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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The Victorian Horse Society Amateur Championships -Croydon Horse Show-12.4.1952
Black and white photograph showing horse and rider going over hurdleWritten on back of photo: "Jane Luxton, Lilydale. "Knobby" -Winner of The Victorian Horse Society Amateur Championships.Croydon Horse Show -12.4.52. Ref Ringwood Mail 24.4.1952" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Oliver, Thomas, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1899, March, 1899
1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. HewishWhite cardboard certificate with gold printing from "Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. Third Show held on Tuesday March 14, 1899. First Prize Mr J. Hewish Best 6 swede turnips" +Additional Keywords: Oliver, Thomas, Lilydale / Hewish, J / Hall, C.D. (Pres) / Williams, George A. (Sec)as above -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Account Books, Ringwood Arts and Crafts Society with Ringwood Eisteddfod Programmes, 1946-1972
This expenditure ledger was used by the Ringwood Arts & Crafts Society between 1946 and 1972. Included are programs for the Ringwood Eisteddfod from the first to the 18th Eisteddfod: i.e. from 1955 to 1972.|Statement by Ms McKerrow relating to short history typed and pasted into the back of the ledger.|The Society started in 1946 and also associated societies. The society rented the lower Ringwood Town Hall for meetings.Red cardboard covered ledger with red cloth spine: 1-Dec-1946 to 15-Nov-1972 91pp.; Included are copies of Ringwood Eisteddfod Programmes 28-Aug-1955 to the 18th Ringwood Eisteddfod 1-Sep-1972 +Additional Keywords: McKerrow / McLean / Rob / Corr / Frank / Dowsing, Mrs Irene (Foundation Member) -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Show Certificate, Tom Kerr - Show winner, 1939 (exact)
Four families of Kerrs lived at Thalia, out of Wycheproof and when Tom's daughter Margaret donated the framed certificate she commented,"it has found a good home at the Wycheproof Historical Society."A valued Wycheproof SHOW prize for best practice agriculture in its day,year 1939. This item relates well to key themes in the history of the region,in particular progress in agriculture and pastoral production. Framed Special Certificate issued by the Farm Competitions Associations of Victoria and awarded in 1939 by the Wycheproof & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society - Secretary A.B. Hackwell. Coloured images of wheat grains and stalks surround the printed and written words."Donated by Margaret Smith nee Kerr 29. 2. 2008."1939, , wycheproof, show, wheat crop, winner -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (Digital), Gerald Ashcroft, Eltham District Historical Society 1967 - 2017, 2017
History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:26:22; 1.2GB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall. Mrs E. (Betty) Robertson at the Festival of Kew Exhibition, 1976.Reverse: "2-14. Kew Historical Society member, an (sic) co'organiser of Historical Exhibition, at Festival of Kew, 1976. Miss E. Robertson (Betty) nearest camera. KH36"kew historical society - exhibitions, kew (vic.) -- history, kew civic hall, kew city hall, exhibitions — kew (vic.) -
Vision Australia
Negative - Image, Quest Films, Stills from 1986 Royal Blind Society of NSW commercial, 1986
In 1986 the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales commissioned Quest films to make commercial about the Society and it's programs.93 colour transparencies, 84 black and white transparencies and 7 printed proof sheetsroyal blind society of nsw, quest films, fundraising -
National Wool Museum
Book, Australian Costume and Textile Society
"Context: Australian Costume and Textile Society journal" June, 1983. Special issue, marking the occasion of the Society chainging its name from the Textile Museum of Australia Association to the Australian Costume and Textile Society, and the handing over of their textile collection to the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.fashion handicrafts - history, australian costume and textile society powerhouse museum, fashion, handicrafts - history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (Digital), Gerald Ashcroft, Eltham District Historical Society 1967 - 2017 (SP), 2017
Shorthened version History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:11:50; 542MB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Certificate - Photograph, colour, Melbourne District Nursing Society certificate of employment, 08.07.1913
This Certificate was presented to Trained nurse, known as 'Nurse' in those days, Nettie Osborne on completion of six months employment with Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS). This is the only example of a MDNS Nurses certificate in the RDNS collection. In 1913 the MDNS Nurses had their board and residence, uniforms, bicycles and laundry expenses provided. Newly employed Nurses were paid £50 a year for her first six months. At the end of a year her salary was increased by £5, and later she earned £60 a year. .Following the founding of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) in February 1885 to care for the sick poor in Melbourne, subsequent meetings were held to form a Committee and to draw up a Code of Rules of the Society. It was decided that only nurses who had attended a Hospital Nurses Training School and were fully qualified would be employed by the Society. After interviewing several candidates, it was on the first of May 1885 when the first Trained nurse, known as 'Nurse' in those days, Mrs. Ferguson, was employed by MDNS with a