaper article on Bendigo's hidden treasure, The Australian Financial Review, June 26 1998
... after the Victorian Government granted approval... of Bendigo next week after the Victorian Government granted approval ...Newspaper article titled 'Bendigo digs for hidden treasure'. 'Bendigo Mining NL will start the surface work on its $35 million gold exploration project under the streets of Bendigo next week after the Victorian Government granted approval for it to proceed'. Bendigo Mining aimed to reach the targeted mineralisation by the end of 2000; first gold production is scheduled for the end of 2001.environment, kangaroo flat, goldmining, , environmental impact, exploration, mining, bendigo mining -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Transport Ticketing Authority, "Myki Registration Form", c2011/12
... . Has the Victorian Government and Myki logos on the front. Used... to purchase a new Myki and signatures. Has the Victorian Government ...Form folded to a DL sized pamphlet - printed and folded to include an envelope, with a detachable five fold form to be filled in by the user titled "Myki Registration Form". Asks the respondent questions about the account holder, Myki card holder, whether an existing Myki, whether to purchase a new Myki and signatures. Has the Victorian Government and Myki logos on the front. Used c2011/12trams, tramways, myki, tickets, public transport, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Service Changes - White Night", Feb. 2017
... Zone and where services could be found. Has Victorian... could be found. Has Victorian Government, Yarra Trams and PTV ...Pamphlet - 2 fold full colour printed cut to hang over a grab rail on a tram advertising Service Changes for the White Night event, 18 Feb. 2017 and providing details of extra tram, bus and train services. Has a map showing the White Night Zone and where services could be found. Has Victorian Government, Yarra Trams and PTV logos.trams, tramways, night trams, public transport, ptv, events, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Keith Kings, description of route and section, timetable and times, c1950?
... of the Victorian Government Gazette, Thursday 29/1/1925 - No. 12 - "Consent... of the Victorian Government Gazette, Thursday 29/1/1925 - No. 12 - "Consent ...Research Notes - hand written on a sheet of University of Melbourne ruled foolscap sheet, in pencil listing a route number, description of route and section, timetable and times, maximum through fare and Minimum number of buses required. A transcription of the Victorian Government Gazette, Thursday 29/1/1925 - No. 12 - "Consent to the MMTB using motor omnibuses to ply for hire on route specified herunder."trams, tramways, timetables, buses, fares, government gazette -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Melbourne Times, "Mobile Homes", Jan. 1990
... tickets will be required and gives the name of a then Victorian... and gives the name of a then Victorian Government Minister "J Kennan ...Clipping from a newspaper, January 1990 titled "Mobile Homes", advertising in a humorous fashion the sale of Melbourne's tram, then in a blockade in the city. Notes that scratch tickets will be required and gives the name of a then Victorian Government Minister "J Kennan". Has normal real estate ads on rear. From the Melbourne Times?? who used to do such a thing in the first issue of the newspaper each year.trams, tramways, tram blockade, strike, unions, scratch tickets -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Glass, 1980s
... . The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government... Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city ...This glass is a souvenir of the awarding to Warrnambool of the title of Victoria’s Premier Town for the period 1979-1982. The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. Warrnambool won the award in 1958, 1979-1982 and 1988-1991.This glass is retained as an example of the type of souvenir sold locally to celebrate the winning of Victoria’s Premier Town Award. It will be used in displays. This is a glass in the form of a goblet with a circular base, a thin stem and a top with gilt edging around the rim. On the side of the glass is a Warrnambool logo and lettering in gold print.‘Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82 Victoria Australia’ victorian premier town awards, history of warrnambool -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Albert Rd NS Section house removed c1995
... and removed by the Victorian Government to make way for a new section... Fairy North was bought and removed by the Victorian Government ...This house in Albert Road Port Fairy North was bought and removed by the Victorian Government to make way for a new section of the Princes Highway that was to loop around and bypass the town. It was last owned and farmed by Claude and Katrine Brown. Katrine was the library teacher at the Consolidated School in the 1960's.coloured photographcottage, building, home, house, port fairy north, albert road -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Imperial brass weights, 1859
