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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kangaroo Ground Tennis Club Room and Courts, Feb 1990, 1990
Colour photograph of the Kangaroo Ground Tennis Club Room and Courts (formerly Country Fire Authority), Feb. 1990. building under construction.tennis, kangaroo ground, cfa, country fire authority, buildings -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badges
assortment of badges. NSW Country Women's Association ; Royal Victorian Institute For The blind Auxiliary ; Orbost Memorial Hall-1926 ; Red CrossCWA badge - Angus & Coote RVIB - Stokes + Son Melb. Red Cross - Parkes Bris. 2/-badges costume-accessories nsw-country-womens-association royal-victorian-institute-for-the-blind orbost-memorial-hall red-cross -
Federation University Historical Collection
Banner, 'Moonlight' by Huang Wenqi Aya
Artist Huang Wenqi Aya was 19 years old when this work was undertaken. Gift to the Faculty of EducationScroll with Asian Calligraphy on rice paper. If you can assist with translation of this item, or country of origin, please use the comments box below. calligraphy, asian, calligraphic scroll -
Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Greeting Card, Greeting card from Mr & Mrs W.H. Ellwood
Mr. W.H. Ellwood was the principal of Ballarat Teachers' College when it was located at the Ballarat East Library. Christmas greeting card with black and green picture of country road and cottage on the front and verse and wishes from Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Ellwood ballarat teachers' college, mr w h ellwood, greeting card, christmas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LIFE IN VICTORIA, 1977
Life in Victoria. Or Victoria in 1853, and Victoria in 1858. The march of improvement made by the Colony within those periods, in town and country, cities and the diggings.William Kellyhistory, australian, victoria. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BEST WHITES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, September 13, 2003. Best whites: this is the 1946 Victorian Country XI Team.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - COUNTRY LANDS, 4/06/1874
Map: Country lands, Parishes of Goornong, Egerton, Elmore and Nolan, County of Bendigo. Parish plan (number 298 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, country lands, country lands, goornong, elmore, egerton, nolan -
Clunes Museum
Document, 1935
Document written by G. G. Sinclair, Secretary6 x Foolscap size sheets of paper listing the Duties of the Country Fire Brigade Board Brigade Secretary. Dated August 1935sinclair, country fire brigades board, secretarial duties -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - black and white, Dick and Bertha Clement, 1970
Photograph probably taken at a celebration when Dick (on the right) Clements was made a life members at Hill Top.A4 size photograph, black and white, of Dick and Bertha Clements, depicting Dick as a life member of Hill Top Golf and Country Club.dick clement, bertha clement, hill top golf and country club, golf life membership -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ian McCann, Parades
Chidren on float some in national dress of couties some holding names of countries, large bible and sign reading Sounding out the Word ?. parades -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Segerberg and Bulmer, 1913 c
Photograph Segerberg and Bulmer in partnership 1908 - 1913Black and white postcard showing heavily timbered country surrounding a timber bridge over the flooded Hospital Creek East Gippsland Victoriaocean, topography -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Victorian Directory
Bought at Lancefield Antiques Shop in19961 x book - 1911 Directory for City & Suburban Streets, Trades, Country Towns, Holiday Resorts, Vic parliament, Jp's, etc victorian directory, 1911, book, municipalities, towns, businesses -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Entrance To Sunnyside, c1915
J. G. Roberts with his son Bert (sitting on gate) at the entrance to his country home Sunnyside at South Sassafras (now Kallista).Entrance To Sunnyside GGMj g roberts, bert roberts, sunnyside, south sassafras -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Education notes
Eight pages handwritten notes on "Education" by John Ellison. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: 1995 ALL JUNIOR COUNTRY FINALS - STATE SWIM CENTRE MELBOURNE, 1995
1995 All Junior Country Finals at State Swim Centre Melbourne L to R: Adam Lazzarotto, Sarah Iser & Joel Lazzarotto -
Mont De Lancey
Urn, c1840
Belonged to Mr. H. N. Lord's grandmother - Mrs. Thomas LordPorcelain raspberry coloured urn with English country scene on the front and two gold/white handles at the side. Has gold rim at top.china, urns, vases -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Machinery Shed, 1982
Colour photograph of a brick store building with pitched roof in country setting. The building has a truck parked inside it and a petrol bowser at the front.buildings, agricultural activity, machinery sheds -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Souvenir Scarf, Souvenir of Egypt, c.1918
A souvenir from Egypt. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; flag of Belgium ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top left ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; French flag ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War I. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with gold lace outer edge, machine stitched possibly at a later date. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing right) Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of various countries with respective national flags either side.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flag, 1956
