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Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury Post Office Staff, c1931
Photograph of post office staff outside the Canterbury Post Office c.1931 with names included. Black and white photograph. Enlarged from photograph no 138canterbury, canterbury post office, canterbury road, maling road, postal workers -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Landing of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Somers, 1926
Event upon the appointment of Lt. Col. The Right Hon. Arthur Herbert Tennyson, the Lord Somers, KCMG DSO MC as Governor of Victoria. He served in the role from 28 June 1926 to 23 June 1931, and administered the Commonwealth as acting governor-general from 3 October 1930 to 22 January 1931.Two cream cards, discoloured with age, printed on one side in black on a pink background. governor arthur tennyson somers, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Hugh Mahon, Patriot, Pressman, Politician - Jeff Kildea (Vol 1 1857 to 1901), 2017
Hugh Mahon (1857-1931) was a resident of Ringwood at the time of his death and was buried in Box Hill cemetery.Full title: Hugh Mahon, Patriot, Pressman, Politician by Jeff Kildea - Volume 1: Patriot and Pressman: the years from 1857 to 1901."This book, the first part of a two-volume biography of Mahon, spans the period from his birth in 1857 to his election to parliament. Pulling together the many facets of Mahon's life, it reveals the forces which drove this complex man who was reviled by many for denouncing the British Empire while remaining a hero to those who supported self-determination for Ireland." -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Teachers' College Student outside the Ballarat East Town Hall, 1928, 1928
The Ballarat Teachers' College was established in 1926 and operated at the Ballarat East Town Hall from 1926 to 1931.A group of young adults, students of the Ballarat Teachers' College, are phoptographed outside the Ballarat East Town Hall. ballarat teachers' college, ballarat east town hall -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph - Colour, Front of school 1988
Photo taken from similar angle to Front of School Photo 1931. See Victorian Collections 3233 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 5 - 1931 to 1940
The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce & Industries from 9 February 1931 to 21 October 1940. Dark green covers with light brown leather binding and corners. 286pp. Includes several loose sheets between pages.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Government of Victoria, Department of Education, Technical Schools Second Grade Certificate for Drawing Ornament from a Cast in Light and Shade, 1930, 1930 (estimated)
The artwork undertaking at the Ballarat School of Mines was found in a folio on top of wardrobe at the nursing home where Edith Watson lived. It is assumed that the artworks were quite precious to the maker.A number of certificates awarded to Edith Alice (Alice) Watson. .9) Blue print on cream card, black ink hand writing with purple director's stamp. Certificate No. 166936 Awarded to Edith A. Watson"ADVANCED" stamped in purple ink. "Ballarat School of Mines No. 10" stamped in red. Edith A. Watson Pass in Drawing Ornament from a cast in Light and Shade, 1931. art, technical school certificate, edith a watson, m p h ansen director of education, edith watson, drawing from the antique, m. p. h. ansen, certificate, alice watson, alumni -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, CENTRAL PARK GATES AND WALTER C SIMMONS MEMORIAL, c. 2000
5 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CENTRAL PARK GATES (3) AND THE WALTER C. SIMMONS MEMORIAL7136C, D: THIS SUNDIAL PEDESTAL AND SEAT. PRESENTED TO THE PEOPLE OF STAWELL VICTORIA. A TOKEN TO THE MEMORY OF WALTER C SIMMONS. ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW AND DAUGHTERS IN THE YEAR 1931.central park -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Cr C Simmons Sundial and Seat
Sundial and Stone Bench in Central Park Stawell. In Memory of Mr. C Simmons.This Sundial Pedestal and Seat , Presented to the People of Stawell Victoria. A Token to th e Memory of Cr. C Simmons. Erected By His Wife and Daughters In the Year 1931monumets -
Mont De Lancey
Book, M Seymour, Charlie's Success or The Little Ambassador, 1928
