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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Document. Malone Collection. Small white card with a black & silver drawn border top and sides. In the centre is a coloured picture of the waves hitting the rocks and birds flying overhead. Around the picture is a black border and an irregular silver border with black spots. Underneath is written: With all Good Wishes (The W, G & W are in silver capital letters, the rest are black.) The card and insert are held together with a pale blue piece of cord.B. B. London and New Yorkperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANA COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS CARD SENT DEC 1941 FROM 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISIONAL CAVALRY REGIMENT A.I.F
Christmas card sent from the Middle East, Dec 1941 from Trooper J.A. Martindale, 9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment A.I.F.; to "Fellow Members of the A.N.A. wishing you all A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" Two shhets of beige card a Christmas card front, with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge b central message, hand written from Trooper J.A. Martindale9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment A.I.F. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Bulleen - A Short History, 1991
Soft-cover book by Judity Leaney, Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society. Autographed copy, signed by Judity Leaney 5/9/91.Acknowledgements: The Society wishes to thank Irvine Green, Ken Smith, The Veneto Club, Heide Gallery and Staff, Scott Brown and the Negri Family in the compilation of this book. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Miscellaneous - Pictorial - Snow, Georgian House, The Australian Snow Pictorial, c1952
This book records the history of skiing in Victoria with photos of places and people showing equipment used in the snow fields and used by skiers.Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains are included in this book showing photos of local people and machinery etc. Dorothy Anderson (nee Ryder) owned and used this book. She lived at Tawonga.This is a bound pictorial book with a blue cover and white printed title.. The subject is Alpine resorts and ski areas in the Australian High Country in the 40s and 50s. 'To our very dear friends, Mr and Mrs Ryder, with our best wishes for a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Harold and 'Rel / Ril ?' 'snow, skiing, photography, pioneers, enthusiasts, heritage, st elmo, secv machinery, ryder family, bogong high plains, rope tow -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Views of Bournemouth, 1916
Souvenir booklet on Bournemouth District, Great Britain brought back from WW1 by Jack McIntyre.Booklet from Bournemouth brought back to Australia by Jack McIntyre when he was on leave in Great Britain.Purple covered booklet with gold writing on cover214 different views of Bournemouth with the inscription on the inside page "To Mother, With best wishes from Jack 7th April 1917" Published by J.Welch & Sons, Portsmouthbournemouth, ww1, jack mcintyre, great britain, j welch & sons, portsmouth -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture Postcard Booklet, Souvenir of Cairo Album 32 views, circ. 1910
souvenir of Cairo prior to WW1 Photo Souvenir, issued prior WW1Album 32 Views - Souvenir of Cairo, the Outer cover is pink in color made of heavy ornate design with the photograph of a tribesman with the Pyramids in the distance. Inside is a series of 32 photographs of Cairo and surrounds.Inside back cover contains an inscription which states "To Mother, with Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Jack, Egypt 1915 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Rose Hartwick Thorpe, Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight, 1867
The story involves Bessie, a young woman whose lover, Basil Underwood, has been arrested, thrown in prison by the Puritans and sentenced to die that night when the curfew bell rings. Knowing that Oliver Cromwell will be late in arriving, the young woman begs the old sexton to prevent the ringing of the curfew bell. When he refuses, she climbs to the top of the bell tower and heroically risks her life by manually stopping the bell from ringing. Cromwell hears of her deed and is so moved that he issues a pardon for Underwood.Illustrated book with carboard cover. Front cover has a central colour illustration of a church, a bell and a fir tree bough. 28 pp. Gilt edges to pages.The story involves Bessie, a young woman whose lover, Basil Underwood, has been arrested, thrown in prison by the Puritans and sentenced to die that night when the curfew bell rings. Knowing that Oliver Cromwell will be late in arriving, the young woman begs the old sexton to prevent the ringing of the curfew bell. When he refuses, she climbs to the top of the bell tower and heroically risks her life by manually stopping the bell from ringing. Cromwell hears of her deed and is so moved that he issues a pardon for Underwood.poem, narrative, puritans, civil war -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Percy Street, Portland, 1936
