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Wangaratta High School
WWI Postcard, 15/16/1917
William Thomas Jarrot was a former teacher at Wangaratta high School, who went missing in active service on 7th June 1917. The William family preserved this letter, unopened and unread for exactly 100 years. Written by Jarrot to his sister from the battlefront of Belgium, it was opened and read by the Wangaratta High School Prefect team on the 7th of June 2017.Wooden Australia-shaped frame around an embroidered postcard reading 'Sonoenic de France'. Embroidered flap contains a small card which says 'Thinking of you'. On the reverse side of the postcard is a handwritten letter by William Jarrot in 1917.Sonoenic de France Thinking of you My Dear Sister I received your welcome letter a couple dated June 15. I am quite alright and going up the line again pretty soon. I have received both registered letters alright. We are having great success lately but he is fighting hard in places. Robbie told me about his father having an operation. The weather is extremely mild here now. I haven't had a letter from Annie for some time now. i don't know whether I can get this posted now or not. Hoping this finds you all as well as it leaves me at present. With best love to all. From your loving brother. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Photograph taken at Squadron Ball at Wangaratta 7 October 1989 The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of two officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in mess dress being Captain Lyle Jackel ( left ) and Major Robert Morrison. -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
framed certificate
To Wangaratta for competing at Corowa. Celebrating over 100 years of interstate competition. 5, 6 ,7th October 2001narrow black plastic framed certificate2001, running -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Framed Photo
JACK PREDERGAST HONORARY LIFE MEMBER 18.3.90 47 YEARSInset colour photo of Standing Jack Prendergast in uniform with printed writing both above and below the photoabove photo WANGARATTA FIRE BRIGADE JACK PREDERGAST below photo HONORARY LIFE MEMBER 18.3.90 47 YEARS -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image
Cocks Pioneer Power Station No 1. Cocks Pioneer Electric Gold & Tin Mine Company was formed in 1899. The company's first power station, located at the eastern end of the valley began operating with its 340 Kilowatt steam-powered generator. By 1909, from 2 500 000 cubic yards worked, reported recovery was 17 284 ounces of gold and 224 tons of tin ore. By 1909, Cocks Pioneer’s power plant had become inadequate and uneconomical. The barge was floated downstream about a mile, but lost time caused the operations to cease. Following testing, a new mine was established by diverting Reid's Creek at a cost of £25 000. Settling dams were built, one of which held 1 935 900 cubic feet. Sold earth banks, built against a wall of stringy bark saplings constructed and laced with vertical props, were built. In 1914, the company was reformed as Cock’s Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines NL, another power station was constructed at the western end of the township, near the junction of Clear and Reid's Creeks. From 6,800,000 cubic yards of material processed, the returns were 64 397 ounces of gold and 855 ton of tin. Cocks Pioneer mine then moved the barge downs stream and continued sluicing. In 1929 Cocks Pioneer Electric Gold and Tin Mining Company ceased operations due to a drop in values. Cock’s Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines NL carried on large-scale hydraulic sluicing operations until 1941. Handrwitten on right side of image: PIONEER MINE ELDORADO Handwritten on left side of image: AJ EVANS PHOTO / WANGARATTAmines, mining, gold, tin, gold mining, tin mining, sluicing, hydraulic mining, energy, power station, cocks pioneer, el dorado, eldorado -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, HMAS Corvette, Unknown
The Bathurst-class corvettes were a class of general purpose vessels designed and built in Australia during World War II. Originally classified as minesweepers, but widely referred to as corvettes, the Bathurst-class vessels fulfilled a broad anti-submarine, anti-mine, and convoy escort role.The corvettes were handy and reliable, and in addition to minesweeping, patrol and escort work they were employed on an endless variety of tasks including the carrying of troops and stores, participation in bombardments and assault landings, surveying and towing operations.Brown timber frame with grey mount containing print of ship at sea HMAS Corvette Presented to Wangaratta RSL by HMAS Mildura Association in Appreciation for honour of leading ANZAC Day March 1999ww2, corvette, minesweeper, ran -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Patricia Moran, Chrysanthemums, 1986
Moran was an Australian realist artist who specialised in floral works in oil. She was highly regarded for her skills as an artist as well as her ability to share her knowledge of painting. realismRural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize Grand Winner 1986.A still life oil painting of pink and white chrysanthemums arranged in a glass vase with rounded gum leaves which has been placed on top of a round dinning table which has been covered in a white tablecloth.Obverse: P. Moran/ (bottom right corner) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND WINNER 1986/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, patricia moran, still life, flowers, chrysanthemums, painting -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Ross Paterson, Morning, near Euroa, 1985
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Wangaratta Art Show Grand Winner 1985.A landscape of a pastoral scene, painted in oil using shades o green, brown, blue, and yellow.R Paterson '85/ (bottom right corner) - GRAND WINNER 1985 -/ WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, ross paterson, landscape, painting pastoral -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Len Pawluk, Kanga Country, c. 1983
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize 1983.A pastoral landscape painted in oils using shades of blue, green, white, yellow, and brown.Obverse: L. Pawluk./ (bottom left) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND PRIZE WINNER/ 1983/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, len pawluk, landscape, painting, pastoral -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Sports Award, 1993-1995
Rectangular wooden plaque with 10 metal plates attached to the front. In the top right corner is a 3D sticker with an image of a cricket player. Engraved in the top plate is a heading reading:WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL YEAR-8 MIXED INDOOR CRICKET COMPETITION 1993 8D 1994 8C 1995 8D -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1985
Gold metal cup trophy with a black plastic base and engraved text reading:VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1985 HERALD COUNTRY CUP WINNER MELBOURNE F.C. & STONEY SWANS F.C. WANGARATTA H.S. -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Framed Certificate, 1999
White certificate with black text and double border, with black and white Victoria police and victims assistance program logos at the top and text reading:Presented to WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL in appreciation of your contribution towards the COMMUNITY DAFETY WEEK 'FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT PROJECT' 1999 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Framed Certificate, 1992
White certificate with a large image of a ribbon tied around a wishbone on the left of and text on the right reading:In Appreciation With Heartfelt Thanks to WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL For Helping to Make Wishes Come True Make-A-Wish Foundation AUSTRALIA -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Framed Certificate, 2008
Black and white framed certificate with images of a crowd at the top of the page and black text below reading:Local History Grants Program 2007-2008 Awards Wangaratta High School Centenary Reunion Committee has been awarded $11900.00 for the project Wangaratta High School Pictorial Centenary Book 1909-2009 Lynne Kosky MP Minister for the Arts 21 April 2008 -
Wangaratta Historical Society
Wooden Fruit Bowl, Red Gum Bowl
This wood is made from Red River Gum tree wood, these trees live for between 500 to 1,000 years of age. The wood in this bowl has been carbon dated in the USA to be 4,500 years old.This bowl is significant because of the age of the wood it is made from. 000016 Wooden Fruit Bowl The timber this fruit bowl was made from was a red gum tree taken from the Ovens river at Tarrawingee (12 km from Wangaratta)where it had been submerged for years. It was made on a lathe by Ken Hill. The bowl warped and cracked shortly after being turned. A piece of the wood was taken to the USA by a visitor where it was carbon dated to be 4500 years old Measurements: Diameter: 22cm Height: 6cm Colour: Dark red brown Photographed beside a piece of natural red gum Tarrawingee is 12 Km North East of Wangaratta on the Great Alpine Road Significance: 4500 year old red gum wood is rare in this area. red river gum wooden bowl wangaratta historical society -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs and medals, James and Leslie HANDLEY
Photographs and medals of brothers Leslie and James HANDLEY both killed in action in FRANCE 2458 Leslie Lionel HANDLEY was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta on 28/5/1915 aged 18 years. He served with the 14th Battalion and was killed in the field on 7/8/1916. He is buried at Pozieres in an unknown grave. 2813 James Albert HANDLEY was born at Williamstown and enlisted at Wangaratta/Melbourne on 3/10/1916 aged 29 years. He served with the 38th Battalion and was killed in the field on 18/7/1918. He is buried at Villiers-Brettoneux. Parents James and Elizabeth resided in various locations including Wangaratta and Laceby West.Timber frame with rising sun badge, two coloured patches, two photographs of soldiers and 5 medals2458 Pte Leslie L HANDLEY 14th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION POZIERES 7th August 1916 2813 Pte James A. HANDLEY 38th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION THE SOMME 18th July 1918killed in action, ww1, leslie lionel handley, james albert handley, 14th battalion, 38th battalion -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Garden State Award display boxes, 1986-1990
Two wooden display boxes with green felt backing and glass covers. Each contains two garden state award plaques, commemorating the two years that Wangaratta High School has won the Victorian Garden State Award in 1986 and 1990, as well as photographs of the school grounds at these times and the current gardeners -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph and Medals, Private Percy Albert TIPPETT 483
Memorial plaque or death penny, medals and photograph of Private Percy Albert TIPPETT 483 who served with the 6th Battalion AIF and was wounded on the 25/4/15 during the initial landing at Gallipoli and died on 28/4/1915.Percy, aged 19, was one of the first young men from Wangaratta to enlist in the First AIF, Service No. 483. He was posted to the 6th Infantry Battalion on 19th October 1914 and sailed from Melbourne on HMAT Hororata. On 25th April 1915, Percy was in the initial landings at Gallipoli when he was seriously wounded. He was retrieved and taken to a transport ship for medical attention but unfortunately did not respond to treatment and died from his wounds on 28th April 1915. The Tippet family has a long and direct association with the land where the memory of Percy is commemorated and now known as 'Percy Tippet Reserve`.Timber frame with photograph of solider, four medals with ribbons and death pennyMedals include: The Victory Medal, The British War Medal, The Memorial Plaque and the 1914/15 Starpercy tippett, ww1, wangaratta, gallipoli, 6th battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band - Winners of the 7th Division Band Contest in Palestine February 1941 The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of band of soldiers with musical instruments Handwritten on rear - 2/24 Bn Band Winners of 7 Div Band Contest Palestine 19412/24th battalion, wangaratta, palestine, 1941, 7th division band contest -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Yearbook, 1989
Light blue yearbook with a red, blue, yellow and green stripe down the left and two sepia images, one of the students in 1909 and the other of students in 1989, celebrating 80 years of the schools opening. there is black text reading WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL 1989 MAGAZINE and a black WHS logo in the top right corner. -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Hand-Written copy of Transfer of Land April 1919
Two pages included in this item. First Page: Hand-written copy of Transfer of Land. Frost (of Meldrum St, Wangaratta) to Pauline Louise Hills. £195.0.0 Parish of Mordialloc, County of Burke. Dated April 7th 1919 Second Page: Notes about agents fees. Both written with black ink on paper.hand written, hand-written, transfer, land, frost, hills, mordialloc, burke, beekeeper, beechworth honey -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
framed certificate
certificate of appreciation from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne to the Wangaratta Fire Brigade for their support. Signed by the President 17th September 1981. (no. 812)Certificate of appreciation from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. The certificate dated 17th September 1981, has a thicker gold border outside a thin red border inside. And in a narrow brown wooden frame.royal children hospital, 1981 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Burlington, 11/03/1920
Wedding photo of Percival Rutherglen Fullerton and Fernie Summerscales Aitken, who were married on 11/03/1920 at the Wangaratta Presbyterian Church.Sepia coloured wedding photograph mounted in a grey cardboard folder. On white paper sticker on back of folder: "Percival Rutherglen Fullerton. Fern Aitken."percy fullerton, fern fullerton, fern aitken, wedding photographs, wedding photos -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Nick Morris uniform, 1995
Nick Morris was a student at Wangaratta high School that went on to join the Australian Basketball team in the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, winning a gold medal.Green and navy basketball Adidas shirt and photo of Nick Morris being presented with the Olympic shirt, shaking hands with the presenter.Adidas -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
FRAMED PHOTO
INSET COLOUR PHOTO OF A STANDING JACK PREDERGAST AND TOM SANDERSON with printed writing both above and below the photoabove photo WANGARATTA FIRE BRIGADE AFTER 30 YEARS SERVICE 1973 below photo JACK PREDERGAST, TOM SANDERSON -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Bombs over Darwin, 1991
On the 19 February 1942, 242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town of Darwin, ships in the harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using them as bases to contest the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. Darwin was lightly defended, relative to the size of the attack, and the Japanese inflicted heavy losses upon Allied forces at little cost to themselves. The two Japanese air raids were the first, and largest, of more than 100 air raids against Australia during 1942–43.The Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The urban areas of Darwin also suffered damage from the raids and there were a number of civilian casualties. As a result more than half of Darwin's civilian population left the area permanently, before or immediately after the attack. Timber framed print of planes depicting the bombing of Darwin Harbour. Gold metal plaque - BOMBS OVER DARWIN Presented to Wangaratta RSL Limited Edition Print 234/1800 by James Baineswwii, bombing of darwin, battle of darwin -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2 -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Wykeham Perry, Taylors Bay, Eildon, 1987
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize 1987.A landscape of a lake scene, painted using oils in a colour palette of green, blue, pink, brown, and grey.Obverse: Wykeham Perry 87/ (bottom left corner) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND WINNER 1987/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, wykeham perry, landscape, painting, coastal -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Military Atlas, First World War Atlas, 1970
History of first war through Maps, Intro by Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery OG Alamein, KG Cartography by Arthur Banks Text by Martin Gilbertpaperback, covered in clear contact, white wig green square and red circle with gridDonated to Stawell Biarri group for genealogy inc 4/3/2009 by John Wynd Galen Champgnat Colege Library Wangarattafirst world war cartography history -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Parent Handbook, 1986
Light blue stapled booklet that is given to parents of new students at an information evening to give them some basic information about the school. On the cover it has three text boxes reading: Wangaratta High School SENOIR SCHOOL That HSC Year PARENT INFORMATION-DISCUSSION EVENING and BBQ Thursday, February 27th, 1986.