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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Helping hands, and, Volunteers of Banyule, 2003 - 2004
Two articles on Volunteers of Banyule from Heidelberg Weekly and Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping 1 from Heidelberg Weekly, black text on white background, color illus. Clipping 2 from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on beige background, colour illus.volunteers of banyule, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Diamond Valley Community Support, 2018_
Collection of five leaflets issued by Diamond Valley Community Support: Who we are; Volunteering; Op Shops; Personal counselling; Kids assist5 Promotional leaflets on DVCS services and contacts. diamond valley community support inc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Nine of the best put to the test ; and, Netball award for volunteers, 10/05/2017
Nine gymnasts from Diamond Valley will represent Victoria in the 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships. A new award recognises contribution of netball volunteers.2 News article, 1 pages, black text.diamond valley, sports, gymnastics, netball -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Plaque
In 1991, the Port of Melbourne deemed the efforts of the Wattle volunteers in preserving local maritime heritage significant enough to present a plaque as a mark of respect.Wooden board with three brass plates attached. The wooden board is square at the top and curves to a point at the base. The top brass plaque is rectangular and bears an inscription, the central plate is mostly round and bears the crest of Melbourne, the bottom plate is a ribbon shape and bears the Latin inscription of the city of MelbourneEngraved on the top plate "Presented to the Steam Tug Wattle / By the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of Port Melbourne / To acknowledge the role of the Wattle in preserving / our maritime heritage May 1991"port of melbourne, wattle, councillors, mayor, maritime heritage, 1991, volunteers, bay steamers maritime museum, heritage, plaque -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Tray - wooden, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Tray, 1940's
William Bernard JONES (Bernie) was a volunteer guard at one of the camps and was given this tray by an Italian POW. It is not known which camp or who the POW was.8 sided wooden tray. Picture created by match sticks and wooden inlay design. Features Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Front covered by glass held onto the tray by 8 sections of wood.w. b. jones, volunteer guard tatura camps, camp woodwork, mickey mouse, donald duck, wooden tray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Don Cheyne OAM, Aug 2023
Don Cheyne OAM died on 01/06/2023non-fictionDon Cheyne OAM died on 01/06/2023eastern suburbs and churches table tennis association, cheyne don oam, st ninian's unitingchurch blackburn south, mahoney's reserve -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Hard cover non-fiction book, Australian War Memorial, On Guard With the Volunteer Defence Corps, 1944
The volunteer defence corps was raised and maintained in the early years by the RSL. The early members of the corps were men with distinguished service from WW1.the early formation and activity of the volunteer corps.grey hard cover non-fiction book -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN, 1927
JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN WAS A VOLUNTEER FIREMAN IN CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE, HE MARRIED JEAN ROBERTS IN CLUNES 14.12.1935. OCCUPATION WOOD CUTTER.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN BORN COGHILLS CREEK. 31.7.1910. DIED IN GEELONG 30.10.1978. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS J. M. HEFFERNAN WEARING CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE UNIFORM IN 1927 AGED 17 YEARS.photography, fire brigade, james michael heffernan -
Darebin Parklands Association
Tour Guide Badge, 1978-1998
The design for the badges was chosen from competition entrants by school children from the nearby area. The badges were worn by volunteer tour guides.Two (2) tour guide badges, B&W, with the writing: Darebin Parklands Tour Guides. Round in shape, made from plastic with metal fastening. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required.tour guide, badge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Heidelberg Leader, Free feed for favours, 31/05/2011
Banyule Councillor Wayne Phillips arranging a dinner for politicians and corporate big wigs whilst volunteers paid for themselves to attend a similar event.Text and large colour photowayne phillips, banyule city council -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board - Honour Board -Wangaratta and District Victory Roll
