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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1859
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Or this alluvial mine (i.e., deep lead mine) at Ballarat (1859). Slide shows men at work at the deep lead mine at Ballarat, mine flag flying. Horse walking in circles at the puddler, a man appears to be seated on what looks like a swing at the puddler. In the foreground a man sawing timber, several piles of timber are close by. A building in background.- - - Markings: 27 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Hume City Civic CollectionSash, Belle of the Ball, 1953
This sash was presented to Miss Flora Lloyd along with a trophy as the winner of the Belle of the Ball at the annual Diggers' Ball held on the 3rd July 1953 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall. She was partnered by Mr. Chris Hall.A pale blue sash with a gold tassel and R.S.L. insignia at one end."Sunbury R.S.L./BELLE of the BALL/Coronation Year Ball 1953"1950s, sunbury, sunbury memorial hall, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, sunbury news, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD ERA, c1850s
Diggers & mining. The gold era. The next railway line to be opened was that between Geelong and Melbourne. Sketch of large railway station. Markings 4 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD ERA, c1857
Diggers & mining. The gold era. The next year, voting by ballot was introduced, and in 1857 manhood suffrage was adopted for the Legislative Assembly. Markings 38 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - INFORMATION: JOHN ALFRED GUY/ALFRED MORTIMER
Information re John Alfred Guy and family taken from Digger Pioneer Index and other sources.. Guy also known as Alfred Mortimer. Correspondence between BHS and Roslyn Mortimerperson, individual, mortimer family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - RSL Shield, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David Thompson recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of RSL shield, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Excelsior Hall from Princes Street, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: building, Princes Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Street entrance, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: entrance in Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Gate on Bridge Street side of Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: gate, Bridge Street. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Hey Yokomo
A black and white photograph - Dinah Lee has the main body of the diggers enthralled with her presentation of 'Hey Yokomo' at 1st ATF Base Nui Dat (note there is not text at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, nui dat, 1st atf base, dinah lee, digger, entertainer, gibbons collection catalogue -
Hume City Civic CollectionBooklet, Sunbury, 1987
The booklet gives a brief outline of Sunbury's history from European settlement to the late 20th century.Two identical paperback publications with a cream rippled cardboard cover with a sketch on the front of a two diggers pulling a horse-drawn cart with mail and other items. The title 'Sunbury' is embossed on the cover. non-fictionThe booklet gives a brief outline of Sunbury's history from European settlement to the late 20th century. australia post, post office, sunbury post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1860s
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: and the whim. (This photograph, taken in the 1860's, gives a close-up view of a whim.) Markings: 30 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Slide: and was paid in cash. Shows Commissioner handing out Gold Licences. Markings: 10 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Life And Work At The Diggings, Section 3, The Gold Licence . . . The Government Camp Markings:1 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1850
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: The washdirt was shovelled into the sluices, and the flow of water carried away the clay and lighter sands. Markings: 62 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Beverly Braidwood
A coloured photograph of a member of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party Beverly Braidwood entertains the Diggers on a hastily organised stage at the1st Australian Logistics Base, Vung Tau.photograph, south australian concert party, beverly braidwood, entertainers, 1st australian logistic support base, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, The Wild One
A black and white photograph of 'The Wild One' Johnny O'Keefe sings before appreciative diggers. O'Keefe with Caroline Page and The Playboys staged a two hour show August 1969 at Nui Dat photograph, johnny o'keefe, the playboys, nui dat, entertainment, gibbons collection catalogue, caroline page, digger -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGERS, c1900s
Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Sketches: Man placing hat maked ÇAUCUS on the head of a lion with mans face, mouse about to be covered wth hat. Caption: Ladies and Gentlemen behold this fierce lion! By the simple process of passing him through the hat he becomes at once the mildest of Mice. The Conjurer (From the Sydney Bulletin) Second sketch a soldier and an aborigina, captian: Another Volunteer. If you want ém plenty men boss? You gib a stick 'bacca, I big pfellar black-traker. Mine tinket I am feller to catch that - Kaiser.'' from the Sun Bulletin, sketch by B E Minns. Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 12. Used as a teaching aid.Visareducation, tertiary, war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. S.T.G. Iron Bark Gully, Bendigo, 1852. Businesses on the diggings, too, were conducted in huts and tents. Slide depicts the huts and tents at the diggings in which business was conducted. This view you can see there are still quiet a number of trees in the surrounding area, there is also a fence. Miners can be seen walking amongst the tents and huts as well as on the hillside. Markings: 36 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD ERA, c1850
Diggers & mining. The gold era. Gradually, roads were built, and Cobb and Co., amongst others, established regular coaching services. Markings 41 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Street window, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: Station Street window, angled, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Princes Street entrance, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of Princes St entrance, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bridge Street side of Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: Bridge Street side of hall, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Street louvred window, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: louvred window, Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Street side window, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: side window, Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Gate (detail) on Bridge Street side of Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail gate, Bridge Street. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Shrapnel Removal
A black and white photograph of Capt Jack Bromley, 2 Field Ambulance Hospital, Nui Dat removes shrapnel from the neck of an SAS Digger (Note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, capt jack (the quack) blomley, 2 field ambulance, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUniform Complete
Western Front Digger (Helmet U475, Groundsheet, U074 Jacket, Water bottle EQ063, Tin cup EQ176, Belt EQ050, Trousers U638, Boots U299, Puttees EQ113, Bayonet scabbard)uniform, ww1, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, C1851
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Shows number of Chinese in Victoria from 1851 to 1947. After 1861 numbers of Chinese gradually decreased. Markings: 15. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1865
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: View of a Chinese market garden including buildings and gardeners . Titled: A Chinese marker garden c.1865. Markings: 8. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields
