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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, "Kangaroo Hall" (c.1843-1969), Donaldsons Road, Kangaroo Ground, which was destroyed during the January 8, 1969 bushfire; c.1975, 1975c
Built by James and Isabella Donaldson at the centre of their 1 square mile property southwest of the present day Presbyterian Church. The Donaldsons first arrived in Port Phillip on 17 December 1841. Their first house was a bark hut which was replaced by this substantial brick home around the mid 1840s. James Donladson died 1856. Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church http://kgpc.pcvic.org.au/history-2.html Pictures of the farm and homestead (rented by Mr E. Hobson) were published in The Weekly Times, 18 March 1911, p27 1911 'MR. E. HOBSON'S FARM AT KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 18 March, p. 27. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222243528 A letter from Mr Hobson published in the following edition clarified that he only rented the property and that the owner was Mr John Donaldson of Sandringham 1911 'KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 25 March, p. 47. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22224117935 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bushfire, donaldson home, donaldsons road, isabella donaldson, james donaldson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo hall, victorian bushfires - 1969 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, "Kangaroo Hall" (c.1843-1969), Donaldsons Road, Kangaroo Ground, which was destroyed during the January 8, 1969 bushfire; c.1975, 1975c
Built by James and Isabella Donaldson at the centre of their 1 square mile property southwest of the present day Presbyterian Church. The Donaldsons first arrived in Port Phillip on 17 December 1841. Their first house was a bark hut which was replaced by this substantial brick home around the mid 1840s. James Donladson died 1856. Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church http://kgpc.pcvic.org.au/history-2.html Pictures of the farm and homestead (rented by Mr E. Hobson) were published in The Weekly Times, 18 March 1911, p27 1911 'MR. E. HOBSON'S FARM AT KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 18 March, p. 27. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222243528 A letter from Mr Hobson published in the following edition clarified that he only rented the property and that the owner was Mr John Donaldson of Sandringham 1911 'KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 25 March, p. 47. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22224117935 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bushfire, donaldson home, donaldsons road, isabella donaldson, james donaldson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo hall, victorian bushfires - 1969 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, "Kangaroo Hall" (c.1843-1969), Donaldsons Road, Kangaroo Ground, which was destroyed during the January 8, 1969 bushfire; c.1975, 1975c
Built by James and Isabella Donaldson at the centre of their 1 square mile property southwest of the present day Presbyterian Church. The Donaldsons first arrived in Port Phillip on 17 December 1841. Their first house was a bark hut which was replaced by this substantial brick home around the mid 1840s. James Donladson died 1856. Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church http://kgpc.pcvic.org.au/history-2.html Pictures of the farm and homestead (rented by Mr E. Hobson) were published in The Weekly Times, 18 March 1911, p27 1911 'MR. E. HOBSON'S FARM AT KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 18 March, p. 27. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222243528 A letter from Mr Hobson published in the following edition clarified that he only rented the property and that the owner was Mr John Donaldson of Sandringham 1911 'KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 25 March, p. 47. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22224117935 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bushfire, donaldson home, donaldsons road, isabella donaldson, james donaldson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo hall, victorian bushfires - 1969 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.WW1
The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105 AIF. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. Rear of the card has. France 2.11.17, My dear sister, just a card as I have’nt got time to write a letter at present. I will write more at first opportunity. I have joined my Battalian again. We had a bad time in the last big fight. Wallace came out without a scratch. My Pal L Shelton was killed. It’s cruel . .........but not goodbye, your Bro RTH XXXX remember me to ..... ........ L Shelton is believed to be Leo Frank No 1555, enlisted in the AIF on 19.3.1915 in the 1st reinforcements 24th Batt age 20 years. Embarked for Egypt 25.6.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 30.8.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 12.5.1916, embark for France 17.6 1917, WIA 7.10.1916 bomb wound right arm, rejoin unit 2.11.1916, hospital 29.11.1916 with Trench feet, rejoin unit 29.12.1916, promoted to Cpl 25.5.1917, KIA 26.9.1917. He is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Honour Roll Bendigo.Postcard Photo, colour enhanced showing a street scene in London.documents postcards, photographs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, VIOSH: Letter from Z Plavina re "Safety Policy of Ballarat C.A.E." - Words or Action?
