This book was awarded to Anne E. Thomas as second prize for Geography in the Fifth form. Anne entered Ballarat College girls' school in 1883 at the age of 14. Graeme McDonald (BC1946py) donated the book from his father's personal collection in August 2003.Historic significance for its connection with one of the few female students of Ballarat College prior to 1900 and its expression of the value of classical education of its time.Bound in half calf with gilt edging, gilt lettering and decoration on the front and spine. Six raised bands on spine with gold lettering on second compartment; College crest embossed on back cover; black and white illustrated, 584 p.Book plate inside front cover: school crest / Geography/Second prize/ Fifth Form/ Awarded to/ A. Thomas/ Christmas, 1884. "CHAS. McDONALD" stamped on second page. anne-e-thomas, ballarat-college, 1884, girls'-school.

Item is particular to areaTankard Wagga SGT Mess ceramic with handle and Coat of Arms insignia "Torch with a Black Bird either side"Ceramic Mug with RAAF Wagga, insignia "Torch with a Black Bird either side", Sergeants Mess.grey ceramic glazed tankard, raaf wagga

Colour photograph a the Federation University H Building.buildings, mount helen campus, f building, archtectural features

Colour photograph of the entrance of Mount Helen Campus buildings, mount helen campus, nursing

Edited correspondence from the Gallipoli front line diary of CEW Bean.217 page, cut edged, illustrated hardcover book. Black buckram covers with illustrated dust jacket. Title in gold on spine. Illustrated end papers.On title page "Kath Watson 3566"books- military, documents diaries

Harry Foster Midgley No 3414 enlisted in the AIF in 11th reinforcements 14 th Batt on 14.7.1915 aged 21 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915, hospitalised 14.12.1915 with Dysentry, returned to unit 4.2.1916, transferred to 46th Batt 3.3.1916 then 12th FAB as a gunner 17.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, transferred to 11th FAB, WIA GSW to left ear, transferred to 4th Div Ammunition column 25.6.1917, WIA 1.8.1917 with GSW’s to chest, back, right arm, right leg. DOW’s in 41st Casualty Clearing Station Belgium 2.8.1917.Black & white photocopied photograph of soldier, button up uniform from waist up with Rising Sun badges on lapels. Peeked cap with badge in front, faux timber frame with glass front, cardboard back. 3414 Gunner Henry Foster Midgley, Bendigo 11th Field Artillery Brigade on top. Died of wounds - 02 August 1917 at bottom. On back: Brenda Chambers in texta.photography-photographs, military history, midgley

Annual class photograph, Montmorency High School, Form 10F 1977Colour photograph mounted in protective yellow cardboard folderSchool year 1977; Martin Joyce Colour Studiosmontmorency high school, school photographs

Photograph of Gary Partington's 1956 FJ Holden, Reg. No. GHS 972; in background, his Dodge sedan.Black and white photograph.motor cars, gary partington

Traces the name 'Montmorency' to France, then to Canada and Ireland. Makes some connection (unsubstantiated) to the naming of the suburb of Montmorency.3-page article, copied on pale blue paper.montmorency, r f riddiford

The Victorian Local Government Handbook was first devised by Frank Lonie in 1936. It was designed to help the layman (Councillors and their Senior Officers) be introduced to and understand the Local Government Act. This copy is the eighth edition.This book adds the Eltham District Historical Society's "Shire of Eltham" civic collection. It is significant in that it adds context to the understanding of other items in the collection, especially for the 1936-1974 era.Red hardcover. 256 p,Inside front cover stamp: Return to Chief Administrator Shire of Elthamlocal government, shire of eltham, law

Two colour photographs showing views from different sides of the housemontmorency, houses, lilicur road, shallard, fred squire

This wallet was given to George Langley from the Warrnambool High School ex students in 1940. George Furner Langley 1891-1971 was Principal of Warrnambool High School from 1921 to 1940.He served with distinction in World War One and World War Two and became the Principal of Melbourne High School. This wallet is of some interest as a memento of a prominent Principal of Warrnambool High School - Colonel George Langley. This is a brown kangaroo leather folding wallet with several pockets, a pencil holder, a metal clip on the front and a small metal plaque with an inscription. It is lined with corded material. G.F. Langley in Appreciation 18-5-40 Warrnambool High School Ex Students Stg 115 george langley

The A.I.F. Combined Athletic Sports Meeting was held at Gaza Ridge, Palestine on May 16 1942. The list of competitors contains individuals from many different units and states within Australia. This athletics meeting was held during World War II. Lists the names and rank of competitors in the May 1942 A.I.F. Combined Athletic Sports Meeting at Gaza Ridge, Palestine. Pamphlet. Rectangular in shape. Made from paper. Printed text is black in colour. Front cover has text and 'Rising Sun' insignia contained within a border. Other pages only contain text. world war two, world war ii, wwii, gaza ridge, palestine, a.i.f., combined athletic sports meeting, sport

Black and white photograph (1 original, 1 copy)Written on back of original photograph: "F.Kenworthy Carriage & Motor Body Works Whitehorse Rd Ringwood. Circa 1930"

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of backing sheet: "H. J. Richards garage - corner Whitehorse Rd. and Pratt St. Ringwood."

Typed below photograph, 'Proclamation of the City of Ringwood, 1960'. Catalogue card reads, 'Sir Dallas Brooks, Mayor Lavis, Town Clerk Dwerryhouse, Declaration of City'.

Written on backing sheet, 'Declaration of Ringwood as a City - 1960. Sir Dallas Brooks, Mr. Dwerryhouse, Mayor Lavis'.

Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.

Standard Format Pupil's RegisterHand written entries of Student names, Date of Birth, Parents name and occupation, attendance record with entry and exit dates, and School next attended.

Hand written invoice for merchandise to the value of £1.19.3. Paid by cheque, July 13, 1920.

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Image shows Kenworthy building with vacant land opposite.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "May 1969"