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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Jarrod Watt, Seven police officers stand guard in front of Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai, 2019, 21/06/2019
... Seven police officers stand guard in front of Hong Kong's ...Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, had plenty of political support in the territory’s pro-Beijing legislature to pass a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. The legislators were set to begin discussing the bill in early June, and intended to vote on it just weeks later. A series of protests took place, and after a June 16 protest saw the largest turnout yet, Ms. Lam made a major concession: She postponed the bill, at least temporarily. It was an undeniable victory for the protesters — but it did little to quell the unrest. Since the bill could later be reintroduced, protesters felt they remained in danger. The police tactics to break up the demonstrations on June 12, including the use of more than 150 tear gas canisters to push protesters far away from the government office, created a new set of demands from the protesters. Now, instead of just calling for the withdrawal of the bill and Ms. Lam’s resignation, they said they wouldn’t be content unless there was an independent investigation of officers’ conduct. They also wanted the release of protesters arrested on June 12, and for the government to rescind its description of the demonstrations as a “riot,” a designation that carries legal significance. None of that has happened. Many analysts say Ms. Lam is unlikely to step down, nor would Beijing accept her resignation if she offered it. She has more wiggle room on the other demands, but has not indicated any willingness to budge. The Hong Kong Protests are a leaderless, digital movement.There is no single leader or group deciding on or steering the strategy, tactics and goals of the movement. Instead, protesters have used forums and messaging apps to decide next steps. Anyone can suggest a course of action, and others then vote on whether they support it. The most popular ideas rise to the top, and then people rally to make them happen. At its best, this structure has empowered many people to participate and have their voices heard. Protesters say it keeps them all safe by not allowing the government to target specific leaders. Their success in halting the extradition bill, which was shelved by the territory’s chief executive, speaks to the movement’s power. Despite the lack of a clear leader, protesters have shown extensive coordination at the demonstrations, having planned the specifics online beforehand. Supply stations are set up to distribute water, snacks, gloves, umbrellas and shields made of cardboard. Volunteer first aid workers wear brightly colored vests. People form assembly lines to pass supplies across long distances, with protesters communicating what they need through a series of predetermined hand signals. Anyone walking in dangerous areas without a helmet or a mask is quickly offered one. No individual can speak on behalf of the protesters, which makes negotiations difficult, if not impossible. (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-explained.html, accessed 07/07/2019) Hong Kong’s amended extradition law would allow the extradition of suspects to mainland China for the first time. Supporters say the amendments are key to ensuring the city does not become a criminal refuge, but critics worry Beijing will use the law to extradite political opponents and others to China where their legal protections cannot be guaranteed. The government claims the push to change the law, which would also apply to Taiwan and Macau, stems from the killing last year of a Hong Kong woman while she was in Taiwan with her boyfriend. Authorities in Taiwan suspect the woman’s boyfriend, who remains in Hong Kong, but cannot try him because no extradition agreement is in place. Under the amended law, those accused of offences punishable by seven years or more in prison could be extradited. The new legislation would give Hong Kong’s leader, known as the chief executive, authority to approve extradition requests, after review by the courts. Hong Kong’s legislature, the legislative council, would not have any oversight over the extradition process. Many Hong Kongers fear the proposed extradition law will be used by authorities to target political enemies. They worry the new legislation spells the end of the “one country, two systems” policy, eroding the civil rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents since the handover of sovereignty from the UK to China in 1997. Many attending the protests on Sunday said they could not trust China as it had often used non-political crimes to target government critics, and said they also feared Hong Kong officials would not be able to reject Beijing’s requests. Legal professionals have also expressed concern over the rights of those sent across the border to be tried. The conviction rate in Chinese courts is as high as 99%. Arbitrary detentions, torture and denial of legal representation of one’s choosing are also common. Many in the protests on Sunday 09 June 2019 said they felt overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness in the face of mainland China’s increasing political, economic and cultural influence in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s top political leader is not elected by ordinary voters but by a 1,200-strong election committee accountable to Beijing. Half of its legislature are chosen through indirect electoral systems that favour pro-Beijing figures. Many Hong Kongers also cited the jailing of leaders and activists from the 2014 Occupy Central movement– a 79-day mass civil disobedience movement – as well as the disqualification of young localist lawmakers as signs of the erosion of civil freedoms. Resentment towards China has been intensified by soaring property prices – with increasing numbers of mainland Chinese buying properties in the city – as well as the government’s “patriotic education” drive, and the large numbers of mainland tourists who flock to Hong Kong. Many Hong Kongers are also concerned about China’s growing control over the city’s news media, as they increasingly self-censor and follow Beijing’s tacit orders. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/10/what-are-the-hong-kong-protests-about-explainerSeven police officers stand guard in front of Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai as an estimated one thousand protestors surround on 26 June 2019. Protestors take turns to step up and hurl abuse at the officers, in a protest lasting 6 hours before peacefully dispersing. The protesters chanted 'Release the martyrs' and 'Stop police violence' in reference to violent clashes with police in the days previous. ( https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3016238/hong-kong-police-under-siege-again-protesters-surround)carrie lam, hong kong protests, extraditions, protest, protestors, police, wan chai -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Order in Council (Victoria) Rules for Mining Surveyors in the Ballarat Mining District, 1867
... Order in Council (Victoria) Rules for Mining Surveyors in ...White Foolscap printed Government document listing rules for mining surveyors in the Ballarat Mining Districmining surveryoring, surveying, surveyor, ballarat mining district -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Men's Probus Club's photographs of trip to O'Shannessy's in West Tasmania in 2016
... O'Shannessy's in West Tasmania in 2016 ...Photographic presentation recorded on DVD. These have been copied to "Master Images". One image has been selected for this entry.Donated by Laurie Allen and Clive Manly, members of the Probus Club, in May 2024. This item was part of a two large box collection given to RDHS to catalogue and store, after the Club closed. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. The Police band in Notlen Street in 1971
... band in Notlen Street in 1971 ...First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. c1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Band playing in Charter Street park in 1971
... playing in Charter Street park in 1971 ...First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Playing in Charter Street Park in 1971
... First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Playing in ...First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Rides in Charter Street Park in 1971
... First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Rides in ...First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Rev. Williams of the Ringwood Methodist Church opens the nativity scene in Bill Paterson's Motors and Council's Carols in Greenwood Avenue Park
... nativity scene in Bill Paterson's Motors and Council's Carols in ... -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Corrie Oke at Gilwell Park (Scouting Park in Gembrook) in 1970
... Corrie Oke at Gilwell Park (Scouting Park in Gembrook) in ...Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- Miscellaneous photographs at old Club in Miles Avenue and new Club in Laughnan Road, 1997 to 1999
... in Miles Avenue and new Club in Laughnan Road, 1997 to 1999. ...Coloured photographs(34)Photographs include: Club personalities at old Club . Internal and external images of new Clubrooms and greens. Various team photographs. Final Premier Division 1999. Images 30210(a) to 30210(i). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Photograph on glass of unknown young man in the Wieland Family Collection c 19th. Made in London
... Photograph on glass of unknown young man in the Wieland ...Found among the Wieland memorabilia but unknown young man.Small black and white photograph of young man on glass made in London but name mostly rubbed off.Very badly rubbed London address and name of studio. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Sepia Photogragh of unknown man, on paper in cardboard cylinder with Paris address dated 1903 (In Wieland family collection)
... Sepia Photogragh of unknown man, on paper in cardboard ...Ernest Ferdinand Wieland was Carl's son and one of the earliest pupils at BayswaterSchool . The title of the property was transferred to him on his father's death in 1904..Cardboard cylinder with partial Paris address with" boutique de portrait " on it and partial hand written address with "Tasma" just visible.Inside a sepia portrait of possibly Ernest Ferdinand Wieland as a young man. Dated 1903. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Certificate and letter from the Wallop Family in Burwood to Don and Pat Talbot in Toowoomba 2001
... Certificate and letter from the Wallop Family in Burwood ...Certificate and letter between members of the Wallop family in an attempt to find out if the Harker /Wilson Archie and Ruby , are related to them and the Earl of Portsmouth. Ruby is the connection with the Wieland Family.Original scroll pertaining to the Earl of Portsmouth in England, and a printed photocopy. Letter on blue airmail paper with family tree. Tha aim is to find a connection with this family and the Harked / Wilson part of the Wieland Family. All contained within PostPak cyclinder. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Hand written story of Blue Beads by Archie Harker in Chestnut Street Richmond in 1937
... Hand written story of Blue Beads by Archie Harker in ...Archie Harker worked for a publishing Company for several years. He was engaged to Ruby Wilson and married her in 1937 after arriving in Australia on board the' Oronsay'. They conducted their courtship by letter . He in England and Ruby in Mitcham. The hand written story is very hard to decipher and several of the pages are torn. Archie did well and eventually he and Ruby lived in Mont Albert in a very nice house of which there are many photographs in the memorabilia collection of the Wieland family.7 hand written pages on lined paper enclosed in brown paper. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Large collection letters from Archie Harker, in England to Ruby Wilson in Mitcham 1930 -1935 and others. (Private)
... Large collection letters from Archie Harker, in England to ...Ruby Wilson wrote to an English paper asking for a pen friend in 1930. John Archibald (Archie) Harker answered her request and thus started a long correspondence between the couple.eventuating in Archie sending Ruby an engagement ring. in July 1931. The correspondence continued till Archie came to Melbourne in June 1933 on the" Oronsay" and they married in December 1937. 280 letters in all. Ruby's elder sister Amy Thelma married Stanley Wieland thus placing the couple in the Wieland family and their story is in the Wieland's of Heathmont book by Pat and Don Talbot.Large number of personal letters, separated into pockets - letters written on lined note paper from Archie Harker to Ruby Wilson. Some postcards. Due to the private nature of these letters, they have not all been scanned and will not be made public. They can be inspected by appointment at the RDHS Archives -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "Weevils in the Flour - an oral record of the 1930s depresion in Australia", 1978
... "Weevils in the Flour - an oral record of the 1930s ..."Weevils in the Flour - an oral record of the 1930s depresion in Australia" by Wendy Lowenstein - hardcover 464 pages, dustcover, signed copy, first edition. Foreword by Manning Clark"Yours sincerely Wendy Lowenstein November 23, 1978 Melbournedepression, charities and appeals, fishermans bend, sustenance, lowenstein, katharin wendy, tom hills, clark manning, hills dot, port melbourne ladies benevolent society, central unemployed committee -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
George Brogden born 1894 in Tasmania, died 1971 in Ballarat. Joan and George ran Bakery 1922-1966 which became Sunnycrust
... George Brogden born 1894 in Tasmania, died 1971 in Ballarat ...This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. ballarat, brogden, bakery, sunnycrust -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Amy Tsilemanis (curator), Pauline O'Shannessy-Dowling (artist in residence) and guests in the Reading Room at Talking Shop Community Day 2/2/19
... (artist in residence) and guests in the Reading Room at Talking ...This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and image inquiries Talking Shop: Ballarat in Business and City Life was an exhibition and program of events held at Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Between January and April 2019 the BMI hosted Talking Shop: a world of Peters Icecream cones, milk bars, vintage advertising, historic photographs and ephemera, and contemporary photographs and creative responses exploring Ballarat's shops and businesses. Community events invited the community to contribute their images and memories to the BMI collection, and engage in creative activities. This exhibition was curated by Amy Tsilemanis at the BMI who worked with artists Pauline O'Shannessy-Dowling and Margie Balazic, collector John Kerr and Ballarat businesses, council, and schools to create a 'generative' exhibition where material and collaborations could grow. ballarat, ballaarat mechanics' institute, talking shop, exhibition, event, artist in residence, reading room, 2019 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian Newspaper 3-4 Oct 1992, 1992
... 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian ...Newspaper article with photos & biographical information about the 500 Australians who died in Vietnam. In, the Weekend Australian Special Edition. 3-4 October, 1992.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia, newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian Newspaper 3-4 Oct 1992, 1992
... 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian ...Newspaper article with photos & biographical information about the 500 Australians who died in Vietnam. In, the Weekend Australian Special Edition. 3-4 October, 1992.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia, newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian Newspaper 3-4 Oct 1992, 1992
... 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian ...Newspaper article with photos & biographical information about the 500 Australians who died in Vietnam. In, the Weekend Australian Special Edition. 3-4 October, 1992.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia, newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian Newspaper 3-4 Oct 1992, 1992
... 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam (in The Australian ...Newspaper article with photos & biographical information about the 500 Australians who died in Vietnam. In, the Weekend Australian Special Edition. 3-4 October, 1992.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia, newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Casette, The war in Vietnam (A.B.C.) in 2 parts (2 copies)
... The war in Vietnam (A.B.C.) in 2 parts (2 copies) ...vietnam war, 1961 -1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Opening of the Vietnam Memorial in Canberra & the Vietnam Wall in the U.S.A.- how it started
... Opening of the Vietnam Memorial in Canberra & the Vietnam ...vietnam veterans memorial (washington, d.c.), vietnam veterans memorial, canberra -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army: historical record of maintenance and usage rates in support of operations by 1ATF in South Vietnam, 1974
... rates in support of operations by 1ATF in South Vietnam ...australia - armed forces - service manuals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Identification list for Ordnance, B.L. 5.5 in, Mark 3: Ordnance, B.L. 4.5in, Mark 2 & Carriage 5.5in, or 4.5 in Gun, Mark 2, 1945
... Identification list for Ordnance, B.L. 5.5 in, Mark 3 ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Australian Army: Artillery training, Vol.1: artillery in battle, Pamphlet No.3: air defence artillery in the field, 1963
... Australian Army: Artillery training, Vol.1: artillery in ...australia - armed forces - service manuals -
Women's Art Register
Book, Toby Clark, Art and Propaganda in the Twentieth Century. The Political Image in the Age of Mass Culture, 1997
... Art and Propaganda in the Twentieth Century. The Political ...Using paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture the author explores how propaganda art can be determined and defined.Booknon-fictionUsing paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture the author explores how propaganda art can be determined and defined.war, feminism, installation art -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Remembering life in Port Melbourne in the good old days, 21 Apr 1988
... Remembering life in Port Melbourne in the good old days ...Recollections of Jack CHUMBLEY of life in Port Melbourne include two-up games, training horses on Sandridge Beach and the introduction of buses to replace the cable trams. A4 copy of newspaper article from the Emerald Hill, Sandridge & St Kilda Times In pencil on top left - Jack knows where the trotting track & 2 up game would be on the map (Terry's dad)jack chumbley -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Order No. 6511062: Lorrae Desmond in a yellow dress singing for troops in Vietnam
... Order No. 6511062: Lorrae Desmond in a yellow dress singing ...This Film, DVD was purchased by Andrew Kilsby (a former CEO of the museum) from the Australian War Memorial in May 2014. It was used for the 'Show must go on' promotional poster.entertainers - vietnam war