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter outlines the need for a Health and Safety Policy for Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The interest in a Safety Education should not only be academic but be relevant to the College. its employers and the students.Six A4 pages - one typed and five hand written on lined paperHand written comment in purple biro on page 2viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, zig plavina, jack barker, dennis else, safety policy, occupational hazard management -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, VIOSH: BCAE; Letter from Derek Woolley to students of Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management, 1984
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter was sent to students of the 5th Intake and 6th Intake. It enclosed a list of approved dissertation topics for the 5th Intake showing internal and external supervisors known.Two A4 sheets - typed. Ballarat College of Advanced Education letterheadDate D J Wooley - Dean of Engineeringviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek woolley, ballarat college of advanced education, dissertation topics, external supervisors, internal supervisors -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CAULFIELD CITY CHOIR
This file contains 5 items: 1/4 Colour Photographs of the Caulfield City Choir and the farewell of its retiring conductor David Plummer, dating from May 1974 to 16/08/1978. 2/1 Black and white article taken from Southern Cross newspaper dated October 1975. The article relates the retirement of Caulfield City Choir’s foundation conductor David Plummer and the subsequent appointment of their new conductor Murray Brown. 3/1 black and white photograph of a choir taken by Sam Cylich for the Caulfield Contact newspaper regarding Ethnic Radio in Melbourne. 4/1 black and white photograph of the Caulfield City Choir dated September 1986 for the 40th anniversary concert taken at St Stephen’s Uniting Church Hall. 5/1 colour photograph of the Caulfield City Choir taken for their 40th anniversary concert on 07/09/1986 at St Stephen’s Church, Caulfield. Attached to the back is a letter to the Mayor, J. Campbell from Mrs Marj Sneddon dated 16/03/1987 as well as a list of the choir members photographed.plummer david, caulfield city choir, caulfield arts centre, lees ian, southern cross newspaper, brown murray, caulfield council, caulfield choir, franklin dorothy, hankin a, caulfield contact, cylich sam, balaclava road, mayors, celebrations, st stephen’s uniting church hall, anniversaries, campbell j, caulfield, heywood douglas, shewan joan, sneddon marj mrs, snowden avenue, caulfield city choir inc, caulfield historical society, heywood doug, lee ian, caulfield south, caulfield city council, ingram rene, ford del, musicians, conductors (music), uniting church, official buildings, singers, choirs, music, people associated with culture, jeffries carla, duncan dorothy, roberts christine, port maureen, stanley-low dorothy, nicholas norma, mealy melville, howells connie, glasson margaret, griffin betty, walshe gaye, holmes win, sneddon marj, kuca marie, fraser glad, rose ruth, provelsen marcia, copley marie, granger thea, dobbin leo, platt eric, campbell scott, franklin clyde, newbold ron, prebble ron, barnett margaret, alcock judy, davis-ward amanda, mcasey francine, mcalpine carol, cook doll, musical events and activities, clubs and associations, festivals and celebrations, religious structures and establishments, mcconchie christine, heywood joan, nutt tony, warden nelson, ingram bert, henderson vic, beeson barbara, eggington edna -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Theatres and Cinemas
This file contains four items relating to research by members of the Caulfield/Glen Eira Historical Society about theatres and cinemas in Glen Eira: 1/A handwritten copy of a letter from the Caulfield Historical Society to the Secretary of Hoyts requesting information about Hoyts cinemas in Glen Huntly, St. Kilda, Caulfield, Carnegie and Elsternwick. Date unknown. 2/A typed list of cinemas in Glen Eira, dated 07/08/2010 giving their location, name, dates of operation and current status. Researcher unknown. 3/Research notes written by Claire Barton, 02/07/2013, paraphrased from ‘The Pictures and Flea Pits: 80 Years of Australians at the Pictures’ by Simon Brand (1983). The notes give the broader context of cinemas in Australia at the time many Glen Eira cinemas were in operation. 