Foolscap programme printed in green ink. The 1954 Begonia Festival boasted a royal visit by Queen Elizabeth IIbegonia festival, queen elizabeth, ballarat, royal visit

Newspaper Clipping from the ""Post", 1-9-1993". P3. "Minister visits Mullum Primary fire site"Ther arson attack on Mullum Primary School was a tragedy and everything possible will be done to repair the school as soon as possible, Education Minister Don Hayward has promised.

BHS CollectionNewspaper article "The Circus" by Jack Perry. Published in the Bendigo Weekly. Describes visits to Bendigo by Wirth's and other circusescircus, wirth's, professor tipper, "blondin"

A medal celebrating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and the birth of the Australian Commonwealth in Melbourne, 01 - 11th May 1901.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, cornwall, royalty, melbourne, qc binks.

Coloured photo of Society Volunteers working on cataloguing Artefacts on the occasion of Museum Accreditation Programme Reps visit for Inspection.museums australia (victoria). museum accreditation programme, schwerkolt cottage and museum complex

Black and white photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking North-East showing decorations for Queen's visit, 1954.elizabeth ii, queen

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is a collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it shows the wide range of people who visited Kiki in the 1960s.A collection of badges from guests who visited Koki. They are mainly enamel plated badges in a variety of shapes and sizes. On Sign ITEM No. 69 A Collection of pins, badges and gifts from Koki Guests 1965 - 1969george shirling, falls creek

Two programmes for the Royal Visit - Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, May 6th - 16th 1901. Details of visit to Melbourne and one-day visit to Ballarat (not Bendigo). a & b/ A coloured bi-fold 'Official Programme' with summary of each day's programme and section on ''Movements of the Duke and Duchess'' (the programme issued by Lord Hopetoun). c/ Single sheet ''Programme''' with the summary of the each day's activities (as per the first part of 7722.a). d/Advertisement for Catanach's Jewellery Factory on reverse.T Shortel. Varley Brothers Melbourne Sydney Adelaide.event, official, royal visit, catanach's jewellery factory, little collins street. ballarat. the duke & duchess of cornwall & york.

Digitised video (2.52GB) Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Simon Elliston talks about his walking group visits to historic sites around Victoria, including an overview of Wombolano Park in Heathmont, once visited by acclaimed celebrities such as Dame Nellie Melba and Agatha Christie.

Yields information about the arrangements made to transport trams from Melbourne to Ballarat by Yellow express vehicle.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of Queens Mothers visit in 1958. Sunday 2/3/1958, outside the Railway Station in Lydiard St North. Sunday 11AM. Trams waiting special trains. No. 14, 13, 28, 40 34 up line, 26, 39, 27 down line. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative Two negatives held.Royal visit day - SEC 2/3/58, Ballarat, Lydiard St North, Sunday 11AM. Trams waiting special trains. No. 14, 13, 28, 40 34 up line, 26, 39, 27 down line. In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with number T245 written in.trams, tramways, royal visit, lydiard st north, railway station, tram 14

In 1920 the Prince of Wales embarked on a journey to Australia on behalf of his father, King George V. While the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the Empire, the main objective was to offer thanks to the Australian men and women for the sacrifices and contributions that they had made during World War I. The Royal Tour began in April 1920 and covered 110 cities and towns across the country. The Prince spent eleven days in New South Wales, nine days in Victoria, four days in Tasmania, eleven days in Western Australia, six days in South Australia and eight days in Queensland. On Saturday 5 June 1920, following a morning at the races in Flemington, the Prince spent the afternoon at ANZAC Hostel in Brighton, where he chatted to wounded soldiers and, according to the newspaper reports at the time, "won the hearts of all present."prince of wales, his royal highness, hrh, royal tour, anzac hostel, brighton, mayor, cr. thomas wilson, j.h. taylor, town clerk, soldiers, diggers, crowd, north road, kamesborough, bayside

