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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Australian Scholarly Publishing, Lights Everlasting: Australia’s commemorative stained glass from the Boer War to Vietnam, 2023
Almost hidden within religious buildings, hospitals, school chapels and civic buildings, stained-glass windows tell of Australians at war. Bronwyn Hughes focuses on commemorative stained glass—an overlooked art form—describing its rich artistic and architectural heritage and the artists and firms who created it. Memorial stained glass serves to depict and illuminate the men and women who fought and died for their faith and their country. It has a tragic beauty. The book includes stained glass windows from the St Peter chapel of the Mission to Seafarers.255 pages with colour and black and white illustrations; notes, bibliography, index.non-fictionAlmost hidden within religious buildings, hospitals, school chapels and civic buildings, stained-glass windows tell of Australians at war. Bronwyn Hughes focuses on commemorative stained glass—an overlooked art form—describing its rich artistic and architectural heritage and the artists and firms who created it. Memorial stained glass serves to depict and illuminate the men and women who fought and died for their faith and their country. It has a tragic beauty. The book includes stained glass windows from the St Peter chapel of the Mission to Seafarers.australian history, ww1, ww2, boer war, vietnam war, stained glass windows, bronwyn hughes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Natalie Town, Book records growth of local RSL, by Natalie Town, 1995_
A history of the Watsonia RSL sub-branch was launched in 1995. The book is "The Tin Shed and beyond" by Shirley Hardy-Rix.Newspaper clipping, black text with photograph.watsonia rsl sub-branch, watsonia rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Battle to save golf course, 05/07/2017
A suburban council has launched an urgent campaign to save Bundoora's Strathallan Golf Course from urban development.News article 1 page, black text.strathallan golf club, darebin council, bundoora -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Tony Davis et al, The Holden Heritage, Jul 2001
Book produced by Holden as a promotional giveaway, and given away at the 11 October 2001 launch of 'Linking Us Together'The Holden Heritage - small book with the history of Holden cars, 2001. 100 pp illustrated, with details of all models producedtransport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Container - Brass match container
These brass containers held strike anywhere matches used by the Lifeboat service to light fuses to launch rescue rockets. Example of a type of match and its container used by the lifeboat crews in training and rescue operations where a rescue rope rocket had to be launched.A brass container for matches with one Vesta match used for lighting fuse for rescue rope rocketmatches, strike anywhere matches, rescue equipment, rope rockets -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Landscape Painting displayed during launch of "Three Times Blest", 1988
John Rowell's painting was displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo is a historic record of John Rowell's painting, and of the rear wall of the former Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988. Photo of a landscape painting displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."John Rowell's Painting" "Three Times Blest 1988"artwork, painting, landscape, buninyong council chamber, three times blest -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Invitation to the launch of Paterson Hall story: an oral history
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation to the launch of the 'Paterson Hall story: an oral history' by Malcolm Daubney on Friday 26th April 2002 at 11am.A4 green page with black writing and lined black bordernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, paterson hall -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph
Engraved wooden frame with sepia coloured photograph. H M A S Sydney was launched from Newcastle on Tyne on 22nd September 1934 in England. Sydney was commissioned into the Australian Navy in September 1935. H M A S Sydney was a modified "Leander" class Cruiser. Sydney was involved in offensive actions in the theatre of war. . -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Tom Melican at GHS book launch, 28/10/2017
Mayor of Banyule, Tom Melican, launched the new Greensborough Historical Society publication "Do You Recall?" in October 2017.Digital copy of colour photographtom melican, do you recall, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, GHS members and friends at GHS book launch, 28/10/2017
Group of GHS members and friends at the launch of the new Greensborough Historical Society publication "Do You Recall?" in October 2017.Digital copy of colour photographdo you recall, greensborough historical society -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Australian, Memorial to Robin Boyd planned, 19.10.1971
