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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set 16, John Theodore, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the official opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway operations by the Chairman of the SEC 1/2/1975. .1 - 40 heads the opening line up in Wendouree Parade .2 - 27 at the other end .3 - ditto .4 - 14, 26 and 27 in the line up. .5 - about to break the opening banner .6 - ditto .7 - going through the banner .8 - the opening speeches .9 - ditto .10 - ditto .11 - ditto .12 - ditto .13 - ditto .14 - the band setting up .15 - the band marches .16 - ditto Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, opening, wendouree parade, depot, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Victoria House Window Displays", 4/10/1949 12:00:00 AM
Memos - carbon copy on quarto paper - from the Publicity Officer to the Chairman regarding a window display in Victoria House London, dated 4/10/19?9? (Year only typed as a 9). Refers to a letter from Sir Norman Martin. Suggests two large photos of the SW6 trams exterior and interior, and the possibility of a scale model by Meadmore Engineering where Peter Duckett works and notes that Mr. Bell gave him recently a controller. Has a reference to Mr. Bell. Mr Risson commenced work on 1/10/1949 though in correspondence with Paul Nicholson, he felt that 1949 would be correct.Initialled by Lewis Russell.trams, tramways, sw6 class, london, models -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tender 2161 - manufacture of two tramway tower waggon bodies", Sept and Oct. 1960
Set of two Report - carbon copy typed foolscap blue sheets, giving reports on tenders received from the Controller of Stores to the Deputy Chairman. .1 - "Tender 2161 - manufacture of two tramway tower waggon bodies" - dated 12/9/1960, proposed to award to Ansair Pty Ltd. (Did this occur - about the time the Sydney system closed and two tower wagon bodies without towers were obtained?) .2 - "Tender 2167 - reconditioning of ten tramcar roofs with plastic coating of "Nyolac" - Liquid Polyurethane. Only one tender received from Austral Floors. Dated 5/10/1960.trams, tramways, tower wagon, tramcar bodies, maintenance, overhead -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "AETA Report on passenger services- Geelong - April 1949", Apr. 1949
Yields information about the threats to the Geelong tram system in 1949 and ways that it could be upgraded and extended to continue to serve. Was the first of the SEC systems to close. Has a strong association with the AETA members.A 20 page report + index + cover sheet + drawing foolscap size + estimate - corner stapled. Examining rail, tram and bus services to mainly North Geelong area. Drawing of PCC car- possibly a proposed MMTB car - 45' long. Looks at comparative costs, provision of rolling stock, recommendations for improvement, a comparison between buses and trams and the style of an operating authority other than the SEC. Follows on from the Mr. Hector Bell Jnr's report and comments on his report. Prepared by: Charles Craig (Chairman), Leon Marshall-Wood, Noel Gipps, Donald Wishart, John Beckett, John Stranger (Secretary) of the AETAtrams, tramways, passenger services, geelong, reports, aeta -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Increase in Tramway Fares - Ballarat", 2003
Yields information about the 1951 increase in SEC Fares, the reasoning behind them and the demise of weekly tickets.Photocopy of a two page SEC letter addressed to The Honourable T.T. Hollway, MLA, signed by R.A. Hunt Chairman, dated 28 June 1951 with the subject heading "Increase in Tramway Fares - Ballarat". Notes representation by Mr. Hollway, his letter. Notes loss in Ballarat tramway services, safety, rendering services, maintaining a loyal and contented staff, 2nd revision in fares since 1934, weekly tickets, overlapping sections, losses in other systems, City Section tickets. Photocopied made 2003 from a letter copied by Alan Bradley from PRO files. Has highlighted two paragraphs. trams, tramways, tickets, fares, weekly tickets, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, City of Ballaarat, 13/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Letter produced by stencil or Gestetner process, dated 13/9/1971, by the City of Ballaarat, inviting Mr. L. J. Denmead to a Civic function to mark the occasion of the closure of the Ballarat Tramways on 20/9/1971. Printed onto quarto duplicator paper, with the name of the invitee written in using black ink. Has the City Crest, address, telephone