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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Saturday Play by Fred J. Schonell, 1965
Author Fred Joyce Schonell was born 3 August 1900 in Perth to school master Edward William Schonell and Agnes Mary (nee Mawer). Following his graduation (B.A) from the University of Western Australia in 1925 and his marriage to Florence Eleanor de Bracey Waterman in 1926, Schonell was awarded the Hackett Scholarship. The scholarship allowed schonell to complete a Ph.D. on the diagnosis and remediation of spelling difficulties at King's College and the London Day Training College, University of London; having travelled to England in 1928. From 1933 to 1950, Schonell acted as a lecture and researcher at Goldsmith's College, was appointed Professor of education at the University of Swansea (1942) and at the University of Birmingham (1947). Schonell returned to Australia ub 1950 as the Foundation Professor of Education at the University of Queensland and acted as head of the University's education department. Following a stint as President of the Professional Board, Schonell was named the first full-time, salaried, Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland in 1960. During his career, Schonell oversaw many research projects and authored many published works including "The Happy Venture Playbooks" (1939 onward) which were developed as teaching materials for English speaking students throughout the Commonwealth. Professor Fred J. Schonell was knighted in 1962. Sir Fred J. Schonell died 22 February 1969 from Hodgkin's disease at Indooroopilly. The Fred and Eleanor Schonell Educational Research Centre was named after the pair in 1967. Schonell was posthumously inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame in 2001. (https://www.readinghalloffame.org/fred-schonell-inducted-2001) This specific copy of Saturday Play was a library book at the former Mandurang State School. A 64 page children's book made from stapled thick paper and a cardboard, red stripped, cover in 1965. The cover depicts an image of a woman sitting in a high back chair, reading to two children, a cat and a dog. The second in a series of books titled "THE HAPPY VENTURE PLAYBOOKS" written by Fred J. Schonell, "Saturday Play" was illustrated in colour by William Semple. The text is large and easy to read, the text black on a white background. Printed by Robert Cunningham & Sons Ltd. in Alva, Scotland. Published by Oliver and Boyd in Edinburgh, Scotland.On the cover is a handwritten price of 10c. On the title page is a stamp "State School No.1952" which also appears on the inside back cover "State School No. 1952 Mandurang". Several pages have words underlined or circled in either pencil or blue pen. fred j. schonell, the happy venture playbooks, state school no. 1952, mandurang, children book -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Miss Jane Elizabeth (Jean) Pearson and her sisters in 1952, 1952
Miss Jane Elizabeth (Jean) Pearson is second from the left. From c1927 - c1950 Miss Pearson had the cake and confectionery shop at 147 Union Road. It was later a milk bar, next to Henry Jamieson’s radio and electrical shop. Miss Pearson sold Farey’s cakes which were very popular and in a trellised-off section also served morning and afternoon teas. Her sisters often helped. Silversticks, white knights, licorice straps were among a wide selection of sweets to be bought for 1d. – or even ½d. Jean was one of a large family born to John William Pearson and Agnes Yeaman. Jean was born at Riddell's Creek in c1884. She died in 1966. She had 3 brothers and a total of 6 sisters. Lillias Irene and Grace Stewart died in infancy or childhood, so the other sisters in the photo were (not necessarily in order): Ethel Agnes born in 1885, who married James Charles Robertson; Catherine Myra born in 1887, unmarried; May Dempster born 1891, unmarried; and Stella Christie born 1897, who married Cecil Hunt Aston in 1928. Jean was in business as a confectioner at 3 High Street, Malvern in 1927; in Union Road 1941-1949 and resided (presumably in retirement) at 37 Mayston Street, Hawthorn in 1954. At the later address May and Catherine are also listed variously in 1954 and 1963. (Ref: electoral rolls). The Hawthorn address was the 'family home' - address of John William Pearson who died in 1944, appointing Jean as his executrix. (Ref: Trove - The Argus 19 July 1944) Black & white copy of a group of 5 smiling older women with a strong family resemblance against a weatherboard background.147 union road, (miss) jean pearson, surrey hills, milk bar, shops, confectionary shop, cake shop, tea rooms, (miss) jane elizabeth pearson, (miss) ethel agnes pearson, (mrs) ethel agnes robertson, (miss) catherine myra pearson, (miss) may dempster pearson, (miss) stella christie pearson, (mrs) stella christie aston, (mr) john william pearson, (miss) agnes yeaman, (mrs) agnes pearson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Playing Fireman, c1900
This photograph was taken about 1900. Herbert Schlink, on the right of the image was born in was born on 28 March 1883 at Wodonga, Victoria to German migrants Albert Joseph Schlink and Franzsiska Trudewind. He initially enrolled in Faculty of Arts at the University of Sydney, but after one year he transferred to medicine and graduated in 1907. This marked the beginning of a brilliant career. He was appointed as honorary gynaecological surgeon at Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney NSW from 1922. As a director of the hospital board from 1926, Schlink as chairman (1934-62) supervised the opening of Gloucester House, King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, Queen Mary Nurses' Home, the neurosurgical and psychiatric blocks, the (Sir Earle) Page Chest Pavilion and the hospital chapel. As a gynaecologist, Herbert pioneered the use of cobalt ray therapy in treating pelvic cancer and instigated the systematic follow-up of cancer patients. In 1954, Herbert was created Knight Bachelor for his public services and his service to medicine. He had previously received the Silver Jubilee Medal from his Majesty King George V, and the Coronation Medals of 1937 and 1953. Outside of his medical career, Dr Schlink was an enthusiastic skier. In 1926 he made the first winter crossing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. He was a foundation member of the Kosciusko Alpine Club and was directly responsible for the building of the first chalet at Charlotte Pass. Schlink Pass near Guthega in the Snowy Mountains is also named in his honour. Charlie Ryan is the boy on the left. He was to later become the editor of the Wodonga and Towong Sentinel after the death of his father in 1912.This image is of significant as it depicts a group of local boys including a preeminent medical professional who was born in Wodonga and a newspaper editor.A framed photo of a group of boys playing with a fire cart in Wodonga.Below photograph: "PLAYING FIREMEN / Young Charlie Ryan, left, with the boys of the village./ Herbert Schlink, probably the boy on the right, was to/ become Sir Herbert Schlink, on of the nations most/ distinguished men of medicine. Circa 1900. Photograph courtesy: Wodonga Historical Society"wodonga fire fighters, sir herbert schlink, charles henry ryan -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - James S. N. Harris
James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Black and White Print, Rural Photographic Service of Australia, Grade III, Eltham State School 209, Dalton Street, Eltham, 1953