This announces the launching of a public appeal for restoration of church as the new headquarters of Victorian Chapter of RAIA, as a memorial tribute to Robin Boyd.walsh st library -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000c
Sea Myth launched March 2000 Paul Standerwick and Brian Tuck proprietors. First offshore fishing charter boat.Colour photograph taken at Fishing Club Boat ramp near Bullock Island, in photograph Geof Bird, Brian Martin and one unnamed, the Sea Myth in background Lakes Entrance Victoriafish, clubs -
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Booklet, The Camberwell Church of England Girls' Grammar School 1920-1956, 1956
Booklet published in 1956 to celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Camberwell Girls Grammar School and launch a fundraising campaign for new facilities. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Landscape Painting of "Ingliston" homestead displayed during launch of "Three Times Blest", 1988
W.A. Tippett's painting was displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in December 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo is a historic record of W.A. Tippett's painting, taken in 1988. Photo of a landscape painting of the homestead "Ingliston" displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."Ingliston," by W.A. Tippett, exhibited "Three Times Blest" exhibition, Dec 1988artwork, painting, landscape, buninyong council chamber, three times blest -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Launch of "Three Times Blest", 1988
Peter Griffiths and Elizabeth Griffiths in the old Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988 during the launch of the book "Three Times Blest".The photo shows the author at the launch of an important historical text on Buninyong in the old courthouse which is now the home of Buninyong and District Historical Society. Photo of a landscape painting displayed in the Buninyong Council Chamber in 1988."John Rowell's Painting" "Three Times Blest 1988"artwork, buninyong council chamber, three times blest, peter griffiths, elizabeth griffiths -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Builder: Evans Deakin and Company. Launched: 8 April 1967. Patrol boat visited Port Fairy in 1979 & 1980First of class commissioned Coloured photograph of Naval ship moored in Port Fairy baypatrol boat, royal australian navy, defence force, hmas attack, port fairy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 93 Arthur Street, Eltham, April 1998, April 1998
Brand new home under construction by Vizarje Homes, Greensborough at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 12 new double and triple storey homes along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in Arthur St. The launch was attended by Planning Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall, Architects Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart and approximately 100 guests.7 images; digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of a set of 29 colour 10 x 15 cm prints vizarje homes, arthur street, jelbart property, kinloch, woodridge estate -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Planning Minister Rob Maclellan with unknown woman at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, Eltham, April 1998
Planning Minister Rob Maclellan at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, 12 new double and triple storey homes along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in 93 Arthur St. The launch was attended by Planning Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall, Architects Graeme Gunn and Ian Jelbart and approximately 100 guests. April 19981 images; digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of a set of 30 colour 10 x 15 cm prints arthur street, eltham, houses, jelbart property, kinloch gardens, rob maclellan, woodridge estate -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque H.M.A.S. Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne (1912), a Chatham class light cruiser launched in 1912 and broken up for scrap in 1929 HMAS Melbourne (R21), a Majestic class aircraft carrier acquired by the RAN in 1947. She was involved in two major collisions during her career, and was sold for scrap in 1985. HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05), an Adelaide class guided missile frigate launched in 1989 and active as of 2012Wooden plaque with insignia of H.M.A.S. MelbourneH.M.A.S. Melbourneh.m.a.s. melbourne -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Rt. Hon. John. G. Gorton C.H., M.P
The tape has not been played but from the label it is presumed to be a recording of John Gorton to launch Legacy week. For many years the main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Legacy Week'. Often there is a celebrity who would launch the appeal so presumably John Gorton recorded a message. John Gorton flew for the RAAF in World War 11, and was Prime Minister of Australia.A record that celebrities were part of the Legacy Appeals in the 1970s.Black magnetic tape on a clear plastic spool in a red cardboard box.Box, RCA, Magnetic Tape, For your recorder, Extra strength, Professional standard, Splice free, 600Ft. 1.5 mil polyester 5" reel, type 15M-6, 1.5 mil polyester, RCA type 1.5m-6. Spool, made in USA, RCA, side 1legacy week, legacy promotion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Lend a hand this season to the needy, 10/12/2014
Greensborough Plaza launches its annual Food Bag Appeal in conjunction with Diamond Valley Foodshare in the lead up to Christmas 2014.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough plaza, diamond valley foodshare inc, food bag appeal greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS Book Launch 2013, 20/07/2013
Photograph of Greensborough Historical Society President Noel Withers and publisher Blaise van Hecke at the launch of the GHS publication "As I Recall".Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough historical society, as i recall -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
DVD, Rise and Fall of Whroo, 2007
Over 200 photos of Balaclava mine and Whroo buildings from 1850's to 2007 when book "Families of Whroo" was launched.DVD featuring black and white gold mine scene on top half, coloured forest scene on bottom. Half plastic cover, clear front, black bacmwhroo, families of whroo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Ian Reid, Professor Geoffrey Blainey at the launch of the Federation University Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 2010, 20/08/2010
Geoffrey Blainey was the first Chancellor of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). In 2010 the supervised reading room and special collections in the E.J. Barker Library were named the 'Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre". A number of photographs of Geoffrey Blainey and others during the launch of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, and order of proceedings for the E.J.Barker Library, Friday, August, 2010 .1) Invitations to the refurbished University of Ballarat, including the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 20/08/2010 .2) Invitations to the refurbished University of Ballarat, including the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 20/08/2010 geoffrey blainey, geoffrey blainey research centre, e.j. barker library, clare gervasoni, verna barry, carole seymour, library, invitation -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Invitation from the Ringwood Council of the City of Ringwood on 22nd October 1974. From the Mayor Cr S Morris JP and the Councillors to Mrs G Horman. Official launch of the "Place of Many Eagles" by KAR Horn BA Mus B State Librarian at the Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
Invitation from the Ringwood Council of the City of Ringwood on 22nd October 1974. From the Mayor Cr S Morris JP and the Councillors to Mrs G Horman. Official launch of the "Place of Many Eagles" by KAR Horn BA Mus B State Librarian at the Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960
Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green Ringwood Council Chaplain appointed Sir George Knox Memorial appeal launched at Ringwood Town Hall "New Theatre" group at St Paul's Hall. Official opening of Ringwood Ladies' Bowling club season Ringwood East CWA birthday celebration Maroondah Pre-School fundraiser with Gerry Gee and Ron Blaskett, and helicopter rides. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DUDLEY HOUSE COLLECTION: INVITATION, 1982
Document. Invitation a. Invitation to attend the German Masked Costume Ball to be held in the City Hall on 4 September 1982 to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch). b. Invitation to attend a book launch to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus on 7 September 1982 to be held at Dudley House. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch).document, invitations, masked ball -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, SAS, Mannequin of SAS soldier fitted out for patrol
Mannequin of SAS soldier fitted out for patrol wearing - US Army camo uniform, replica armalite rifle, replica 40mm grenade launcher, spare 40mm replica grenades, ammo pouches, water bladder on chest, M26 grenade, compass pouch, smoke cannister, bayonet, water bottles, , backpack with rations, sleeping gear, sweat rag on head, GP boots.sas, sas soldier, mannequin -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920 c
Black and white photograph showing S S Gippsland leaving Kalimna Jetty heading towards Metung. View of jetty shows five men on jetty, three of them manhandling the trolley loaded with goods, probably off the Gippsland. Three small row boats tied to jetty. Two small jetties on far right and small launch. Kalimna Lakes Entrance VictoriaKalimna Jetty Gippsland Lakesjetties, navigation, ships and shipping, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/12/1996 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of Robert Fordham,Chairman Vic Coastal Council, Duncan Malcolm, Diane James Acting Chairman Vic Coastal Council, Philip Davis Gippsland Province MLC, Fred Herbert Gippsland Coastal Council taken during launch of Victorian Coastal strategy draft plan for Eastern Beach taken in Lions Park Lakes Entrance Victoriacoast, environment, volunteering