A family with six children, the youngest, Charlie, being six years old. Their grandfather is estranged from the family and Charlie wishes to visit him. The grandfather, Mr Maxwell invites Charlie to live with him so the child goes as the family ambassador. It has religious and strong family themes.This green cloth hardcover book has a colourful paper dustjacket depicting a mother with a small boy wearing a sailor suit sitting on her knee. Portraits on the wall, an oriental screen near a small table with knick knacks and a vase of flowers completes the scene. The title is printed at the top in red lettering with the author's name underneath. The spine is coloured in pink and blue lettering with the spine, a picture of a boy and the publisher Shaw at the bottom. On the back of the dustjacket is a list - Uniform with this Volume of 16 titles to read, with another book by M. Seymour, That Boy Tom. Inside on the right endpaper is an Award Bookplate.The frontispiece coloured illustration is the same as the one on the dustjacket. Pp.128fictionA family with six children, the youngest, Charlie, being six years old. Their grandfather is estranged from the family and Charlie wishes to visit him. The grandfather, Mr Maxwell invites Charlie to live with him so the child goes as the family ambassador. It has religious and strong family themes.religious stories, family life, children's fiction -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Arthur Blood. c1930's
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Arthur Blood". Arthur Blood was a Ringwood Councillor 1924/25 to 1937/38, and Mayor 1929/30, 1930/31, 1931/32. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable tram 405 Bourke St, c1931
The photograph shows two cable tram sets in Bourke St at Elizabeth St. The nearest has tram 405 eastbound. In the background are Coles, Myer and London Stores. A car on the far left is doing a hook turn. Photographer unknown.Yields information about cable tram services in Bourke St c1931.Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. Has the number "52" in pencil in top right-hand corner. In ink "Bourke St cable tram Melbourne about 1931. Trailer 405 on CH line"tramways, cable trams, bourke st, tram 405 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1924
This is a photo of Knight's tea-rooms at Henham. The tea-rooms were moved from the Henham Estate to the Wannon in 1931.Photo shows a building with a woman and two children standing in front. There are large eucalypt trees to the left of the building.buildings, tea rooms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Programme ""Oklahoma!" by Bendigo Theatre Company
"Oklahoma!" is the first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and is based on Lynn Rigg's 1931 play "Green Grow the Lilacs'. Music Programme for "Oklahoma!"-an 8 page programme with advertisements, acknowledgements, details of cast and story synopsis (Penned date 1985)programme, concert -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Administrative Record - Documents, Nungurner Hall Committee, 1924
Black book contains meeting minutes 30 April 1924 to 1 June 1931 of Nungurner Hall TrusteesPlastic bag containing various documents including Meeting Minutes,letters, tendersminute books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY FUN
Martin (1872-1948) and Mary Comer (1883-1972 married in 1907and had the following children; Edward Thomas (1908-1974) Leonard Laurence(1909-1931) Cecilia Mary (1911-1980) Joseph Benedict (1913-1989) Luke Bernard (1914-1931) Kevin Martin (1916-1986) Theresa Agnes (1918-1948) Francis Michael (1919-2000) Anthony John (1922-2011) Leonard and Luke worked with their father at Kimbolten and both drowned on the 28th December 1931, in the Goulbourn River at Arcadia near Murchison. A lad named Madden also drowned at the same time. The family lived in Queen Street, Bendigo.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Family fun: a Comer family portrait taken at Kimbolton, Lake Eppalock, in the early 1920s pictured is (from left) Ted, Leo, Joe, Cecilia, Luke, Kevin, Teresa, Frank and Tony with their parents Martin and Mary. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Dame Nellie Melba Postage Stamp booklet, 10/05/2011
Stamps created to celebrate the life of Dame Nellie MelbaSupplement other Melba artifacts - evening bag displayed in WAG exhibitionDame Nellie Melba 1861-1931. 3 out of 4 colored stamps in 'booklet' 60c Australia. Self adhesive, rippled edge. Light cream paper, water marked. Music staffs. B/W drawn. Mauve floral emblem. 'Melba as Ophelle'. On reverse Portrait of Melba NAA:A1200. L38241 NAA:A1200.L38247dame nellie melba, nellie melba, stamps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931. Miss Perry was awarded a Credit for successfully passing the examinations on both subjects; and is signed by the President, Instructor and Examiner.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, st. john ambulance association -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - Falconbridge, Mrs
Two items. 1) Photocopy of cutting from The Age, dated 20/06/1931, memories by A Vincent, recalling events in c 1860’s around Ormond and Glen Huntly area. Includes photo of James Bevan and photo of Mrs Falconbridge in the first house in Caulfield. 2) Two enlarged photocopies from The Age cutting, dated 20/06/1931point ormond, red bluff, huntly, glen huntly, shipwreck, elsternwick, st kilda, falconbridge mr, sailors, caulfield, huntly road, glen huntly road, bevan mr, east caulfield, bambra road, grosemont, native plants, house names, cobb and co, coach transport, falconbridge mrs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Hillcrest Cricket Club: photograph and article, 1931-1932
