The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24,000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This certificate was presented to Miss S. McDonald of Warrnambool.A common item presented to people who contributed to the defence of Australia while in a civilian role.Cream paper with aircraft and Union Jack flags at top with man and woman in between with Royal Australian Air Force insignia below. Pale blue surrounding dark cream columns framing the details on the certificate. One Years service stickers x 2 on bottom For King and Empire. Presented to Miss S McDonald by the Royal Australian Air Force Volunteers air Observers Corps. Signed by G Jones Air Vice Marshal volunteer air observers corps,, miss s mcdonald warrnambool

This share certificate is made out to Herman Wehner of Orbost for 25 shares at 20/- per share in the Orbost Butter & Produce Co.. It has been signed by M. Blacklock as the secretary and James Nixon and H. James as directors. The Wehner family is/ was a prominent family in Orbost from the late 19th century. Herman Wehner founded Wehner's Blacksmith's at Orbost in 1889. Oswald Wehner began working in 1910 with his father. In 1947 Ossie's son Tom started blacksmithing, retiring in 1991 and closing the business, The building remains in Nicholson Street. The original Orbost Butter and Produce factory was built in 1893 by a group of landholders described in The Snowy River Mail in 1916 as including “two or three exceptionally constituted individuals who did not know when they were beaten”.The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district.A pink paper certificate with black print and handwritten details. It has a "Not Negotiable" stamp vertical centre. It has also been cancelled.orbost-butter-produce-co.

John Arnold Seitz (1883-1963) was the Director of Education from 1936-1948. Prior to joining the State Education system he was a senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne, from 1910-1914. He then became Headmaster of Hamilton College, 1915-1921.Beige coloured paper with ink printing.Certificate presented to Rodney W Gilbert Signed by Director of Education: J A Seitz Dated: December 1948 Certificate number: 38295

John Arnold Seitz (1883-1963) was the Director of Education from 1936-1948. Prior to joining the State Education system he was a senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne, from 1910-1914. He then became Headmaster of Hamilton College, 1915-1921.Beige coloured paper with ink printing.Certificate presented to William B Nunn Signed by Director of Education: J A Seitz Dated: December 1948 Certificate number: 38282

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The Australian Music Examinations Board awarded Mary Elizabeth Holmes Honours in Theory of Music Pianoforte in 1947. This was at the Public Examinations.Certificate with sealName hand written Signature of Chairman: Brian D Henry Signature of Registrar, University of Melbourne: F H Johnstonchatham-holmes collection, mary elizabeth holmes, australian music examinations board, university of melbourne, brian henry, chairman, f h johnston, registrar, 1947, honours in theory of music

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J.H Boyd Girls High School (No.7933) was previously known as Montague Domestic Arts School 1917-1933, and prior to this was known as J.H Boyd Domestic College 1932-? The Argus 3 March 1934 J. H. Boyd Domestic College. Evening classes at the J. H. Boyd Domestic College, City road, South Melbourne, will com- mence shortly. The head mistress (Miss Meeres) will be in attendance at the college on March 5 and March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. to enrol students.Cookery CertificateJoyce Chew Boyd Dom College, Melb 10th Dec 1933 M Ryderson (Teacher) Ruth (or Mitch) Evans (Inspector) cooking, certificate, boyd domestic college, 1933, joyce chew

Historical Significance.Framed Certificate.Inscribed to Oswald Arthur Thewlis. Australian Imperial Force. Served with honour and was disabled in The Great War. Honourably discharged on 31-3-21. Signature of George R J . # 11540. Metal placard with " Donated by Peter Adamowicz " on frame.

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Framed CertificateShire of Lillydale. To Driver A Gilbert. Sept.18th. 1919. Dear Sir, We desire to accord you a Hearty Welcome on your return from the front. You nobly responded to the call of Empire and gallantly performed your duty in the vindication of right. We fully appreciate your bravery, and the inestimable value of the part you have taken in the Great War for freedom and justice i which Great Britain and her Allies have lately been engaged. We trust that you will soon recover from the effects of the terrible experiences you have undergone. On behalf of thr Citizens of the Shire, We are, Yours Sincerely, William Mackinlay President. J C Winterbottom Shire Secretary.

Cpl. Jack was a farmer from Seville, Victoria. He Served 1915-1917. K.I.A. October 9th. 1917. No known grave. Remembered on the memorial at Menin Gate, Belgium.Framed Certificate In Memoriam / Anzac's, you've graved your name upon Immortal Scroll. Naught can compare with what the World acclaims. Zenith of fighting patriot soul. A host of heroes, you have but echoed back with Clarion tongue. Coo-ee! Comrades "Kia Ora" your distant couch eill ever be Sacred to all Eternity sub heading / 655/ Private L. Jack/21st. Battalion/ 6th. Brigade/ "C" Company.

Two black and white certificates with a decorative border and a southern cross shield symbol, presented to the WHS Co-Op society to certify it as a community advancement organisation in 1965 and 1986VICTORIA Co-operation Act 1958/1981 Certificate of Incorporation This is to Certify that WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD is this day incorporated as a COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT Society under the above-named Act. Given my hand and seal at Melbourne this TWENTY-OURTH day of MARCH 1965 NINTH day of DECEMBER 1986 (Acting) Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies

The name Metcalf should have an (e) on the end. Refer Cat No 5371P for Richard Robert Metcalfe’s service history. The dated certificate is signed is 14th Sept 192? (Possibly 1920 or 21)Certificate from the Borough of Eaglehawk showing ornate configuration of Coat of Arms, soldier standing at Arms Rest with rifle, rising sun above details acknowledging the loss of a soldier from the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesse, an embossed red seal and signed by three Councillors and dated, oval shape inset for a photo which is B & W of the soldier.On front hand written, No 4853 Richard.R. Metcalf 5th Pnr Batt, killed in Action Bullecourt 10th May 1917”certificates, shires, eaglehawk

Famly History information re Ralston family. Includes death certificate and marriage certificate.person, family, ralston family