number. Letter gives the details of the function, the occasion and that the newly appointed Chairman of the SEC, Mr. N. R. White will be attending, along with the Mayor, Cr. J.A. Chisholm and the Mayor of Sebastopol, Cr. N. F. Donald. Members of both council were to attend."Mr. L. J. Denmead"trams, tramways, closure, civic functions, city of ballaarat, sec -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, “Driver Thrown From Cabin”, 23/01/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Driver Thrown From Cabin” The Herald, Mon January 23, 1978 Photos and text Tram crash with tanker, Danks St and Wright St, Albert Park at 6:45 am. Tram driver thrown from cabin after collision with 8 tonne tanker in Middle Park. Tanker loaded with flammable liquid. Tram careered down Danks St for about 100 metres. Tram did not have a dead-man’s switch. Tram driver and tanker driver both taken to Prince Henry’s Hospital. Board Chairman, Mr FD Snell said there would be an inquiry into the accident.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, trucks, albert park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "More feminine girl trammies", "Flagging a new day", 4/07/1995 12:00:00 AM
Set of two newspaper clippings collected by Olive Bailey. .1 - newspaper clipping from a 1967 newspaper (possibly Feb. March 1967) based on the photograph and caption on the rear) or new conductresses uniforms being designed and modelled for the MMTB use by Olive Bailey and Ursula Heyda. Quote Chairman Mr. R. Risson. Notes uniforms similar to those of the Hamburg Germany. .2 - Newspaper clipping from a Boroondara region paper, 4-7-1995, titled "Flagging a new day", with Olive Leamon showing her collection of flags at her house in Hawthorn. Item written by Maria Harris, photos Simon Schulter.trams, tramways, conductors, conductresses, personnel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Menu, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Farewell Dinner", Sept. 1971
Yields information about the fare dinner for the SEC Ballarat tramway employees and has a strong association with those who took part and autograph the dinner menu or programme sheet., Yields information about the fare dinner for the SEC Ballarat tramway employees and has a strong association with those who took part and autograph the dinner menu or programme sheet.Quarto sheet, Gestener duplicated printed, titled "Tramway Farewell Dinner", provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Mid-Western Supply Branch. Provides a detail programme for the dinner, speakers and a space for autographs which has been extensively filled in by participants. Speakers Mr. I. Pellas (SEC Ballarat Manager), N. R. White - Chairman and General Manager of the SEC), Cr. J. A. Chisholm (Mayor of Ballarat), Cr. N. F. Donald - Mayor of the Borough of Sebastopol with the Harmony provided by Mr. R. G. Lemke and response by Mr. R. Courtney. See Reg Item 6473 for another example of this item.Extensive autographs on both sides of the sheets as well pen marks.trams, tramways, sec, closure, dinner, menu, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Card - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: The Official Opening of Bendigo's Mine, Bendigo Mining NL, October 2006
Trifold invitation. On front cover is gold coloured image of rock strata. Written underneath: 'The Objective, to bring gold back to Bendigo'. On bottom of front page 'Bendigo Mining' with poppet head logo. Inside on first page: Your invitation- Peter McCarthy, Chairman Bendigo Mining Limited and Doug Buerger, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, request the pleasure of your company for the official opening of Bendigo's Mine at the kangaroo Flat site by Hon Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria, on Friday 20 October, 2006. Colour photos of a gold pour, underground mining and a miner, on other pages of invitation. environment, kangaroo flat, goldmining, , environmental impact, exploration, mining, bendigo mining, doug buerger, peter mccarthy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE SILENT CITIES
A,B. Blue hard covered book titled ' The Silent Cities. An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to the missing in France and Flanders 1914 - 1918.' Compiled by Sidney C. Hurst, P.A.S.I. With a preface by Major-General Sir Fabian Warem K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G. Vice-Chairman of The Imperial War Graves Commission.' Methuen & Co. LTD. 36 Essex Street W.C. London, 1929. 407 pgs. First published 1929. (ill.) C. Also included is a newspaper article titled 'Memorial to our War Dead.' dated 25-6-38. D.dust cover of the book, incomplete missing back page.Sidney C. Hurstbooks, military, world war 1, book, books, war, wars, world war 1, cemeteries, memorials, france, flanders, soldiers, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, March 27th, 1919
Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday, March 27th 1919. National Anthem. Songs unnamed, Singers: Miss Dorothy Dunstan, Miss Aileen Macoboy, Master Bonnie Beves, Miss Mean Pearson, Miss Lorna Waters, Mr H Barkell, Miss Bode, Mr Turner, Miss Annie Altman, Cpl H Chancellor, Mrs R Burland, Miss Estelle Ferguson, Miss Millie McLaren, Miss Jean Pearson, Miss Aileen Macoboy. Violin: Miss Myrtle Knight. Accompanist: Miss Agnes Saunders L.A.B. Chairman: His Worchip the Mayer. Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec.Bolton Bros. Printers. Bendigoprogram, music, golden square welcome home, welcome home to returned soldiers 1919 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: SAVE THE CITY HALL ENVIRONMENT, 1971
Flyer from the National Trust of Australia Centtal Vic. Junior Group. "Save the City Hall Environment" ...You can destroy an important building by wrecking its environmental situation as you can by wrecking the building... In the middle of the page a drawing of the City Hall. Vote NO now; and reconsider another site at another time. Don't jeopardise the future of a classified "B" building. The flyer is signed by Mr R. Davidson, Chairman National Trust of Aust. Bendigo Advertiser 3rd July, 1971. Plus six small sign "save our city hall" in blue and one "saver our city square vote no on the library issue".national trust, properties, save the city hall environment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1889
Copy of original photograph of first commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust. Approx 1889Black and white photograph of first Rodney Trust Irrigation Commissioners. Names on backBack left to right - J.A, Sec. Walter Scott(Engineer), Coms. S. Lancaster, W. Bray, John Morrissy, M. Kavanaugh, C.W. Wilson, Gerald Byrne. Front Row - Coms. John McKenzie, Thomas Hogan, M. Cussen(First Chairman), M. Winter, John Stewart, R. Teese. 1st Commissioners of Rodney Irrigation Trust, 1889.rodney irrigation trust, tatura, irrigation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sign - Notice Board, Rodney Irrigation and Water Supply Trust
Made to commemorate the first meeting of the Rodney Irriagation and Water Supply Trust.Commemoration Board of dark brown wood with gold writingRodney Irrigation and Water Supply Trust First meeting held on 28th May 1889 Commissioners M Cussen Chairman W Bray, M Minter, J Cooke, J Morrisey, T Hogan, J Stewart, M Kavanagh, J Teese, S Lancaster, C W Wilson, J McKenzie Engineer W S Murray Secretary J A Careym cussen, w bray, m minter, j cooke, j morrissey, m kavanagh, j stewart, j teese, s lancaster, c w wilson, j mckenzie, w s murray, j a carey, rodney irrigation and water supply trust -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Methodist Church, Ringwood, Victoria. Opening and Dedication of the New Church - 1963
2 Programmes for the opening and dedication of the new church, November 9th, 1963, by the President of the Confrence, Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A.Officiating Ministers: The President of the Confrence - Rev. H.B. Freeman, M.A The Chairman of the District - Rev A.W.R. Milligan The Minister of the Church - Rev. H.J. Williams, LTh Associate Minister - Rev. E.V. Saynor, B.A. and Rev. D.W. Uren. Officiating Laymen: Senior Church Steward - Mr W.H.Craig Trust Represenative - Mr A.J. Vass Secretary of the Trust - Mr E. A. Wigley -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trowel, prior to September 1956
The trowel was used by Dr W A Sloss when he set the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon College, Webster Street site, on 22 September 1956. The builing of this wing enabled up to 100 boarders to be accommodated on the Webster Street property. Dr Sloss had been one of the school trustees; at the time of the building project he was Deputy Chairman of the school Council; he was also the school medical advisor for many years. His duagters and grand-daughters attended Clarendon College. Sloss House was named after him.Silver-plated trowel with wooden handle; plaque attached to trowel platePresented to/ Dr. W. A. Sloss (MBE)/ on laying the/ foundation stone/ Clarendon College/ - Boarders Wing - /Sept.22nd, 1956clarendon presbyterian ladies college, foundation stone, dr w a sloss, clarendon presbyterian ladies college boarders wing, 1956 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A C Brooks, Government Printer, Report of a Special Committee on Handwriting in Victorian State Schools, 1958