Displayed at History House.Black and white photo mounted on cardboard. Shows Wesley Church. T. Model Ford parked in street. Campbell's store in background. Bluestone guttering. Fence in front of church.Front: Percy Street, Portland. 1936. Back: To Jimmie and Sarah with love from Mummie. Wishing you both many happy returns of your birthdays.photography, street scene, portland -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Rhythmns of the Western District, 2003
This is a booklet of four poems about the Warrnambool area written and produced by Iris Fisher. The poems deal with aspects of Warrnambool, Allansford, Port Fairy and Koroit. Iris Fisher wrote the poems when she was living in Allansford. She lived for 18 years in Warrnambool and seven in Allansford and is the author of four other books of verse that tell of her life and thoughts in the Western District of Victoria. This book is of interest as it has been written by Iris Fisher who lived in the Warrnambool area for 25 years. The poems contain many references to the history of the four places – Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Koroit and Allansford. This is a small soft cover booklet of 26 pages. It has a mauve-coloured cover with an image of Childers Cove before the Sentinel rock was washed away. The cover printing is a dark red colour. The booklet contains four printed poems and black and white photographs of scenes and people of the Allansford/Warrnambool area. Mostly the illustrations are of an historic nature. The poems are dedicated to ‘Life in the Warrnambool Area’. The booklet is bound with staples.Front Cover: ‘Rhythmns (sic) of the Western District by Iris Fisher’ Inside front cover: ‘10/7/03 To Graeme and Barbara Best Wishes Iris’ allansford, port fairy, koroit, warrnambool, iris fisher -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - Ballarat college' students magazine
John Ellison was at the Ballarat teacher's college in 1947 and was editor of the students' newspaper.Two copies of the Ballarat college student's newsletter. Volume 2 of the "Standard" from 1947 and a Christmas edition of College chat 1947. The newsletters present many folds and rips. Dirty with rust spots and stains all over. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.On the front page of the Standard in pencil "to Mr. Pedevick best wishes editor: l. John Ellison on the front of the college chat in pencil: l john Ellison.ballarat, college, students newsletter, 1947 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Hidden Lives: war, internment and Australia's Italians, 2018
Tells the stories of those immigrants who experienced detention during World War 2 as enemy aliens in these allied nations. Some Italian families whose husbands were arrested as "security risks" were sent to internment camps such as Loveday S.A hundreds of miles away leaving their wives and families to cope alone during W.W.2Cover has colours of the Italian flag, green, white and red. Across the centre of the flag is a photo of Italian internees arriving at a camp.For our surrogate mother, Lurline Knee. Thank you for bringing the Tatura story to us. beast wishes from Claudia (Marsella) Barker may 2018.world war two, italian internees -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
New Testament, British & Foreign Bible Society, Jerusalem, 1938
Olive wood covered copy of New Testament. On back: Rising Sun Emblem / Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. On front: Carved ornamental cross.To / Reverend Paton / And Members / Woodford / P.F.A. / with / Best wishes / from / VX4049 / Driver Norman / Lyle / Marburg / 1st. Aust. Corp F Petrol Park.paton, bible, army -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
Mounted sepia coloured photograph of soldier Alfred T. Ozanne standing at ease with riding crop in right hand and left hand behind his back.Printed on front: J. Lockwood - Geelong Typewritten on white paper: Alfred T. Ozanne Handwritten on back: With complements and best wishes - Alfred T. Ozanne.lockwood, j., geelong, ozanne, alfred t., photographers, soldiers, armed forces, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wallet, 24/12/1919
Part of the Till Collection. Gift from Evie to Sydney TillBrown leatherette wallet with silver button clasp. Wallet contains a notebook.To my dear Syd with loving wishes for Xmas 1919 from Evie 24.12.19 410756 AC2 TILL H.T. No11Fright NO2 Synaton No1 ITS world war 1914 - 1918, the great war, ww1, till family -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard
From Mrs J Stanton grandmother of Olive StantonPostcard showing Treasury Gardens, Melbourne"Post WTP Card" Message: "Wishing you a jolly Christmas from L. Ogden" Addressed to: "Mr J R Stanton, Park View, Rutherglen" -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Framed Certificate, 2007