salary of £100 per annum. She was employed for three months initially, but this was soon extended, "on the understanding she will make arrangements to live in the more immediate vicinity of her district". A Doctor agreed to assist the Nurse with advice at any time. In rotation, a member of the Superintendence Sub-Committee supervised the Nurse’s visits and could assist to alleviate some poor social conditions they found. A second Nurse, Mrs. Joanna Cannon was employed by MDNS six months later, with a trial period of six months which was extended. They were the stalwarts of the Society in the early years, Nurse Cannon remaining with the Society for four years and Nurse Ferguson for five years, though both had a short break due to illness through the heaviness of the work. Nurses salaries were reduced to account for the cost of uniforms, and then when establishments were rented by the Society and the Nurses could now live in the Nurses Home. The Nurses worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They liaised with Doctors and provided high quality trained nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness, fresh air and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel. They supplied equipment on loan, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing blankets and clean bed linen, and nightdresses as necessary. They provided nursing care to a range of people, often in destitute situations, some lying on rags on the floor as they had no bed, others with just a bed and maybe a thin blanket, a chair and nothing else. Their ages ranged from babes, children, adults to the elderly. The Nurses gave medications as ordered, dressed wounds e.g. to the injured, and surgical cases, and to those with leg ulcers; attended to patients with ‘surgical ailments’ such as ‘hip disease’; gave care to those with acute illnesses such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, measles, and scarlet fever, as well as those with chronic illnesses such as consumption (tuberculosis), heart disease, arthritis, cancer, debility, neuritis and paralysis. As the work increased a third Nurse was employed but this was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer and many nurses only remained with the Society for several months. A Trained Midwife was employed in August 1893. The work was arduous, particularly in the heat of summer. Permission to use bicycles was given to the Nurses in 1898 and the Society decided to purchase their own in 1903. A business man offered ‘new free wheel’ bicycles at £13 each which included maintenance for one year. Bells and wooden frames were added, at a cost of £5 per frame, so the Nurses could carry extra equipment. Nurses’ bags were strapped to the handlebars. Soup was made for those in need 2-3 times a week and if patients could not arrange to have it collected the soup was delivered by the Nurses on their bicycles. The use of bicycles caused a change in uniform, with white pith helmets, and veils covering them and tied under their chin, now being used; straw hats were worn in summer. Over the years the Nurses complained that their veils became wet in the rain and asked for a change of uniform but this did not occur until 1921. Bicycles continued to be used in inner areas until 1945. Public transport was also used over the years, in conjunction with a Motor Auxiliary from 1929 to 1971. MDNS began with its own small fleet of vehicles in the early 1950s which gradually expanded into a full fleet.The coloured Certificate is made of white paper attached to a buff card forming a boarder. It is in gold print on the white background which has a thin gold border. In large bold script are the words "Melbourne District Nursing Society" In between the words "District" and "Nursing" is a red Maltese cross which extends above and below the writing. Underneath this, in smaller capital letters, are the words "For Nursing Sick Poor In Their Own Homes"/. Below this in bold script are the words "This is to Certify that"/. Under this, written in black handwriting, is "Nurse Nettie Osborne"/; below this in script is "has acted in the capacity of District Nurse", then in black handwriting the words "Six Months"/. The next two lines read "having fulfilled her Duties to the satisfaction of her Committee, /"and appreciation of her Patients". The Certificate is signed in black by Mary Leeper, Vice President; Kate Hood; Hon. Treasurer; C.M. Tatham Hon. Secretary, and has Date; 8th July 1913 in black handwriting. On paper attached with tape to the back of the Certificate, is a copy of a photograph of two unidentified people. [Possibly Nettie and her husband]. Some small marks, and in one area a small area of cracking is seen on the white background of the certificate.certificates, mdns, melbourne district nursing society, rdns, royal district nursing service, nurse nettie osborne -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Eltham District Historical Society, Eltham Courthouse, 730 Main Road, Eltham, 14 July 2007, 14 Jul 2007
The Eltham Courthouse annex was the venue for the Society's 40th anniversary celebration lunch on Saturday, 14th July 2007. L-R: - Ron Gordon (Nillumbik Historical Society), Lilas Scale, Peter Bassett-Smith, Diana Bassett-Smith, Vicki Court (Royal Historical Society of Victoria)Colour photo print 100 x 150mm40th anniversary, celebrations, ron gordon, lilas scale, peter bassett-smith, diana bassett-smith, vicki court, eltham courthouse annex, eltham district historical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Monster Nugget of Slaty Creek by W.T. G
