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Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy Ball, 1938
A notice of a charity ball that was being held for Legacy. It mentions that the bars open at 9, supper served at 11, and a hot buffet at 12.30am. A newspaper article on Trove describes the attendees and their fashion. Another article mentions that the ball raised £453 for Legacy. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed Governor of Victoria by Premier Thomas Hollway and served from 1949 to 1963. During his term as governor, he acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth three times. He served in this capacity for almost seven months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly died in office in 1961 after serving only one year. Sir Dallas was in effect Acting governor-general until the appointment of the Viscount De L'Isle.A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. Printed notice of a ball to be held in aid of Legacy, at Palais de Dance, St Kilda, 12 May 1938.fundraising, events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S JUBILEE SHOW
Black and white photograph commemorating the opening of the Bendigo Agricultural Society's Jubilee Show in 1912. The photo is attached to a beige cardboard. The show was opened by his Excellency the Governor General Lord Denman. There are three rows of ladies and gentlemen posing for the photo, The names of the people sitting on the front row are recorded and are from left to right: Cr. W. & Mrs. Wilkie; Bishop Langley; Cr. J.H. Curnow Mayor of Bendigo; Lord Denman Governor General; S.H. McGowan President Agricultural Society; Lady Denman; Mrs. McGowan; Mrs. Lansell; Hon.. J. Sternberg. The photo was taken by W.H. Robinson, Bendigo. Donated by A. Wilkie, grandson of William Henry Wilkie, Mayor of Bendigo 1911, 1914-15.organization, society, bendigo agricultural society -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Westinghouse Brake Company of Australasia Ltd and George St. Concord West NSW, "Westinghouse Brake Repairs Parts", May. 1927
Thirteen sheet book, each sheet printed single side, secured with two metal clips and washers in a pink cover card cover, titled "Westinghouse brake repairs parts". Published May 1927, by Westinghouse Brake Co. of Australasia. Binders - "The Grip Binder" - nickel plated steel using sheets printed by The Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd. Cover larger than the sheets. Details parts list for: DH25 - Motor Driven Air Compressor for 1500V DC ER4C - Control Governor ES16 - Air compressor Governor Emergency Application Valve Used for electro-pneumatic brake equipment - Sydney Suburban electrification. Scanned to the COTMA Website 4-10-2015."Colin Rutledge" stamped on top of page 1.trams, tramways, westinghouse, compressors, governors, equipment -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles, ship model, flag, microphone, radio, radio 3xy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles, the hotel australia, microphone, radio 3xy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles, microphone, radio 3xy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OPENING
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Opening: the Bendigo Base Hospital's private and intermediate block, Kurmala, was opened on June 8, 1935. Pictured is an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Griffiths to attend the opening, alongside Australian Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VERN ROBSON COLLECTION: ORDERS ABOLISHING MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS
11 page document: on front 'Order constituting the Greater Bendigo City Council and abolishing the municipal districts of the City of Bendigo, the rural city of Marong, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Shire of Hunty and the Shire of Strathfieldsaye.' Order made by the Governor in Council on 22 March, 1994 and published in the Government Gazette on 7 April 1994.bendigo, council, city of greater bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Club notches up fine record of civic milestones, 1993
Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. Past district governor, Ford Davis is a member. A major project is maintenance of an orchard at Berwick with more than $100,000 donated to charity. The club has started 6 Probus Clubs in the area. The club will host the District 9810 Conference next February in Ballarat.Forest Hill Rotary Club was chartered 1975. rotary club of forest hill, kleine, richard (dr), durham, norm, clark, ken, burleigh, maurice, kingsley, caron, christie, alison, gray, libby, gillies, grant, ivanov, boris, de run, jacqueline, crabtree, malcolm -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Document, black and white, c.1957
In 1957 the 'Incorporation of the Melbourne District Nursing Service' (MDNS) was authorized on the 5th of March 1957. On the 22nd of October 1957 the 'Closure of the Melbourne District Nursing Society' was authorized. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded in February 1885 and in 1926 opened the After-Care Home. The name of the Society then became the Melbourne District Nursing Society and After-Care Home until 1935 when the word 'Home' was replaced with the word 'Hospital'. In 1957 the two bodies separated and the 'Incorporation of the Melbourne District Nursing Service' (MDNS) was authorized on the 5th of March 1957. On the 22nd of October 1957 the 'Closure of the Melbourne District Nursing Society' was authorized. The name Melbourne District Nursing Service continued to be used until 1966 when Royal patronage was granted and it became the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS).Black and white document - 'Closure of the Melbourne District Nursing Society'. The document commences 'Hospital and Charities Act 1948 (No. 5300); then follows the names of those present being the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria and five other men. The body of the document contains twenty-three lines and finishes with 'A. Mahlstedt Clerk of the Executive Council'melbourne district nursing society, mdns, after-care home, after- care hospital, melbourne district nursing service, royal district nursing service, closure of mdn society, rdns -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Opening of Kitty Rose wing, March 5, 1971