Federation University Australia showcased its students and research at a luncheon for His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, at the Mt Helen Campus on Sunday, 8 April. The University’s student leaders and academics joined other dignitaries and business representatives for the special event. “The University is deeply honoured to host HRH The Earl of Wessex and share his passion for volunteerism and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award,” Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor, said. Prior to the luncheon HRH The Earl of Wessex experienced a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at the University. The program included showing HRH The Earl of Wessex concept plans for a refurbished Sports Science facility at the Mt Helen Campus.  Guests were treated to a performance by the Arts Academy’s renowned vocal ensemble Word of Mouth. At the conclusion of the luncheon, HRH The Earl of Wessex planted a tree at the Student Commons Courtyard. The visit to the University by HRH The Earl of Wessex was the first by a member of the Royal Family since Prince Charles visited in 1974. HRH The Earl of Wessex was in Australia to attend the Commonwealth Games and undertake additional engagements to recognise and promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia. HRH The Earl of Wessex, who is the Chair of The Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, attended 32 engagements across Melbourne, Ballarat, Hobart, Brisbane, and Adelaide, from formal receptions, Award presentations, meetings with government officials and the community sector, to meeting Award Participants and their families at community centres.  The events enabled HRH The Earl of Wessex to engage with over 1,000 young people undertaking the Award, and over 3,400 Award volunteers and supporters who will have the opportunity to discuss their activities and showcase the work being done to help young Australians dream big, challenge themselves and find their purpose, passion and place in the world. HRH The Earl of Wessex’s visit celebrates significant milestones and growth in the diversity of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program in Australia.  “The Award’s relevance to all young Australians is as important today as it was when it started over 60 years ago,” Mr Peter Kaye AM, Chief Executive Officer of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, said. “Employers in particular are recognising the ‘soft skills’ that are so necessary for a well prepared future employee.”Photograph of the Royal Standard Flying on the Federation University Mt Helen Campus flagpoles during the visit of HRH the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG GCVO. Prince Edward visited the Mount Helen campus as the Chair of the trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. The award is the world's leading youth achievement award. It has helped inspired, empower, connect and recognise the achievements of more than 8 million young people in more than 140 countries. The Award presents a balanced, non-competititive program of voluntary activites that encourage personal discovery, growth, resilience, perseverance, responsibility and community service. It is about individual challenge and encouraging young people to become mature and active citizens who positively contribute to society, through activities that inspire them.prince edward, earl of wessex, royal visitor, duke of edinburgh's international award foundation, federation university, royalty

Part of a collection donated by Kevin Findlay - a member of the band in 1947.Cardboard Name Tag made for the Phillip Island Band social visit to Tasmania in 1947. This name tag was Kevin Wagner's.PHILIP ISLAND BAND / VICTORIA / TASMANIAN TOUR / 1947 / Kevin Wagnerphillip island, philip island band, tasmanian tour, 1947, kevin wagner

One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of JD & Georgianna McHaffieSepia Postcard of the Rhyll Cairn and pump. Plaque commemorating the discovery of Western Port by Bass and visits from other explorers.Cairn & pump Rhyllrhyll cairn, bass memorial cairn rhyll, water pump at rhyll, explorers phillip island, early explorers, surgeon george bass, meg davis, nancy mchaffie, brenda higgins

Black and white photo of drawing room in home of Mr. Roger de Stoop during visit of Prince and Princess of Luxembourgprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger

The French Collection was donated to the Society in 2022. This collection includes documents, artworks, books, costumes and artefacts belonging to two families. A number belonged to, or were made by the grandparents of the donor: Vera May Wing and her husband Hubert Charles McDonald. [Other items belonging to Vera and Hubert are in the collections of the Australian Performing Arts Museum and Museum Victoria.] A second significant group of objects were gifts made to the donor's family by Lucy (Jean) Hornby of Queen Street, Kew whose family had been early settlers in the district.Souvenir metal hat pin, commemorating the visit of the 'Great White Fleet' to Australia in 1908. Text with British and American flags"1908 / Australian Souvenir"great white fleet, souvenir hat pins