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Vision Australia
Award - Text, Community Services Victoria Certificate of Appreciation to RVIB Burwood, 10 April 1992
A certificate from Community Services Victoria to the volunteers at the RVIB Burwood school. It reads "Awarded for all Volunteer Workers at R.V.I.B. Burwood in recognition of their highly valued contribution to community services in the Inner East Region." Signed by the Chair of the Inner East Regional Advisory Council, Mark Longmuir and Minister, Community Services Victoria, Kay Setches, dated 10th April 1992.1 A4 sized certificate of appreciationrvib burwood school, awards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Angel of highest order, 07/12/2016
Reg Shiel of Lower Plenty volunteers to fly for Angel Flight Australia. They fly non-emergency patients to medical appointments.News clipping, black text and colour image. lower plenty, reg shiel, angel flight australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards 2024, 20/04/2024
Booklet contains a list of recipients of the The Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards 2024, including GHS members Dawn and Adrian Bennetts.20 p. text and color cover.jagajaga community australia day awards, the jagajaga community volunteer awards 2024 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter (item) - Memo Outlining the Role of the Historical Projects Group, HdH Victoria, Historical Projects Group: Hawker De Havilland Victoria Ltd (formerly CAC Pty. Ltd)
The Historical Projects Group was a volunteer group that was endorsed by and reported to the board of Hawker de Havilland Victoria, to preserve CAC history -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Lions working bee at the Willows, 1974
Ernest W. Barrie supported the establishment of the Willows Historical park and contributed many volunteers hours in the construction and landscaping of the precinct.W.Kittle, Ernest .W Barrie and Jean Arnold at the working beelocal architecture, local identities, local special interest groups, council -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 30 July 2000
This photograph depicts workers/volunteers participating in tree planting on the foreshore as part of National Tree Day. It is uncertain which beach is it.Colour photograph of a gropu of people on a beach foreshore with a building (presumably surf life saving club) in the background. In front of the group are a many freshly planted trees surrounded by ground steaks and green plastic sheeting.Handwritten in black ink: National Tree Day / 30 July 2000 / Bon Beach? / Edithvale?ocean, trees, environment, volunteers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 7, Nov. 1974
Yields information about No. 27 about its repainting to an earlier colour scheme, May 1985.Set of seven black and white photographs of various photographs of the volunteers building the depot fan and resting late 1972. .1 - The Loddington's - John and Stuart .2 - Peter Winspur and Gavin Young .3 - Stuart Loddington, ? , Richard Gilbert .4 - Bill Jessup .5 - Geoff Cargeeg, Peter Winspur, ? Graeme Jordan .6 - The Loddington's and Rolf Jinks .7 - Richard Gilbert, Graeme Jordan, Peter Reece? Extract of .1 - see image i8 - added 28/3/2011 Extract of .4 - see image i9 - added 28/3/2011 Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink and 8.1.75 and Nov. 74.trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations, volunteers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - Mitchell medals etcet
Alexander Mitchell, grazier and citizen soldier of Thoona Victoria. Enlisted as a trooper in 8th Light Horse CMF 14 September 1893. Commissioned second lieutenant 8th LH 1 July 1908. Appointed Captain 13th Light Horse AIF 21 July 1915. Commanded B Squadron 13th LH at Gallipoli September - December 1915 and on Western Front July 1916 to May 1918. Seconded to 28th Infantry Battalion AIF western Front May - October 1918. Awarded DSO and MID. Following the war, served in CMF as commanding officer 8th LH and later 2nd Light Horse Brigade. Collection of medals and memorabilia of distinguished citizen soldier from northeast Victoria who served with both 8th and 13th Light Horse regiments in peace and war. These regiments make up the lineage of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles.Framed collection of medals and memorabilia of Colonel Alexander Mitchell DSO MID, VD, a grazier of Thoona Victoria. Display includes epaulette boards with Colonel's badges of rank; Ribbon bar and medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal with oak leaf, Volunteer Decoration; Rising Sun collar badge, 8th Light Horse collar badge, pair 13th Light Horse collar badges; facsimile of letter from General Birdwood dated 9 June congratulating Mitchell on the award of the DSO. Stained wooden frame with glass cover pane. 8th light horse, 2nd light horse brigade, 13th light horse, medal, mitchell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, Liberal Party, "Melbourne's Trams - A Tramway Museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne", 1991
Photocopy of a Press Release or a News Release - 11 pages stapled in the top left hand corner. First 9 pages titled "Melbourne's Trams - A Tramway Museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne". Written by the Victorian Liberal National Party Coalition when in opposition by Shadow Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown setting out the proposal for the conversion of the Hawthorn Tram Depot into a Museum. Has proposal for the operation of the Museum, volunteer operated and a heritage tram service. Last two pages details the open day at Kew Tram Depot to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the depot - Sunday 8th December 1991trams, tramways, liberal party, press release, melbourne, museum, hawthorn, kew, kew depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), 1916?
