The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 with the transfer of Star of Australia Felix Tent No. 4 of the Tasmania District (which was established in Melbourne on the 25th January 1847) and Mount Alexander Tent No. 9 of the Tasmania District (began in Castlemaine on the 26th January 1860).In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. Reference: Victoria RechabitesThis work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society. Illuminated certificate testifying that Brother William Richardson was enrolled as a member the Independent Order of Rechabites on the fourth day of September 1882. [William Richardson was the father of the historian, Dorothy Rogers]. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.rechabites, independent order of rechabites, star of australia felix tent no. 4, richardson family

The young woman is Clare Eltze. The building is the shop and home of Gilbert Rogers, a resident guide and photographer. The back of the photo records that it was an "everything place". The third copy of the photo is on display under the glass on the table in the History Room.The photo shows a young woman sitting on kerosine tins outside a building (shop). behind her are blackboards with chalk writing advertising Kodak films developing and printing, various items for sale, Horses for hire, houses to let and railway information.people, eltze, buildings, shops

Bendigo Tram The second Tram to carry the number 6, Number 6 was scrapped in 1956, Former Prahran & Malvern Tramways Tram. photographed 19 Jan 1962 by Lloyd Rogers at Myers Flat west of Bendigo.Black and white19th Jan '63 Myers Flat near Bendigo.

Contract of sale dated 22nd June, 1960 between Mr. I. M. Campbell (vendor) and Mr. F. F. & Mrs. R. B. Sharpe 9purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 43 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14A section 58C described in certificate of title volume 4443 folio 546 with right of carriageway over the land coloured brown on the map on the said title, together with all floor coverings, carpet square in dining room, hall carpet runner, inside and outside blinds, curtains and lamp shades as inspected. Price 2,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 17th October, 1964 between Mr. J. A. Guerin (vendor) and Mr. W. Shelton (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, RACV Bldg. View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property: Allingham Street, Kangaroo Flat being Crown allotment 18 section D Parish of Mandurang land described in Conveyance No. 390 Book 324, also Crown allotment 18 section D Parish of Mandurang comprised in certificate of title volume 1712 folio 328. Price 550 pounds. Attached Authority and Conditions for Public Auction. written in pencil on the back M. W. Smith, Kirby Street 37025 was bidding for Shelton. .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Hardback, 144 p. colour and black and white illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictioneltham, shire of eltham, artists

Gilbert Francis Rogers (1884-1950). Born In Gawler,S.A. came to Halls Gap as a photographer. He soon became a guide as well as a photographer, often setting up his camera and then posing in the most unusual positionsMan with wearing boots with photographic equipment set up ,balancing on a ridge of a mountain range. Mt. William Range is in the background, Fyans Valley/Halls Gap is visible below.people, gilbert rogers

School 70 - 9 Student Nurses Studying in Library 2 -L-R Judy Powis Jill Robinson Judy Pellas ? Jeannie Luchow Therese Mc Gurgan Jill Rogers Phillips Grylls Julie JamesBlack and white photo - 9 Students - 3 sitting at 2 desks - 2 students standing at each desk. 2 Students standing at library shelves one with a book in her hand and the other reaching for a bookNames and description of photo on backnursing history, nursing training, nursing uniform

School 70- 1st Year Students and Tutor in Upstairs Prac Room - Tutor - Jo Pellissier Nurse L-R Phillipa Grylls Judy Pellas Jill Rogers Jill Robinson Judy Powis Jeanne Luchow1st Year Students and Tutor in Prac Room. Black and White photo of six student nurses standing at a Diagram of neonatal cardiac defects poster. Tutor is pointing to the poster with a stick. four people one side and 3on the other. Curtains in backgroundDescription and names on the back of the photonurse training, nurses uniform, nursing information

This book was created for the centenary celebration of the Ringwood State School No. 2997, located on Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, Victoria. Construction began on the new building in 1921. The building centenary celebration was held at that site, now Maroondah Federation Estate, on 12th November, 2022, a year later than expected due to the Covid epidemic.Collage of students' class photographs and Ringwood State School logo on front of yellow soft-cover book, containing multiple contributors' photographs and written memories.Acknowledgements: First and foremost, the people who provided personal stories are to be congratulated, having contributed intimate memories and photographs. This is their book. Contributors include: Russ Haines Thomas Guest Bill Adolphson Lindsay Adolphson Kerri Kirby (Mathieson) Glenda Oliver (Pottenger) Ian McCleave Dawn Rees (nee Riedel) Linda Cuthill Russ Read Marie Gribben Sir Ronald East Jennie Roe Coral Powell Liz Seaton Stan Mathieson Alan Rittman Denise (White) Wilson Ian Wilton Neville Burns Marion Tremlett (nee Hayward) Gavin Fry Lynette Broadway-Hill James Rogers Suzanne Strout (nee Rogers) Patricia Rogers Peter Fry Malcolm Hugh Powell