Report of a special committee established to investigate the handwriting to be taught in Victorian State Schools. Committee members were:- J.W. Elijah, Chairman; Miss M.C. Morris, Secretary; Miss I. Agnew; R.A. Baker; W.R. Davern; H.C. Evans; G,W, Fleming; W.V. Lewis; A.R. Ramsay; Miss E.W.M. Sims; Miss R.M. Smith and A. Sullivan. Foreward is signed by G. A. Osborne, Chief Inspector of Primary Schools. Book outlines the procedure for teaching handwriting at various stages of development, grade levels and progression from Primary to Secondary.48 page soft covered book with writing, diagrams and photographscommittee, handwriting, primary schools, victorian state schools, chief inspector, j w elijah, miss m c morris, miss i agnew, r a baker, w r davern, h c evans, g w fleming, w v lewis, a r ramsay, miss e w m sims, miss r m smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Yallourn, 10/1962
In the foreword the Chairman and General Manager, W.H. Connolly, wrote: "Australia's progress since the Second World War has been remarkable - and nowhere more so than in Victoria. Although the smallest pf the mainland States, Victoria is today the most highly industrialised, the second most populous and the most rapidly developing State in the Commonwealth. Many factors have contributed to this growth, bu the one of greatest importance is the vast wealth of easily extractable brown coal in the Latrobe Valley which is the source of Victoria's electricity and a major part of its solid fuel. ... "White and green soft covered book of 34 pages with black & white and coloured illustrations. The book includes starts with an historical section, and includes information the open cut, Yallourn Power Station, Yallourn Briquette Works, the town, Morwell Open Cut, and includes a map of the Latrobe Valley Brown Coal resources.yallourn, connolly, open cut, power station, kernot, coal, briquette, lyle, monash, yallourn open cut, yallourn power station, yallourn briquette works, morwell open cut, hazelwood, brown coal, gippsland, horses, turning sod -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1989, 1989
A function to launch Legacy Week in 1989. It is possibly the guest speaker Sir William Vines. The lectern has a poster showing the slogan 'Lest You Forget'. One photo is of Captain Bert Billings. A photo from the event (00825) appeared in the President's Highlights Report in 1989, the caption said 'A distinguished cross section of the Melbourne community joined for the official launch of Legacy Week. A group of Vietnam Veterans were among the guests to listen to the address given by the Guest of Honour, former Chairman of the ANZ Banking Group, Sir William Vines, A.O.'A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian. Colour photo x 5 of the launch of Legacy Week in 1989.legacy week, speakers -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Staff and Stamp Ladies, 1991
Professional photos taken by Keesing Photographic of Charles Munnerley, Joan Miller, a group of widows in the Widows' Club rooms sorting stamps and Beryl Billings, who coordinated the sales of used stamps. Some of these photos were used in editions of The Answer. Charles was the Committee Chairman in the 1990s and compiled editions of The Answer (see 00850). Joan Miller was the Widows Committee Coordinator for many years, with a regular column in The Answer (see 00849). The photo of Beryl Billing with the bags of mail is at 00633. Handwritten on the proof sheet is 910319 which is assumed to be the date 19 March 1991.A record that professional photographers took photos for use in publications.Black and white proof sheet of Charles Munnerley, Joan Miller and Beryl Billing.Hand written on back "200%" in red pen. Label of Keesing Photographic on the back.widows, charles munnerley, joan miller, beryl billings, staff -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Concert program, A Grand Concert by the Successful Competitors, 1898
