A branch of the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) was founded in Bacchus Marsh in 1889. In December 1904 the foundation stone for an ANA hall in Main Street Bacchus Marsh was laid. The ceremony was attended by Mr James Purves one of the founders of the ANA in Victoria. A detailed report of the ceremony was reported in the Bacchus Marsh Express, 10 December, 1904, page 1.At the top of the photograph, 'A Memento', At the bottom right side, 'Presented by Wm Mahoney Sept 1936'australian natives association bacchus marsh, australian natives association hall bacchus marsh

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's September 1974 meeting, Councillor's report, Yandell rally cross, Loyola Detention Centre ??, Open letter to the Shire Engineer, From the Council Chamber, Meet the natives, School and kinder news, Letter to the Editor, Planning prospects, For the environmentalists. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's May 1970 meeting, Councillors report, The headstone heritage [St. Katherine's], Wattles for your garden, Diamond Valley Repertory, Relating to the environment, The Yandell Reserve, School and Kinder news, Scout and Guide news, Personal news. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 18 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's June 1971 meeting, Councillors' report, The establishment of a new school, Novel tree-planting scheme, May we introduce [Jarvis Richard Worn], Diamond Valley's claim to fame, Diamond Valley Repertory, Letters to the Editor. A digital copy of the Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 15 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's May 1971 meeting, Councillors' report, Where do all the 5 per cents go?, Pollution of the Plenty River, First catch your frog, Kinder news, Diamond Valley Repertory, Redress for the consumer, Letters to the Editor. A digital copy of the Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 15 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

Report titled "Bendigo trams win praise"on the visit of US tram enthusiast Mr. Jim Walker of the Orange Empire Railway Museum to Bendigo on his way to the COTMA conference in Auckland. Has a photo of Jim with Ken Hesse of Bendigo Tramways. See item 1122 for a report on his visit to Ballarat. Item written by Chris McLennan.Yields information about a visiting tram enthusiast to Bendigo Tramways in 1984.Newspaper clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser 24/5/1984. tramways, depot, bendigo, orange empire museum, jim walker

