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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, Notes on his life by John Garner
Richard Armstrong Crouch initiated the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. R.A.Crouch is mainly remembered for initiating the Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. 1 white sheet of paper; half a page of print. (3 copies)Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of australian prime ministers, benefactor, ballarat fine art gallery bequest, politician, labor party, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, war record., lt colonel, richard armstrong crouch, crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Historical Society, 14/12/1971 by McCallum, R.A, Colonel the Honorable R.A. Crouch, solicitor, parliamentarian, soldier and public benefactor, 14 December, 1971
This article gives an analysis of R.A. Crouch the person as well as an account of his achievements.R.A. Crouch is often remembered for beginning the Prime Ministers' in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.6 pages of typing on grey photocopy. (draft copy?)p.1 at the top of the page, "Historical Society by R.A. Mc Callum 14 Dec. 1971". Bottom of page 1, See also, Deed Box 150. Col.R.A.Crouch.john garner, doctor, richard armstrong crouch, politician, solicitor, soldier, benefactor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat fine art gallery, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Last Will and Testament, Benefactor - Prime Ministers' Avenue, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 30/10/1948 and 8/12/1949
R.A.Crouch made this Will the year before he died.R.A. Crouch became famous especially for his endowment to the Prime Ministers' Avenue.3 typed pages; copy grey at the bottom of each page. p.1 bottom of page, dated 30/10/1948. pp.2&3 Inventory of Assets.Signed R.A.Crouch and in longhand below, Jean, Elva, Honey and then an illegible signature. pp 2&3, Heading "In the Supreme Court dated 8/12/1949 and witnessed.john garner, doctor, richard alexander crouch, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts, ballarat art gallery, solicitor, soldier, politician, benefactor., crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Camberwell Historical Society
Ephemera - Document, Church of our Lady of Victories, Certificate of Membership for Patrick Kealy, Undated
This material came as part of a large donation of material discovered in boxes and cases in the roof of a home at 228 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. The home belonged to the Brennan Family from its beginnings in the 1920s until c. 1980. Thomas William Brennan, MLC was a teacher, then a journalist and solicitor before becoming a politician. Patrick Kealy may have been a relative, perhaps an uncle to Thomas Brennan.Undated certificate of membership for Church of our Lady of Victories, Camberwell.catholic, church, camberwell -
Camberwell Historical Society
Magazine - Magazine paper, Lepanto The Camberwell Catholic Magazine, 1965
This material came as part of a large donation of material discovered in boxes and cases in the roof of a home at 228 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. The home belonged to the Brennan Family from its beginnings in the 1920s until c. 1980. Thomas William Brennan, MLC was a teacher, then a journalist and solicitor before becoming a politician. Magazine paper relating to Our Lady of Victories' Church, Camberwell. Magazine vol. 39, no. 10. August 1965. catholic, church, camberwell -
Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Phil Honeywood, Liberal politician, making presentation at Park Orchards Community Centre, Unknown year
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Phil Honeywood, politician, speaking at Park Orchards Community House, Unknown date
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The Celtic Club
Book, The Companion Book Club, Helga's Web, 1971
A beautiful girl is found murdered in Sydney's Opera House. Four men are possibly involved. Scobie Malone will solve it, it the politicians will let him.p.288.fictionA beautiful girl is found murdered in Sydney's Opera House. Four men are possibly involved. Scobie Malone will solve it, it the politicians will let him.fiction - australia, crime fiction - new south wales -
The Celtic Club
Book, Colm Kiernan, Calwell: A personal and political biography, 1978
A biography of an Australian Labor Party federal politician including his role as Minister of Immigration and Leader of the Opposition.Index, bib, plates, p.277.non-fictionA biography of an Australian Labor Party federal politician including his role as Minister of Immigration and Leader of the Opposition.arthur calwell - biography, australian labor party - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, Fred Daly, From Curtin to Kerr, 1977
A witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.Plates, p. 265non-fictionA witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.politicians - australia - biography, australia - politics and government -
The Celtic Club
Book, T. Ryle Dwyer, Michael Collins and the treaty: His differences with DeValera, 1981