Black and white photograph of the PMTT recruiting tram, converted from their Works tram to promote recruitment of volunteers for the first world war. See page 80 of Ian Brady PMTT Book for further details. Has a number of men in various dress on and alongside the tram. Has one uniformed inspector? standing by the front. Photographed outside the PMTT depot. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H399. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 399" in ink on rear and "2-9"trams, tramways, pmtt, world war 1, recruitment, malvern depot, uniforms, tram works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - WWII Certificate of Appreciation - L J McLAUGHLIN, 24 November 1946
Coloured certificate presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne to ex-service personnel who volunteered for the Australian Imperial Forces in World War 2. At the top is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge inside the Australian & Victorian flags. At the bottom of the certificate is a coloured drawing of the Port Melbourne Town Hall with guns, battleships and planes on the sides. This certificate was presented to Leo John McLAUGHLIN on 24 November 1946. "L J McLoughlin" handwritten in the space provided and signed by the Mayor, J W Woodruff, Councillor, J Bertie and Town Clerk, S S Anderson.war - world war ii, local government - city of port melbourne, australian commonwealth military forces, leo john mclaughlin, joseph bertie, sydney sims anderson, john william (jack) woodruff -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Port of Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill, Late 20th century
Flagstaff Hill is a maritime museum which draws on the rich maritime history of the region. It is situated overlooking Lady Bay in Warrnambool and is designed to represent the town of Warrnambool in around the 1870-80’s As well as paid staff on site it enjoys a large volunteer group who do various tasks around the village from tours to maintenance and recording of information. This badge recognises the contribution of one such volunteer. An item which recognizes effort in the local community.Round gold edged medal with picture of lighthouse and flagstaff surrounded by red with gold lettering. Number engraved on back.698 engraved on back. Port of Warrnambool Villager 1850. Flagstaff Hillflagstaff hill badge, warrnambool -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Dance card, Metropolitan Fire Brigade The Ninth Annual Ball, 1901
From 1845, separate and competing volunteer fire brigades were established in Melbourne and grew in number. Following the passage of the Fire Brigades Act 1890 and the creation of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) on 1 May 1891, the 56 volunteer brigades that then existed were disbanded and the firefighters were invited to join the MFB. The MFB was abolished in 2020 and the firefighters absorbed into the newly established Fire Rescue Victoria.White coloured rectangular shaped card printed in black on both sides. Hole in top left hand corner.Front Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The Ninth Annual Ball. Orderly Room (Corner of Albert and Gisborne Streets) EAST MELBOURNE, Friday, 11th October, 1901. MFB QUADRILLE. 1st Fig. 1st Set; 3rd Fig, 1st Set; 3rd Fig. Lancers; Spanish Waltz; Circassian Figure. JARRETT'S BAND. J. C. PRICE, M. C. Stewards: MESSRS. H. HARRISON 7 R. GLENNON W. CAVE, Hon. Sec. Back: List of dances, against which some names and initials have been written by handmetropolitan fire brigade, orderly room - east melbourne, jarrett's band, 20th century, melbourne - history -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Memorial card, In Loving Memory of Thomas Arnold Ogley 4th October 1931 - 19th May 2016. Seafarers Mission Chapel, May 2016
Tom worked as a volunteer at the Mission for three years as a Gardener, Mission Bus Driver. Produced for the funeral service held at the Mission 2016.The funeral service was held at the Mission ChapelFull colour print bifold card. Front cover features Tom in the Norla Dome, Mission to Seafarers. Memorial verse on page 3.thomas arnold ogley, mission volunteer, norla dome, services, chaplaincy, st peter chapel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Nancy Fyfe: Volunteer extraordinaire, 2004
An article on local volunteer Nancy Fyfe from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on white background, colour illus. Includes draft of article.nancy fyfe, fyfe family, volunteers, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jodie Haythorne et al, Little aths prizewinner, by Jodie Haythorne; with Bernadette Barnett, by Rosie Bray, 1985_
Bernadette Barnett was along-term volunteer for the Diamond Valley Little Athletics Association and also formed the Diamond Valley Children's ChoirNewspaper clipping, with black and white photograph; with biographical notes and col. photographs about Bernadette Barnett.diamond valley little athletics association, diamond valley children's choir, bernadette barnett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Fremantle Arts Centre Press, Bush heroes: a people, a place, a legend / Suzanne Welborn, 2002_