4/Research notes written by Claire Barton, 04/07/2013, paraphrased from ‘Moorabbin: A Pictorial History, 1862-1994’, by John Cribbin (1995). The notes give a brief history of the Bentleigh Theatre and Ormond Theatre (renamed ‘The Plaza’).hoyts theatres ltd., gardenvale, mayfair gardenvale, nepean theatre, glen huntly, glen huntly theatre, caulfield, crystal palace theatre, carnegie, hoyts carnegie theatre, elsternwick, hoyts elsternwick theatre, esquire, nepean highway, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, manchester grove, dandenong road, woorayl street, carre street, gordon street, cinemas, theatres, bentleigh, hoyts bentleigh, caulfield south, camden, carnegie, memorial, rosstown, carnegie theatre, pohebe, renown, elster, esquire, kadima, sharon, classic, rex, argosy, capri, ormond theatre, the plaza, depression 1929-1939, audiences, industry, world war 1939-1945, television broadcasting, drive-in theatres, entertainment, bentleigh theatre, centre road, nicholson street, suburban life, suburbs, community centres, north road, cribben john, brand simon, barton claire, caulfield historical society -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Pocket Book, Regimental Pocket Book, 1914
Regimental pocket book for use by non-commissioned officers and men of the 14th Battalion AIF. Publication presented to the 14th Battalion by pupils of Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. Issued by Commanding Officer Lt Col RE Courtney VD. Contains sections on: a Nominal Roll of Officers; Espirit de Corps and The Regimental Motto; Badges of Rank and how to recognise them; Duties of Non-Commissioned Officers; The Special Duties of the Squad Commander in the Attack; The duty of every individual man in the Attack; The Special Duties of Section Commanders in Defence; Applications etc by Letter; The Soldier, Fit and Strong; What every Outpost Sentry should know; Signals; General Introduction for Guards and Sentries; The Rifle, and how to care for it; The Three Rules for Aiming; Points to Note when you are firing; Rates of Fire; Scouts; The Individual Use of Cover; Hints for Camps; Sergeants and other Non-Commissioned Officers; Musketry; Description of the SMLE Rifle Mark III; Ships' Bells and what they mean; the Half-company Commander in the Attack; Regimental SongBooklet covered with blue fabric-covered card embossed with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains multiple paper pages printed in blue with yellow border. Bound with sewn blue cotton. Two booklets held in collection.SKHS1587 inscription inside front cover, in blue ink handwriting, now largely obscured: G Clarendon Hyde 2.1.15. Inside back cover: No 115 "C" Company Sept 1914. Both SKHS1587 and SKHS 1620 contain handwritten notations against the Nominal Roll of Officers, updating the information about the officers listed.14th battalion aif -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Archive (Collection) - A.A. Briggs collection of ledgers and personal papers, Arthur Briggs, Personal Papers, 1893-1937
Administrative records of A. A. Briggs, Warrnambool accountant, real estate agent, insurance and commission agent donated to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society, source and date unknown byadministrative records of a Warrnambool businessmanNine ledgers and four folders of documents held in A3 archival boxesHandwritten administrative records and personal papers of nine ledgers and four foldersa.a. briggs warrnambool, victorian alliance, atlas assurance company, warrnambool hospital, warrnambool permanent building societya.a. briggs warrnambool, victorian alliance, atlas assurance company, warrnambool hospital, warrnambool permanent building society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham Pre-School, 1973-1974
Papers donated by Gordon Pearce, 30 Apr 2021 pertaining to Eltham Pre-school and Eltham War Memorial Trust. Gordon was a former President of the Eltham Pre-school at the time the Eltham War Memorial Trust was disbanded by Eltham Shire Council in December 1973.Contents: 1. Articles of the Eltham War Memorial Trust (9 foolscap pages – photocopied on A3) 2. President’s Report: Eltham War Memorial Trust, Committee of Management, Dec. 1973 in which it was advised that the Committee was to be disbanded. 3. Letter: Gordon J.J. Pearce, President Eltham Pre-school to C.J. Bock, Chief Administrative Officer, Shire of Eltham, 21 Nov 1973 expressing disappointment at the Shire wanting to disband the Committee of Management of the Eltham War Memorial Trust 4. Minutes: Eltham Pre-school Committee, 26 Nov 1973 5. Minutes: Eltham Pre-school Committee, 17 Dec 1973 6. President’s Report: Gordon Pearce, Eltham Pre-school, 4 Feb 1974 (All photocopied on A4 paper except where noted) articles of trust, committee of management, eltham pre-school, eltham shire council, eltham war memorial trust, gordon pearce -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - PASSPORT, AUSTRALIAN, Aust Government, 1967
Refers to the service of Tony Cornelius No. 3176333 South Vietnam. See Cat 1874.21. Australian Passport 1960's version NR G741361. Blue cardboard cover. Printing in gold. Crown at the top. Aust Crest in centre. It has 32 pages. 2. Black & red vinyl cover. It has openings at the front. An inner sleeve show's British Crest. At the bottom is Asian letter characters. 3. Cardboard C of A notice. It is about reporting any diseases on arrival in Australia. It has a rectangular stamp from the Commonwealth Dept of Health Dated 21 Nov 1972 - Airport W.A. 4. Paper receipt from Commonwealth of Aust for Passport fee. Receipt no. C597062 - stamped Sydney Cust $4.00. 5. Hand written recipe on how to make Sata meal. Blue ink on lined paper (looks interesting).passport, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, Major David Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, 07.1981
American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers. A two-year exchange program existed between the Australian Survey Corps and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is a report by the US Exchange Officer in 1981 half way through the exchange tour.Clear film plastic covers front and back, Light Purple cardboard covers. Contains Cover Letter to American Embassy, Canberra ACT. Page 2 is Information page with references. Table of Contents page. Actual Report is pages numbered 1-19. Booklet "Lansells Fortuna (green cover edition) pages 1-16, only some pages are numbered. Army Survey Regiment Organisation Chart, "Map Production Story"- 8 pages, Bowen to Gram No1- WestPoint to Australia 2 pages, Enclosure 9 - Use Addresses (USA). Armed Forces of Australia - Badges of Rank, Enclosure 5 - Recommended Changes 2 pages, Enclosure 6 - Technical Services R&D Tasks, Married Quarter Floor Plan.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Education kit, Print Board, ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018
ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018. 'Sharing Victoria's Stories & Making Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's Story'. .3) 'VICTORIA'S WORLD WAR ONE LEGACY - Recipients of the Victoria Cross'. .4) 'COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Planning a commemorative event and sharing local stories'. .1) Folder - cardboard, folded to store books etc. Gold, black & white print on front and spine. Illustrated black & white photograph of troops disembarking. Interior - colour illustration of medal ribbons. .2) .3) .4) - soft cover, cardboard, black & gold print front & back. Illustrated black & white photograph. .2) troops in shell crater .3) troops on wharf .4) group portrait of 15th Battalion. Pages - cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white photographs .2) 42 pages .3) biographies 31 pages .4) 18 pages .5) letter A4 white paper .6 medal mounted on cardboard - copy of 1919 children's Peace Medal with printed colour ribbon. oval block print on cardboard, beige background. ww1, educational folder -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, School photographs associated with Nesta Potts and Alfred Potts, including Staff photograph circa 1969 Heathmont East Primary School - Alfred Potts in the front row wearing glasses, Nesta in front row right, with Head Teacher (Angus MacCallum?) between them. Of interest is the late Joan Kirner (former Premier of Victoria, d.2015) third from the right, back row
Letter dated 14-Jun-2015 from Victoria Potts to RDHS with four school photographs associated with her parents, Nesta Potts and Alfred Potts.; a) Staff photograph circa 1969 Heathmont East Primary School, including Alfred Potts in the front row wearing glasses, Nesta in front row right, with Head Teacher (Angus MacCallum?) between them. Of interest is the late Joan Kirner (former Premier of Victoria, d.2015) third from the right, back row.; b) Heathmont East State School Grade 1A 1968; c) Eastwood State School Grade 4B 1968; d) Heathmont State School Grade 2 1956 +Additional Keywords: Potts, Victoria / Potts, Alfred / Potts, Nesta / Kirner, Joan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Manila Folder, Collection of personal documents for Mr Emil Goddard, 15 Eastfield Road, Ringwood East, Victoria, 1947-1953