White congratulatory certificate with a blue National Youth Science forum logo at the top of the page, mounted on navy paper and framed with a simple black frame, the certificate has black text reading:The Rotary Club of Appin Park wishes to congratulate Wangaratta High School on the selection of Matthew Gary Elliot to the National Youth Science Forum in January 2007 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Matchbox cover, City of Port Melbourne, 1939 - 1945
Appears to have been issued to soldiers, possibly embarking from Port Melbourne, in World War II. Item donated to PMHPS by David Graham, who received the item from a family member of the original recipient.Metal matchbox cover, with the City of Port Melbourne crest on one side and a message from the Mayor, Councillors and citizens of Port Melbourne on the other to departing soldiers during World War II"City of Port Melbourne - Victoria - Australia" "The Mayor, Councillors and citizenz of Port Melbourne extend to you all good wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!"armed services - army, armed services - navy, local government - city of port melbourne, war - world war ii -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Document:, Postcard: Advance Australia embroidered,Wilfred R 27th Oct 1918, pre October 1918
Part of correspondence written to Gladys Holmes, Byaduck by local servicemen. Gladys Holmes was the daughter of Joseph, the Byaduk baker, and Agnes Brand. In 1924 she married Alexander George Anderson. Wilfred R possibly (Rentsch) enlisted for WW!1. Cited in 'Stories Untold & Forgotten Faces' "RENTSCH, Wilfred. Byaduk, Born 1898, farmer, aged 18 years, enlisted 29 August 1916, served as 6886 with 24th infantry Battalion - 19th Reinforcements(May 1917)Proceed to France 6th March 1918. Returned to Australia per' Shropshire' 1st April 1919. Photograph on Byaduk Hall Honour Board" Part of collection of letters, photographs and postcards received by Gladys Holmes during 1916-1919. 001801: Front of postcard has a white embossed mount frame with an embroidered insert of Australian symbols, Southern Cross constellation, Rising Sun. Kangaroo with Australian flag standing on ADVANCE AUSTRALIA banner and wattle and red flower springs.France/ 27th Oct 18/Dear Gladys/Wishing you a/very Merry Christmas/and a prosperous/New Year, from/your old friend/Wilfred.Rgladys holmes, byaduk, ww1, ww1 postcard, tuck's postcards, rachel tuck, embroidered postcard -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Pall Mall Bendigo", 1910
Printed postcard of a busy scene at Charing Cross with two ESCo trams in the view. Many people are in the view along with the Alexandra Fountain, the Beehive building, Town Hall, the Shamrock Hotel, and on the left side a mine poppet head. The card was printed in GermanyDemonstrates a Bendigo postcard featuring Charing Cross and Pall Mall.Postcard black and white- divided back - used.in ink - dated 25/12/1910 from Arthur Grofrey wishing the receiver, J H Hooke - Bank of Australasia in Leongatha a Happy New Year.tramways, trams, bendigo, alexandra fountain, charing cross, esco, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - New Testament, small, illustrated book given to N. G. D. McPherson VX75070
Small illustrated New Testament, given to N. G. D. McPherson VX75070 by his parents. Given to their son heading off to war during Worl War 11. Coloured illustrations, with an Arabic theme, throughout the small book.To Mac from Mum & dad, wishing you the best of luck and a safe return. VX75070 N. G. D. McPherson 29 Johnson Street Castlemaine -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Site of the former Village Pond, Main Road, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
View looking up Dalton Street from near Main Road where the former pond was situated. The pond was drained by Council in 1932 due to concerns of mosquitoes, etc against the wishes of long standing residents such as Thekla Jarrold (39 years) and John Clark (22 years). On the right is the Eltham Primary Schoool No. 209 with the former Headmaster's residence and to the left is Eltham Clinic once the site of the Grant home.Born Digitaleltham, dalton street, main road, eltham clinic, eltham primary school, headmaster's residence, state school no. 209 -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Tapestry photographs, 1997 Tapestry unveiling photographs
In 1997, Bialik College students of Grades 4, 5 and 6 co-designed with a weaver, Cresside Collette, a large tapestry depicting Bialik students holding hands and the school motto 'Step forth with courage'. Images of this important message and community moment are held by the Bialik archive. If you have materials or stories about Bialik life and culture that you wish to please contact us at [email protected]. weaving, artwork, bialik college, judaism, jewish school, primary school -
Vision Australia
Text, Thank you certificate to Vision Australia Foundation's Essendon Centre volunteers and day program members, 2001
