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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, These Walls Speak Volumes: A History of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria / by P. Baragwanath & K. James, 2015
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Report, History Summary 1958-1969 - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
3-page typewritten photocopyPrincipal 1969 - Mr. R. Cording. -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: The History of T.A.F.E. in Victoria by Hedley J. Harris
Twenty-two page A4 size booklet prepared and written by Hedley J. Harris.tafe in victoria, tafe history -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: A History of technical education in Victoria by Joe Ciavarella [1987]
Focuses on Collingwood Technical School 1965-1986 and written by Joe Ciavarella as part of his Bachelor of Education course.A4 size typewritten document of 22 pages, stapled together, publication date unclear but estimated to be 1987collingwood technical school, history, joe ciavarella, nmit -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Barrie I Follows, Defence at Nepean: A history of defence at the Nepean peninsula, Victoria, 1802-1997, 2011
A history of military activities at and relating to the Point Nepean area from the firing of the first shot in this area in 1802 by Lt. Murray from the 'Lady Nelson' up until 1997.ill., facsims., maps, ports. p.126.non-fictionA history of military activities at and relating to the Point Nepean area from the firing of the first shot in this area in 1802 by Lt. Murray from the 'Lady Nelson' up until 1997. fortifications - victoria - nepean peninsula - history, coast defences - victoria - historia -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Victorian Golf Association, A history of golf in Victoria, 1987
A history of golf in Victoria; and of the Victorian Golf Association.168 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionA history of golf in Victoria; and of the Victorian Golf Association.golf clubs - history, golf - victoria - history, victorian golf association -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Longmans, Green, and Co, A history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia, 1904
A history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia volume two 1854-1900Index, p.356.non-fictionA history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia volume two 1854-1900victoria - history 1854-1900, victoria - settlement -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - These Walls Speak Volumes - A history of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria, Pam Baragwanath et al, 2015
A comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016non-fictionA comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016 mechanics' institutes -- victoria, adult education -- victoria -- history, libraries -- victoria -- history., historic buildings -- victoria, victoria -- social life and customs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Across the Threshold - A Ronan Family History from Kilkenny to Victoria, Malcolm Ronan, 1993
This is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.non-fictionThis is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.ronan family, victoria -- genealogy, ireland -- genealogy, tallangatta -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Book, A history of Seventeen Central Victoria Schools
Baringhup, Baringhup East, Baringhup West, Bradford, Brokenback, Eastville, Gowar, Muckleford, Muckleford South, Neereman, Nuggetty, Porcupine Flat, Shelbourne, Shelbourne South, Tarrangower, Walmer, Walmer North -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, History of Kleinert's Homestead, 4 Reilly Court, Croydon, Victoria
Collection of maps and title deeds of Kleinert's 1886 homestead - 22 pages in pockets in black plastic spiral binder, compiled by Richard Carter, November 2008. Photocopies of title deeds and subdivisions. -
Friends of St Brigids Association
Book - Men of Yesterday : A Social History of the Western District of Victoria, 1834-1890, Kiddle, Margaret. 1967. Men of Yesterday : A Social History of the Western District of Victoria, 1834-1890. Melbourne : Melbourne University Press, 1967 xviii, 573 p., 10 p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm
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Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Barbara Rielly, "Viewbank" Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia and the Williamsons: a brief history, 1996
Biographical notes on James and Isabella Williamson, first purchasers of the Viewbank site4p text and photographviewbank homestead, williamson family, james williamson -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), A History of 26 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, Victoria
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, A Short History of Our Own Times, Vol. 1 of 2 : From the Accession of Queen Victoria to the General Election of 1880, 1881
Brown cloth-covered binding. Front cover decorated with two black framing patterns and a central gilded roundel with decorative design. Title and author on spine in gold lettering. 493pp.history, queen victoria, 1800s -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jean Court, A New Life for Gippsland A History of the Gippsland Railway Victoria, 1985
Compilation of accounts written by members of exploretary parties attempting to find an accessible track from Melbourne to Gippsland primarily so hat rattle could be fattened on lush pastures and returned for sale. The many hardships faced on the harrowinexploration -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Department of Labour and National Service, Private Lives Public Records -Family History Resources at Public Record Office Victoria, 1966
Government booklet intended to direct National Servicemen to the assistance available for return to civilian life.community services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Pamphlet, Blackburn - a mural depicting its history, 1996
Leaflet describing a mural sponsored by Blackburn Library Arts ProjectLeaflet describing a mural sponsored by Blackburn Library Arts Project depicting 33 local people, places and sites.Leaflet describing a mural sponsored by Blackburn Library Arts Project blackburn, murals, landcare and environment action group program, blackburn library arts program -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham, 1995