This book is not only the story of Michael Collin's role in the events surrounding the Treaty, but is also the story of his differences with Eamon de Valera which were to have tragic consequences for the nation.Index, bib, p.160.non-fictionThis book is not only the story of Michael Collin's role in the events surrounding the Treaty, but is also the story of his differences with Eamon de Valera which were to have tragic consequences for the nation.ireland - politicians - biography, ireland - civil war 1921-1922 -
The Celtic Club
Book, Countess Markievicz et al, Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz, 1987
This book includes the letters from Constance, Countess Markievicz, to her beloved sister, Eva, while she was imprisoned. Also included are the responses from Eva Gore-Booth and her friends. Together they convey a moving portrait of a remarkable Irish woman.Plates, ill, p.315.non-fictionThis book includes the letters from Constance, Countess Markievicz, to her beloved sister, Eva, while she was imprisoned. Also included are the responses from Eva Gore-Booth and her friends. Together they convey a moving portrait of a remarkable Irish woman.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politicians - biography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Maestro John Monash - Australia's Greatest Citizen General, Tim Fischer, November 2014
Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.A paperback volume of 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of photos, illustrations and maps. The covers feature photos of John Monash.Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.sir john monash, australia military history, world war 1 campaigns, tim fischer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Chops for Breakfast: A Lucky Generation in a Time of Accelerating Change, Bob Whan, 2014
An autobiography of Bob Whan, born in Wodonga on 5 January 1933, into the fourth generation of the Whan family in Wodonga. As part of a varied career, he became a member of the Australian Labor Party and represented the Division of Eden-Monaro in the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1975. He died on 4 October 2015. This book describes his childhood and student years, his impact on the wool market in Australia with the introduction of objective measurement, the social and political changes he witnessed, his philosophies on life (which may surprise some) and the highs and lows of a varied career. There is serious thought, plenty of humour, particularly with the characters described, and above all the memories and recollections of someone intimately involved in many aspects of Australian life.non-fictionAn autobiography of Bob Whan, born in Wodonga on 5 January 1933, into the fourth generation of the Whan family in Wodonga. As part of a varied career, he became a member of the Australian Labor Party and represented the Division of Eden-Monaro in the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1975. He died on 4 October 2015. This book describes his childhood and student years, his impact on the wool market in Australia with the introduction of objective measurement, the social and political changes he witnessed, his philosophies on life (which may surprise some) and the highs and lows of a varied career. There is serious thought, plenty of humour, particularly with the characters described, and above all the memories and recollections of someone intimately involved in many aspects of Australian life. bob whan, robert whan politician, whan family wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Henry Beardmore - Wodonga Shire Councillor and Member for Benambra
Henry Beardmore was a significant contributor to Wodonga and the state of Victoria. He was born in Melton on 7th February 1863 to Edwin James Beardmore and Flora McDonald. He grew up in Benalla and became a butcher at Glenrowan before taking up land at Leneva near Wodonga, Victoria. On 15 July 1885 Henry married his first wife, Agnes Annie Lee and they had two sons and two daughters. Agnes died in 1892. In 23 August 1893, Henry married Jessie Muirhead and they had six sons and four daughters. Henry represented the Green Hills riding on Wodonga Shire Council from 1898 to 1922, including terms as President from 1900-01, 1903-4, 1908-10, 1911-12, 1914-17. In 1922 Mr. Beardmore retired from the Wodonga Council due to his increased workload in State politics. Henry Beardmore was a Freemason including Master of the Wodonga Lodge from 1906 to 1907, and was an active member up until his death. From 1905-1915, Henry Beardmore leased “De Kerilleau” homestead with the exception of 1907, when Mr W. Huon was in residence, and after he died there in 1907, the Beardmore family returned. Henry Beardmore won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on 20th April 1917. He continuously represented the Benambra electorate as a Nationalist and United Australia Party member for more than 15 years. He was a strong advocate for country development and decentralisation, but he declined to join the Country Party. He held the seat of Benambra, up to the date of his death, and was returned unopposed on four occasions. He was an Honorary Minister in 1924 and for a short time in 1929, Minister of Railways, Minister in-charge of Electrical Undertakings and Minister of Labour. He was a leading supporter of Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project and opponent of Yallourn coalfield. Henry Beardmore died in Wodonga on 29 August 1932. His last residence was on the corner Elm Street and Beechworth Road.This photo is significant because it depicts an important local and State politician and member of the Wodonga Community.A black and white formal portrait of Henry Beardmore.henry beardmore, wodonga council, benambra - victorian politics -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Eveleigh Nash, The life and times of Lord Strathcona, 1914