Tells the story of ANZAC volunteers from Western Australia and makes a connection between the difficulties of Australian outback life and the legend of Anzac.240 pages, illus. Paperback.world war i, western australia, anzac -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Presentations to soldiers, 25/09/1915
Account of a send off for 12 volunteer soldiers, organised by the Greensborough recruiting committee. The article names local soldiers on active service.1 page printed from Troveworld war 1 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - 2002 Port Phillip Council election, John KIRBY, Mar 2002
This John KIRBY is not the professional photographer who worked in Port from the 1990s (and perhaps earlier) and subsequently became a member and volunteer with PMHPS.Material relating to Port Phillip Council elections, Sandridge Ward, March 2002 John KIRBYlocal government - city of port phillip, politics, john kirby -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - 2002 City of Port Phillip election, Feb 2002
This John KIRBY is not the professional photographer who worked in Port from the 1990s (and perhaps earlier) and subsequently became a member and volunteer with PMHPS.Material relating to Port Phillip Council elections, Sandridge Ward, March 2002 The Leader March 11, 2002 - article covering all candidateslocal government - city of port phillip, politics, julian hill, theo avgoulis, roger mckay, roy edmond, adrian jackson, john kirby -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla CFA Fire truck
Some CFA volunteers were invited to the Bulla Primary School to explain to the students the workings of the fire truck and the importance of the CFA organisation.A coloured photograph of a CFA fire truck.bulla cfa, fire trucks, bulla primary school -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kelaston: Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune, June 1996
Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune, Kelaston volunteers who have contributed 103 years of service between them.1 x col photograph of Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune,association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image
Images of a Carols by Candlelight stall, staffed by volunteers, selling candles for $1 and candle holders. Programs were given away for free.Col. photographs of Carols by Candlelight stallcarols by candlelight -
Mont De Lancey
Certificate
Certificate of Appreciation from Shire of Lilydale to Mr Duncan Campbell, Wandin for patriotism for volunteering for the front during World War 1. White coloured Certificate of Appreciation from Shire of Lilydale, with red wax seal on bottom left."Shire of Lilllydale, Lilydale 13th November 1914 To lMr. Duncan Campbell, Wandin....." Plus a Red wax seal.certificates of appreciation -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Weapon - Ammunition Cartridges, Martini Henry rifle ball cartridges, 1890
Similar to cartridges used in the Zulu Wars of the 1870's. Used by the Victorian Volunteer Forces up until the late 1890's.Rolled brass case Mark III 1890 wrapped in original paper tied with string, 450/577 calibre for Mark 111 Martini Henry Rifle. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Simon Marston
Simon Marston, Eltham veterinarian, went to India as a volunteer for Vet Charity and funded by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, on the first large-scale dog desexing program; working from three large tents, the team also vaccinated dogs against rabies. Contents Newspaper article: "Vets give rabies the bite in India," Diamond Valley Leader, 20 April 2005, Simon Marston's experience as a volunteer in India.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsimon marston, vet charity, brigitte bardot foundation -
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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Small Shaving Brush, H. Oldfield & Son, 1941
This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.This shaving brush was part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles and string reinforcement bindin at the top of the handle. On base of brush "H. OLDFIELD/& SON/ SYDNEY/1941world war 11, rats of tobruk, soldiers kit -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Monkleigh, Gladstone Parade, 12, Elsternwick
Included is an original colour photograph of Monkleigh dated 13/10/2011 taken by Ross Coyle, a volunteer at Glen Eira Historical Society.monkleigh, gladstone parade, elsternwick, ross coyle, glen eira historical society -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - facsimile, Facsimile of book - final edition of original book created June 1919, "Lucas's Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men", June 1919
From Title Page - "The/Avenue of Honour/ Ballarat/ A Living Monument to all Loyal Citizens/ of Ballarat who volunteered for Active Service/ Abroad.".Soft cover book - facsimile. Cover - light cardboard, black print front and back. Illustrated - front -. Memorial Arch Illustration, back soldier. Cloth tape binding. 108 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Facsimile. Illustrated - black print copy on white paper, photograph and illustrations. Front cover top - owner's stamp and handwritten mark.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink "MR W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ P.O. Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten in gray lead pencil "$15-".books, history, ww1