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard cottage, with corrugated roof. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a heavily planted front yard. On the right a weatherboard 'cubby' can be seen over the garden fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'wellwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Presentation Binder & Case, Lt Col Frank Pearson OAM ED EM, 2010
Lt Col Pearson served in the Australian Army from 1930, then in World War 2. Postings included 1/54 AA Coy in Darwin and and 2/6 Aust Armoured Regt in New Guinea. After the war he was appointed Commanding Officer of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Armoured Regiment (CMF). Frank was instrumental in establishing the unit museum.Loose leaf presentation binder presenting the service history and CV of Lt Col Frank Pearson.lt col frank pearson, biography -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Queen Victoria 1897, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1837-1897, Circa 1897
To mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria reigning as the monarchy for 60 years. She died four years later in 1901. These medals were mass produces by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne, many of the local government bodies had them made.Marking the 60 years that Queen Victoria was on the throne. A round medal with a young and older faced Queen Victoria on one side. And on the other side is the Shire of Ballarat 's "Coat of Arm". This medal was issued by the Ballarat Shire as did many of the local government bodiesThe two faces of Queen Victoria, one as a young woman, the other later in life with the words, "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60th YEAR OF REIGN. 1837 TO 1897". On the front. On the back is written "SHIRE OF BALLARAT. E.BUTLER. PRESIDENT". Also there is the Ballarat Shire "Coat of Arms", written underneath is the words "BY THESE WE FLOURISH".queen victoria, shire of ballarat, diamond jubilee -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham, 1994
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $173,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with tin roof, and porch with decorative facia. There is a driveway to the right, and a front yard enclosed by a picket fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge 1 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham -
Clunes Museum
Book, NOELINE KYLE, TRACING FAMILY HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA, 1985
SMALL BOOK BY NOELENE KYLE, TO ASSIST IN TRACING FAMILY HISTORY.local history, document, book, reference, family researching -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Award Certificate, Victorian Community History Awards 2014, 2014
Framed certificate. Yellow accents. Black text. Grey scale photo of six men in background. 'Victorian Community History Awards 2014. Commendation. Or the best presentation of history which uses non-print media. This project can include multimedia exhibitions, radio, Cd/DVD, phone apps, websites, digital video/podcasts or online applications. Multimedia History Award. Queen Victoria Women's Centre Centenary Digital Timeline Website Queen Victoria Women's Centre.'awards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Government of Victoria, "Rail - Victoria, a sources of rail manufacturing solutions for modern cities", c2003
Information document providing details of Victoria's rail equipment and vehicle manufacturers and their capabilities. Has a forward by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls, undated. Includes a list of suppliers, their contact details and activity or service provided. Includes consultants, engineers manufacturers, suppliers etc. Rob Hulls was Minister 2002 to 2005. See item 7263 for a similar document c1998Yields information about the Victorian rail and tram equipment suppliers and consultants.Document - 16 pages, + plastic cover, A4, wire bound with 4 loose pages.tramways, melbourne, railways, victoria, vehicles, equipment, consultants, rob hulls, victorian government -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Image, Ace Trophies, Queensland Foundation for Blind People opening, 1997
Commemorative plaque for the opening of the Kent Street building in 1997.Wooden board with nameplate attachedThis plaque was unveiled by Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland Leneen Forde, AC to mark the official opening of the new premises for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc Kent St, Annersley on 1st July 1997nameplates, queensland foundation for blind people -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Nichol's Lookout, Marysville, Victoria, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour photograph of the view of the surrounding hills from Nichol's Lookout which is on the Marysville-Wood's Point road near Marysville in Victoria.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoria. The country we're going is very rough/ different to this and rises between/ 2500 to 4500 feetnicol's lookout, lookout, marysville, victoria, p. 2324, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, P. Collis, Postal History of Internees & Pows, after August 1991; photocopy 1991
. Salient part of the book as already refereed too. Donated to the society by a keen philatelist Charles Lawlor. Articles collected by Charles Lawlor. Supplementary. at the back of the folder are letters of reference 1857 John Montgomery Maud Lynch 1897 Wm Holden 1913, 1912, 1917 and 1927.Red open fronted folder with plastic sleeves.Type written heading "Postal History of the Internees and Prisoners of War", on the bottom of the page handwritten "Pages from the Postal History of Internees and Prisoners of War in Australia during WW2. P Collis MBE FRPSL. The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoriap collis, postal history of internees, postal history of pow's, philatelic society of victoria -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Print, Group of people including Samuel Wadham, Sam Dimmick and Dorothy Wadham [?] eating dinner; includes some students in academic gowns, c.1962
Black and white photograph of Group of people including Samuel Wadham, Sam Dimmick and Dorothy Wadham [?] eating dinner; includes some students in academic gowns -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Twenty One Years Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1949
A brief history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria since its formation in 1928. The growth of the groups throughout Melbourne and country Victoria is chronicled. Group Presidents and Branches at 1949 are listed as well as association officialsDonated to the Tambo shire Historical Society by Mrs L Fitzclarenceassociations, community services, volunteering