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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 29 September 1985
A photo taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo is a close-up of a young girl in period dress holding a basket containing sprigs of thryptomeneevents, parades -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Memorial, Addington Memorial
This stone monument stands was built in 1934, then moved and unveiled at this spot in 1990, the monument is constructed of stone and features multiple plaques. One in the shape of a boomerang commemorates the indigenous inhabitants of the region, and another commemorates the pioneers of Addington. This item is of historic and social significance to the people of Ballaratstones shaped into a memorial cairn with bronze boomerang and plaquesIN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS ERECTED BY A. J. BESELER IN 1934, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY. UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Gr. A. R. Mc DONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934 addington, aboriginal history, koori history -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Baird 1959, Possibly Drummond Studios, Councilor David Baird, (J.P.),1959
David Baird (J.P.) was elected to Ballarat Shire Council in 1928 serving till 1960.He was Shire President in 1931-32,1940-41,1946-47,1956-57. Original Historic Photo of all Councilors for the year 1959.Councilor D. Baird,(J.P.).Sepia photo,(rectangular),on white mount,situated left hand side of bottom row of composite photo of all councilors for the year 1959.Presented to Ballarat Shire council by Charles Edward "Ted" Brown,President 1959-1960, to commemorate opening of Wendouree Municiple Centre 20th November 1959.ballarat shire council 1959, d shire, wendouree municiple, centre opening 20th november 1959, d baird jp -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion - Coronation
Circular medallion attached via a ring to a red, white and blue striped ribbon, open frayed edges at ends. Medallion bears text in a circular design with a motif of two figures either side of a coat of arm; the coat of arms carries a Southern Cross and a kangaroo figure sitting atop. On the reverse, an embossed image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth is present.Around circle: "To commemorate their majesties coronation - May 12, 1937” Circle interior: “VICTORIA”/“PEACE AND PROSPERITY” On reverse: “KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Lansell Pendant, George Lansell Jnr, AKA Mayoress Pendant, 1956
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. The Bendigo Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. The medallion was passed on to each subsequent Mayoress when the new Mayor was appointed. The Mayoress medallion was commissioned by Sir George Lansell Jnr in the tradition of making a mayoral presentation in gold. The drop and chain have been hand crafted n 18ct yellow gold and engraved by a master engraver also by hand. It was first worn by Mayoress Snell and was presented to her on April 11th, 1956 at the municipal centenary dinner at the Shamrock Hotel. Front; Progress / BENDIGO. Verso; PRESENTED / TO THE / BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL / by / SIR GEORGE LANSELL, / TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF / LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BENDIGO / 10 - 1 - 56george lansell jnr, mayoress chain, bendigo centenary, mayoress snell, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, lansell pendant -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Seat mosaic outside Purdys Furniture, 31 Sherbourne Road, Briar Hill, October 2011
The seat commemorates the popular local Lollypop manfay bridge collection, 2011-10, briar hill, lollypop man, mosaics, public art, purdy's furniture, sherbourne road -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photo Album, Soldiers Avenue Memorial Day 2015
Commemorating the dedication of the Soldiers Avenue Memorial in 201520 Page Plastic Folder. Colour Photographs of the Soldiers Avenue Memorial Day -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pendant, Whale Pendant, c. 1981
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Portland. 1834 - 1894Sterling silver whale pendant in blue plastic box. Inside box lid 'Portland's 150th Anniversary 1834-1984'. Pendant on blue ribbon. Whale design taken from Portland's 150th logo - stylised whale within a triangle shape. Box includes a small description card. - see 'Other Information'.Back: Silver markanniversary of portland 1834 to 1984 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Commemorating Port's Industrial History and Legacy, Feb 2011
Published to commemorate the anniversary of the 1928 waterfont lockout.Booklet with mauve background and black and white and dark red text. Back cover has map of "historic watersiders Port Melbourne walk"built environment, piers and wharves - princes pier, industrial disputes, allan whittaker, piers and wharves - waterside workers, maritime union of australia, mua, hogan's flat, beacon cove, james laurence murphy, george sangster -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency - US dollar
This items commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972).Very worn condition of a Military Payment Certificate issued by the USA Military. Value of $1.00 in words & numbers. Ladies' head displayed on ornate note with peacock feather & reverse butterfly design.J02526853J. Series 641 36.military payment certificates, one dollar, united states of america, vietnam -
Williamstown High School
Tie-Perth-1949
Commemorates the WHS drama tour to Perth in 1949.Red cloth tie, printed in black and yellow. WHS Perth 1949williamstown high school, drama tour, 1949, perth -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Apex The First Twenty Five Years, 1957 1st edition 1980 2nd edition
Written to commemorate the 25th anniversary of founding of ApexBrown hardcover. Dust jacket of grey. Black letters "Apex". White letters First 25 yrs of Apex. Triangle logo of Apex in orange/gold and black on white squarefirst 25 years of apex, love rs, branson vm, service clubs, apex, tatura apex -
Hume City Civic Collection