Transcript: Athenaeum building celebrates 170 years Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 11/11/2009 Reporter: Lisa Whitehead Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form or other, provided education and entertainment for the Victorian colony as it became a city; and along the way, documented its growth. Transcript KERRY O’BRIEN, PRESENTER: Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne's Athenaeum building has, in one form or another, provided education and entertainment. For the Victorian colonies it became a city and along the way documented its growth. The building's original library and theatre still draw devotees and as Lisa Whitehead reports, a loyal band of volunteers. KEVIN QUIGLEY, ATHENAEUM PRESIDENT: There's nothing like us that has been here from day one, four years after the boat pushed ashore, here we are. It's a thread that runs through the life of Melbourne. LISA WHITEHEAD, REPORTER: In the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the Athenaeum is a celebrity in disguise, the oldest cultural icon in the city, but barely noticed. MARJORIE DALVEAN, VOLUNTEER HISTORIAN: People of Melbourne walk past this area and they have no idea what it is. RAY LAWLER, PLAYWRIGHT: It seemed to me to be a place that absolutely, or breathes Melbourne, I suppose, culture. LISA WHITEHEAD: Just four years after Melbourne was founded, the colony built a Mechanic's Institution, one of the first in the world, a place where the working class could meet and learn. KEVIN QUIGLEY: People think of it as Wild West sort of place where these hearty types drank and rushed about, but Melbourne was freely settled. It was a city of people who wanted to better themselves - entrepreneurs. And the Mechanic's Institution was that innovative idea that had grown up in Edinburgh and London about providing an opportunity for education for the working people. LISA WHITEHEAD: Mark Twain lectured there. Later, other buildings were added and a theatre to host classic plays. And it adopted its more bourgeois friendly title of the Athenaeum. Crucially from the start there was the library, the first to offer affordable lending to the working man. And it still attracts devotees. Former University lecturer Margaret Bowman, 89, comes in every Wednesday, along with her dog to join an enthusiastic band of volunteers sorting through the archives. MARGARET BOWMAN, FORMER UNIVERSITY LECTURER: Doing research is something that I find actually I enjoy more than anything. Every old lady needs to have a project and now I've got a project. MARJORIE DALVEAN: Margaret, Christine has just found out that Alfred Deakin was a member here from 1874 to 1877. This place is not flashy, we've never been flashy. But book lovers walk in here and they know this is the place for them. ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE: Old times and old names. The Athenaeum theatre in Melbourne for more than 40 years has been one of the city's best known cinemas. LISA WHITEHEAD: In the 20th century, the theatre surrendered to the new craze of talking pictures, and one particular fan was famous Australian playwright Ray Lawler. At 13, he dropped out of school to work in a Footscray factory and two years later his first trip to the glamorous Athenaeum cinema hinted at the education he was missing. RAY LAWLER: It just had a style about it which I responded to, I think. I was looking for something and this seemed to be part of it. Ray Lawler went on to write "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll" and found literary fame overseas. About a century after it had started as an educational place for the working man, Ray Lawler had, in effect, become an Athenaeum graduate. RAL LAWLER: If they had been looking for the sort of person that they were hoping to encourage along the way, I suppose I would have been somebody that might have fitted the mould, you know. LISA WHITEHEAD: In time, the cinema was returned to its theatrical roots. FRANK THRING, 1977: It has a great resemblance to the Theatre Royal in Hobart which Larry Olivier has called the best theatre he's ever worked in. And it's almost identical. It is the true Victorian playhouse. The horseshoe shaped thing: stalls, dress circle and gallery. And you're close to the audience and they're close to you. Marvellous feeling. LISA WHITEHEAD: Today, it's still a theatre. But time has brought compromises. The once vaunted art gallery has now covered its windows and become a comedy club and performance space. TV and suburban life have eaten away at the library membership. It offers an online service now, and a recent federal government grant will pay for the upkeep of its gracious interior, including the 1930s elevator Ray Lawler used to ride. For him, it's money well spent on history quietly made and discreetly observed. RAY LAWLER: It's the lack of awareness, I think, that people don't know what they've got here. They've really got the whole history of Melbourne almost. KEVIN QUIGLEY: It was a similar organisation in Sydney but we are the only one that's got a continual lineage on the same spot. We started here and we're still here and we'll be here for another 100 years. KERRY O'BRIEN: Lisa Whitehead on a great Melbourne landmark. © 2010 ABC | Privacy Policy Beginning as the Melbourne Mechanics' Institution in 1839, the Melbourne Athenaeum has a long history that reflects the cultural and social development of Melbourne. It continues to be managed as a not-for-profit organisation by a volunteer board, with a subscription library (maintained since 1839) and a leased theatre.Video broadcast ABC 7:30 Report for 11/11/2009. "Tomorrow marks the 170th birthday of one of the nation's historic cultural landmarks. Melbourne’s Athenaeum building has, in one form or other, provided education and entertainment for the Victorian colony as it became a city; and along the way, documented its growth."athenaeum, australian broadcasting corporation, kerry o’brien, kevin quigley, lisa whitehead, marjorie dalvean, ray lawler, margaret bowman, frank thring.

The history of Marlo dates back to the days when ships voyaged between Melbourne and Lakes Entrance. Attempts were made to use the Snowy River for trading purposes but the bar at Marlo proved too dangerous. The school opened on 3rd of July 1903 with the HT Walter Scott. At present Marlo is noted for fishing and tourism. The fete, held each Easter, is a major fundraiser for the school and all money goes towards sustaining the schools Music ProgramThe Marlo Fete is a significant yearly event in the local community. This book celebrates that. It is a useful research tool.A stapled 31 pp A4 sized booklet produced to celebrate 40 years of the Marlo Fete which is held annually at Easter at Marlo Primary School. It contains photographs, history and recipes. On the white front cover below the title (black text) is a coloured photograph of two young boys with faces painted and holding fairy floss.marlo marlo-primary-school celebrations fetes

