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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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
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. -
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 -
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
Booklet - BOOKLETAND NOMINAL ROLL FOR WAIKATO 1863, William THOMASON, "Marching to the Waikato 1863"
"Marching to the Waikato 1863/ An outline of the Waikato War/ With A Nominal Roll/ of the Volunteers from Bendigo "& District" "New Zealand Wars of the 1860's".Soft cover booklet facsimile. Cover - cardboard, black print on glossy blue background. Illustrated front and back, black print. Front - Column of troops on the march. Back - troops with cannon carriage. 36 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated in black print - photographs, posters and illustrations.books, history, new zealand wars -
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 -
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - 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 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - 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 -
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 -
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, Free feed for favours, 31/5/2011
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 -
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