Correspondence between Mr Goddard and Repatriation Department regarding War Pension entitlements. Specifications of work to be done and materials to be used in the erection of a timber residence at 15 Eastfield Road, Ringwood East, for E.K. Goddard. Contract of Sale of Land at Lots 55 & 56 on P/S No.10492, part of Crown allotments 27 and 28,B, Parish of Ringwood, County of Mornington. Miscellaneous receipts from 1947-1953 including Hire Purchase Agreement for Hillman Minx car. Also includes letter from Presbyterian Ladies' College referring to 1953 term 1 fee of £18.0.3 for Margaret Goddard Receipts from Wiltshire's East Ringwood Hardware, 98 Railway Avenue, East Ringwood, Phone 87-6092, 8/7/1962. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - 38TH BATTALION AIF PRESENTATION OF COLORS & LETTER, 11/06/1916
Small book for Ceremonial Presentation of Colors of 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force by His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P > C. G. C M. G. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo on Sunday, 11th June, 1916 at 3 p. M. Printed by Bolton Bros, Bendigo. The program outlines Presentation of Colours Ceremonial, names of Regimental Staff, Duties, Companies and the names of Officers and the Consecration of Colours. On the front is the Rising Sun Badge with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and two crossed flags. On the right is the Union Jack and on the left is the green 38th Battalion flag. The letter is from Allan Wilkie who has sent $10 to cover his subscription to the Historical Society and he enclosed the 38th Battalion AIF booklet on the Presentation of Colors. Two copies of this booklet.book, bendigo, 38th battalion aif, book, 38th battalion aif presentation of colors, allan wilkie, bendigo historical society, william henry wilkie, sir ronald munro ferguson, lady helen munro ferguson, c h davis, r o henderson, a fraser, j m mccusker, r m marks, w n gunson, p s spark, p j telfer, h w joseph, j j code, a runting, f e fairweather, j h moore, g v lansell, r e trebilcock, l lipshut, w j collins, c h peters, l l smith, e f moore, h dench, e w latchford, f c morrison, f r b martin, g hurry, j akeroyd, r d tyers, j l whitehead, w maxwell, h mccoll, a j a maudsley, h f selleck, w l bogle, w williams, a l reid, w h orchard, j b o'donnell, t e green -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - A PROGRAMME OF MUSIC FROM THE GOLD RUSH DAYS
Object, A Programme from the Gold Rush Days,Traditional songs; local ballads, songs to sing and a dance tune or two, presented by members of The Emu Creek Bush Band (…Plus a ring-in!).Songs include; A Thousand Miles Away, The Miner, Road to Gundagai, Write Me A Letter From Home; and Dollie Gray, Waltzing Matilda,Click Go The Shears, The Drover's Dream, Take Me Back To Bendigo, Bendigo Ballard, Sutton Grange, Rose of Allandale- Waltz, Rakes of Mallow and Finnegans Wake - reel, The Irish Lilt - jig. Words of some songs are inside as well as some music. Players; Olive Dobbyn-Piano; Phyllis Swann-Violin; Jo Johnson-Violin.The sketches are mostly from S.T.Gill 1852-53.Concert on the Diggings( engraving from Illustrated Sydney News).The Emu Creek Bush Bandprogram, music, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: TYPED LETTER DATED 1921
a. Typed letter to the secretary Messrs Cohn Bros ltd from Bertha Cohn 54 Hawthorn Grove Hawthorn dated 29th August 1921 re four signed transfer forms. .b Handwritten attachment altering in Alice Cohn's name 128 shares to Alice Cohn. 60 to Ray Cohn. 32 to Clare Cohn, and adding new issue, signed Bertha Cohn. The 1534 lot of shares remain in estate of Roschen Cohn in name of Max Cohn as Trustee in said Estate. Alice Cohn, Ray Cohn, Clare Cohn recipients. .c Handwritten correspondence dated August 22nd 1921 to Messrs Cohn Bros re share certificates in Julius & Max Cohn, Mathilda & Bertha Cohn, & Alice Cohn namesbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, bertha & mathilda cohn. cohns brewery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Main drain reconstruction, Cruikshank Street, Port Melbourne, Outfall Timber Drain Reconstruction, 23 Aug 2004
Photographs & plans supplied by Melbourne water of Cruikshank Street main drain reconstruction of bay outfall. 2004 .01 19x25 colour photo of clear spanning footing .02 19x25 colour photo of outer edge of drain .03 19x25 colour photo of top deck of drain .04 19x25 colour photo of excavation .05 - .08 19x25 colour photo of excavation of drain .09 - .12 colour photo of excavation of drain .13 - .14 22x33 colour photo of plan of area .15 - .17 39x53 drawn plan of area surrounding .18 - .19 39x53 Cruickshank St main drain reconstruction .20 Initial e-mail letter regarding drain (3-8-04) .21 Business card, Melbourne Water's Paul Balassomeengineering - canals and drainage, cruickshank street -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972, 2001