The Hillcrest Cricket Club is shown in the 1931-32 season. The photograph is named. The photo is accompanied by a handwritten short history of the club by Ray Hooper: "Hillcrest C.C.- Hillcrest Cricket Club was situated between Mountainview Road and … Street at the top of the hill. Where it became flat more or less where River Street met Mountainview Road (straight up). The land was owned by Mr J Ellis (senior) who allowed the local men to make a cricket pitch so they could form a cricket team and enter in the Eltham District Cricket Association (1925-1930). As you can see Mr Ellis Senior (by photo) became president and both his sons played for Hillcrest C.C. My father also played and I can just remember W Mills (Captain), H.Padget, H.Johnson, J.Parks and H.Weidlich (as I got older). Ray Hooper." Copy of group photograph and handwritten article.Group photograph is named.hillcrest cricket club, ray hooper -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Recorder: the official newsletter of the Labour History Society, Tribute to John Cain by Brian Smiddy, 2020_03
A tribute to John Cain (1931-2019) by Brian Smiddy; published in Recorder, the official newsletter of the Melbourne Labour History SocietyMagazine clipping, black text and colour imagejohn cain, politicians, premier of victoria -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
Daimler 35HP sedan. Used as transport for the Chief Commissioner after having been badly damaged in an accident in Brighton in 1931.Daimler (registration number 931) on unsealed road. Circa 1926police vehicles; transport; motor police branch; daimler car; wireless patrol -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Drost, March 2024
The life of Mary Drost OAMnon-fictionThe life of Mary Drost OAMdrost mary oam, blackburn tree preservation society -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening; A Practical and Scientific Encyclopaedia of Horticulture
Donated by John G. Baxter who was a student at Burnley College 1930-1931 graduating with a Certificate of Competency in Horticulture in 1932gardening -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate, Nurses Board Melbourne, General Nurse Certificate for Marjorie Jean Burke, 13/07/1945
General Nurse certificate for Marjorie Jean Burke issued by the Nurses Board under the Nurses Acts Victoria, 1928 and 1931. Miss Burke was a nurse, midwife and infant welfare sister. This collection covers her many qualifications throughout Australia and Great Britain, including references both professional and personal. When Miss Burke returned to Australia, she was employed at Diamond Valley Community Hospital as a nurse in 1953 and as Deputy Matron 1954-1971.Certificate typed on cream card.marjorie jean burke, nurses, diamond valley community hospital, nurses board melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W. BABIDGE COLLECTION: MASON BROS
Account for 1 cow Bought of Mason Bros. for £10. Account has black and blue printing. It has six duty stamps attached, 2 dark green 2 light green 1 beige with Cattle printed on them and 1 beige just initialled. Dated 22/5/1931.document, w. babidge collection - mason bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER MARG HAMMON
Handwritten letter re 125th. Anniversary, requesting copy of booklet. Mentions family who attended, Percy Owen and twin Alfred, Theodore, 1894, llewellyn 1896, Rita 1897, mother Edna 1899, and Ella 1902. Brothers Owen 1929, Neil 1933, Margaret ( writer of letter ) 1931bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square primary school laurel street: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE HISTORY
Two typed sets of notes 'Bendigo Teachers' College 1926-1931' and 'A Chronological History of the development of Bendigo Teachers' College.' These notes are part of Ms. J.C. Burnett's collection in her preparation for her book 'History of Bendigo Teachers' College, 1926-1973.' This book was published by Cambridge Press in 1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, history, bendigo teachers' college, ms. j.c. burnett, book, history of bendigo teachers' college 1926-1973, teacher training -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Lowen Family, C1931
The Lowen family were one of the first to settle in East Burwood. They were orchardists.Black and white photograph of the Lowen family of East Burwood taken outside near their orchard in about 1931. Both parents are seated on cane chairs. Standing: (left to right) Cedric Jnr.,Thelma, Florence. Seated: Cedric Lowen, Merle, Joy and Lucy Lowen (nee Tainton) In front: Shirleyorchardists, lowen, shirley, lowen family, cedric, thelma, florence, merle, lowen lucy (nee tainton), joy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Old outhouse constructed from recycled materials on a private property on way to St Andrews, 17 April 2019
Vacuum Oil Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_Oil_Company Henry Bamford and Sons Uttoxeter, England https://henrybamfordandsonsuttoxeterengland.co.uk/1931-1945/fay bridge collection, 2019-04-17, bamford stationary engine, england, pump, st andrews, the bamford diesel, uttoxeter, vacuum oil company pty ltd