Teacher: Mr Griffith Back Row (L-R): Mr Griffith, - , - , John Hopkins , Ronny Morris, Michael Oldfield, Rex Jobling , -, - , - , Geoffrey Jones, Barry Moar, David Stokes Middle Row (L-R): - , Avis Barnes , Pam Geer , Prue Kimber , Dirkie Herholdt, - , Bronwyn Conibear , Joy Chapman , - , - , Alan Pittman Front Row (L-R): Neil Twyford , - , Beverley Bradbury (nee Stokes), Susan Gill , Helen Taylor , Thelma Baxter , - . Students in grade either not present or unidentified include Faye Helmers, David Knight, Robin Hayes, Bruce Treganan Photography by Rural Photographic Service of Australia, 8a Bankly Avenue, Malvern, Vic. 5303/5 Digital copies scanned by EDHS from originals held by Barry Moar, of Greensborough, Vic, 17 Jul 2017 and Margaret Harding (nee Joy Chapman.) 15 Nov 2024. Keith and brother Barry Moar moved to Eltham in March 1944 where they attended the State School (elder brother Keith from 1949) in Dalton Street. They lived at 11 York Street in a house rented from Ernie Andrew at a cost of £2/week. Other items of note advised by Barry and Keith Moar: Michael Oldfield was killed in a car accident in South David Stokes, son of Frank Stokes who operated Stokes Orchard was killed in the Black Saturday fire of 7 Feb 2009. It snowed in Eltham in 1952 or 1953 Andy Matthews was on HMAS Voyager when it was sunk by HMAS Melbourne. Carleen Golgeth's mother used to drive her to school in a c.1928 Rolls Royce taxi (phaeton?)Digital copy of black and white photograph x 21953, eltham state school, state school no. 209, grade iii, alan pittman, barry moar, david stokes, geoffrey jones, michael oldfield, mr griffith, neil twyford, ronny morris, margaret harding (joy chapman) collection, barry moar collection, arthur roberts, avis barnes, barry (andy) matthews, ben rutley, beverley bradbury (nee stokes), bronwyn conibear, bruce treganan, carleen golgeth, class photo, david knight, dirkie herholdt, dorothy uren, eltham primary school, eltham state school no. 209, faye helmers, grade v, helen taylor, ian newlands, john hopkins, john squires, johnny morris, joy chapman, keith moar, margaret butterway, margie? reed, marjory bredle, maureen davis, max goldsworthy, michael sinclair, mr jobling, mr phillips, nina macbeth, pam geer, pat davison, peter brown, peter mccann, prue kimber, rex jobling, robert eisma, robin hayes, stafford davison, susan gill, teddie mynott, thelma baxter, yvonne box -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment Warrant Officers and Sergeants, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1973
This photograph of the Army Survey Regiment’s Warrant Officers and Sergeants was taken on the parade ground at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo in c1973. WO1 John Hogan served as RSM of the Regiment from 1968 to 1976.This is a photograph of Warrant Officers and Sergeants posted to the Army Survey Regiment Fortuna Villa, Bendigo Victoria, c1973. The photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 600 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white c1973. Back Row L to R: Irene Saunders, Bob Hayden, Lloyd Patterson, Chris Sharp, Sgts Mess Spvr, Lloyd Harvey, John Waight, Ivor Hastings, Ace Evans, Andy Covington, Gordon Haswell, Jim Jefferies, Mick Dempster, Bill Forrest, Max Neil, Ted Burgess, Chris Kelly, Graeme Beasley, Peter Mansell, Dave Miles, unidentified, Geoff Wasser, Errol Fletcher, Doug Malligan, Len Thirwell, Michael Wagland, Ian Bootland, Peter Dew, Jeff Lynch, John Rankine, George Austen, Jim Mitchell, Ken Slater, Alan Carew, Chris Wardley, Jim Mulqueen, Evan Giri. Front Row L to R: Marjorie Knight, Tom Pattison, Don Taylor, Bob McKenna, Bob Coultard, Stan Vote, Brian Rogers, Aub Harvey, RSM John Hogan, Neil Rankin, Clive Andrews, Tony Ellis, Alex Munro, Roger Rix, Joe Farrington, Tibby Szentirmay BEM, Fred Panknin, Ken Rich, Jack Williams, Ian Batt UK Exchange.There are no personnel annotated. ‘7744’ annotated on top left corner of photo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY, 17 Sept 1918
The Bendigo Choral Society, Season 1918, Second Concert. Sixth Grand Concert, Masonic Hall, September 17th, at 8 p.m. Artists: Miss Dorothy Penfold, A.R.C.M., Miss Myrtle Knight, Mr J Danks, Mr Arthur E Sayer, Mr H Williams. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier, A.R.C.O., Pianist: Miss Muriel Hyett, L.A.B. Admission 1?- and 1d. Tax. Patron: His Worship the Mayor, Cr Ambrose Dunstan. Office Bearers: President-Mr H M Leggo. Vice Presidents-Mr M G Giudice & Cr J H Curnow. Sub-Conductor-Mr E A Miller. Treasurer & Librarian-Mr W H Dolphin. Assistant Librarian-Mr R J G Duguid. Assistant Secretary-Mr F A Wittscheibe. Committee-Office Bearers, with Mesdames Perry & Scott, Misses Colgan, Veale, Gall and Weeks, and Messrs. Duguid, Sleeman, W Brown, F Wittsheibe and F J Walter. Hon. Secretary-J Huspeth, 85 Wills Street, Bendigo. Programme: God Save the King, Come if you dare, Scherzo Capriccio, La Carita, To the Forest, Villanelle,A Spell is on the Woods and Meadows, Scotland Yet, A Love Song, We Wandered, The Brook, Wanderer's Night Song, Eleanore, Young Lochinvar.Bolton Bros. Printers, Bendigoprogram, music, the bendigo choral society, the bendigo choral society, season 1918, second concert. sixth grand concert, masonic hall, september 17th, at 8 p.m. artists: miss dorothy penfold, a.r.c.m., miss myrtle knight, mr j danks, mr arthur e sayer, mr h williams. conductor: mr w c frazier, a.r.c.o., pianist: miss muriel hyett, l.a.b. admission 1?- and 1d. tax. patron: his worship the mayor, cr ambrose dunstan. office bearers: president-mr h m leggo. vice presidents-mr m g giudice & cr j h curnow. sub-conductor-mr e a miller. treasurer & librarian-mr w h dolphin. assistant librarian-mr r j g duguid. assistant secretary-mr f a wittscheibe. committee-office bearers, with mesdames perry & scott, misses colgan, veale, gall and weeks, and messrs. duguid, sleeman, w brown, f wittsheibe and f j walter. hon. secretary-j huspeth, 85 wills street, bendigo. programme: god save the king, come if you dare, scherzo capriccio, la carita, to the forest, villanelle, a spell is on the woods and meadows, scotland yet, a love song, we wandered, the brook, wanderer's night song, eleanore, young lochinvar. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment Group Photos, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1977
This is a set of three black & white photographs of troops from the Army Survey Regiment’s SGT’s Mess and Lithographic Squadron taken in 1977. This is a set of three black & white photographs of troops from the Army Survey Regiment taken in 1977. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) & .2) - Photo, black & white, 1977. SGT’s Mess Back row L to R: unidentified, George Austen, Dick Manly, unidentified, Syd Davis, Greg Francis- Wright, unidentified (x2), Graeme Jeffers, Bob Scaddan, Alan Hancox, Jeff Lynch, unidentified, Alan Toogood, Mick Dempster. Centre row L to R: John McCracken, Kerry Gallager, Dave Miles, Dick Barwald, Rowan Gillies, Ross Hyde, Ken Slater, Gary Warnest, unidentified, Jim Beard, Jim McDonald, unidentified (x3), Noel Coulthard, Errol Fletcher, Doug Carswell. Front row L to R: Ivor Hastings, unidentified (x2), Alex Cairney, Tony Ellis, Bob Mason, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, Alan Bunn, Marj Knight, Roger Rix, Manfred Panknin, John McCulloch, Jim ‘Triple J’ Jefferies, Bob Hayden, Tibor Szentirmay. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1977. Lithographic Squadron formed up outside Proofing Hut. Parade commander – WO1 Manfred Panknin. On far-right L to R: Graeme Jeffers, Dave Miles, Jeff Lynch.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Wayne Kell, "Ballarat Tramways Employees (60's - 71)", 2020