The information in this book was first published in 1862 in the 'Family Herald'.Twenty four page booklet with a cover illustration by David Henderson, published by Creswick Historical Society. The story is thought to be fictional, but Brasch's Store did exist in Mopoke Gully.gold, nugget, brasch, mopoke gully, german fred, slaty creek, french, eugene de belmont, john hodges -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
ceremonial collar, Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS) ceremonial collar, Early 20th century
The Ballarat Hibernian Society was a friendly society formed at Ballarat in 1868. In 1871 the group amalgamated with a similar group in Melbourne to form the HACBS. Due to legislative changes the insurance interests of the society were absorbed into those of the IOOF in the late twentieth century . These collars were worn at official functions and meetings of the society. They vary in elaboration from heavily embroidered to very simple silk collars and many are embroidered with motifs such as kangaroos, emus, shamrocks and Irish harps.Large velvet ceremonial collar with gold metal braid trim and PP for Past President embroidered in gold metal thread.hibernian, hacbs, textile, ceremonial collar, friendly society. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Working on the Society Banner at Meruka House, Shire of Eltham, "As We Are" Community Banner Project, 1986
Tracey Naughton was the former Shire of Eltham Community Arts Officer and was responsible for developing the 'As We Are' project which encouraged a number of local community groups to develop banners. The Society was keen to be involved and the project was kicked off following a talk to the Society's members by Tracey in April 1986. The banner was completed and displayed with a number of other banners at the Eltham Community Centre in October 1986. It was then carried proudly for the first time in front of the Society's Parade Float in the 1986 Eltham Community Festival Parade and subsequent parades through to 1990. In December 1994 the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist and following council amalgamation and the establishment of the new Shire of Nillumbik, the Society's name (Shire of Eltham Historical Society) had become somewhat irrelevant and it was revised in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society. The immediate downstream impact of this change was the rendering of the Society's Banner to history after only eight years of use. The banner now hangs proudly in our Local History Centre.Five colour photographsactivities, banner project, meruka house, jud deegan, marjorie north, blanche shallard, lu robertson, russell yeoman, opal smith -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society Community Banner
Tracey Naughton was the former Shire of Eltham Community Arts Officer and was responsible for developing the 'As We Are' project which encouraged a number of local community groups to develop banners. The Society was keen to be involved and the project was kicked off following a talk to the Society's members by Tracey in April 1986. The banner was completed and displayed with a number of other banners at the Eltham Community Centre in October 1986. It was then carried proudly for the first time in front of the Society's Parade Float in the 1986 Eltham Community Festival Parade and subsequent parades through to 1990. In December 1994 the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist and following council amalgamation and the establishment of the new Shire of Nillumbik, the Society's name (Shire of Eltham Historical Society) had become somewhat irrelevant and it was revised in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society. The immediate downstream impact of this change was the rendering of the Society's Banner to history after only eight years of use. The banner now hangs proudly in our Local History Centre.Colour photographactivities, banner project -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1890
Description of the annual meeting of the society. Discussion regarding the proposed establishment of a horticultural college on the society's grounds. The Government to redeem their debts of £1000 and members to retain their privileges.Photocopy of article in "The Leader" 28 June, 1890 p15. the leader, rhsv, royal horticultural society of victoria -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Society puzzled by response", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/12/1972, with the BTPS Vice President Mr. M. Calnin expressing puzzlement at the official and public response to the Society's efforts to establish its tourist tram route near Wendouree Parade. He contrasted this to the enthusiasm in Bendigo. Also mentions the development of Sovereign Hill. Notes track laying work underway this weekend.date in blue ink of "13/12/72" in top area of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum establishment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Royal Horticultural Society, 1890
Description of meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria regarding the proposed establishment of a horticultural college on the society's grounds. The Government to redeem their debts of £1000 and members to retain their privileges.Photocopy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 17 May, 1890 p15.the leader, rhsv, royal horticultural society of victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Timber Mountain, 1986