... and applied to the Victorian Government for a set of standard weights... and applied to the Victorian Government for a set of standard weights ...Williamstown formed as a Municipal Government in 1856 and applied to the Victorian Government for a set of standard weights that would ensure all businesses etc would weigh their goods correctly. They arrived in Williamstown and were used from 1860 until 1966 when decimalisation was established in Australia. TThese weights were the first of their kind to be acquired in Victoria.15 round brass Imperial standard weights in 3 timber cases, weights weighing 1/2oz to 56lbs. Numbers 1 to 11 with rounded knobs and largest 4 (12 to 15) with rounded handles. 12 smallest in timber case, next 2 weights in timber case & largest in timber case.13 have Potter London engraved, also stamped are various verification dates. weights, brass, imperial -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Tie clip or tie bar, Bombardier, c2010
... railcars for the Victorian Government. The Dandenong plant... railcars for the Victorian Government. The Dandenong plant was sold ...Tie clip or tiebar produced as a branded item by Bombardier. Bombardier Dandenong manufactured the E class trams, Velocity railcars for the Victorian Government. The Dandenong plant was sold to Alsthom when they purchased the Bombardier Rail division. The clip was given to the donor at a rail event during the early 2010s Demonstrates a tie clip produced as a branding item by Bombardier.Tiebar or tie clip - with the name Bombardier in a nickel plated finish.badges, souvenirs, tie clip, bombardier -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), 'Free Tram Zone", Dec. 2014
... logos and Victorian Government logo on the rear. Notes the use... and Victorian Government logo on the rear. Notes the use of Myki cards ...Pamphlet - DL size, 4 fold, printed on off white paper, titled "Free Tram Zone", providing information about the introduction of the free tram zone in the Melbourne CBD and a map. Applicable from 1/1/2015. Has contact details, Yarra Trams, PTV logos and Victorian Government logo on the rear. Notes the use of Myki cards. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, free tram, yarra trams, maps, melbourne, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram service changes", Jun. 2021
... of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos.... of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos. "Tram ...Pamphlet - 4 fold DL, titled "Tram service changes", describing tramworks in Swanston St, St Kilda Rd and Southbank Boulevard from 2:30am Sunday June 27 to last tram Sunday July 11. Route 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 Has a map of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos.trams, tramways, trackwork, st kilda rd, swanston st, southbank boulevard, route 1, route 3/3a, route 5, route 6, route 16, route 64, route 67, route 72 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Buses replace trams - Routes 48, 75, 78", Jan. 2021
... of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos. two.... Has a map of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian ...Pamphlet - 4 fold DL, titled "Buses replace trams - Route 48, 75 78", published by PTV about the replacement of trams on routes 48, 75 and 78, during the reconstruction of Bridge Road Richmond trackwork between 3/1/2021 and 16/1/2021. Has a map of the replacement services. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos. two copies held.trams, tramways, route 48, route 75, route 78, trackwork, bus replacement, bridge road -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2023
... Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government..., Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner ...The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. Unfortunately in 2023 due to poor snow conditions it was decided that a fair and safe competition could not be held on the course and the Kangaroo Hoppet was cancelled.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring an image of female two skiers after a previous Hoppet presentation. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. FIS, Bendigo Bank and Kangaroo Hoppet are across the bottom of the poster. Text: KANGAROO HOPPET Australia's Premier X-Country Ski Race 26 August 2023 Below the logos: 26 August 2023 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA 7 km 21 km 42 km hoppet.com.au kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 2010
... was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau... was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau School ...Rectangular wooden honour board with golden brushed metal plate on the front and black engraved text reading:WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Senior School By Hon Bronyn Pike MP Minister for Education On Friday, 21 May 2010 This project was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau School Council President Phillip Haines -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, City of Kew : 1994 Final Councillors, 1994