Glass - wine, c1986
This object was made to commemorate Sunbury 150 years.A bell-shaped wine glass with a fluted stem that tapers to a round base. Made of clear glass with gold transfer of "SUNBURY 150" on the front.Abstract motto Gold Transfer. / SUNBURY 150 / Living Today 1836 - 1986shire of bulla, sunbury 150, souvenirs, commemoration, festivals and celebrations, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, not known
Badge commemorating 150 years of Rail in VictoriaGold pin badge with 150 on top of train and Victoria underneathnumismatics, badges -
Unions Ballarat
A history of Ballarat libraries, McCallum, Austin, 1978
Commemorates the centenary of the Ballarat Library service in 1978.Relevant to the history of Ballarat, community and library services in the region.Paper; bookbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat library, anniversary, central highlands regional library service, history, public libraries -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Arch of Victory, Ballarat 1950c
Arch of Victory with wreaths commemorating Anzac Day.arch of victory, sturt street, monument -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - MUG
Commemorating 100 years since Gallipoli 1915.1 White china mug olive leaf wreath with 6 pointed gold star at top. Drawings of ships on ocean .2 Cardboard box to store mug"Australia in the Great War" On bottom in gold "Victory at Sea"victory at sea, the great war 1914-1918, gallipoli 1915 -
Mont De Lancey
Doily, 1934
Made to commemorate the centenary of Victoria 1834 - 1934.White cotton, hexagonal, commemorative doily with pulled thread and embroidery pattern and inscription."Centenary of Victoria 1834 - 1934"table ware., commemorative objects, doilies -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - RAAF Plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975).Wooden plaque with metal insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) showing a crown, eagle and the Latin saying PER ARDUA AD ASTRA. The official motto of the Royal Air Force and RAAF meaning "through adversity to the stars" or "through struggle to the stars".Royal Australian Air Force/Per Ardua Ad Astraaustralia, raaf, shield, plaque, emblem, air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - NZ Defence Force plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975).A large wooden shield-shaped plaque with three metal attachments: a Crown; an eagle above crossed swords and crossed silver ferns; the words the New Zealand Defence Force at the bottom.New Zealand Defence Forcenew zealand defence force, plaque, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - Canteen Services plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975). A wooden plaque with metal emblem attached. The emblem has a crown above an anchor, crossed swords and an eagle above the words Australian Services Canteens Organization.Australian Services Organization Canteenaustralian canteen services organization, plaque, vietnam, canteen -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper, THE AGE
AGE NEWSPAPERS ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE SPECIAL EVENTS.AGE NEWSPAPER DATED OCTOBER 16, 1954 CENTENARY OF THE AGE: VICTORIA 150 TH ANNIVERSARY 16TH NOVEMBER 1984, 25TH JANUARY 1986 HISTORY'S NATIONAL REVIEW 1976; AGE WEEKENDER 16TH NOVEMBER 1984.local history, documents, newspapers, age newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Glass commemorative plaque with metal dedication to the AATTVThe Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Australian Military commitment in the Vietnam War respectfully and gratefully presents this momento to all Australians who served in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam during the Vietnam War especially those who paid the supreme sacrificevietnamese veterans, aattv, 50th anniversary commitment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - Australian Force Vietnam Plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Wood and tin insert with Air Force and Army and 15 other Corps badges (illegible). Red and yellow banner/Sword/Globe. Australian Force Vietnam.Australian Force Vietnamaustralian force, vietnam -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Textile - Quilt, c2014
Hand made quilt commemorating the Vietnam WarHandmade quilt with hand stitched map of Australia, a cross with metal Vietnam badge and a slouch hat on white cloth boarded by camouflage and green material.In hand stitch - Lest We Forget quilt, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - 105mm Howi
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972 )A framed coloured photograph of a 105mm Howitzer being towed by a cargo truck in Vietnam in 1968.105mm Howitzer Artillary Gun towed from Firebase/By MKV International Cargo Truck Vietnam 1968.105mm howitzer, vietnam, exon, mkv international, cargo truck -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Check Point on River South Vietnam 1968
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1972)A colour photograph of a check point in South Vietnam in 1968.Check point on river South Vietnam 1968.south vietham, 1968, exon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Convoy of MK V International Cargo Trucks Loading Royal Australian Regiment at Vung Tau for Transport to Nui Dat Vietnam 1968
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972 )Heavy vehicles lined up loading supplies to be transported to Nui Dat in 1968.Convoy of MK V International Cargo Trucks Loading/Royal Australian Regiment at Vung Tau for Transport to Nui Dat/Vietnam 1968convoy, international truck, vietnam, nui dat, exon, 3791206 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)A W Company flag. The left hand side is navy blue and the right hand side is olive green. A gold crown with a maroon background is in the centre. A wing of white feathers fan to the left of a white kiwi and a sprig of gold flowers fans the kiwi on the right side. Underneath the emblem is a W Company . w company, new zealand, reihana patrick nuku, 42903 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Souvenir
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972)A small rock.souvenir, rock, edgely, 3791624, 17th construction