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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Finding Private Gilbert, 2015
Life of Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbert .Life of Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbert and his service in Gallipoli with the 3rd Reinforcement of the 14th Battalion A/FLife of Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbert . gilbert, l. r. t., world war 1914 - 1918 battle of gallipoli -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Dorothy Armstrong, 2005
Notes on the life of Dorothy Armstrong, who died at the age of 88.Notes on the life of Dorothy Armstrong, who died at the age of 88. With memento book from funeral service.Notes on the life of Dorothy Armstrong, who died at the age of 88. armstrong family, armstrong, dorothy jean -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Old age undergoes a revolution, 2006
The average life expectancy in Australia is rising.The average life expectancy in Australia is rising. Blackburn resident Myra Nicholson is Australia' oldest person at 111.The average life expectancy in Australia is rising. nicholson, myra -
Williamstown High School
Promotional photographs 1998
Multiple copies of 8 photo strips depicting school life in October 1998 at Williamstown High School.williamstown high school, 1998, promotional material -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Kayak, Commandos
The remarkable story when 74 soldiers fought in vain to save the lives of their mates off Portsea as 3 soldiers died. Tragically, Privates Roger Wood and Edward Meyer, and Warrant Officer George "Taffy" Drakopoulos, died. Please Note: "The Rip" is also known as "The Heads", which is a dangerous stretch of water connecting Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. This is the only entrance for all shipping into Port Phillip Bay and to and from the Port of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Kayak of a similar type as those used during the ill-fated army exercise with loss of life in the rip.rip disaster, commandos, kayak, military history - army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON
Basil George Watson was an aviation pioneer born in Bendigo 12/10/1893. The family moved to Melbourne when he was a child. In 1914 he went to England to work as an engineer for the Sopwith Aviation Company. He also took flying lessons and received his licence in 1915. He now worked as a test pilot for Sopwith but when a crash rendered him unfit for military duty, he returned to Australia in late 1915. He designed and constructed his own biplane in the back yard of his Elsternwick home. At the end of 1916 he tested his plane by flying from Point Cook to Bendigo and then to Melbourne. This included an aviation display in Bendigo. He followed this by flying to Warnambool 25/1/1916. He then set up an experimental airmail flight from Melbourne to Mount Gambier. On 28th March 1917, Watson was demonstrating aerobatics for the entertainment of AIF servicemen at Point Cook, when his plane collapsed and fell into the ocean close to shore. Unfortunately, Watson was tangled in the plane's wires and died. On hearing of his death, the bells of St Pauls in Bendigo and the Bendigo fire bell tolled.A paper detailing the life of Bendigo pilot Basil Watson, one of the first Australian pilots. 4 pages.aviation, basil watson, sopwith -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Lydia Chancellor (Pethard)
Lydia Chancellor (1889-Dec 1979) Her parents were George Pethard and Miriam Peatling. George founded Tarax soft drinks in Numurkah in 1898 before moving to Bendigo in 1902 and establishing a brewing factory there. He also built the home "Taraxville" in Panton St. The factory ceased operation in Bendigo during WW1. After the war, the firm was re-established by George jnr, brewing in Melbourne. Lydia married Norman George Chancellor in 1924 but he died 2 yrs later. Lydia returned to Bendigo to care for her mother and began an extensive collection of Toby jugs. She donated 100 jugs to the Bendigo Art Gallery in 1973. She broadcast weekly on 3BO under the name "Chance" and in this capacity, she delivered tennis results and notesA paper detailing the life of Lydia Pethard, Tarax Cola and her contributions to the Bendigo Art Gallery and Tennis/tarax, bendigo art gallery, lydia chancellor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Jeffory George Mander
Funeral Service Booklet - A Thanksgiving Service for the Life and Work of Jeffory George Mander "Jeff" 5.10.1927 - 20.8.2011funeral service booklet, jeffory mander -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Membership Certificate, Deepdene Angling Club
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Life membership certificate in soft plastic wallet issued by Deepdene Angling Club to Arthur Henry MiersNo.56arthur henry miers, deepdene angling club, membership certificates -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, [Still Life with Peaches], 1920