Paperback. Front cover has an old photograph of a timber railway leading into a forest. There is also a man standing at the side of the railway. In the inside back cover is a fold out map titled "Sawmills & Tramways of the Murrindindi Forest 1885-1950.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779history, sawmilling, murrindindi forest, victoria, north east victoria, houghton, n -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, HAWKINS, Leo, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a letter from the Kew Historical Society to Cr Hawkins congratulating him on his election to the office of Mayor (1971) and his obituary by Noel Tennison, published in the Age newspaper (5 May, 2006).kew historical society - archives, mayors of kew (vic), lev hawkins, leo hawkinskew historical society - archives, mayors of kew (vic), lev hawkins, leo hawkins -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Journal, "The Victorian Historical Magazine. Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria", June 1957-February 1975
Journals were formerly the property of Miss Helen Gibson, a founding member of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. They were passed over to the Society in 2007 by Miss Gibson's family.Set of journals covering June 1957 (#108) to February 1975 (#179). #144-147 and #168-178 are missing. #179 is entitled "The Victorian Historical Journal".Some editions have "Helen Gibson" in ink on front cover.victoria, history of. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Agricultural Society -- Named Members
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Royal Aeronautical Society Lawrence Hargrave Memorial Lecture 19th September 1968 Presented by I H Ring F.R.Ae.S
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Card (Item) - Wackett Widgeon flying boat information card, Widgeon 1 1924 The Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Audio Cassette, Warren, Frances, Daniel Harvey, 7/12/1996
Talk given by Frances Warren to Nunawading & District Historical Society meeting on 7 December 1996, on Daniel Harvey and the establishment of his implement works in Doncaster, Box Hill and Nunawading.Audio Cassette - Talk given by Frances Warren to Nunawading & District Historical Society meeting on 7th December, 1996, on Daniel Harvey and the establishment of his implement works in Doncaster, Box Hill and Nunawading. Document held at WHS archives under ND5954.daniel harvey, farm and garden equipment, farm equipment factories, warren, frances, nunawading and district historical society inc. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Shire of Eltham, Invitation by Councillor Charis Pelling to attend a public meeting on 6 June 1967 to form a Shire of Eltham Historical Society, 24 May 1967, 24/05/1967
Councillor Charis M.A. Pelling was a Councillor in excess of ten years and a former President of the Shire of Eltham. Cr Pelling was the founder of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society and the Society's first President.Public meeting for creation of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, later Eltham District Historical Society subsequent to the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994. The society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 and retains two founding members as current members.Letter typed on Shire of Eltham letterheadshire of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, society foundation, charis m.a. pelling -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Victorian Historical Journal, 1987
Quarterly. Former Title: Journal (Royal Historical Society of Victoria) 0813-1295royal historical society of victoria, periodicals, victoria -
Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Preservation Society contact sign, pre 1977
Puffing Billy Preservation Society contact sign Contact details of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society on this sign were located at Belgrave in a prominent position. It dates to pre 1994, possibly pre 1977. The sign shows telephone numbers of seven digits in use before the current eight digits were introduced around 1994. The numbers shown here are no longer in use for the Puffing Billy Railway. Historic - Puffing Billy Preservation Society signPuffing Billy Preservation Society contact sign small wooden rectangle painted sign Puffing Billy Preservation Society Enquirespuffing billy, sign -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Kew Association, 1974
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on ‘The Kew Association’ formed in 1974 as a separate group to the Kew Historical Society. Its constitution, which is filed, is general in nature. One part of the Association’s interests was the formation of a Historical Working Group to ‘examine historic buildings and other aspects of Kew’s history’. A founding member of the Society, Joy Stewart, was its convenor. By June 1974 it had 133 members. It differed from the Society in that it specifically aimed to improve Council services. One of its achievements was to begin a ‘historical home survey’ by street. The survey documents in the file list street name, number of house, side of street, size of house and general observations. Other information in the archive file includes correspondence, agendas, minutes etc. of the Association. As these only cover the years 1974-5, this may have been the period in which the group operated.kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic)kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Hodges, E F G "Reporter" Offices, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1901, 12-Mar-01
as in Brief Description|1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. HewishPink coloured cardboard certificate with gold printing "Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. Fifth Show held March 12, 1901. First Prize J. Hewish No1 Class B Section 13 - Exhibit Best 6 Red Beet". +Additional Keywords: Hewish, J / Hodges, E F G / Thatcher, H (Pres) / McComas A E (Sec)as above