Yields information the employees of the SEC from about the 1960's through to closure. Not known if completely accurate.List - typed A4 sheet titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees (60's - 71)", prepared by Wayne Kell. Lists employees in alphabetical order images: .1 - jpg scan of the sheet .2 - pdf of the list in a single vertical column .3 - word document in the image files Noel Aghan Noel Allen Max Anderson Brian Anwyl Adam Balloch Ray Barrow Ian Bentley James Billman Les Bird Mick Blackman Kevin Blake Dave Blaw Brett Boddington Kevin Brookman Gary Butler Kevin Butler Marty Cahill Bob Carter Daryl Chambers R oy Courtney Steve Crosby Ray Curnow Ron Davidson Bill Davies S. Davies W. Davies T Ed Davis L. Denmead Max Devlin Austin Domaschenz Des Domaschenz T. Dunstan Ted Edmunds Allen Edwards George Etheridge D. Everett John Everett Ted Fish Vic Gill Ian Grant George Gray Max Green Ray Hall Norm Hamilton Rory Herauville Bernie Hill Colin Hill Norm Hunt Danny Irvine Allan Jeffreys Bruce Jenkins David Jones Ron Jordan Wayne Kell Alan Kellett Alf Kellett Dave Kellett Noel Klein Hec Knight Ron Knight Mick Laidlaw Ed Lake Stan Lakey Herb Lee George Long Norm Lorensini Geoff McErvale Doug McGregor Leo McMahon Alec McWilliam Bill Maes George Magee Jim Maher Mick Mahoney Andre Malins B. Mannion Les Mark Jack Marone Jackie Mason Arthur Maxwell Harold May Allan Meaney Brian Melville Jim Menzies Alf Mercer Barry Morris Robert Morris Bruce Munn Tom Nancarrow Bill Newell Les North John O’Keefe Dan O’Leary Dick Oliver Joel Owen Eric Patterson Bert Peart Ivan Pellas D. Powell Lindsay Quick Arthur Reed Bill Retallick Rex Rewell Howard Reynolds Neil Robe Ned Romeo Vin Ryan Rick Rykers Bill Segrave John Schmidt Charles Scicluna David Skewes Harry Smerdon Brian Smith Roy Smith Bill Spicer Tony Stephens Max Stephens Tom Stevenson Neil Sutherland Doug Thompson Ian Tierney Ian Trenfield John Truscott Bill Trusler Bill Tuddenham A. Turnbull Dave van Oorschot E. van Rooy Harry van Oorschot Henk van Oorschot Bill van Oorschot Gerry van Rooy Harry van Rooy Ian Wallis Lou Walker Bill Ward Geoff Ward Vin Webb Bill Wellard L. Wellard R. Williams Terry Williams Doug Wiseman Edward Wrightlists, employees, personnel, ballarat, crews -
Vision Australia
Text, Life Governor certificate, 1950
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, R, Farrer was awarded a governorship in July 1950.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-President: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S. Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. F.F. Knight, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that R. Farrer Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1960
The photograph depicts a view across the water at Lake Sambell. The image dates from approximately 1960. The present day park and reserve occupies the site of the former Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open-cut sluice mine that began operations in the mid-Nineteenth Century and operated until the early 1900s, through the peak of Victoria’s Gold Rush. It was converted into a park and leisure area in the 1920s. Lake Sambell was formally opened to the public on Friday 5th October 1928 and was opened by the Victorian Government’s Minister of Lands, Mr Bailey, as part of initiatives to boost the economies and development of country towns. The lake was named after Mr L.H. Sambell, a shire engineer and secretary of the Forward Beechworth Committee who was involved in promoting the transformation of the mining site and promoting plantation forestry and tourism as alternative industries. £300 to begin the process was provided by Mr J. McConvill, a former resident of Beechworth, who is remembered in a street name adjacent to the lake. Residents of Beechworth have worked to raise funds to improve the Lake Sambell reserve several times, such as efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to raise the banks several feet to deepen the water for swimming purposes. Fundraising campaigns include the ‘Ugly Man’ competition conducted on behalf of the Wallace Park-Lake Sambell Development Scheme. The latter competition was run by the Fire Brigade Bend’s team as part of a larger competition called the ‘Mile of Pennies’; it was won by Mr Len Knight of Beechworth’s Commercial Hotel. The ‘Mile of Pennies’ was conducted at a Carnival held on New Year’s Eve, 1947. It was proposed by the Beechworth and District Progress Association. As well as improving swimming facilities, funds were raised to install a caravan park facility near the lake. Funds were also donated by commercial entities, such as £250 received from Zwar Bros. Pty Ltd. The photograph is significant as it shows the level of development of Beechworth in the early to mid-Twentieth Century. Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperObverse: nil. Reverse: 3470 / Velox (paper mark)beechworth, beechworth lake, lake sambell, lake, beechworth and district progress association, forward beechworth committee, ugly man, mile of pennies, wallace park lake sambell development scheme, wallace park-lake sambell development scheme, zwar bros, zwar, l.h. sambell, j. mcconvill, minister of lands, commercial hotel, len knight, rocky mountain mining company, rocky mountain mining co, gold rush, redevelopment, transformation, community fundraising -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1960
The photographs in this set depict views across the water at Lake Sambell. The images date from approximately 1960. The present day park and reserve occupies the site of the former Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open-cut sluice mine that began operations in the mid-19th Century and operated until the early 1900s, through the peak of Victoria’s Gold Rush. It was converted into a park and leisure area in the 1920s. Lake Sambell was formally opened to the public on Friday 5th October 1928 and was opened by the Victorian Government’s Minister of Lands, Mr Bailey, as part of initiatives to boost the economies and development of country towns. The lake was named after Mr L.H. Sambell, a shire engineer and secretary of the Forward Beechworth Committee who was involved in promoting the transformation of the mining site and promoting plantation forestry and tourism as alternative industries. £300 to begin the process was provided by Mr J. McConvill, a former resident of Beechworth, who is remembered in a street name adjacent to the lake. Residents of Beechworth have worked to raise funds to improve the Lake Sambell reserve several times, such as efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to raise the banks several feet to deepen the water for swimming purposes. Fundraising campaigns include the ‘Ugly Man’ competition conducted on behalf of the Wallace Park-Lake Sambell Development Scheme. The latter competition was run by the Fire Brigade Bend’s team as part of a larger competition called the ‘Mile of Pennies’; it was won by Mr Len Knight of Beechworth’s Commercial Hotel. The ‘Mile of Pennies’ was conducted at a Carnival held on New Year’s Eve, 1947. It was proposed by the Beechworth and District Progress Association. As well as improving swimming facilities, funds were raised to install a caravan park facility near the lake. Funds were also donated by commercial entities, such as £250 received from Zwar Bros. Pty Ltd.The photographs are significant as they show the level of development in Beechworth in the middle of the Twentieth Century. Four sepia and black and white rectangular photographs printed on matte photographic paper. 3469.1: Obverse: nil Reverse: 3469-1 3469.2: Obverse: nil Reverse: 3469-2 3469.3: Obverse: nil Reverse: 3469-3 3469.4: Obverse: nil Reverse: 3469-4beechworth, beechworth lake, lake sambell, lake, beechworth and district progress association, forward beechworth committee, ugly man, mile of pennies, wallace park lake sambell development scheme, wallace park-lake sambell development scheme, zwar bros, zwar, l.h. sambell, j. mcconvill, minister of lands, commercial hotel, len knight, rocky mountain mining company, rocky mountain mining co, gold rush, redevelopment, transformation, community fundraising -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bennett, Richard
Richard Bennett was the first born child of Richard Bennett and Ann Isabella Kirk in February 1828 in London England. His father was a silk weaver. His family came to Sydney in 1833 but then returned to England in 1837. Richard came out himself in 1843 when he undertook a training course on the care of sheep. He first visited Belfast in January 1846 and described it as being" The centre of a large squatting district". In 1853 he married Elizabeth Nicholson Watson at St Johns Church of England Belfast Victoria. They had 11 children, 6 registered in Victoria and the other 5 born in New South Wales. Richard's aunt (or sister some sources say) Isabella married into "Belfast Royalty" by marrying Lloyd Rutledge in 1852 and they built 'Cooinda' in 1855 and lived there. However, Lloyd apparently fell down the steps drunk one night in 1858 and broke his neck. Richard's brother Ryder Bennett was Rutledge's accountant. (William or Lloyd?) Richard's sister Matilda married James Mylne knight. Richard Bennett worked on a number of properties in the district as well as heading to New South Wales in 1858 -1870 then he returned to the Port Fairy Area. He established the River Shaw Wool Scouring establishment at Yambuk in 1876 but by 1879 he had moved his business to the banks of the Merri River Dennington. He retired in 1887 and lived the rest of his life in Warrnambool. He died on 11th September 1904. Richard Bennett wrote many letters to the local newspapers regarding the early history of the district in 1984 these letters were published under the title "Richard Bennett's Early Days of Port Fairy" A book named "Richard Bennett's Early Days of Port Fairy" was edited by Jan Crichett using his letters Early settler noted for his letters regarding the Early Days of Port FairyBlack and white portrait of gentleman with a squared collarpionner, bennett, richard, dennington., early days of port fairy, river shaw wool scouring -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – Defence Force Service Medal Presentations, c1967, c1976-1980
This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. In photos .1P to .8P, the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for each further 5-year period of service. The photos were taken on four separate occasions. Photos .1P to .3P were taken on the parade ground. LTCOL John Nolan was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975. MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID was subsequently promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the unit from 1969 to 1970. Photos .4P to .7P were taken in circa mid-1970s and Photo .8P was taken on Friday 21 October 1976. Photos .4P to .8P were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden. This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1960s-1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, LT Jack McNeale. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO1 Jack Gore. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO2 Robin Wilson. .4) & .5) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: WO1 Don Taylor, BRIG Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .6) & .7) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: SGT Syd Davis, Brigadier Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, WO1 Marj Knight, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE GOC FF COMD. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1976-1980. L to R: unidentified (x2), WO2 John McCulloch, unidentified, WO1 Darby Munro, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified visiting General..1P to .9P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - Mapping correspondence about Papua New Guinea 1970-77, Dept of Natural Resources, Army Survey Regiment, Director of Survey - Army, 1 May 1970 - 8 Aug 1977
20 x Letters, Signals and Documents pertaining to Papua New Guinea (PNG) Mapping during the period 1970-77. These documents were important authoritative documents affecting the production of PNG mapping being produced at the Army Survey Regiment at that time.Foolscap size folder containing 20 x letters/signals pertaining to Papua New Guinea mapping. Several documents both have been numbered #15.Each letter/Signal is numbered 1-20. Document 1- has "recieved" stamp, Document 2- has a note and signature MM Knight WO2, Document 3 - has 788-2-18 ad "Recieved" , Document 5 - has "Sergeant RN Sargeant" annotated, Document -11 has two file numbers and "received" stamp, Document -12 (telephone record) has recipients stamp, date and initials and file ' R750-5-1, Document -13 "received" stamp and initials, Document -15 has "received" stamp and a note "apply after TALASEA", Document -16 includes a diagram, Document -17 "Distribution List" hand written, Document -18 "received" stamp, Document 19 has note and initials, Document -20 "recipients" stamp, note and initials and "Army Survey Regiment" document stamp. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1960
The photograph depicts a view across the water at Lake Sambell. The image is thought to date from the 1960s so may show the lake during a period of drought, such as that experienced across South-Eastern Australia in 1967. The present day park and reserve occupies the site of the former Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open-cut sluice mine that began operations in the mid-Nineteenth Century and operated until the early 1900s, through the peak of Victoria’s Gold Rush. It was converted into a park and leisure area in the 1920s. Lake Sambell was formally opened to the public on Friday 5th October 1928 and was opened by the Victorian Government’s Minister of Lands, Mr Bailey, as part of initiatives to boost the economies and development of country towns. The lake was named after Mr L.H. Sambell, a shire engineer and secretary of the Forward Beechworth Committee who was involved in promoting the transformation of the mining site and promoting plantation forestry and tourism as alternative industries. £300 to begin the process was provided by Mr J. McConvill, a former resident of Beechworth, who is remembered in a street name adjacent to the lake. Residents of Beechworth have worked to raise funds to improve the Lake Sambell reserve several times, such as efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to raise the banks several feet to deepen the water for swimming purposes. Fundraising campaigns include the ‘Ugly Man’ competition conducted on behalf of the Wallace Park-Lake Sambell Development Scheme. The latter competition was run by the Fire Brigade Bend’s team as part of a larger competition called the ‘Mile of Pennies’; it was won by Mr Len Knight of Beechworth’s Commercial Hotel. The ‘Mile of Pennies’ was conducted at a Carnival held on New Year’s Eve, 1947. It was proposed by the Beechworth and District Progress Association. As well as improving swimming facilities, funds were raised to install a caravan park facility near the lake. Funds were also donated by commercial entities, such as £250 received from Zwar Bros. Pty Ltd.The photograph is significant as it shows Lake Sambell at lower water levels, such as may have been experienced during period of drought.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperObverse: nil Reverse: 3470beechworth, beechworth lake, lake sambell, lake, beechworth and district progress association, forward beechworth committee, ugly man, mile of pennies, wallace park lake sambell development scheme, wallace park-lake sambell development scheme, zwar bros, zwar, l.h. sambell, j. mcconvill, minister of lands, commercial hotel, len knight, rocky mountain mining company, rocky mountain mining co, gold rush, redevelopment, transformation, community fundraising, drought, 1967, 1960s -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Gravestones at Malahide Castle, Ireland, 2016, 09/2016