A biography of Canadian politician Lord Strathconap.324.non-fictionA biography of Canadian politician Lord Strathconacanada - history, canada - politics and government -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Sculpture - fountain, Margaret Baskerville, Mrs Bent Drinking Fountain, 1913
The fountain was commissioned by Elizabeth Bleazby, daughter of Sir Thomas and Mrs Bent, and unveiled 27 October 1913 by Mrs Wilson, Mayoress of Brighton.The fountain is of historical interest and aesthetic significance. The memorial is a good example of the smaller commemorative work of sculptor Margaret Baskerville. The memorial commemorates the wife of notable local resident, Sir Thomas Bent, who was a long-standing parliamentary representative, Mayor of Brighton and Premier of Victoria from 1904-1909.bronze and granite thomas bent, politician, mayor, premier, bust, sculpture, margaret baskerville, speaker, member of parliament, member of lower house, local government, councillor, brighton, public art, bayside, mrs bent, memorial, fountain, drinking fountain, cherubs, elizabeth bleazby -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (item) - Scrapbook, W.H.C. Darvall, Victorian Seamen's Mission Scrapbook No 1, c.1896
This scrapbook holds numerous newspaper clippings recording events, functions and visits to the Seamen's Mission starting in 1896 through to 1902, although a few documents date from 1895. These dates coincide with the commencement of Mr WHC Darvall's various terms of office with the Mission from the mid 1890s. Mr Darvall's involvement with the Mission possibly stems from his arrival in Victoria in 1853 part working his passage from England as a purser on the migrant ship Asia. He first encountered Captain Pascoe on arrival at Williamstown who was also on the Mission executive when Darvall returned to Melbourne from Beechworth in 1871. 1898: Death of Captain Crawford Pasco with a photographic portrait. 1899: Small ink sketch by artist Charles Georges Darvall, WHC Darvall's cousin. 1900 Foundation of Geelong mission 1901: Queen Victoria's death (22 January) Australian Federation (1st January) Boer War (189-1902) Death of chaplain Ebenezer James Nautical exhibition On the inside of the rear cover of the book a plan of Williamstown has been pasted with no date provided. This scrapbook outlines the many events, concerts, important visits and social occasions held at and by the Mission during this time frame. It includes the names and activities of many prominent Melburnians (politicians, supporters, artists) and shows the vivacity of the work at the Mission.Sticker on the front cover: "Victorian Seamen's/Mission/Scrap-book/No. 1/Commencing/ January 1896 Ending - victoria-missions-to-seamen, w h c darvall, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, maritime exhibition, queen victoria, royal merchant seaman orphanage, charles g. darvall, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906), queen victoria (1819-1901), boer war, charles georges darvall (1831-1924), sunbeam, lord brassey, crawford atchison denman pasco (1818-1898), concerts, library association, merchant seamen orphans asylum, snaresbrook, frederica mitchell, kitty grindlay, syllabus, amateur concerts, port melbourne standard, cole's book arcade, the port gazette, the port melbourne standard, hereward, maitland -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Edwin James Beardmore Story, John Beardmore, 2016
A biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and Local Government. Born in Victoria in 1891, he moved to Queensland in 1914 as a stock-dealer at St George and lived the remainder of his life in that area of the State. He served on the Balonne Shire Council for 15 years and was its Deputy Chairman for eight years. He died in Brisbane, Queensland on 8 April 1985. Politics and the desire to help others were part of Eddie Beardmore's heritage and when he entered Parliament it was a case of like father, like son. His father, Mr Henry Beardmore, was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly many years earlier after serving on the Wodonga Council for 20 years, including five terms as President. Henry then won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on 20th April 1917. Henry Beardmore died in Wodonga on 29 August 1932non-fictionA biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and Local Government. Born in Victoria in 1891, he moved to Queensland in 1914 as a stock-dealer at St George and lived the remainder of his life in that area of the State. He served on the Balonne Shire Council for 15 years and was its Deputy Chairman for eight years. He died in Brisbane, Queensland on 8 April 1985. Politics and the desire to help others were part of Eddie Beardmore's heritage and when he entered Parliament it was a case of like father, like son. His father, Mr Henry Beardmore, was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly many years earlier after serving on the Wodonga Council for 20 years, including five terms as President. Henry then won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on 20th April 1917. Henry Beardmore died in Wodonga on 29 August 1932edwin james beardmore, beardmore family, queensland politicians -
