Short article about the retirement of Mr Andrew Fleming from Dennys Lashelles Limited, and the event used to mark the occasion.Short article about the retirement of Mr Andrew Fleming from Dennys Lashelles Limited.wool stores - staff, dennys, lascelles limited, fleming, mr andrew - dennys lascelles limited

Includes CD of Commemorative Ceremony of ANZAC (audio disc) An educational Resource developed by Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), to assist with learning about commemorating Australia's century of war service. Provides history of ANZAC Day commemorations, exploring Australia's changing perspectives about the ANZAC story. Provides guidelines for running ceremonies.An educational Resource developed by Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), to assist with learning about commemorating Australia's century of war service. Provides history of ANZAC Day commemorations, exploring Australia's changing perspectives about the ANZAC story. Provides guidelines for running ceremonies.anzac day, military history, modern, remembrance day, australian and new zealand army corps, world war, 1914-1918

This photograph is of a combined Sunday School group of children at the old showgrounds about 1905.Sunday School at that time involved a lot of commitment on the part of the teachers towards the children and this was reflected in the efforts they went to to make Sunday School an interesting and enjoyable event. Going to Sunday School was an important part of children's lives in the early 20th century in small towns such as Orbost. This item reflects the importance of Sunday Schools and the churches in Orbost in the early 20th century.A large soiled black / white photograph of many children sitting on bench seats, some standing in an outdoor area.on front - "Combined Sunday School Picnic - Old Show Grounds about 1905"orbost-churches orbost-sunday-school

Timber panels salvaged from the foyer of Forestry House 601 Bourke Street in late1980s. The material for the plaques was assembled in carpenters shop in FCV districts throughout the State. Timber was kiln dried by M. Feiglin & Sons at Nunawading and erected by Peter Danby Pty. Ltd. Two highly decorative panels thought to be carved by Robert Prenzel in about 1908. Closely linked to FCV Forestry House in MelbourneTimber Display PanelTwo highly carved panels thought to carved by Robert Prenzel in about 1908forests commission victoria (fcv)

A marlinspike is a tool used in marine rope work it is shaped in the form of a polished metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, it is used in such tasks as unlaying rope for splicing or untying knots. For drawing a marline tight and using a marlinspike hitch as well as for joining toggle ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice. Most marlin spikes are 15–30 cm long, but may reach 61 cm and more for working heavy cables and ropes. They are usually made from iron or steel, whereas fids, similar in shape and function, are formed from wood or bone. The marlinspike may be a separate tool or as an item on a pocket knife. Sailors who become proficient at knot tying, splicing, and sewing using the marlinspike are said to have mastered marlinespike seamanship, earning them the right to be known as marlin spikes or marlinspike seamen.A tool still very much in use today wherever a rope or cable requires joining, splicing etc the marlin spike tool design has not changed since first invented centuries ago as a sailors tool to splice and make repairs to ropes and cables on board a ship. This item gives a snapshot into the life sailors have on board sailing vessels past and present. Marlin Spike made of solid steel. Handle is bulbous and spike end is rounded.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, marlin spike

Film has not been played. From the paper label it would appear to be a broadcast from the ABC about Kokoda. Produced and aired in 1956. Presumably it was given to or acquired by Legacy to be viewed by Legatees at one of their gatherings.A film about an important campaign in World War 2. It may have been shown at a gathering of Legatees such as a Comradeship gathering. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. An ABC recording about Kokoda. A metal canister with a plastic spool of tape.VP785 world war two, legatees, kokoda

PHOTOGRAPH OF FIRE BRIGADE VOLUNTEERS & BAND TAKEN IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES. SHOPS IN BACKGROUND- RED BOOT, L.HYMAN,SOUTH WARD &SUMPTION, GROCERS..1 TWO LARGE COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE ABOUT 1868 .2 SMALL COPIES OF THE FIRE BRIGADE .3 SMALL ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE IN FRONT OF SOUTHWARDS & SUMPTON, WHOLESALE FAMILY GROCERS, AND RED BOOT.1 CLUNES VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. ABOUT 1868 .3 ON BACK CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES VICTORIA AUSTRALIAlocal history, photography, photographs, shops, red boot shop, south ward & sumption wholesale family grocers., fire brigade

Shows picture of Whim Inn corner, Hogan Street and Dhurringile Road, Tatura. Colour photograph showing the intersection of Hogan Street, and Dhurringile Road, Tatura. Known as Whim Inn corner. Before round about put in. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, dhurringile road tatura, whim inn tatura

Very little is known about this particular Butter Churn. It may have been used by a local dairy farmer.an example of early butter churns (wooden) used around the late 1800's by dairy farmers.A large round wheel made of wood with an iron rim and a wooden paddle turned by a handle.It is on a square wooden stand.Cherry and Sons.Gisborne Victoria1800'sbutter churn.food preparation

This image attributed to Walter Withers (1854-1914) of a rural scene was printed mirror imaged in Alan Marshall's "Pioneers and Painters: one hundred years of Eltham and it's Shire" (1971) on page 101: Chapter 17 "Educationalists and Writers". This and other Withers pencil drawings came from his sketch book held by the National Gallery of Victoria.Photograph of black and white pencil drawing 101 Deep etch all round image walter withers, pencil drawing

52 hand carved wooden horses. Auctioned 1973 and sold $40,000 restored 13-03-1974.black and white photograph, unmounted copy held SKHSWeniger's Merry-Go-Round, 1915-16