Generations of the Talbot family have called Malahide Castle home. They played significant roles in Irish political and social life. Set in 260 acres the castle is only 10 minutes from Dublin airport. https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/ The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the "lands and harbour of Malahide." The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century and it was home to the Talbot family for 791 years, from 1185 until 1976, the only exception being the period from 1649–60, when Oliver Cromwell granted it to Miles Corbet after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland; Corbet was hanged following the demise of Cromwell, and the castle was restored to the Talbots. The building was notably enlarged in the reign of Edward IV, and the towers added in 1765. The estate survived such losses as the Battle of the Boyne, when fourteen members of the owner's family sat down to breakfast in the Great Hall, and all were dead by evening, and the Penal Laws, even though the family remained Roman Catholic until 1774. In 1918 during the First World War a mooring-out base for airships was established in the grounds of the castle, used by airships from RNAS Anglesey in Wales which conducted anti-submarine operations in the Irish Sea. There were plans to base airships here from 1919, but these were abandoned at the end of the war.[1] In the 1920s the private papers of James Boswell were discovered in the castle, and sold to American collector Ralph H. Isham by Boswell's great-great-grandson Lord Talbot de Malahide. Malahide Castle and Demesne was eventually inherited by the 7th Baron Talbot and on his death in 1973, passed to his sister, Rose. In 1975, Rose sold the castle to the Irish State, partly to fund inheritance taxes. Many of the contents, notably furnishings, had been sold in advance, leading to considerable public controversy, but private and governmental parties were able to retrieve some. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malahide_CastleDigital photographsgravestones, malahide castle, ireland, cemetery, malahid castle; talbot; ireland; richard talbot; dublin -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Malahide Castle, Ireland, 2016, 09/2016
Generations of the Talbot family have called Malahide Castle home. They played significant roles in Irish political and social life. Set in 260 acres the castle is only 10 minutes from Dublin airport. https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/ The estate began in 1185, when Richard Talbot, a knight who accompanied Henry II to Ireland in 1174, was granted the "lands and harbour of Malahide." The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century and it was home to the Talbot family for 791 years, from 1185 until 1976, the only exception being the period from 1649–60, when Oliver Cromwell granted it to Miles Corbet after the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland; Corbet was hanged following the demise of Cromwell, and the castle was restored to the Talbots. The building was notably enlarged in the reign of Edward IV, and the towers added in 1765. The estate survived such losses as the Battle of the Boyne, when fourteen members of the owner's family sat down to breakfast in the Great Hall, and all were dead by evening, and the Penal Laws, even though the family remained Roman Catholic until 1774. In 1918 during the First World War a mooring-out base for airships was established in the grounds of the castle, used by airships from RNAS Anglesey in Wales which conducted anti-submarine operations in the Irish Sea. There were plans to base airships here from 1919, but these were abandoned at the end of the war.[1] In the 1920s the private papers of James Boswell were discovered in the castle, and sold to American collector Ralph H. Isham by Boswell's great-great-grandson Lord Talbot de Malahide. Malahide Castle and Demesne was eventually inherited by the 7th Baron Talbot and on his death in 1973, passed to his sister, Rose. In 1975, Rose sold the castle to the Irish State, partly to fund inheritance taxes. Many of the contents, notably furnishings, had been sold in advance, leading to considerable public controversy, but private and governmental parties were able to retrieve some. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malahide_Castle, TalbColour photograph of Malahide Castle, Ireland.malahide castle, ireland, talbot, richard talbot -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Document
Large paper document including colour illustrations of Melbourne Harbor Trust shield and other shields. Includes three wax seals attached to document with blue ribbon."To All and Singular to whom these presents shall come, Sire Anthony Richard Wagner/ Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Garter Principal King of Arms. Sir John Lunamace Heaton Arm/ Strong Knight, Member of the Royal Victorian Order. Clarenceux King of Arms an Aubrey John Toppin Esquire/ Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Send Greeting! Whereas Victor/ George Swanson. Esquire upon whom has been conferred the Australian Efficiency Decoration Chairman of the Melbourne Harbor/ Trust Commissioners hath represented unto The Most Noble Bernard Marmaduke, Duke of Norfolk, Knight of the Most/ Noble Order of the Garter Knight Grand Cress of the Royal Victorian Order, Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of/ England and one of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council that the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners is a body/ corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal duly constituted by Act of Legislature of the Colony of Victoria number/ DLII bearing date Twenty second day of December 1876 the said Act having been amended from time to time and various Acts passed consolidating such amendments that under the said/ Act the exclusive management and control of the port and the preservation and improvement of the port generally as vested in the said Commissioners. That the Melbourne Harbour Trust/ Commissioners being desirous of having Armorial Bearings, Supporters and a Device or Badge duly assigned under lawful authority and he hath therefore requested the favour of His Grace's/ Warrant for Ouigranting and assigning such Armorial Ensigns and in the same Patent such Supporters and such Device or Badge as may be proper to be borne and used by the Melbourne/ Harbor Trust Commissioners on Seals otherwise accoding to the Laws of Arms. And forasmuch as the said Earl Marshal did by warrant under his hand and Seal bearing date the Sev-/ enth day of March 1962 authorize and direct Us to grant and assign such Armorial Ensigns and such Supporters and such Device or Badge Accordingly. Know ye therefore that we/ the said Garter Clarenceux and Norroy and Ulster in pursuance of His Grace's warrant and by virtue of the Letters of Patent of Our several offices to each of us respectively granted do/ by these Presents grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Arms following that is to say: Azure a representation of the constellation of the Southern Cross/ Argent on a Chief enarched on five Pallets of the first. And for the Crest Out of a Coronet composed of eight Masts each with sail set and upon Rim Or in front of a Bollard proper/ two Anchors in saltire Azure Mantled figure doubled Argent as the same are in the margin here of more plainly depicted. And by the Authority aforesaid We do/ further grant and assign the following Device or Badge that is to say: Two Anchors in saltire Argent as here depicted And by the Authority aforesaid the said Garter/ do by these Presents further grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Supporters following that is to say : On either side a Sea Horse/ (Hippocampus) or collared and lined Gules in front of a representation of the Melbourne Harbour front proper as the same are also in the margins here of more/ arms plainly depicted the whole to be borne and used forever hereafter by the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners on seals otherwise according to the laws of/ Arms. In witness whereof we the said Garter Clarenceux and a Norroy and Ulster Kings of Arms have to these presents subscribed Our names and affixed the seals/ Of our Several offices this fith day of March in the Twelfth Year of the reign of our Soveriegn Lady Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great/ Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith and in the years of Our Lord One Thousand nine/ hundred and sixty three" "Prosperity Through Service" -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Monash Bridge, Hurstbridge, 23 January 2008