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed still life showing a basket of peaches. Gift of the National Trust of Australia (Western Australia), 2007Signed lower right 'M. McK." Verso: "Miss Taylor Tuart Hill Painted 1920art, artwork, peaches, fruit, still life, tuart hill, m. mck -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Watercolour and pastel on paper, S. Jarvis, 'Still Life With Lantern' by Sue Jarvis, 1976
Framed still life featuring a bowl of apples, a saucepan and a lamp. Gift of Dr David Alexander, 2013art, artist, jarvis, lantern, sue jarvis, artwork -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Enez Domec-Carre, 1998
A photo of junior legatee girls with Miss Enez Domec-Carre, who was the teacher of the girls classes at Legacy. The document outlines her career and achievements. She was a former Miss Victoria and was known for her physical education skills and for introducing grace and culture to Melbourne. In 1932 she joined Melbourne Legacy as assistant to Mrs Gilles (wife of a Legatee) later became the chief instructor of girls' physical education until she retired aged 65. In the post World War II baby boom the Legacy evening classes were attended by about 400 girls. She helped organise Legacy Widows and Legatee wives to sew the costumes for performances. Among her proudest moments was a display by 1000 Junior Legatees at the MCG during the 1954 visit of Queen Elizabeth II. As well her work for Legacy she ran physical education, ballroom dancing and debutante preparation classes in Windsor, Elsternwick, Gardenvale and Geelong. She also held a position on the Board of Studies and as director of physical education in Catholic Schools. Recognition of her work included being awarded an MBE in 1971. And in 1997 she received Legacy's highest award, the title of Guest of Honour, for her years of service. See also item at 01300 and her 80th birthday at 01541. The marking 'Box 10 / JL1' in black pen. This was part of an archive project JL standing for Junior Legacy items.A snapshot of the life of Enez Domec-Carre who was a huge influence in the life of Junior Legatee girls who attended Legacy classes.Photocopy of a photo of Miss Domec-Carre and a group of girls, and a summary of her life x 3 pages.Handwritten 10/JL12annual demonstration, girls' classes, girls' club, enez domec carre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Nell Thackrah, Pat Grainger, 3 Jan 1992
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Nell Thackrah recalling her early life, two marriages and employment during World war 2Duration side 01:o1:54families, domestic life, social activities, war - world war ii, nell thackrah -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Glass Plate, Henry Sutton Colour Photograph
Henry Sutton was born in Ballarat into the musical Sutton Family. He is known as an important Australian inventor. Still life colour photograph. The photograph plat is two seperate plates taped together with black edging. henry sutton, glass plates, photography, weatherboard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1860 - 1890
BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. 3 men clearing the land by hand (one appears to be a native). Hut in background. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860 - 1890. Set 432 No.12. The Enemy - a photograph of a painting by J. A. Turner. Picture titled: The Enemy. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBER 1960, RSL Inter Units Social Club, 28.3.1960
The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history. The Unit Social Clubs listed in an RSL Bendigo Annual report 1946 appear to be 6th, 38th, 57th Bn Associations, Railways Sub Section, Catholic War Veterans Association, POW Association (new member 1947).Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing for the certificate is maroon colour, certificate has ornate blue edging, RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the certificate, all print in black, signed and dated.Main points; “Inter Units Social Club - Life Members Certificate - Presented to Mr W.J. Turner for services rendered to the above club” “R C. Kuryke President” “H Skinner Secretary” Dated 28.3.1960”brsl, smirsl, certificate. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Attunga Ski Lodge, 1973
Attunga Ski Lodge was built by Bob and Noelene Lee in 1968. They had managed club and commercial lodges, including Ripparoo, throughout the early 60s before building their own premises. Three generations of the family have lived and worked in Falls Creek. As stated in this brochure, Attunga derives from the aboriginal word meaning High Place. Attunga was the first lodge in Falls Creek to have en suite rooms. It has continued to be a family-run and focused business, being purchased in 2016 by the Wruck family. Bob and Noelene Lee's son, Steven, became a three-time Olympian (in 1984, 1988 and 1992) and a World Cup winner. Noelene Lee is a Life Member of the Falls Creek Race Club.This flyer is significant because it documents the early origins of a highly regarded family business at Falls Creek.A flyer printed in blue text on light card. The front cover features an image of the Attunga Ski Lodge and two skiers in the foreground with text. Other sections explain the origin of the name "Attunga" meaning "high place" and features that are of high quality at Attunga, winter and summer activities, transport and the tariffs for 1973,On front: ATTUNGA SKI LODGE Bob & Noelene Lee .... invites you to have the fun of your life. Arlberg Street, Falls Creek, Victoria, 3699 Phone: Falls Creek - 583255 attunga ski lodge, accommodation falls creek, bob and noelene lee -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Wild Life, April 1953
This magazine promotes the protection of wildlife and the need for proper management of national parks. Its editor Crosbie Morrison lobbied for a National Parks Authority which was finally set up under Morrison's directorship in 1957. During the 1940's and 1950's Crosbie Morrison (1900 - 1958) became Australia's best known naturalist. As a journalist with commercial radio and the Australian Broadcasting Commission, he made regular national nature study broadcasts to schools and other radio listeners for 20 years. He was the editor of Wild Life, a magazine which fostered interest in Australia's natural history and conservation, from 1938-54. (ref. CHAH web-site) This magazine reflects the work and legacy of Crosbie Morrison who campaigned for Victoria's national park system.A 398 pp soft covered magazine with green covers. The title "WILD LIFE and OUTDOORS" is in black print.Below this is a coloured drawing of two women camping on the edge of a cliff. One is hanging on to the edge looking at a bird's nest. The magazine contains articles and photographs in black / white print.on front cover - "M. Gilbert' in red penmagazine-wild-life morrison-crosbie natural-history natural-science -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Australian Journal : a family newspaper of literature and science, 1881-83, 1881-83
The Australian Journal (1865-1962), was founded as a weekly but changed to a monthly in 1869. It included fiction, poetry, shorter pieces and miscellaneous items with popular appeal. The Australian Journal made colonial fiction an important feature, publishing aspiring local authors such as Marcus Clarke, whose convict novel His Natural Life was first serialised from 1870-72. This reprint of the serialisation was made a decade later.An original print example of the serialisation of a seminal Australian novel.An almost complete set of the Australian Journal from 1881-83, including a reprint of the serialised novel 'His Natural Life' by Marcus Clarke. The issues range from September 1881 (Part 196, September 1881, Vol. XVII) to January 1883 (Part 212, January 1883). In this set of unbound journals, only Part 209, October 1882 is missing.the australian journal -- 1881-1883, literary journals -- australia, marcus clarke -- his natural life -- serialised publication -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Photograph, The Age, 1961
Black and white photograph depicting four men in business suits on a beach, standing around a table displaying medical equipment and oxygen tanks. There are CIG oxygen tanks leaning upright against the table, and a display box containing oxygen tanks is on the ground in front of the table. There is another box displaying oxygen tanks, an open suitcase and a megaphone on the table. Three of the men are looking at the fourth man on the far right who is holding a piece of equipment. There is an ambulance from the Elwood Life Saving Club directly behind the men and other cars in the background.•Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: 7 [inside a circle] •Handwritten in grey pencil on reverse: 4902 •Printed stamp in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be reproduced / without permission in writing from the / Editor of "The Age" / 233 Collins Street, Melbourne, and 117 / Pitt Street, Sydney •Printed in black ink on paper label which has detached from the reverse of photograph: ELWOOD LIFE SAVING CLUB / EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION: / Photo from the "AGE" dated 30th December, 1961, / showing the comissioning of Elwood Life Saving / Club's new Ambulance replacing one wrecked in / a collision and covering the presentation of a / State Government cheque for £1,000 by Mr. Baron / Snider, M.L.A. to cover the cost of this ambulance. / In the picture, Mr. Snider (right) inspects / equipment with - from left, the state secretary / of The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia / (Mr. E. A. Pleydell, M.B.E.), club secretary / Mr. Tom Manion, and club president Mr. Jack / Conabere.oxygen tanks, oxygen, cig, the royal life saving club of australia, elwood lifesaving club, ambulance -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Order of Service, Les O'Callaghan, 2014
This is the funeral Order of Service for Les O' Callaghan. Born in Balmoral Victoria, he came to Warrnambool in 1932 to study at the Warrnambool Technical School. He worked for forty years in the laboratory as a microbiologist in the Kraft Cheese Factory based at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory in Allansford . His research work here formed the basis of the Department of Agriculture guidelines for dairy production in Victoria. He was a noted Warrnambool historian and was President of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for forty years.This item is a memento of Les O Callaghan a prominent 20th century identity in Warrnambool.A sheet of white paper folded in two to make four pages. There are three photographs and black printing. Two of the pages have black edging.A Celebration of the life of Leslie Alexander O'Callaghan 1st August 1918 -26th November 2014les o callaghan, kraft factory allansford -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Plaque presented to Bill Bakker, 1976
Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque presented to Bill BakkerAir Force Association, Victorian Division. Life Member, Mr. W.M. Bakker - 1976a23.02 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Record of Life in Camp 1 A and B Tatura 5th June - 15th December 1940, 1940 photocopy
... Record of Life in Camp 1 A and B Tatura 5th June - 15th ...See document C5540.Same subject matter as C5540 with the addition of the list of approximately 600 names of German internees. In a plastic folder, clear plastic front. 3 cm red margin left hand side extending as the back cover.Record of Life in Camp 1 A and B Tatura 5th June - 15th December 1940german internees, internment camps, tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Book - Family History, Born on the Banks of the Murrumbidgee, 2009
The story of McCormick family spanning 2 centuries from 1809 on the Isle of Wight and Ireland to 2009 in Australia. Contains details of reunion 14 November 2009 on leaflet insert. Peppercorn trees still standing on Harston property.Pale green soft covered book, background of peppercorn leaves, rocking chair on wooden floor. Writing and sketch in black ink. Sketch by well known cartoonist and artist Jeff Hook.Born on the Banks of the Murruambidge - the chant of Peter Mcormick - Stories of his Life and his peopleparker and chambers, jeff hock, mulcahy family, parker family, chambers family, mccormick family, family reunions, harston -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Great Great Australian Dream, 1972
Published posthumously in 1972, “The Great Great Australian Dream” was Robin Boyd’s satirical review of Australian culture at the end of the 1960s. Included, for example, were chapters on the peculiarities of the Australian accent, the prevalence of blowflies, and the unrealistic dreams of a fictional post-war architect Gordon Hope.Hardcover w/ Dust JacketWritten by Boyd, with printed inscription "It compensates for half-recognized inadequacies in the sunny, wideawake life."australian satire, national characteristics, humor, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Ed Kerrie E. Andrews, Australia The Beautiful: Great Gardens, 1983
HardcoverIndigenous colonial history, cattle station life, white-aboriginal relations, Australian fictiongardening, walsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, George and Catherine Aston, 2019
Family History - Landsborough through WW1 and after in Landsborough to funerals Children - Families Author Judy martinSoft Cover: Colour Photo - front - B/W. Photo of couple. Back Cover Family Home. Sign LandsboroughGeorge and Catherine Aston "A Life of Love" A Collection of Stories complied by Aston Family Members"family history aston -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Book - Family History, Born on the Banks of the Murrumbidgee, 2009
The story of McCormick family spanning 2 centuries from 1809 on the Isle of Wight and Ireland to 2009 in Australia. Contains details of reunion 14 November 2009 on leaflet insert. Peppercorn trees still standing on Harston property.Pale green soft covered book, background of peppercorn leaves, rocking chair on wooden floor. Writing and sketch in black ink. Sketch by well known cartoonist and artist Jeff Hook.Born on the Banks of the Murruambidge - the chant of Peter Mcormick - Stories of his Life and his peopleparker and chambers, jeff hock, mulcahy family, parker family, chambers family, mccormick family, family reunions, harston -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - Family History Book, A Paradise of Twitts
Book was written & published by ex-local, Adrian Twitt in 1974. Donated surplus books to H.S. for sale (& keep one copy)( Set of 18)Book with Brown, Green cover with sepia photo of horse & cart near a wheat-bag stack Title: A Paradise of Twitts, the life and times of a Goulburn Valley selector (Adrian Twitt, 1974)book, family history, settlement, twitt -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown, c1925
Lifeboat crewRealismBlack & white photograph of the Queenscliffe Lifeboat crew at Queenscliffe in c1925Members of the life boat crew in boat shed circa 1925 / 696-1074 / c1920lifeboat, crew