A photo of the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendale dated September 24, 1930. It appears to be a professional photograph purchased as a souvenir. See also 01024 Menin Gate, Ypres, as it is by the same manufacturer. The Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery and Memorial to the Missing is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground for the dead of the First World War in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front (source Wikipedia). The hand written inscription on the back of the photo says: "This memorial in Cemetery was built over a German dugout. 12,000 men are buried here. Stone wall at back has soldiers names engraved on same. Those unknown - words in stone 'Australian Soldier of the Great War Known unto God.' Australians captured Passchendale from the Germans Oct 4th 1917. Beautiful cemetery, all well kept, gardens, lawns, flowers. Ypres, Belgium Sept 24/30" The source of these photos is not known but they were stored together in the archives. The founders of Legacy were returned servicemen from the first world war and may have returned to France in the 1930s. Manufactured by L. Duhameeuw, Ypres.The professional photos from France imply that Legatees were making pilgrimages to the battlefields of France in the 1930s in memory of their comrades.Black and white photo of Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendale, France.Indistinct round stamp on the back and a handwritten message.world war one, souvenir, cemetery, memorial

Official guide to 100th Australian Amateur Championship, Melbourne 17-23 April 2005. Played at Woodlands Golf Club (Mordialloc) and Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Black Rock). Bruce Harding was a member of the Committee of the Victorian Golf Association during this competition.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, and as a rules official and referee.28p., illus. (some col.). Handwritten draw for each round written in booklet.bruce harding, australian amateur championships

These bottles came from the Warrnambool aerated waters factory of Ralph Reeves. This factory in Koroit Street, Warrnambool was established in the 1860s as the Union Cordial Factory by John Davis and then bought by John Fletcher in 1885. Fletcher’s business continued until 1930 when it was bought by Ralph Reeves. Coming to Warrnambool about 1900 Ralph Reeves managed a Banyan Street cordial factory which had been established by John Rowley. Ralph Reeves bought a business in 1916 at Hamilton and sold it in 1929 to concentrate on the Warrnambool business. Reeves was joined by his son Reg in Warrnambool and Reg operated the business from 1946 to 1972. The trade name of Reeves was still used after Reg Reeves died and continued on for some years.These bottles are of significance as they come from the Warrnambool aerated waters factory of Ralph Reeves. Reeves and his son Reg operated this business for 40 years. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years. These are five glass bottles with a rounded body, a round base and a smaller rounded neck. The tops are made of moulded glass and the stoppers are made of cork with a brown top. The name of the maker of the aerated waters is impressed into the glass on the side of the bottles.‘This bottle always remains the property of R.V. Reeves Warrnambool’ reeves bottles, reeves cordials, ralph reeves, warrnambool history

These bottles came from the Warrnambool aerated waters factory of Ralph Reeves. This factory in Koroit Street, Warrnambool was established in the 1860s as the Union Cordial Factory by John Davis and then bought by John Fletcher in 1885. Fletcher’s business continued until 1930 when it was bought by Ralph Reeves. Coming to Warrnambool about 1900 Ralph Reeves managed a Banyan Street cordial factory which had been established by John Rowley. Ralph Reeves bought a business in 1916 at Hamilton and sold it in 1929 to concentrate on the Warrnambool business. Reeves was joined by his son Reg in Warrnambool and Reg operated the business from 1946 to 1972. The trade name of Reeves was still used after Reg Reeves died and continued on for some years.These bottles are of significance as they come from the Warrnambool aerated waters factory of Ralph Reeves. Reeves and his son operated this business for 40 years. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years. These are five glass bottles with a rounded body, a round base and a smaller rounded neck. The tops are made of moulded glass and the stoppers are made of cork with a brown top. The name of the maker of the aerated waters is impressed into the glass on the side of the bottles.‘This bottle always remains the property of R.V. Reeves Warrnambool’ralph reeves, warrnambool, cordial manufacturers in warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Colour slide of a children at a Merry Go Round ride at Government House in 1960. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of children waiting for a Merry-Go-Round ride a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodak mount with red printing.Handwritten 'Customers for the MGR Govt House Party 1960' in blue ink and '19' in pencil.christmas party, government house party, carousel

These badges were issued to female relatives of a person serving overseas during WW1 and WW2,The badges are originals as issued during WW1 and WW2One Badge is oval shape, blue and silver colour finish. One badge is round shape with a silver colour finish.The first oval shape badge was issued to nearest female relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. Issued to by Dept of Defence to Women of Australia, For Duty Done - 22589 - 9455 The second round badge was issued to female relatives was issued to the female relatives, nearest has been dropped, issued in WW2.A206433 -[ Issued by Cowth Govt.female relatives badges, ww1, ww2

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Folder with The Met logo on the cover containing five separate A4 pamphlets fact sheets marketing or promoting the Metcard system. Written for use by staff, part of the consultation process. 1 - How long will it take? - two phases - double sided 2 - What equipment will be on my tram? - single sided 3 - Consultation and operation - single sided 4 - What's it all about & why will it be good for Melbourne? - doublesided 5 - General fact sheet - about services, fare evasion, staffing, ticket availability, information, costs and implementation - folded A3 sheet.Yields information about the introduction of Metcard for The Met staff.Card folder containing five A4 marketing pamphlets about Automated Ticketing.trams, tramways, metcard, the met, tickets, ticket machines