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Little league: Ordnance Baseball Club, junior premiers in 1955. Standing: S. Speechly, R. Sharp, ??, J. Absalom, G. Gibbs, G. Jinks, G. Kemp, G Symes and N. Botton. Kneeling: W. Rogers, Dinger Bell, ??, and C. Chew. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Historical information - RECHABITES - The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: Barnard, FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century. A certificate awarded to W. H. Richardson (the father of the historian Dorothy Rogers) by the ‘Juvenile Tent No.157 in appreciation of his role as ‘Superintendent’. The certificate notes that 1887 was the fourth anniversary of the Juvenile Tent. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.star of kew tent no.260, independent order of rechabites, william h richardson, rogers collection, testimonials

The MOK and MGC combined church parade was held at Spring Road Uniting Church Malvern on Sunday 15 September 1996. The Preacher was Rev Kevin Green and the Minstrel was Ken Rogers. The welcome was given by Ray Hill and Joan WilliamsBlue bi-fold paper with black text. The front has images of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Methodist Order of Knights badges. It contains the order of service for their combined church parade.methodist girls' comardeship, methodist order of knights, spring road uniting church malvern, rev kevin green, ken rogers, ray hill, joan williams

Book with a red dustjacket, had a photograph of a seated older man on cover and white text on cover and spinenon-fiction'More than forty years ago Sir Edward Dunlop, then a lieutenant-colonel, began these diaries at the start of his imprisonment by the Japanese in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway. His meticulous observations of prison camp life were concealed all through the war; by the time peace cam in 1945, he carried with him a unique record of the lives of prisoners-of-war. As a commanding officer and a surgeon, 'Weary' became a hero and a legend to thousands of Australian and allied prisoners, whose lives were saved with meagre medical supplies and the instruments the medical officers carried on their backs through Java and Thai jungles. He says himself: 'Of some 22,000 who entered captivity, more than 7,000 died or were killed. Of their sufferings... only those who were present can fully comprehend the seeming hopelessness of it all as their bodies wasted and their friends died.' Sir Edward describes how the cmps were organised; he records deaths, cholera epidemics, operations, and torture; his own - rare - despair; the movement of prisoners up and down the line; and his constant struggle to protect the sick from being drafted into Japanese work parties. From February 1942 he was in the following Japanese prison camps; Bandoeng, Tjimahi, Makasura, Changi, Konyu, Hintok, Tarsau, Chungkai and Nakom Patom.' [From inside front dust jacket]australian nurses, world war two, wwii, ww2, prisoner of war, japan

Both letters to “Lena” are from "Alfred ROGERS" believed to be Regt No 2390, born Bendigo, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn AIF age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 6.5.1918, WIA 9.8.1918 Concussion, hospital aboard ship 19.2.1919 “Albuminuria” discharged from the AIF 11.8.1919. (.2) On the rear a date 22.2.1916 has been written in darker pen colour. Alf Rogers had not enlisted at this point. The contents of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would be more likely to be 1917. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards.(.1) Post card photo, B & W, soldier standing at ease with studio back ground, on rear handwritten in black and blue pen addressed to “Dear Lena”. (.2) Post card, silk, colour with vase of flowers, bows and flag. Across the top in yellow sewn in “For you alone”. Letter on the rear is in black pen and addressed to “Dear Lena”.38th battalion, wwi, alfred rogers

A typed copy of the speeches given on 4th November 1939 to farewell Stan Savige as he returned to the Army. It shows Sir John Gellibrand as patron of Legacy giving a toast to Stan Savige, as the Founder of Legacy. It includes Stan Savige's response which encompassed his views for the future of Legacy and the challenges coming during the war. Other copies in original documents are in the archive. Legatee Bill Rogers may have used parts of the speeches in his time as President. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy as well as the famous soldier, at a watershed moment in his life.Print out x 4 pages of a speech to toast Stan Savige as he returned to the Army in 1939.stan savige, sir john gellibrand, toast, speeches

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 26/4/1975, titled "Gathering of tram museum enthusiasts" reporting on the first meeting of the group that was to form COTMA, provides details of those attending and conference organisation. Has a photo of the official luncheon: F Rogers (Town Clerk), Mrs Rogers, Lady Nicholson, BTPS President Maurice Calnin, the Mayor Sir Arthur Nicholson, Clyde Croft BTPS Secretary, Bill Kingsley Conference Organiser and Bill Jessup BTPS Vice President. Notes speakers were Phil A'Vard, A Wymond of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Peter Kahn of Sydney. Item incorporated with the cutting the item "No 31 tram is pride of Perth", about the movement of No. 31 to the West Australian Tramways Museum and its representative at the conference of Jack Stanbridge. Has the newspaper date glued to the item.cotma, btps, conferences, pets

This business was owned by father and son, Henry Archibald Wilkinson and Samuel Ronald "Ron" Wilkinson. Henry (1882-1954) was born in Shepparton and died in Bendigo. He was married to Grace Hovendon in 1908. Samuel Ronald "Ron" (1914-1995), Henry's son, was married to Florence Jean McKerlie in 1937.Contract of sale of real estate between Mr. R.T. & Mrs J.V. Mitchell (Vendor) and Mr. R.W. Stretton (purchaser) for property at 28 Olinda Street, Bendigo dated 12th October, 1962. Solicitor for vendor: Messrs Watson, James & Rogers - Bull Street Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers of Bull Street, Bendigo. Sale of piece of land part of Crown allotment 6, section 68c land described in Certificate of title volume 4472, folio 399, together with a right of carriageway over the road coloured brown on the map drawn on the said certificate of title, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, gas fire and gas copper. Price 1,850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Royal Oak Hotel. D Brett. Patrick Street 1874. This hotel was in Patrick Street about 1874. People from left, Denis Brett, young Frank Rogers, Jim Brett, Nellie Brett, Mary Brett (Byrne) and Anne Byrne.Weatherboard building with two doors and two windows. Man two women and three children and dog, standing in front.stawell, hotel

Eric McGrath was a Humanities teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines.Timber Honour Board with the names of the winners of the Eric McGrath Award written in gold leaf. 1962 K. Rogers 1963 T. Brauer 1964 K.G. Whittford 1965 T.J. Barnett 1966 L.J. Weybury 1967 B.N. Livingston 1968 K.F. O'Brien 1969 Miss G.N. Nunn 1970 Miss D.V. Tapscott 1971 A. Morrison eric mcgrath, k. rogers, t. brauer, k.g. whitford, t.j. barnett, l.j. weybury, b.n. livingston, k.f. o'brien, g.n. nunn, d.v. tappscott, a. morrison

Silk embroidered postcards with purple/mauve and pink embroidered flowers. To my dearest Darling' embroidered in light blue & floral. Embroidery forms a small pocket which holds a small card with 'My love is for you' printed in green. On the back is written: 'To May with the Seasons Greetings from Alex xxxx. G. A. Rogers 17/9 M. G. C.Paris Depose. Fabrica -- Francaisecommunication, postal, postcards, malone collection, silk postcard, g. a. rogers, 17/9 m. g. c.

Colour photograph of installation of new sleepers into access track of Ballarat Tramway Museum, using a backhoe. Taken on 4.12.95. In photo are: Gary Wood (working with shovel), Richard Gilbert (with hat) and Greg Rogers. New sleeper being inserted. Remains of old sleeper by back hoe bucket. Photo appeared on page 22 of Trolley Wire, Feb. 1996.On rear in pencil is 4 inside a circle and stamp with sticker 'William F. Scott/ 4.12.95 23'btm, trackwork, sleepers

A menu card from when Brigadier Stan Savige was in Melbourne during the war for a dinner with members of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council. Legible signatures include TM Cosh, Stan Savige, O Gawler, JD Rogers and Harding, plus two others.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.Cream card dinner menu at a dinner in Hobart for Stan Savige in 1940.Multiple autographs of Legatees on the card.stan savige, legatee function, dinner

A copy of the President's message from the Bulletin written to introduce new President of Melbourne Legacy Graeme Standish in March 2008. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the incoming Legacy President in 2008.Two A4 page photocopy of the President's message published in the Bulletin to introduce incoming President Graeme Standish.presidents, graeme standish

A press release in 2007 issued by Public Relations Officer Carmel McConnell. It promoted the Legacy's annual Anzac Commemoration for students. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page of a press release promoting Legacy's student commemoration in 2007.press release, anzac commemoration for students

Issued to employees of the VR St Kilda to Brighton electric street railway, superseding previous copies. The line closed in 1956. Note the spelling of the word "employe" with an accent over the e - an acceptable practice in Victoria at the time - a US based spelling. Book scanned into multiple parts. See Reg Item 3508 for a "Supplement to the Book of Instructions re the working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated 1/1/1915", item 7518 for a June 1907 version, and 7580 for instructions issued in 1911.Demonstrates a Victorian Railway Rule book for electric tramways or Street Railways.Rule Book - 156 pages, five sewn sections within a green coloured Rexene heavy card with glued endpapers with the title "Victorian Railways Instructions re Working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway" and "1927" in gold block. Dated 1 June 1926. Has a table of contents and index - gives definitions - "trams" vs "street railways", general instructions, hand signs, working of cars, working of traffic over single and double line, staff and ticket systems, air brakes, permanent way, overhead, fares, appeals of employees against penalty and electric shock.Copy 3 has stamp of the "Westinghouse Brake Inspector" and "Lloyd Rogers" in ink on the inside front cover. On page 94 and 95 has notes in pencil about the air braking system - may have been for a following issue.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, st kilda brighton, rules, employees, safeworking

An article written by Legatee David Ford in 2005 about the themes of Legacy Conferences. The article may have appeared in the Bulletin. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record that articles written by Legatees were published on many topics.Three A4 page by David Ford about future Legacy Conference themes.conferences, david ford

Colour photograph of Brian Hancock presenting CF Hancock Memorial Trophy to Les Rogers and Katrina Fearnley at Golf Club Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a colour photograph taken in the Hancock home Lakes Entrance of a painting of Glencoe Scotland painted by Francis Jamieson previously in Campbell''s Glencoe Station Dutson near Sale Victoria. Now in the Hancock Collectiontrophy, golf club, hancock family