Bronze Anniversary of national Service medal and miniature on striped ribbons: central yellow and blue stripes ( Australia's national colours of the era), white, green, and pale blue stripes ( represent Navy, Army Air Force) ochre edge for the soil of Australia. Emblem on front represents the Australian defence forces with the crossed swords of the Army at the forefront. Around the outer edge are the words "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972". The reverse side has a stylised cog with the Southern Cross Stars over it to represent the cooperation between the machinery of the armed forces and the people of Australia. These medals were introduced in 2001. Accompanied by covering letter addressed to NE Swainston and dated '4 May 2011', the set is completed by the original hard black plastic box in white card slipcase.'3801127 N E Swainston' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, national service - australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAM, 1913-1920
Several items collected by Ted Malone who attended foot running events in the Bendigo area. The first item is a letter from Des Akers (nephew of Ted Malone), offering the items to the Society. The second item is a program from the St Patricks Day Annual Sports event Saturday March 20th 1920. The program contains details of officials, judges, stewards and handicappers for the events, together with names of all the entrants for the various events. The third item is an Official Card from the Tarnagulla F.M.E.A. Sports Boxing Day December 26 1913. Card records the names of the officials, judges etc, together with the names of the entrants for the various events. The fourth item is a list of the Handicaps for the Bendigo Easter Fair 1920. The names and the handicaps for six various events are recorded.clubs and associations, sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Sculpture - VAHLAND BUST
Bust of William Charles Vahland, architect (1828 - 1915) Donated to the BHS by B. Melrose, Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Letter from BHS to B. Melrose ' We would like to thank your committee through you for their generous offer - that the W.C. Vahland plaster bust remain with this Society for permanent display at Dudley House. We shall see to it that a plaque with suitable wording giving origin, history and date of acquisition is prepared. When this is ready, we shall advise you further. This piece of art work by the celebrated Otto Waschatz is of very great historic interest and we are extremely happy to have it in our care' R.A. Anderson, President, RHSV Bendigo. dated 15 December 1977. Bust is on permanent loan to Masonic Hall, McIvor Road, Bendigo.person, bendigo, william charles vahland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD: W.A.LONDON'S PHARMACY, PALL MALL, BENDIGO
Postcard: on front, hand coloured drawing of the interior of W.A. London's Pharmacy, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Glass cabinets and shelving holding bottles, on both sides of the store. At rear, a counter and two bentwood chairs. On back of card, written in pencil 'I love somebody I know, And I love somebody I know'. In address space : Mrs B Wallace, Euton Court, Seacombe Gr., Brighton. Letter accompanying the donation states that the child who wrote on the back of the post card was my half-sister Elizabeth Joan Haine Wallace (born 1923, died 1997) ... our grandparents, George and Emily Wallace, lived at Kamarooka Estate near Hunter, north ofBendigo. Catherine Wallace. 'Made in Germany' on back of card.bendigo, business, w.a. london pharmacy, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1888 - 1907
Document. Various legal documents. 1 - 1907 - Dingee Farmers Cooperative Company Limited. General meeting minutes. Contains booklet memorandum and Articles of Association of the Dingee Farmers Co-operative Company. 1892. Printed by Bolton Bros. Williamson St. Bendigo. 2 - 1896 - Account for Canning Mrs C, administratix of the estate of Canning J N. 3 - 189? - Magee Mrs Emma. Draft copy instructions for Will. Letter from Emma to solicitors. Mentions nephews Fletcher Charles & Adams Percy Henry, sister Wood Mrs Marina, & 2 sisters in England, Adams Rosina and Brown Mary. Executors of Will are Burrowes Hon. Robert, Holmes Edward & Adams Percy Henry. Contains letters to solicitor from Holmes John dated 1888.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, dingee farmers co-operative co ltd, bolton bros, canning mrs c, canning j n, magee mrs emma, fletcher charles, adams percy henry, wood mrs marina, adams rosina, brown mary, burrowes hon. robert, holmes edward, holmes john -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS
Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1920 - Farnell T W (Myers Flat) re costs Roberts. 2 - 1920 - Farnell Mrs Ester (Myers Flat) re costs Wilson Estate. 3 - 1920 - Eeles John (Kinypaniel) re costs Matthews. 4 - 1919 - Fitzpatrick John F (Shelbourne). Handwritten letter from John F Fitzpatrick. Payment for costs. 5 - 1920 - Lowe George Esq. (South Calivil) re costs Income Tax. 6 - 1920 - Leggo Arthur H (Bendigo) re costs Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields. 7 - 1919 - 1920 - Laity G H deceased (Bendigo) re costs re Maher, Fox, Mumford. 8 - 1920 - Lowe Samuel (Bendigo) re costs Hamilton, Income Tax, A. P. A.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, farnell t w, roberts, farnell mrs esther, wilson, eeles john, matthews, fitzpatrick john f, lowe george esq, leggo arthur h, bendigo amalgamated goldfields, laity g h, maher, fox, mumford, lowe samuel, hamilton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SMALL CARDS FOR EXHIBIT (RE BASIL WATSON), 1916
12 small handwritten, interpretive labels for display (re Basil Watson) - presumably to accompany an exhibition of Basil Watson memorabilia (no date) Labels: fabric with monogram from original plane; finished plane; airmail envelopes 1929-30; Basil Watson Bendigo's first aviator,; first Australian to loop the loop; picture of the delivery of the first letter carried by air in Australia. Flown from Melbourne to Bendigo and delivered by the late Mr. Basil Watson of Melbourne, to his cousin Mr. Keith Munro of Bendigo, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th. 1916, at the Bendigo racecourse. Envelope: handwritten on front of envelope 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EXTRACT FROM'' WEEKLY TIMES'' RE BOORT AND COPY OF NOTES RE DURHAM OX, 19/04/1941
Handwritten 3-page extract from'' Weekly Times'' (19/4/1941) re early days of Boort - ''Things were tough in Fifty -one (1851) - drought, fire and flood offset Gold''. By E M Webb. On third page is 1/2 page is description of an incident of early days of Gladfield told by Mrs Clarricoates Snr in 1946 - re bogging of beer cargo in creek;. B. copy of notes re early days of Durham Ox, originally written by Charlotte A Ault, Durham Ox and extract from a letter published in the Australian (sic) Post, written by Mr Wm F Sheridan. Reference to the decay of the town due to the railway line going through Pyramid Hill instead of Durham Ox (due to ''private pressure').document, newspaper, weekly times, broot. mrs clarricoates. charlotte a ault. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THREE UNRELATED ADVERTISER ARTICLES: SIMES (SYMES?) FAMILY: GOLDEN SQUARE RAILWAY STATION: ONE TREE HILL, 01/09/1984
Three unrelated Advertiser articles all dated 1/9/1984 stapled together- Simes (Symes?)family; Golden Square railway station; One Tree Hill. Simes family: Letter asking for help in assistance with information about the Simes family (1905-1924); Golden Square (railway) station buildings - some history of the building but article is about dilemma of old and 'not needed' buildings ''I wonder whether anybody want Golden Square/'' author - Andrew Ward, Bendigo Advertiser; article by John Hattam re the origin of the name ''One Tree Hill'' and history of the cutting down of The Tree (1879 - prosecution of a Jerry Ryan for vandalism); the road to the top being constructed (1892); lookout-tower constructions - the first being in 1894.document, newspaper, old rail stations, golden square rail station -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat Tramways - Statistics", Mar. 1962
Yields detailed information about the statistics of the Ballarat Tramway system during the 1960/61 Financial year, passenger loadings, finances and tramcar operation..1 - Report titled "Ballarat Tramways - Statistics", carbon copy, dated 5/3/1962, responding to a head office letter of 6/3/1962. Compiled in association with Schedules and Statements required, in response to specific questions for compilation of reports by the SEC. Details types of passengers (Pensions, Adults, Scholars, chartered trams, passenger totals including parcels) for 1960/61. .2 - Four foolscap sheets giving details of fares and charges, route length, services, fare sections, length of fare sections, employees, trams in service, tram usage, area and population served, expenditure, revenue, loss, average fare per passenger and extra trams needed for events. Also refers to Reg Item 7932 and 7951 for the original request. All sheets have rounded corners.trams, tramways, reports, passengers, employees, fares, tramcars, routes, revenue, finances, tickets