... a conservative Victorian Government, led by premier Jeff Kennett... in 1910, and as a City in 1921. Under a conservative Victorian ...Kew was gazetted as a Municipality in 1860, as a Borough in 1863, as a Town in 1910, and as a City in 1921. Under a conservative Victorian Government, led by premier Jeff Kennett, Councils across Victoria were amalgamated, including the City of Kew, which was joined with the Cities of Hawthorn and Camberwell to form a new City of Boroondara (1994- ). This is one of two photographs recording the last Kew Council in 1994. Laminated photograph of City of Kew Final Councillors, taken in 1994, during the year that Council amalgamation led to the demise of the City of Kew. The photograph was laminated a number of years before its donation. CITY OF KEW / 1994 FINAL COUNCILLORS / FROM LEFT: / BACK ROW: ALLEN MARTIN, PHILIP SLOBOM, ROGER STREETON, JAMES TUTT, DARYL OLDAKER, GERARD PETRIE / FRONT ROW: MICHAEL MONTALTO, PAUL VALLIS, TOM INDOVINO (MAYOR), JOAN LAMB, JOHN MURRAYcity of kew councillors, kew council - 1994 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, City of Kew : 1994 Final Councillors and Corporate Management Group, 1994
... a conservative Victorian Government, led by premier Jeff Kennett... in 1910, and as a City in 1921. Under a conservative Victorian ...Kew was gazetted as a Municipality in 1860, as a Borough in 1863, as a Town in 1910, and as a City in 1921. Under a conservative Victorian Government, led by premier Jeff Kennett, Councils across Victoria were amalgamated, including the City of Kew, which was joined with the Cities of Hawthorn and Camberwell to form a new City of Boroondara (1994- ). This is one of two photographs recording the last Kew Council and senior corporate staff in 1994. Laminated photograph of City of Kew Final Councillors, taken in 1994, during the year that Council amalgamation led to the demise of the City of Kew. The photograph was laminated a number of years before its donation. CITY OF KEW / 1994 FINAL COUNCILLORS AND CORPORATE MANAGEMENT GROUP / FROM LEFT: / BACK ROW: PETER HUGGINS, ALLEN MARTIN, PHILIP SLOBOM, ROGER STREETON, JAMES TUTT, DARYL OLDAKER, GERARD PETRIE, IAN POULTER / FRONT ROW: NEIL HOCKING, MICHAEL MONTALTO, JUNE DUGINA, MALCOLM HUTCHINSON, TOM INDOVINO (MAYOR), JOAN LAMB, JOHN MURRAY, PAUL LAMBcity of kew councillors, kew council - 1994, city of kew corporate staff -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, c.1900 - c. 1912
... as selling the laudanum used in the suicide. Victorian Government.... (As a distinctive label.)' Victorian Government Gazettes, Pharmaceutical ...Trove : Leader, Saturday April 9th, 1892, page 24, 'Suicide in St. Kilda', mentions chemist Ernest Daintree in the report as selling the laudanum used in the suicide. Victorian Government Gazette, no.67, Friday May 4th, 1894, page 1841. : 'Trademarks, CLASS 47. 3833. A liquid detergent for general domestic cleaning purposes. Ernest Daintree of High-street, St. Kilda, Victoria, wholesale and retail druggist. 30 April 1894. (As a distinctive label.)' Victorian Government Gazettes, Pharmaceutical Registers, Ernest Daintree is listed at the address 102 High Street St Kilda from 1898 until at 523 Malvern Road, Toorak in 1903. He was first entered on the Pharmaceutical Register in Victoria on 11 April 1888 and his qualification was from Gt. Britain, Major Exam, No.2138.Tall rectangular clear glass bottle with angled corners, for stopper seal. Text embossed on one side & logo on base.Embossed on side 'E. DAINTREE ST KILDA'. On base : ' M' inside cartouche shaped impression.druggist, wholesale., druggist, retail, ernest daintree -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Collage, Staff of St George's Hospital
... . In 1949, the Hospital was sold to the Victorian government..., the Hospital was sold to the Victorian government. For many years, St ...St George's Health Service was established in 1912 by an order of Church of England nuns, the Sisters of the Holy Name. In 1949, the Hospital was sold to the Victorian government. For many years, St George's Health Service was known for expertise in maternity, acute medical and surgical services. From 1991, St George's Health Service began developing aged care services. From 1996 to 1998 the acute medical, surgical and maternity services were transferred to other facilities. From early 1999, St George's Health Service provided solely specialised aged care services. St George's Health Service became part of St Vincent's in March 2001, under an auspice arrangement with the Victorian government. Prior to this, the Service was part of the Inner & Eastern Health Care Network.Undated and unframed panel containing a collage of one large and four smaller photographs assembled to support St George’s Hospital. Individuals photographed are unnamed.st george's hospital - kew, promotional materials -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Collection, Valuer General of Victoria, Guide to Property values in Victoria 1988-2006 (16 volumes), 1988-2004