Monash Bridge spans the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge. It was built in 1917 for the Shires of Heidelberg, Eltham and Whittlesea. It is considered Nillumbik Shire's finest engineered bridge and was construced by the engineering company of Sir John Monash. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p117 Monash Bridge is considered the Shire’s finest engineered bridge and was constructed by the engineering company of that great Australian, Sir John Monash.1 The bridge spans Diamond Creek on the Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road, linking Hurstbridge with Yarrambat and Arthurs Creek. Monash Bridge, also called Hurst’s Bridge, was built in 1917, by the Reinforced Concrete and Monier Pipe Construction Company Pty Ltd, for the Shires of Heidelberg, Eltham and Whittlesea. Although Monash was probably in action overseas during World War One when the bridge was designed and constructed, he evolved the basic design in the 1900s and it was a standard design for the firm. However J A Laing, a designer at the firm, was probably the designer, as his initials are on bridge drawings held by the Eltham District Historical Society.2 The bridge is an excellent early Australian example of an open spandrel reinforced concrete arch bridge and has a single span of 29 metres. It is unusual in Victoria, but similar to many reinforced concrete arch bridges in Europe and America, built from the late 19th century. In Victoria, Monash pioneered the use of reinforced concrete – then a revolutionary construction material. His company, Monash & Anderson, had the exclusive licence for the Monier patent for the system of reinforced concrete construction for Victoria and New South Wales. A well-known example of the Monier arch bridge is the Morell Bridge in South Yarra. The sweeping arch of the Monash Bridge combines grace and utility and blends with the surrounding rural landscape. Its design and construction have allowed it to carry increasing volumes of heavy traffic, but in modern times the one lane is considered by some to prevent easy passage through Hurstbridge. However others consider this an asset to deter too much more traffic, which would diminish Hurstbridge’s charming rural character.3 This is the third bridge across the Diamond Creek at this site. The original bridge was a log bridge upstream, constructed in the 1850s by early settler, Henry Hurst, after whom Hurstbridge was named. The bridge spanned the creek, where it divided his family’s property. In the 1880s a timber bridge replaced it, known as Hurst’s Bridge. However a more permanent bridge was considered necessary when the new railway arrived in 1912, bringing with it expectations of growth in the town and the surrounding fruit-growing district. Monash Bridge’s official opening on November 3, 1917 was a gala occasion, which took place before about 1000 spectators. Two who attended the opening had a particularly sound knowledge of the locality. One was Fred Hurst, Henry’s brother, who used to ford the creek at or near the bridge’s site more than 50 years before. The other was John McDonald of Arthurs Creek, who had built the old wooden bridge over the creek about 40 years earlier.4 Although John Monash was a fine engineer, his fame came from his brilliant war career, rather than from his engineering or his many other achievements. Monash was Corps Commander of the Australian Forces. His brilliance was recognised with his awards: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and Knight Commander of the Bath. Monash was also decorated by the French, Belgian, and American Governments.5 After the war, Monash worked in many prominent civilian positions, the most notable as head of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. He was a leading and loved public figure, involved in many public and private organisations. He was president of the Australian Zionist Federation and involved in the Boy Scouts. Monash University is named after him. By the 1920s Monash was probably regarded as the greatest living Australian.6 Despite most of his life working as an administrator and leader, rather than a fighting soldier, he became integral to the ANZAC legend. Monash died in 1931.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, hurstbridge, monash bridge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Primary School -Class photograph. Grade 5B -1960
Black and white photograph"Attached to photograph" Back Row-L to R: Graham Lunn, Max Wardle, Neville Lee-Archer, David Burden, Kelvin Nairn, Philip Dursten, Robin Close, Donald Stephens, Graham World, Stuart Butler. 2nd Row- L to R: Wendy Marshall, Marilyn (?), Cheryl Collings, Glenda Pottenger, Denise Hawkins, Gail Russell, Christina Curtis, Denise Wigley, Sylvia Sefers, Pam Butler. 3rd Row- L to R: Graham Steel, Elizabeth Pumpa, Elaine Salvador, Patricia Browning, Margaret Saines, Marjorie Knight, Wilhelmina Persons, Kathleen McHarry, Heather Wind, Barbara Horn, Neva Lee, Pamela Anderson, Jill Bryant, Robert Baylis. Front Row- L to R: Vincent Crupi, Roderick Alan, Peter Huxley, Rodney Costello, Ian Perkins, Clifford Tann, Ian Roberts, Graham Marsh, Larry Thompson. Teacher: Mrs Steer -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, War Letters of General Monash
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. War Letters of General Monash Edited by F M Cutlack Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1934Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 923.5 MON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service On a type written page inside book is written General Monash: 1865 - 1931 …. Australian soldier of Jewish birth, was born in Melbourne, graduating at Melbourne University..Began practising as a civil engineer in 1884, and became President of the Victorian Engineering Institute .. In 1887 entered the Australian Army, in which he rapidly rose to the rank of Col. At outbreak of World War 1 , he became Chief Censor, and then was sent in command of 4th Brigade to Gallopoli... Later commonded 3rd Australian Division in France, and in June 1918 took command of the Australian Corps. After armistice, Director general of Demob. for Australia.. Knighted in 1918 and published Australian Victories in France two years later.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, f m cutlack, war letters of general monash, general monash, victorian engineering institute, 4th brigade, gallopoli, 3rd australian division, australian corps -
Geelong Cycling Club
WW1 Honor Roll, Circa 1918