Merbein District Historical Society
Journal - Quarterly, Merbein Historian - Journal MDHS - No 23 (2 copies) Mar. 2006, Mar.2006
annette mathewson, max whiting, david zrna, mildara wines, maxine & ray hayes, mardi gras 2006, william benjamin chaffey, walter oxley mitting, annette holcombe, desmond morris, mary queripel., a. a. b. bruce, vice regal visit to merbein, history on the move - merbein's politicians -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Letter - To Henry Beardmore from William Hughes, Prime Minister, 1917
Henry Beardmore represented the Green Hills Riding on Wodonga Shire Council from 1898 to 1922, including terms as President from 1900-01, 1903-4, 1908-10, 1911-12, 1914-17. He won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on 20th April 1917. After a few years serving simultaneously at both local and State government levels, in 1922 Mr Beardmore retired from the Wodonga Council due to his increased workload in State politics. He continuously represented the Benambra electorate as a Nationalist and United Australia Party Member for more than 15 years being returned unopposed on four occasions. Mr Beardmore was a strong advocate for country development and decentralisation. He was an Honorary Minister in 1924 and for a short time in 1929, Minister of Railways, Minister in-charge of Electrical Undertakings and Minister of Labour. He was a leading supporter of Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project and opponent of Yallourn coalfield. He remained as the Member for Benambra until his death in Wodonga on 1st August 1932. At the time this letter was written, William Hughes had been expelled from the ALP over his stance on conscription. He formed the National Labor Party which later merged with the Liberal Party to become the Nationalist Party. Henry Beardmore was a newly-elected Member of the Victorian Parliament and became a member of the Nationalist Party. Two of Henry Beardmore’s sons were on Active Service at the time and were later joined by another of their brothers. The letter aimed to gain support for Hughes at the Federal Election to be held on 5th May 1917 which his new party won with a large majority. However the Second Referendum held on conscription on 20th December 1917 at William Hughes’ instigation was defeated.This letter is significant because it was sent to an important Wodonga politician by the Prime Minister at a critical time in Australia's history.A typed letter sent to Mr Henry Beardmore by W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister 25th April 1917. It is printed on the Commonwealth of Australia letterhead. The letter has been damaged over time and has been repaired. Commonwealth of Australia letterhead Signed W. M. Hughesw. m. hughes, henry beardmore, conscription debate 1917 -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Poynter, The audacious adventures of Dr Louis Laurence Smith : 1830-1910 Volume 2, 2014
"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website.xx, 694 p.; 25 cmnon-fiction"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. ll smith, louis laurence smith, upper beaconsfield (vic.), louisville, beaconsfield (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Poynter, The audacious adventures of Dr Louis Laurence Smith : 1830-1910 Volume 1, 2014
"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website.xx, 694 p.; 25 cmnon-fiction"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. ll smith, louis laurence smith, upper beaconsfield (vic.), louisville, beaconsfield (vic.) -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, Active at Any Age Launch, 1990
John Cain (1931-2019), Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990 (centre), joins two Activity Ambassadors in an exercise demonstration at the Active at Any Age launch in 1990. The Active at Any Age program was a health promotion project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. This photo appears on page 11 of the Vol 3 No 3, Spring 1990 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Activity Ambassadors".B&W photo of three people taking part in an exercise demonstration outdoors. A man, standing between two women, kicks one leg high in the air. The women, standing on either side of him, link their arms into his as each one holds her other arm out to the side. One of the women is also kicking her leg forward.[on yellow sticky note] arthritis foundation of victoria, john cain, victorian premier, activity embassadors, active at any age, program, launch, victorian health promotion foundation, exercise demonstration, arthritis update, 1990, victorian labor party, politician