Katharine Rose with Mrs Delacombe and Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, at the opening of the new wing at Mirridong, named in her honour.1 x black and white photograph of four peopleMrs Katharine Rose meets Lady Delacombe & Gov. of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe prior to opening of K. Rose Wing.association for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), katharine (kitty) rose, sir rohan delacombe -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Object, Honour Roll
Life Governorships were awarded to individuals who undertook significant work or monetary donations to Vision Australia Foundation. This Honour Board was located in the Warrnambool office, and recognises the names of these people. 1985 J. Amoore 1985 M. Officer 1985 M. Coulthard 1990 G. King 2001 M. Godkin1 wooden board with letteringHonour Roll Vision Australia Foundation Warrnambool Centre Life Governors 1985 J. Amoore 1985 M. Officer 1985 M. Coulthard 1990 G. King 2001 M. Godkinnameplates, vision australia foundation -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Program, Bendigo Caledonian Society, 1908
The Bendigo Caledonian Society is a social club for Scottish descendants still active today.Event program for the Bendigo Caledonian Society. Half fold design printed in gold, white, pink and light and dark blue ink on cream card. Embossed with scalloped edge on cover. Musical program listed inside. Front cover: Bendigo Caledonian Society / Welcome / to / His Excellency the State Governor / and / Lady Gibson-Carmichael / Town Hall / December 8th, 1908 / D. Andrew / Chief / A.C. Forbes / Secretary bendigo town hall, bendigo caledonian society, sir thomas gibson carmichael, lady gibson carmichael, governor of victoria 1908, bolton brothers printers, making a nation exhibition, councillor david andrew, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Gaol Watchtower, 2007, 2007
The Ballarat Gaol wall, watchtower, wardens residence and Governors Residence are now part of the University of Ballarat's Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) CampusPhotographs of the watchtower at the former Ballarat Gaol, including views from the top of the tower. ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, watchtower, gaol, bluestone -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Shooting Stick, Featherwate
Presented to Major Phillip Bennett in Feb 1961 on his retirement from Two Commando Company Governor of Tasmania and Chief of Defence ForceOf significance to the Two Commando Company as part of their historyShooting stick, aluminium pole with folding leather seat on top and spike at base.Embossed at base of seat "MADE IN ENGLAND" and also pinned under the seat base the Commando emblemmilitary, tasmania, shooting stick, portable seat, melbourne cup, two commando company, commandos, defence force, phillip bennett, knight, the last australian knight -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Zone Seven Board 1987-1988, 1987
Annual reports of Tatura Apex Club. Gary Whyte, Governor for Districts 1987. Photograph inside front cover of Jan La Peyre andGrey plastic cover, gold metal corners on front. White labels - 7 reportsapex, apex zone seven board, apex club victoria -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to receive Vision Australia honour badges
Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, as past Life Governors, inviting them to receive Vision Australia awards recognising the same.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED, c.1920 post WWI
Black & white photo of a group of Officers in full uniform, peaked caps, jackets, Sam Brown's, leggings & boots. In centre is the Governor General wearing suit, bowler hat, walking stick. Photo taken in front of a wooden building with a double door & light overhead. Photo mounted on grey cardboard with fawn back.Back of photo: Officer's names in pencil Bottom RHS front of backboard in gold: Phone 4397 'DARGE' 175 Collins Street Melbournephotography-photographs, military history-army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: DINNER MENU JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo /small cardboard dinner menu Jubilee 1855-1905 Dinner in celebration of The Jubilee of the Municipality and the First Official Visit of His Excellency Major General The Hon. Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, RCB Governor of Victoria. Showing City of Bendigo Progress emblem on the front.ephemera, mementoes, jubilee 1855-1905 dinner in celebration of the jubilee of the municipality and the first official visit of his excellency major general the hon sir reginald arthur james talbot , rcb govenor of victoria / city of bendigo progress emblem -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - SWEENEY COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL HALL, 1921