A chronicle of G.W.C.C. members who joined the Armed Forces for the 1914-1918 War (WW1) noting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.This honour board signifies the high esteem in which the community held for those soldiers who joined the armed forces during WW1. The large list of names from this relatively small cycling club indicates the huge sacrifice all communities made during this time of war. It is a statement of patriotism, service and sacrifice.Large 3 piece hardwood dark stained timber Honour Board. Names of GWCC members who served in WW1 depicted in gold lettering. Those killed noted. Artwork includes national animal symbols of Emu and a Kangaroo and a Floral Emblem of Wattle Sprigs."Honor Roll/1914-1918 Geelong West Cycling Club/A Thomson/B Thomson/Kld GThomson/JA Smith/Joe Smith/K McCauley/F Cornish/P Lunnon/JW Grundell/H Foote/J McCann/H Toyne/Kld B Hargraves/Kld EA Simmons/Kld G Ross/J Clarke/L W Hansford/N Bowler/Kld J Love/B Lorimore/Kld J Black/C Smith/J Hobbs/Kld E Culliver/Kld G Brequet/Kld P Grundell/J Thomson/P Moir/T Pescud/H H Pescud/M Reynolds/M Foote/C Belperroud/E Cornish/F Fanning/H Mansell/F Hotchin/A Ives/C Grayland/Kld E Bartlett/Kld J Howlett/S Knight/W Shields"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; g.w.c.c; ww1; honor roll; 1914-1918; a thomson; b thomson; g thomson; j a smith; joe smith; k mccauley; f cornish; p lunnon; jw grundell; h foote; j mccann; h toyne; b hargraves; e a simmons; g ross; j clarke; l w hansford; n bowler; j love; b lorimore; j black; c smith; j hobbs; e culliver; g brequet; p grundell; j thomson; p moir; t pescud; h h pescud; m reynolds; m foote; c belperroud; e cornish; f fanning; h mansell;; f hotchin; a ives; c grayland; e bartlett; j howlett; s knight; w shields; -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige
Photograph of a painted portrait of L/- Stan Savige. The signature appears to be 'Manders '45'. He appears to be in uniform and could be from his service in World War 2. Stanley Savige is seen as the founder of Legacy when it was founded in Melbourne in September 1923. He was born in Morwell Victoria on 26/6/1890. He served in the Australian Army between 1915 and 1946, including service in both World Wars. Stanley Savige was awarded a KBE, CB, DSO, MC,ED. Stanley George Savige was born in Victoria in 1890, and enlisted in the AIF (Private 577) in March 1915. He served with 24 Battalion at Gallipoli, and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant prior to the evacuation, at which he was part of the final holding party at Lone Pine. In France he saw service with 6 Brigade Headquarters as well as with his battalion, and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at the second battle of Bullecourt. In 1918, he became one of a small number of Australians selected for service with 'Dunsterforce' in Persia, commanding 'Urmia Force', and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Between the wars, Savige continued his military career with the Militia, and by 1939 he held the rank of colonel. When the 2nd AIF was raised, he was placed in command of 17 Brigade, which he led through the campaigns in Libya, Greece and Syria, before being promoted to command 3 Division (Militia) in New Guinea. In 1944, he was appointed GOC 2 Corps, in command of forces engaged in the campaign on Bougainville, and accepted the Japanese surrender there in September 1945. Lieutenant General Savige was knighted (KBE) in 1950, and died in 1954. He is widely remembered for his efforts between the wars in founding the Legacy Clubs (which he modelled on the 'Remembrance Club' formed in Hobart by his friend and former commander Sir John Gellibrand in 1923) to care for the dependants of deceased servicemen and ex-servicemen. These clubs grew into a nation wide organisation which, by the time of Savige's death, was supporting over 80 000 widows and children.This is a photographic portrait of the founder of the first Legacy Club in Australia, Sir Stanley Savige.Black and white photo of a painting of Sir Stan Savige printed onto a postcard.Stamped with 'Photograph No. MH 91859 Supplied by Military History Section (S.D.9,) General Staff L.H.Q. For official purposes ONLY, NOT TO BE PUBLISHED' in purple ink.savige, portrait, stan savige, founding legatees -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHORT ARTICLES (RHSV, BENDIGO BRANCH): ''LOOKING BACK 100 YEARS''
Typewritten short articles (RHSV, Bendigo Branch): ''Looking back 100 Years''. Possibly all authored by John O'C Hattam, Bendigo and ?? Published in the Newsletter/magazine of the Society. Titles for the articles and key points within are as follow: 1. ''Lock-ups'' in Bendigo (Rosalind Park, Eaglehawk and White Hills); 2. Curnow's Auction Rooms, corner Mitchell and Queen Streets. with mention of Goodwin’s grocer shop and ''Her Majesties Theatre''; 3. Hebrew Synagogue (sic) in Dowling St (Hopetoun St); 4. Caltex oil deport (end of Hopetoun St) with mention of Knight's Brick kiln and quarry; 5. First fire brigade (Pall Mall, near Bull St); 6. Sandhurst Flour Mills (corners Lyttleton Terrace, Myers and Bernal (now Chapel Streets). Mention of Iser home on site; 7. Article similar to article #5 re first fire brigade with some different details; 8. Sly grog selling (from Bendigo Advertiser 18/4/1874); 9. Alexandra Fountain. Mention of Mr P Finn, monumental mason and building of the fountain; 10. ''Joke'' re pyrites/gold taken from Bendigo Advertiser 7/4/1874; 11. Interesting article from Bendigo Advertiser re ''lost'' including advertisement for one child; 12. Gambling on the Reserve from Bendigo Advertiser April 1874; 13. ''Settling a dispute'' from Bendigo Advertiser 11/4/1874; 14. Articles re ''selling liquor'' and ''furious riding'' taken from Bendigo Advertiser 15/4/1874;document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo advertiser, mr p. finn. curnow's auction room. sandhurst flour mills. goodwin's grocer shop. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MARY ANNE MITCHELL COLLECTION CAMPBELL, CONNELLY & CO RECEIPTS, 1924-1939
Mary Anne Mitchell Collection Local Bendigo Business Receipts dating from 1924-1939. Businesses include: Campbell, Connelly & Co. Pty. Ltd. Ironmongers, Plumbers & Sewerage Contractors of Sheet Metal Goods; The Northern Seed Supply Co. Seed & Service Station; Gerrand, King & Son, Wholesale Fruiterer's & Commission Agents; Myer's Bendigo Pty Ltd. Drapers & Outfitters; Foggitt Jones Pty Ltd. Ham & Bacon Curers Central Provision Merchants & Bendigo Bacon Factory; W.J.Knight Late Knight & Wilkinson Wheelwright, General Blacksmith, Wagon & Lorry Builder, Motor Body Builders; D.Whyte's Farmers Cash Store Pty. Ltd Wholesale & Retail Grocers; Harol Pettit Used Cars; Whitelock & Carter Tailors, Mercers, Hatters & Bootmen Specialists in Ladies' Hosiery; W.Lewis Williams Chemist; J.C. Morrison Carriage Builder & Vehicle Manufacturer; Stilwell's Complete House Furnishers; Matthew Bros. General Drapers, Specialists in Men's Clothing, Mercery Manchester, Childs, Ladies'Wear etc; George Bennett Arcade Store Crockery, Glasswear, Ironmongery, Stationery, Toys; Chandlers'Hardware Stores; J.H. Curnow & Son Farm, Dairy Produce & Furniture Salesmen Fire & Livestock Insurance Merchants Bendigo Auction Rooms; Hume & Iser, Pty. Ltd. Timber & Iron Merchants; Warren's Drapers, Milliners, Outfitters, etc; Cocking's Bendigo Drapers Manchester, Dresses, Clothing, Mercery, Underclothing & Millinery; Hartley's (J.L. Shoosmith) Bicycle, Motorcycle, Motor, Sporting & Radio Store; Williams The Shoemen Pty Ltd; Walter A. Reynell & Co. Stock & Station Agents;bendigo, history, bendigo businesses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Restaurant Tram Cuthberts 939, 1948