Program is for "A Grand Concert by the Successful Competitors" held in the Town Hall on Friday, September 9th. No year is shown on the program, nor is their any indication of the cause of the concert. However, the prizes were to be distributed by the Hon. J. Bowser, M.L.A. John Bowser was a Member of Parliament from 1894-1920 and 1920-1929. (Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography). The Chairman was R.J. Burrowes, Esq., J.P., Shire President. Robert James Burrows was on Rutherglen Shire Council from 1895-1899, and was Mayor in 1898. (Source: Rutherglen: A History of Town and District by Brian Lloyd)Concert program printed in black on paper.concerts, competitions, john bowser, robert james burrows -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Re: Residences - Future of Individual Residences
Letter dated 29 November 1973 from (Legatee) A. Quale, Chairman, Residences Committee, to Legatee H.C.G. Rodgers appointing him to the Steering Committee (Residences) and laying out the terms of reference, and the investigations to be undertaken in order make recommendations about the future of the Melbourne Legacy residences. Members of the committee were selected with particular reference to their experience in certain fields and responsibilities allocated accordingly; Legatee Rodgers was tasked with forecasting occupancy levels for the following 10 years. Legatee Rodgers noted that copies of the titles for Blamey House and Harelands were to follow.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.Photocopied letter on letterhead, some original typing, black on white. Signed in blue biro 'Allan Quale, per (illegible)'residences, blamey house, harelands, stanhope -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Gehrig's Dairy Ashtray, 1969
This ashtray was given as a keepsake to customers of Gehrig Dairy in Wodonga. The dairy was located on the corner of Hovell Street and Wodonga Street in the late 1960s. It was owned and operated by Graham Charles Gehrig. It was customary for the dairy to give a Christmas gift each year. Other items included a thermometer and can or bottle openers. Mr. Gehrig passed away in 2019 and is buried in Wodonga. He served over 30 years as a member of the Wodonga Cemetery Trust, many of those as Chairman. He also lived for many years in Melbourne and was a member of the Lions Club of Beaumaris.This item is representative of a local business enterprise in Wodonga in the late 1960sA medium sized melamine ashtray inscribed with the name of business in gold letteringOn top section: "XMAS 1969 /GEHRIGS DAIRY/ PH. 24 2532" Underneath: "REG. DESIGN / A BLUE POINT PRODUCT/ TYPE. MO."gehrig dairy, businesses wodonga, dairy industry wodonga -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 43
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen Jolly looks at Orientation and Mobility with Luke Price, senior Orientation and Mobility instructor. Siobhan Dennis introducing at the latest books in the library and Valerie Thomas speaks with guest David Brandt, Chairman of Client Representative Council. Kate Gniel finishes the show with news on the 15 year anniversary of Audio Description in theatres and the VA Awareness awards which recognize support for blind and low vision users.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, luke price, siobhan dennis, david brandt, kate gniel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1930 - 1940
This photograph shows three generations of the Russell family in Orbost. On the left is John Russell with his son Bill Russell and his wife Ede and their son Ian. John Russell Senior was a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer and chairman of the Orbost Butter Factory, makers of Sunny South Butter (today part of Murray Goulburn Co Ltd). Bill was born at Orbost in 1893, the youngest son of John and Elizabeth Maud (nee Clarke). Upon his father’s retirement he took over the homestead part of the holding, 1,000 acres of river flats and hill land. He was involved in dairying and was also a successful beef cattle breeder and maize grower. He was elected to the Orbost Shire Council in 1929 and shortly afterwards was President for 18 months (from May 1930 to August 1931). He served a further term as President in 1934-35. He represented the South riding. He was chairman of the Bean Board and a well-known horse and show judge and a member of the Royal Agricultural Society. He was an elocutionist of some note and a member of the committee of management of the Orbost Hospital. He was also a prominent member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge and a Justice of the Peace. He served as president of the Orbost Golf Club and assisted with the preparation and layout of the present Orbost Golf course. This item is associated with the Russell family, early settlers in the Orbost district.A black / white photograph of a family. A lady is in the middle with a man on each side and a young boy in front. They are standing outside a house in the garden.on back - "3 generations, Johnny Russell, Ede & Bill Russell & Ian Russell"russell-family-orbost -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Torchbearer Handbook, 2023