Geelong West professionals were strong with Russell Mockridge being part of this team.Shows the strength of the GWCC in this period.Triangular blue felt pennant flag bordered with gold coloured braid and yellow felt binding at one end. It has the insignia of the League of Victorian Wheelmen stamped in yellow and inscriptions stamped in yellow on it."LVW/Est 1893/1956/Road Premiers/Country Div - Won by/Geelong Westlvw; 1956; road premiers; country division; geelong west; league of victorian wheelmen; -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1987
Golden metal cup trophy and base, with engraved text reading:V.F.L. 1987 The Sun COUNTRY CUP WINNER MURRAY BORDER v GIPPSLAND LAKE -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Harbeck's Store, 1900c
Second black and white copySepia photograph of Harbecks Store, Esplanade, showing a team of horses, also wagon and horses in front of the store. Five men with horses, one man in doorway of feed store. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninhame, corner of Esplanade and Carpenter Street, 1890c - Tambo Shire collection, Country Roads.township, retail trade, transport, animals -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Compact disc, Victorian Directory 1916-1920 (Sands & McDougall) (5 discs)
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This compendium of Sands and McDougall's directories covers 1916-1920. Each is very comprehensive containing the following sub-directories: city streets Directory: with a street index, and street by street listings of all houses and the householder at each address. Country directory: that lists people alphabetically for each town and their occupation. Alphabetical Directory: covering the whole of Victoria. Melbourne and Suburban Professional & Trade Directory: listing people by their trade. Country Professional & Trade Directory: complements the Melbourne list to give coverage of all Victoria. It also includes Agriculture and Pastoral; Government and Official; Legal and Judicial including Justices of the Peace; Ecclesiastical.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This compendium of Sands and McDougall's directories covers 1916-1920. Each is very comprehensive containing the following sub-directories: city streets Directory: with a street index, and street by street listings of all houses and the householder at each address. Country directory: that lists people alphabetically for each town and their occupation. Alphabetical Directory: covering the whole of Victoria. Melbourne and Suburban Professional & Trade Directory: listing people by their trade. Country Professional & Trade Directory: complements the Melbourne list to give coverage of all Victoria. It also includes Agriculture and Pastoral; Government and Official; Legal and Judicial including Justices of the Peace; Ecclesiastical.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BENDIGO SWIMMING TEAM COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 1970-EARLY 80S, 1970-1990
PHOTOGRAPH OF BENDIGO Swimming Team Country Championships 1970-Early 80s label on front: BGO Team Country Championships 197--early 80s Wendy Strauch, Val Campbell, Joanne Strauch, David Roberts, Desiy McDonald, Graeme Scott Below: Sandra Fyffe, Ruth David, Slee Buntin, raham Paul Buntin David Buntinrecreations, sports, swimming -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Miscellaneous - Pictorial - Snow, Georgian House, The Australian Snow Pictorial, c1952
This book records the history of skiing in Victoria with photos of places and people showing equipment used in the snow fields and used by skiers.Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains are included in this book showing photos of local people and machinery etc. Dorothy Anderson (nee Ryder) owned and used this book. She lived at Tawonga.This is a bound pictorial book with a blue cover and white printed title.. The subject is Alpine resorts and ski areas in the Australian High Country in the 40s and 50s. 'To our very dear friends, Mr and Mrs Ryder, with our best wishes for a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Harold and 'Rel / Ril ?' 'snow, skiing, photography, pioneers, enthusiasts, heritage, st elmo, secv machinery, ryder family, bogong high plains, rope tow -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
Two Honda CB900F motorcycles being ridden along a winding country road. Registration numbers LY-134 and LY-125. Circa 1980police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; honda motorcycle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Banner, Asian Batik Wallhanging
Gift to the Faculty of EducationScroll with a scene of Mt Fuji undertaken in batik. If you can assist with translation of this item, or country of origin, please use the comments box below. calligraphy, asian, japan, mt fuji -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: COUNTRY LIFE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Country life: scene across the Kinypaniel Cree, Cathcart, circa 1890. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SO THIS IS LIFE
So This Is Life, scenes from a country childhood, including the authors years in Bendigo, soft cover 152 pages, printed by Melbourne University Press.Anne Mannebooks, biography, anne manne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer Bendigo Staff of Country Order Department
B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo staff of the company's "Country Order Department". Undated the photograph shoes two males and seven female employees.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS POSTCARD, Early 1900s
Document. Christmas Card with picture of a country scene in a circle that is surrounded by flowers. Hand written on the back,''To George From Mr and Mrs Sedgeway and Family.performing arts, elocution, christmas postcard