Wangaratta and District Victory Roll - listing names of local men and women who volunteered to serve during the Great War 1914-1918 A permanent memorial to honour those who volunteered to serve and die for their country during the Great War.Marble Victory Roll irregular shape, with carved side columns outlined in gold paint. Six columns of names in black.Wangaratta and District Victory Roll Nurses Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1918wangaratta and district victory roll, ww1, world war one, 1914-1919, nurses -
Vision Australia
Card - Text, Braille Library acknowledgement cards, 1957-1959
Acknowledgements were given for the receipt of volumes transcribed by volunteers. In this set of cards, Mrs Brangwin is acknowledged for multiple volumes of various books in the 1950s.White index card with pre-printed fields and spaces for handwritten itemsImage of Braille punch in top left hand corner in a circle. Braille Library William Street Sydney Dear ...... Thank you for Volume ...... of ................ This will be bound and added to the library of the Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. We are grateful for your continued interest in our work. Yours sincerely, President Braille Writers Association of N.S.W.iris brangwin, braille writers association of new south wales -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind volunteer badge, 1980-1999
Lapel pins were struck to recognise Association for the Blind volunteers. These consisted of the Association for the Blind symbol of a square (filled with horizontal lines crossed by two diagonal lines), in gold and a circle in the middle against a contrasting background. Around the outside in gold lettering is written 'Association for the Blind' and 'Volunteer' on a a dark background. Red background - 3 years of service Green background - 5 years of service Gold background - 10 years of serviceMetal pins of various coloured backgroundsassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 19
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen chats with Kevin Murfitt about the merger of 4 organisations into 1 to improve the quality of service. Valerie Thomas interviews Colin Pascoe, who volunteers in the day centre teaching leather work. Finally Kate Gniel provides a wrap up of Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kevin murfitt, colin pascoe, kate gniel -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 23
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn McKenzie speaks with Colleen Tom, Program Manager for Volunteer Services. Clare Bilton-Roos discusses chats about authors and books. Valerie Thomas interviews Betty Banto about the Client Representative Council, and Kate Gniel provides an update from Marketing Department.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, colleen tom, clare bilton-roos, betty banto, kate gniel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, Beehive Store, Photocopy of Photograph J.A. Williams, 1915-1925
"J.A. WILLIAMS", Volunteer staff member of the Beehive, Bendigo, who served in WW1. Refer Cat no 4978P for the restored Beehive staff Honour roll.Three photographs - photopaper, black and white, portrait. Photo copied from Newspaper article.beehive staff, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - THE AIF NEWS, 1941, Australian Imperial Force, 7.6.1941
The contents are mainly War news, maps, advertising and sports, rear page has photos of Women volunteers in the “WANS” Women’s Australian National Service.Newspaper, AIF news, Issued by the Australian Imperial Force Middle East, classed as 8 pages, yellowed, all print in black, illustrated with maps and photos.“The AIF News - Saturday June 7 1941”the aif news, middle east, 1941 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule Volunteer Awards 2019, 2019_
Award ceremony held 18 May 2019 at Heidelberg Park, Beverley Road Heidelberg. The booklet outlines the Nominees for the 2019 Banyule Volunteer Awards.30 p colour illus.. With entry ticket for Rosie Bray.volunteers, banyule volunteer awards 2019 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Certificate - Maygar Club
Volunteers from 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles rebuilt the Maygar Soldiers' Club at Bandiana following the evacuation of Building 105, April 2009.Framed collage of colour photographs with certificate of appreciation superimposed over.maygar, club, bandiana, vmr -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to receive 40 Years of Service award
Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, recognising their 40 Years of Service and invitation to attend a Volunteer Recognition Afternoon tea to receive their awards.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newsletter Clipping, Colin Brooks, Local volunteer spotlight: Gemma Sprague, September 2024
Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Gemma Sprague who has been a volunteer at Diamond Valley Support (DVCS) for over 20 yearsNewsletter article text with colour imagediamond valley community support, gemma sprague, colin brooks -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Vest
Part of a uniform worn by staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre at the Old Bendigo Post Office for the duration of the exhibition Making a Nation which closed in 2011.Navy blue vest with embroidered Making a National patch on upper right and Bendigo Tourism on upper left front. Five buttons on front.r; Making A Nation / Federation Exhibition / 1901 / Sir John Quick / BENDIGO l; Bendigo Tourismbendigo tourism, bendigo post office -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Jacket
Part of a uniform worn by staff and volunteers at the Visitor Centre at the Old Bendigo Post Office for the duration of the exhibition Making a Nation which closed in 2011.Navy blue jacket with embroidered Making a National patch on upper left front. Three buttons on front.Making A Nation / Federation Exhibition / 1901 / Sir John Quick / BENDIGObendigo tourism, bendigo post office -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Correspondence, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Historic Tram - Conversion from W2 class to W1 class", Nov. 1985 to May 1986
Set of correspondence titled "Historic Tram - Conversion from W2 class to W1 class", comprising 10 A4 sheets, photocopied dated Nov. 1985 to May 1986, Metropolitan Transit, memos, concerning the conversion and the use of volunteers at the workshops to do the work. Includes cost estimate, notes, extract from Destination City book, letter signed by K. Moran MTA Secretary, noting the board support (Maddock / Dr. Joy), May 1986 cover sheet to TMSV Running Journal, letter to A. Hall of TMSV from Norm Maddock, Employee's Representative to MTA Board and a copy of the motion supporting the conversion.In top left hand corner "1954 MMTB"trams, tramways, tmsv, w1 class, w2 class, conversion, preston workshops, mta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Agenda for The Govenor's reception by the loyal citizens of the Town of Sandhurst on Thursday 10th October 1861, 25/02/2025
Victorian Govenor's visit to Sandhurst (Bendigo)Agenda for The Govenor's reception by the loyal citizens of the Town of Sandhurst on Thursday 10th October 1861 On the procession appearing in view from the centre of the town, a salute of 13 guns will be fired from the Camp Reserve. Marching along High Street and Pall Mall, to Bull Street, to Hargreaves Street, down Hargreaves Street to Mundy Street and up to the Criterion Hotel, the procession will halt in front of the hotel when his Excellency, as he alights from the carriage, will receive a military salute from the Volunteers, under Captain Anderson. The procession will then proceed up Mundy Street, and along Hargreaves Street, and along Lyttleton Terrace and dissolve in the Market reserve.vice-regal visits -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, Beehive Store, Photocopy photo of R. Jenkins, 1914-1920
Photograph of "R. JENKINS', Volunteer from Beehive Stores, Bendigo, to the Great War 1914-19. Refer Cat No 4978P for the restored Beehive Honour Roll.Thee photographs - Black and white, photocopied photo on photographic paper of R. Jenkins.beehive staff, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, 7.5.1888
Person in the photo is Charlie in his Rifle Volunteer Uniform Highlands Light Infantry. He wore this uniform as a guard at the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition 7.5.1888.Photograph. sepia tone, soldier, British standing by an ornamental rock. Photograph is on a cardboard backing with an ornate rear backing with details re the manufacturer. A letter has been written over in black pen. photography-photographs, military history - army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Barak Bushland Reserve - Floods mean a lot to clean, 02/03/2005
Receding flood water levels have revealed much rubbish. Clean Up Australia day volunteers work throughout Banyule and Nillumbik to collect the rubbish.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.clean up australia day, plenty river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Richard Pinn, Tree Planting, Hurstbridge Primary School students, Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge, c.1999, 1999c
The girl looking to camera is Adele Neale (daughter of Martina Neale, who was the driving force behind a group of volunteers who revegetated a part of Fergusons Paddock).Colour photographhurstbridge primary school, fergusons paddock, adele neale -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Murrindindi Shire Council, Beyond Age-From the ashes: portraits of resilience, love and loss, 2011
The devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.Front cover has a black and white photograph of a bearded man whose story is in the book. The back cover has a photograph of a man with his back to the camera and the blurb about the book.non-fictionThe devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.black saturday, bushfire, photographs, portraits, victoria