Souvenir programmee of the opening ceremony of the Soldiers' Memorial Haal, Bendigo, performed by the Governor of Victoria, Earl of Stradbroke, November 1921. Contents: Features of the Memorial Hall, Program of Opening ceremony, Returned Soldiers' Association, Night Concedrt, Diggers Business Association, Local advertising. 3480.11a Front Page 3480.11b Internal PageW. H. Robinson Photo Bendigophotograph, person -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CITY HUB
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. City hub: the Bendigo Cenotaph, in Charing Cross next to the fountain, is a replica to scale of the famous Cenotaph in Whitehall, London and was the brainchild of Bendigo's own Sir George Lansell. It was unveiled on Sunday, June 2, 1957, by the then Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INAUGURATION CERTIFICATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, 1901
Municipal Association of Victoria Certificate for the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia. Printed on paper in colour by Sands & McDougall. Signed by the Mayor & Councillors and reads 'The addresses presented by the municipalities of Victoria to His Royal Highness the Duke of York and to His Excellency the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Markings - Commonwealth Proclamation Day, 1st January 1901cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE DIGGING - THE DIGGERS, c1800s
Diggers & Mining. The Digging - The Diggers. Slide:The despatches of the governors during the gold rush frequently refer to the general orderliness of the diggings communities. The following two frames contain an extract from La Trobe's despatch to the Secretary for the Colonies, March 2, 1852. Markings: 66 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW NURSING WING AT 'MIRRIDONG' HOME FOR THE BLIND BENDIGO, 1971
Aulsebrook Collection: Association for the Blind: Official Opening of the New Nursing Wing at 'Mirridong' Home for the blind Bendigo. -By Hs Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria) -Friday, 5th March, 1971 at 2:30pm -small brochure size fold out, 1 page and a drawing -Programme for opening and who's involved. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: LETTER TO PETER ELLIS
Letter written to Peter Ellis from Stephen Brady Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia. Dated 12 December 2011. Honours-in-Confidence. Mr Peter Nicolaus Ellis 3 Flora Lane Flora Hill Vic 3550. Dear Mr Ellis I wrote to you recently advising you that you were being considered for an award within the Order of Australia. It is now my pleasure to inform you that your award of the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division has been approved by the Governor-General in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Australia. The Governor General has asked me to extend her congratulations to you. As indicated in my previous letter, your award will be announced in the media and published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on Thursday 26 January 2012. I ask that you treat this manner as strictly confidential until the date of publication. From that date you will be entitled to use the initials 'OAM' after your name. Embargoed copies of the Gazette and biographical notes on recipients of awards will be issued to media outlets a few days prior to announcement, and you may be approached by members of the media for an interview at this time. If you agree to be interviewed, it is quite in order for you to discuss your award with media representatives. Media are aware that they must not under any circumstances publish or announce details until the appointed time. In due course you will be invited to attend an Investiture ceremony at which you will be presented with the insignia of your award. Once a date has been finalised you will be contacted by the Government House in your state or Territory. It is expected this will be in April or May next year. May I add my own congratulations to those of the Governor-General on your award. Yours sincerely Stephen Brady Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia. Government House Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia telephone (02) 6283 3533 Facsimile (02) 62833620 Email [email protected] Honours-in-confidenceperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1941
Unaddressed invitation from the St Kilda Patriotic Society to the official opening of the St Kilda Patriotic Carnival by the Governor of Victoria on 25 January 1941.White card printed in blue on one sidest kilda patriotic society, st kilda patriotic carnival -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
photograph, 21 May 1927
St. John's Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church is located on the corner of Mt. Alexander Road and Buckley St. Essendon. Lord Somers was the Governor of Victoria.B & W photograph of Lord Somers laying the foundation stone of the new St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon on 21 May 1927. The photo is mounted on grey card. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Colounces Tower, Vire, France, 10/2016
This is the sole remaining tower of the castle's curtain wall. The Coulonce's family had, in the Middle Ages, supplied several of the captains and governor's of Vire's fortified stronghold.A number of colour photographs of Colounces Tower, Vire, Francecolounces tower, vire, france, architecture -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Board of Governors, Shakespeare Grove, c. 1960s, 1961
Board of Governors, Shakespeare Grove, c. 1960s. Includes Principal Isaac 'Pixie' Ernest. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.elc, early learning centre, 1960s