... City Council PDFed. Refer to Victorian Government websites... City Council PDFed. Refer to Victorian Government websites ...part of the Richard Carter CollectionCollection of 16 books from the Office of the Valuer general with data and analysis of property values in Victoria by City and by Shire. With maps of local government. 1988-1994 A4 in size reducing to a slightly smaller size 1996-2006. Originals not kept - only scanned pages of City of Ringwood and Maroondah City Council PDFed. Refer to Victorian Government websites (www.land.vic.gov.au, www.consumer.vic.gov.au and others for Excel downloads and further details. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", 15/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... , state government issues in Parliament, tramway loses, Victorian..., Victorian Government politics, Country Roads Board and the possible ...Yields information about the history of the demise of the Ballarat system and what was left and the future outlook.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", Editorial of Tuesday 15/9/1970, about the muted Government proposal to close the tramway system in Ballarat. Notes Mr. H. Bell's trolley bus proposal, state government issues in Parliament, tramway loses, Victorian Government politics, Country Roads Board and the possible sale of the tram shed.closure, city of ballaarat, sec, depot, parliament, trolley buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram it to the track", Mar. 2020
... on the inside. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos..... Has PTV and Victorian Government logos. "Tram it to the track ...Pamphlet - 6 fold DL, titled "Tram it to the track", produced for the 2020 Grand Prix, which did not occur due to COVID-19. Details the various shuttle services from Southern Cross or Flinders St Station to the Albert Park circuit, service changes, dates (12/3 to 15/3/2020). Map of the tram and race track on the inside. Has PTV and Victorian Government logos.trams, tramways, grand prix, covid-19, albert park, events -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury Asylum, c1920s
... until the Victorian Government closed it on 20th November 1992.... where it continued to function as an asylum until the Victorian ...The brick buildings in the photograph are of the former Sunbury Asylum and F3 Ward is in the foreground. Initially the site on Jackson Hill also known as She0ak Hill opened as an Industrial School for orphaned or neglected children and in 1879 it became an asylum where it continued to function as an asylum until the Victorian Government closed it on 20th November 1992.The Sunbury Asylum played an important part in Sunbury and wider community's development over 150 years. throughout its existence there was much interaction between the residents, staff and local community, many of whom were employed at 'The Hill' as it was known locally. A sepia non-digital photograph of a large brick hospital building with three nurses standing outside it on a narrow pathway edging a garden bed. A picket fence is at the rear of the building enclosing a small yard where washing is drying on the line.sunbury asylum, jackson hill, caloola, sheoak hill, ward f3 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 2010
... was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau... was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau School ...Rectangular wooden honour board with a golden brushed metal plate on the front with black engraved text reading:WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Performing Arts Centre By Hon Bronwyn Pike MP Minister for Education On Friday, 21 May 2010 This project was funded by the Victorian Government Principal Heather Sarau School Council President Phillip Haines -
Melbourne Water
Staff Newsletter, Miss MMBW, Terri Cott, 1977
... Victorian Government Service Quest. Terri Cott was one of the MMBW’s... Victorian Government Service Quest. Terri Cott was one of the MMBW’s ...As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. The Australian Cerebral Palsy Association ran the Miss Australia Quest and had various titles such as Miss Queensland and Miss Victoria. One branch of the Victorian state competition was the Miss Victorian Government Service Quest. Terri Cott was one of the MMBW’s most popular representatives in the running for the title of Miss Victorian Government Service Quest in 1977. At the time, 18 year old Terri was an Administrative Officer in the Accounts Payable Department and had been with the Board for a year. Terri was crowned as the winner for Miss Victorian Government Service as she was the second highest money raiser with $17,337.72. This also won her a holiday on Brampton Island. Terri was up against 12 other women from other state Government Departments.This staff newsletter highlights the historically significant achievement of Miss Terri Cott being one of the most popular representatives in the running for the title of Miss Victorian Government Service Quest in 1977. This captured achievement not only focuses on Terri's external beauty, but demonstrates her charitable efforts. This newsletter article has historic and social associations with the many women's rights movements in the 1970s. In particular, it relates to the number of challenges the Miss Australia Quest experienced with feminist and activist groups threatening the future of the competition, which forced organisers to examine the appropriateness of the Quest. mmbw, melbourne water, miss mmbw, 1970s, staff