Celebrating the International Year of the Volunteer, Vision Australia Foundation wished to acknowledge the volunteers and day program members who inputted ideas into the design of the centre's banner. Special thanks to the following for their contribution to the stitching, painting, tapestry, applique and embroidery: Margit Arends, Alice Austin, Judith Edwards, Pamela Harris, Shirley Reid, Margaret Isaacs, Gwenda Johnson, Helen Malone, Catherine Newton and Mary Tams.1 cream sheet with grey and black writingvision australia foundation, volunteers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card - Christmas card
Christmas Card from South Vietnamese Government 1964 presented to Major Ian McKeown Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). The inscription inside the card reads: The Government of the Republic of Vietnam Presents To the Representatives of Friendly Nations its best wish for a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. And renews the grateful feelings of the Vietnamese people for their dedicated assistance. On loan courtesy the collection of Ian McKeownChristmas card from the South Vietnamese Government 1964. Inscription inside. Printed picture on front cover. Corded. Artist M. Longsouth vietnamese government, christmas card, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), maj mckeown, card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''CANNY TALES FAE ABERDEEN'' COMPILED BY ALLAN JUNIOR
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 36 page paper back of humorous stories and jokes about the good folk of Aberdeen, Scotland. Compiled by Allan Junior and illustrated by Gregor McGregor. 13th Edition printed and published in 1926 by Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee and London. Catalogue sticker ''2253 JUN'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''To all the dear Manse Folk with best Xmas wishes from Haidee Xmas 1926''Allan Juniorbooks, collections, humour, alec h chisholm collection, allan junior, scotland, jokes, humour. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY'' BY GLENVILLE PIKE
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 89 page soft cover booklet about Australia's Northern Gateway including its history with B&W photos. Set up and printed about 1956 by Northern Territory News Services Ltd. Includes local business advertisements. Catalogue Sticker ''2166 PIK'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink inside front cover 'With best wishes from Glenville Pike 5/11/56'.Glenville Pike F.R.G.S.A.books, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, darwin, northern territory, glenville pike -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PURPLE AND GOLD
Book with blue cover, the title printed in red and the other printing in dark blue. Title is Purple and Gold, Collected Poems and Lyrics by Frank S. Williamson With an Introduction by Rt. Hon. Sir John G. Latham, G.C.M.G. Written in the front of the book is: With best wishes to Golden Square School on the occasion of the Official opening of its New Library 19.11.71. R. L. Harrowfield, H.T. 1941 - 59. Book contains a variety of poetry.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - purple and gold collected poems and lyrics, frank s williamson, rt hon sir john g latham, education gazette, r l harrowfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OLIVE PELL COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1918
Photograph - black and white. A group photo. Written on back L to R - Miss Gaywood, Miss McNeil, Miss Crow, Miss Blanche McPhee - Queen, Miss Gunn, Miss Donaldson, Miss Smith. Page girls, Miss Elma West, Miss Doris Burgoyne. Miss Blanche McPhee was Post Mistress at Goornong PO 1940-50's. Mr. Brown, with best wishes from Blanche McPhee, 9/1/1918.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.person, group, performing group, olive pell collection. miss blanche mcphee. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'TRIUMPH IN THE WEST' BY ARTHUR BRYANT
BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 576 hardback book with blue dust jacket. 'Triumph in the West' is based on the diaries and notes of Field Marshal Viscount Alanbrooke (1943 - 1946). Published by Collins, London in 1959 and printed by Collins Clear Type Press, London. B & W image of Alanbrooke opposite title page. Handwritten in ink on title page 'With best wishes from Alanbrooke 28.10.59. '2255 BRY' catalogue sticker on spine.Arthur Bryantbooks, military, world war 2, alec h chisholm collection, arthur bryant, alanbrooke, war diaries, world war 2. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
White, tri-fold card with shape cut edges which follow the edges of leaves. Leaves along the edges and where the edges meet in the middle. On the left fold there are red & white flowers and leaves at the top. Underneath are some music lines with 'Best Wishes' printed on them. It is printed in gold. On the right fold, at the bottom are more red & white flowers and a tall stem with white buds. Flowers are embossed. Gold printed greetings inside.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards