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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Record books
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Ten betting record books of various sizes and one card holder that belonged to Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. All books have black leather covers. Seven have gold lettering on the front covers with variations - Arthur Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Victorian Club: Arthur Allsop Victorian Club: Sandhurst (Name section removed): Member Victorian Club and Bowes' Tattersalls Reg. VRC and VATC. Five books have gold clasps. The record books contain hand written details of betting records for horse races in Victoria and New South Wales. The records include dates, Race names, Horse names, punters; names and wagers. Records are dated from 1886 to 1891. Manufacturers include Weaklin & Flint's; Henry Penny.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, melbourne cup, sydney cup, australian cup, kelly and allsop, weaklin & flint, henry penny -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Strike Swiftly - 40 years of 2 Commando Company - 1955 -1995, Printed January 1995
It gives a concise history of 2 Commando Company, from 1955 when it was formed, to 1995, giving details of its Officers Commanding, including its founding OC, their philosophies, and general and significant Company events and personnel over the 50 years. It has 3 chapters describing the development of Australia's Special Forces.Written to mark the 40th anniversary of 2 Commando Company, and presented to all 2 Commando Association members and friends who attended the 40th anniversary dinner in February 1995. Gives a 40 year history of the Company. Soft cover; White cover, green main title. Contains chronological concise history of the Unit, also with themed chapters, with limited photographs. Cover photo of Commando rock climbing, wearing green beret.NLA ISBN 0 646 22208 2. Copyright 1995.40th anniversary- 2 commando company- 2 commando association-40th anniversary-officer commanding- founding oc-australia special forces -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Bendigo Research Notes
A white folder with pages relating to the history of Bendigo.dianne campbell goldfield lawyers collection, bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Ely Poulter Family Greensborough, 1838o
This document outlines the family trees of the Ely and Poulter families from Cowlinge Suffolk and the eventual marriage and settlement in Greensborough in then mid 1850s.Shows the links between pioneer families in the district and the links with Cowlinge in Suffolk.2 pages. Contains family history details.greensborough, cowlinge. ely, poulter, iredale, splatt -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Pett Family Research Notes incl Marriage Certificate 1868
Family history, research notes and marriage certificate -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Lions Club of Ringwood, 1987
A History of the Lions Club of Ringwood 1962 - 1987 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Queuing for Cocoa
History of Mitcham Primary School 1888-1988 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Heathmont's Olympians-2021
Booklet produced by Heathmont History Group 2021Contains photographs and details of Heathmont's Olympians. Booklet proudly sponsored by Jackson Taylor MP - State Member of Parliament. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Eightieth Celebration of the Patronal Festival - St Matthew's Church Cheltenham - commemoration of the Dedication 1867-1947, 1947
St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet on the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenhamst. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF ST ARNAUD 1926 -1976, 1998
A History of the Diocese of St Arnaud, 1926 - 1976.Keith Colechurch, history, diocese of st arnaud, church of england in austalia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Martin's Family History, 9/11/23
Pompapiel is a small settlement between Dingee and Serpentine. Edward Martin (b. 1858)arrived in South Australia from Ireland in 1879. In 1882 they settled at Salisury West in Victoria. In 1909 he purchased the property "Lorraine" in Pompapiel. This property was sold and the family moved a mile away. 1911 they repurchased "Lorraine". and continued to farm. Edward died in 1940 and is buried at Inglewood cemetery.A document detailing the long history of the Martin family.martin family, family history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORY OF BENDIGO 1891
CD, History of Bendigo 1891 by George Mackay. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, The Battle of Long Tan, 2007
Film shown on The History Channel of Foxtel (copyright)battle of long tan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STORIES & HISTORY OF LONG GULLY, 2009
Stories & History Of Long Gully, with photographs and illustrations.George Ellisbendigo, buildings, long gully, bendigo - long gully - history, gold mines. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Museum description
Coloured film made about the history of the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee 1901-1951, 1951
Title page says 'presented to Mandie Boyd of St Margaret's School to commemorate fifty years in the life of the Commonwealth of Australia'.A booklet summarising the colonial g=history of AustraliaMandie Boyd St Margarets in blue penwalsh st library -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Photocopy, Richmond Park, 1862-1952
History of acreage granted to Horticultural Society of Victoriarichmond, parks, acreage, horticultural society, victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, The orchard at Burnley Gardens, 1950-1960
Brief history of the orchard until 1950'sorchards, burnley gardens -
Clunes Museum
Document - HISTORY/WEICKHARDT
.1 FAMILY HISTORIES .2 MARRIAGE WEICKHARDTSHIP LIST OF THE SHIP BY WHICH CONRAD WEICKHARDT CAME FROM GERMANY TO AUSTRALIA IN 1854local history, document, history, weickhardt family -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - PAMPHLET, 10/01/2001
BIBLE CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND COMPILED BY TRAVIS McHARG. THE BIBLE CHRISTINANS WERE A MINOR METHODIST CHURCH, PRIOR TO THE AUSTRALIAN UNION OF AUSTRALASIAN METHODIST CHURCH SINCE SUBSUMED INTO THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA IN 1975.PHOTOCOPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - CLUNES.A FEW NOTES ON THE EARLY YEARS.local history, religion, christian, churches, christian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - School Project, Nunawading from a sleepy hollow to a city, c1988
History of Nunawading. First prize in intermediate section.History of Nunawading. First prize in intermediate section.History of Nunawading. First prize in intermediate section.nunawading, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Daphne's Lives, 2004?
Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)Life history of Daphne Powell (nee Cunningham)cunningham, daphne, powell, daphne, mitcham, mitcham repertory group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, And so today, 956
History of Box Hill, Nunawading and surrounding areasHistory of Box Hill, Nunawading and surrounding areasHistory of Box Hill, Nunawading and surrounding areaslocal history, field, jean, box hill, blackburn, nunawading, mitcham, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, An Unbeaten century, 2003
A history of the Blackburn Cricket Club, 1902 - 2002.A history of the Blackburn Cricket Club, 1902 - 2002.A history of the Blackburn Cricket Club, 1902 - 2002.blackburn cricket club, cricket clubs, morton, thomas richards burrowes, morton park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Antonio Park State School No 4844, 1969
A brief history of Antonio Park State School.A brief history of Antonio Park State School.A brief history of Antonio Park State School.antonio park state school, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ringwood, 1988
Ringwood: place of many eagles. a bicentenary historyRingwood: place of many eagles. a bicentenary historyRingwood: place of many eagles. a bicentenary historyringwood, bicentenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - willam tribe, presland, gary, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, millane, bernie, gittens, jaxon, boonwurning tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A Work on wheels, 1980
History of St John's Anglican Church, Blackburnst johns anglican church, blackburn, green, william (rev), morton, thomas richards burrowes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Australian Painters - The Heidelberg School, 1971
Article describing the History and Paintings of the Heidelberg School.heidelberg school, roberts, tom, mccubbin, frederick, streeton, arthur, buvelot, louis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn High School Silver Jubilee, 1/09/1980
A year by year history of the school, 1956 - 1980.blackburn high school, secondary schools