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. This booklet belonged to Legatee David Kelly who donated it to the archive. Legatee Kelly is a Past President of Melbourne Legacy 2000, Past Chairman of Legacy Coordinating Council 2009/10. Legatee Kelly was the ML representative on the Board of Legacy Australia Inc in October 2019 when the initial decision was made to investigate the possibility of conducting a relay to commemorate Legacy’s centenary. Legatee Kelly together with the Hobart Legacy representative were Co-Chairman of the Centenary of Legacy Committee reporting to Legacy Australia Inc. On 12th October 2023 Legatee Kelly together with his wife Legatee Helen Kelly participated in the Torch Relay in the Melbourne Legacy leg of the relay. On Friday 13th October the Torch Relay was scheduled to conclude at the Shrine of Remembrance with the flame to be returned to the eternal flame at the Shrine. Legatee Kelly was selected to be the last Legacy torchbearer, representing Melbourne as the founding club. He lead representatives from Legacy Clubs attending The 2023 National Conference up the Forecourt where the flame passed to the wife of the Governor General, Mrs Linda Hurley. Mrs Hurley was accompanied by The Governor General to return the Centenary of Legacy Torch Relay flame to the eternal flame.An important part of Legacy's history was its centenary and this booklet was part of the commemorationA4 booklet with information about The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay for people that were to be Torch Bearers .torch, relay, centenary -
Melbourne Legacy
Uniform, Torchbearer Uniform, 2023
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. This uniform was used by Legatee David Kelly on 12th and 13th October who donated it to the archive. Legatee Kelly is a Past President of Melbourne Legacy 2000, Past Chairman of Legacy Coordinating Council 2009/10. Legatee Kelly was the ML representative on the Board of Legacy Australia Inc in October 2019 when the initial decision was made to investigate the possibility of conducting a relay to commemorate Legacy’s centenary. Legatee Kelly together with the Hobart Legacy representative were Co-Chairman of the Centenary of Legacy Committee reporting to Legacy Australia Inc. On 12th October 2023 Legatee Kelly together with his wife Legatee Helen Kelly participated in the Torch Relay in the Melbourne Legacy leg of the relay. On Friday 13th October the Torch Relay was scheduled to conclude at the Shrine of Remembrance with the flame to be returned to the eternal flame at the Shrine. Legatee Kelly was selected to be the last Legacy torchbearer, he lead representatives from Legacy Clubs attending The 2023 National Conference up the Forecourt where the flame passed to the wife of the Governor General Mrs Linda Hurley. Mrs Hurley was accompanied by The Governor General to return the Centenary of Legacy Torch Relay flame to the eternal flame.An important part of Legacy's history was its centenary and this uniform was part of the commemorationWhite long sleeve top and white shorts with The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay emblem, white socks with red and blue band at the top.torch, relay, centenary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsletter, J.A. Hoskin & Son, The Ballarat Youth Centre, 1947
The Ballarat Youth Centre was in Eastwood Street, Ballarat. It was registered by the Charities Board. Newsletters of the Ballarat Youth Centre .1) 'What's Doing? Monthly News of the Ballarat Youth Centre' Jan-Fed 1947. A four page newsletter featuring two photographs and a number of articles. Authors include T.A Laing (Superintendent) , C.F. Jeffrey (Vice-President), K.H. Price (President), R. McLeod (Chairman), L. Ling (Vice President), H.S. Trevenen (Hon. Secretary), E. Tresize (President Youth Centre Mothers' Association, E.M. Marshall (Chairwoman Youth Centre Canteen Committee) .2) A letter on The Ballarat Youth Centre letterhead to mothers of children enrolled in the Pre-school child play centre signed by Thomas A. Laing. ballarat youth centre, ballarat youth league, thomas a. laing, eastwood street, k.h. price, l. ling, c.f. jeffrey, w. owen, h.h. trevenen, rosenthal, w.e. roff, f.f. moreell, r. mcleod, a. graham, a. pfeiffer, p. bryant, mrs marshall, mrs lacy, pre-school play centre, eastwood street ballarat east