On of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018.Four motor bogie tram - ex Melbourne - tram No. 939 - One of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018. The tram was built by the MMTB as No. 939 in 1948 at Preston Workshops as a standard SW6 tramcar. It was resident for most of its life at Camberwell, Kew and South Melbourne depots and finally Southbank depot. Heavily rebuilt internally to give a flat floor, air-conditioned, 240V and 24V systems fitted along with changes to bulkheads and position of the passenger door and a goods door in 1994. The tram was converted into Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 3 in 1994/95, being launched on 8-2-1995. While in the later part of its use by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, it was named “Valentine” during July 2008. It was withdrawn from service in May 2012, when it was replaced by No. 935 (Restaurant No. 6). In August 2014, the Museum received a grant from the Victorian Government of $40,000 to refurbish tram – part of the Transport Investing in Regions Program. The tram was relocated to the Ballarat depot on 29/10/2014. Refurbishment work was completed during March 2016 and the tram was formally launched on 5/4/2016.. The tram is named after Sir Henry Cuthberts (1829 - 1907), the first Chairman of the Ballaarat Tramway Co (the horse tram operator). Sir Henry was a Ballarat based solicitor, member of the Legislative Council, Knighted in 1897 and strong supporter of many Ballarat institutions. Photo Warren Doubleday 5-4-2016.trams, cuthberts 939, restaurant tram, sw6 class, tram 939 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Twelfth Night, 2006
This is the program for a University of Ballarat Performing Arts presentation of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, in 2006, performed by third year Graduate Bachelor of Arts (Acting) students. Director: Kim Durban; Design: John Bennett, Loris Button, Dan Cooling; Lighting Design: Michele Preshaw. The venue was Post Office Box Theatre, Camp Street Ballarat. Dates: June 14 16 at 8pm; June 17 at 2pm and 8pm and June 18th at 5pm. Kim Durban initially trained as a teacher in South Australia, then as a director at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.In 1990 Kim was awarded the Ewa Czajor Memorial Award for study in Europe. She was the recipient of an Australia Council Training Artistic Directors grant , working Artisiic Associate at Playbox 1994-95. During her Masters studies she received the Yvonne Taylor Award for Directors. In 2001 , Kim was appointed Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts at the University of Ballarat where her productions have included The White Rose, Sweet Charity, 42nd Street, Chekhov in Black and White, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Night Before The Day After Tomorrow, Kiss Me Kate, All's Well That Ends Well, Richard the Third and On the Town. Synopsis: Sebastian and Viola are twins who are shipwrecked. Separately they find their way to the land of Illyria, both believing that the other had perished. Viola dresses herself as a boy (called Cesario) and enters the service of Count Orsino who asks 'him' to woo Olivia on his behalf. However Olivia falls for Cesario who has fallen in love with Orsino. A subplot involves two drunken knights, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew, a self important steward, Malvolio, a clown , a forged letter and a pair of yellow stockings. The back page of the program shows an advertisement for a performance of Eugene Iomesco's "The Killing Game"; Director Greg Stone, presented by The University of Ballarat Arts Academy for November, 2006, at The Theatreworks. Eugene Iomesco (1909-1994) was a Romanian born French playwright. The program also contains a promotion for a performance titled "Telling Tales An Evening of Subterfuge and Intrigue" presented by Ballarat National Theatre, to be held in June/July 2006 at the Courthouse Theatre.. Fourteen page booklet containing information about three plays: 'Twelfth Night'; 'The Killing Game' and Telling Tales "An Evening of Subterfuge and Intrigue". Program contents for Twelfth Night: Cast: Synopsis; Director; Guest Artist; Performers; Artistic Team and Production Team. The front cover has the outline of a red tree on a black starlit sky. The back cover is black and red and is advertising a coming production in November, 2006, 'the Killing game.twelfth night, university of ballarat performing arts academy, john bennett, loris button, dan cooling, michele preshaw, post office box theatre, shakespeare, william shakespeare, kim durban -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYRIC THEATRE, MYER'S PATRIOTIC WORKERS' SOCIETY, 20 September, 1917
Lyric Theatre, Myer's Patriotic Workers' Society. Grand Concert, Thursday, September 20th, 1917, 8pm. Admission 2/- (Entitling to Reserve) and 1/-. Musical Director: Mr E H Collett. Leader of Orchestra: Mr O Flight. Accompanist: Miss MacGillivray. Home Made Confectionery will be sold by Ladies. Programme: God Save the King. Part I: 'Trumpet of the Fort' 'Angles Guard Thee' 'Where my Caravan has rested' 'Villanell' 'Le Babillard' 'Hark to the Mandolin' 'Come Back, One Day'. Part II: 'Sunshine and Showers' unnamed song, 'Prologue', 'Spirit of the Wood' 'They Sang God Save The King' 'Hullamzo Balaton' 'The Two Grenadiers' 'Farwell to Summer'. Overtures: Lyric Orchestra. Songs: Mr EH Collett, Miss Elsie Code, Miss Winnie Mayberry, Mr J Warren, Mr F Monaghan, Mr H S Barkell. Duets: Misses c Ronan and J Sherlock, Misses J Pearson and L Bain, Miss E Code and Mr H S Barkell, Miss W Mayberry and Mr E H Collett. Flute Solo: Mr A E Sayer. Violin Solo: Miss Myrtle Knight. God Bless Our Splendid Men. Back Cover- Myer's Patriotic Workers' Society was formed by the Employees of Myer's' Bendigo, with the object of forwarding comforts to the soldiers from the Bendigo district who have joined the Australian Imperial Forces. Names were invited from the public, when no less than twelve hundred names were recorded, and the Society is making every effort to despatch the parcels as quickly as possible. So far six hundred and fifty parcels have been sent at a cost of 10/- (plus postage, 2/-) each The proceeds of this Concert go towards augmenting the funds of the Society to carry out this obligation.Bolton Bros. Printers, Bendigoprogram, theatre, lyric theatre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - W2 343 (Essendon Aerodrome Route 59) and SW6 860 (City Route 19) southbound in Elizabeth St, Wal Jack, 10/03/1954
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 343 (Essendon Aerodrome Route 59) and SW6 860 (City Route 19) southbound in Elizabeth St, c1955 near to Franklin St Note the Moomba decorations in the overhead. In the background is Disney's (at 416 Elizabeth St a Holden dealer) with flags under the verandah) Rod Atkins advised 7/9/2020: "He was born in Ballarat to Arthur Disney and Isabella Christina Hill. During World War I he served with the Australian Flying Corps and was at Gallipoli. He then became a motor dealer, running his own company. In June 1924 he married Ruby Chapman. From 1935 to 1952 he served on Melbourne City Council. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 1940 as a United Australia Party member, representing Higginbotham Province; at this time his father still represented Melbourne West for the Labor Party. Disney was a supporter of Ian MacFarlane, and served in his brief ministry in October–November 1945 as Minister of Transport and Mines. He consequently lost Liberal endorsement in 1946 and was defeated. In 1948 he was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne, serving until 1951; during this period he was closely involved with securing the 1956 Olympic Games for Melbourne. Knighted in 1951, Disney died in 1952 at Auburn.[1] The ones at Swanston street are taken on different days. Yes there is one of those under powered Jaguars parked across the road .... Did you notice the tram signal on the pole? An interesting thing I did not know looking at all three photos is that the flag pole holder on the route number box is on the inside. So when did it move to the outside of the box? On the photo of the RAAF tram, there is one employee wearing a cap but appears to be wearing overalls? I wonder what that is all about? "trams, tramways, sw6 class, w2 class, route 59, route 19, elizabeth st, moomba, tram 343, tram 860