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Honoured: some distinguished guests visited Bendigo for the city's Agricultural Show in 1925. Above is a ticket to the annual show carnival, attended by Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, and an invitation to the show's official dinner, attended by Minister for Commerce and Agriculture John McEwen. The clip is in a folder. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Booklet 8 pages, orange cover: tourism booklet, Autumn in Bendigo & District 1995. Front page has image of Bendigo Easter Fair 1995. Woman riding dragon depicted. Contents include attractions, potteries and wineries, arts and antiques, market, dining out, accommodation, annual events etc. Many advertisements of local businesses.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, tourism booklet

Ticket to Annual Charity Carnival (Lady's Ticket). Bendigo Easter Fair Society, April 1st - 5th, 1961. Admission to grounds and grandstand, Show Grounds. Cr.T R Flood (Chairman of Committee); E A Hains (Secretary). On reverse:Printed number - 208; handwritten: Lemonade 11/- doz. Flavouring 3/2 Orange etc 16/6organization, club/society, bendigo easter fair society

Notice of Gillies Food Industries Limited Annual General meeting to be held 1st November 1993 at 11:00 AM Notice lists five items of business Issued 28th September 1993, by the Company Secretary B.V. Frewin Reverse offers eight points on the use of Proxy Forms at the AGM, to be cut from the RHS of this sheet

The western plains of southern NSW provided ideal training areas for units practicing reconnaissance skills sso were frequently used.The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regimentColour photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers standing on top of M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle { LRV ) during annual exercise near Balranald NSW, 1985. From left : Corporal Anton Florent, Corporal Peter Hicks, Lance Corporal Terry Mitchell.Centre group unknownAt right seated : Corporal Doug Cameron.

Newspaper article in Ballarat Courier on 12/10/1998 following the 1998 Annual General meeting of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Written and photo by Marion Taffe. Has an interview with Stephen Butler and photo of Stephen on tram 40 with tram 18 at Gardens Loop alongside. Mentions museum accreditation. Gave a list of office bearers elected at the meeting.trams, tramways, btm, stephen butler, agm, museum accreditation

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005, titled "Pulling their weight for a good cause". Article with photo by Holly Curtis of the Ballarat Young Rotary sponsored annual tram pull, won by TGM Engineers. Photo features Mal Sanders leading the Gold Bus Team. Event held on Sunday 20/3/05."21/3/05" on rear of cutting in ink.rotary ballarat, btm, tram pull

Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 64th annual Eisteddfod to be held in the City Hall, Bendigo commencing 10th June, 1989. Mr. J. R. Thomas (President) Mrs. J. McCarthy (Secretary) Mrs. N. Thomas (Secretary). Blue cover with lyre at the centre and various musical instruments all around. Fifty Two pages.entertainment, music, bendigo competitions

Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. There were no items specifically related to Falls Creek in this issue. However the back inside cover featured an advertisement for Toonallook Romneys and Shetland and Welsh ponies from the Toonallook, Albury which was the property of Fred Griffith. It was frequently the venue for the annual fundraising ball for the Albury Ski Club. tom mitchell m.l.a., toonallook, fred griffith

Murray Comrie Collection. A typed letter from W. Harwood and Leo Fitzgerald of the Old Tarnagulla-ites Association. Appears to be a standard letter sent to all members regarding an Annual Reunion to be held on February 9th 1974 at The Palms, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Mentions an article about street lighting written by Murray Comrie and fundraising for restoration of the Methodist Church.tarnagulla, old tarnagulla-ites, old tarnagullians, reunions, methodist church, comrie, harwood, fitzgerald

These badges were issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in 1950. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement, with the Warrnambool Racing Club being established in 1854. Race meetings were first held on the site of the present day racecourse in the late 1850s. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. These badges are retained as examples of badges of members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century. .1 A shield-shaped metal badge with silver-coloured trim around the edges. There are initials in the centre of the badge and around these is a circle of blue with silver-coloured printing, all on a green background. There is a metal clip at the back. .2 as above .1 WRC Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable, Season 1950-51, Season ends July 31st 1951, B 297 .2 as above except that the number is B 124 warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge

This badge is for a female and has been issued to a Warrnambool Racing Club member in 1956. Horse racing meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Meetings have been held at the site of the present racecourse since the late 1850s. The chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase.This badge is retained as an example of lady’s badge issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century.This is a silvered-coloured six-sided metal badge with embossed initials and printing and a metal clip at the back.WRC LADY Season 1956-57 B545 Stokes Melb. warrnambool racing club, badge, history of warrnambool

This badge has been issued to a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club in 1952. Horse racing meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement. The Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854 and the first race meetings were held at the site of the present-day racecourse in the late 1850s. Today the chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, with the main event being the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. This badge is retained as an example of a badge issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the mid 20th century.This is a metal badge in the shape of a shield. It has gold trim around the edges and a circle of blue on a white background with gold initials and lettering. The badge has a metal clip at the back. WRC Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1952-3 A 242 Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge

Huntingdale Golf club was the site of many social events for Legatees and Widows clubs. This appears to be an annual major fundraising golf day. An article in the Answer in 1993 says that the association with the Huntingdale golf club began in 1933 and over the years over $255,000 has been raised for Legacy. The Open Mixes Foursomes is usually held in December and the Ladies Day is annually in October. It was in a folio of photos from 1988 to 1990 (see also 01042 to 01049 and 01051, 01052 and 01054 to 01057).A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows and Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo of golf day trophy and a white paper label.White paper labels with black type "Huntingdale Golf Club has a special place in its heart for Legacy and each year a major fundraising golf day is held at this prestigious Golf Club."events, golf, huntingdale golf club, fundraising, trophy

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 5th and 6th October 1973. It was Legacy's Golden Jubilee Year. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration in 1973.Printed programme for 1973, colour photo of the NGV Great Hall, white card with black print. annual demonstration, junior legatee, golden jubilee

Huntingdale Golf club was the site of many social events for Legatees and Widows clubs. This appears to be an annual major fundraising golf day. The photo shows L/- Ray Ward and L/- David Millie presenting prizes. It was in an album of photos from 1992 and 1993. The article in the Answer says that the association with the Huntingdale golf club began in 1993 and over the years over $255,000 has been raised for Legacy. The Open Mixes Foursomes is usually held in December and the Ladies Day is annually in October.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows and Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo x 4 of ladies golf day presentation and an article in The Answer.huntingdale golf club, golf, events, fundraising

Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work put into the annual demonstrations.Black and white photo of performers posing for a photo in their eurythmics outfits.Stamped on the back of the photo: "Commonwealth of Australia / Department of Information" in purple ink.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Two photos of widows with a handcrafts stall at Flinders Street Station in 1990. Widows met regularly at Legacy House for craft gatherings lessons. Some of the items the Widows produced were entered into an annual craft contest and exhibition. Many items were also donated to the annual Badge Week stall that widows organised. The stall was often outside Legacy House but in these photos from 1990 the stall was set up at Flinders Street Station. The ladies names aren't known.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 1990 by the widows clubs.Colour photo x 2 of widows selling items at Flinders Street Station in 1990.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, widows, craft

President's overview of the year including: despite obstacles 10 people graduated with seeing eye dogs this year including some who had suffered health issues and required re-training or delayed training, this was a good achievement given the departure of 2 senior trainers and the lack of suitable puppies, the onslaught of unjustified media attacks has wrecked public relations work, the distinction that the Guide Dog Owners and Friends Association conducts the Seeing Eye Dog School (and not the other way around) as well as other activities which take time and money, hostel continues to provide accommodation, case against The Herald newspaper for defamation for it's very damaging article in 'The Herald and Weekly Times newspaper', litigation with Government due to biased investigation, disbanding of two auxiliaries due to age of members and adverse publicity about the school, thanks to Barbara Peach and her husband for their support during difficult times, Faye Rea for her devotion to the work in Queensland, and various other individuals. Annual Report for Guide Dog Owners and Friends Association is also included with list of committee members, net surplus, auditor's report, biographical notes of Executive Director and Facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School and Rehabilitation Centre.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration