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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Richard Trevaskis c1990s
... locals ...Richard Trevaskis of Trevaskis Engineering, c1990s.tatura, locals, trevaskis, costume, male, trades, mechanics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Keith Whyte c1990s
... locals ...Keith Whyte at Trevaskis Engineering Office opening, c1990s.tatura, whyte, locals, costume, male, trades, mechanics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Maurice Cowley and Geoffrey Gaylard at Somer's Camp c1980s
... locals ...Maurice Cowley and Geoffrey Gaylard at Somer's Camp c1980s.tatura, cowley m, gaylard g, locals, somers camp, costume, male -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Margaret Kidman in classroom
... locals ...Photograph of Margaret Kidman in classroom; retires as teacher from Sacred Heart Primary School. Kyabram Newsagency Copyright stamped.tatura, locals, kidman m, costume, female, children, uniform -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Anglican Ball Committee c1947
... locals ...Two copies, held together of Anglican Ball Committee, Tatura, c1947.Back row: ____; ____; Thelma Lockwood; Mrs Douglas; ____. Front row: ____; Mrs Willingham; Berenice Yeaman.tatura, lockwood t, douglas, willingham, locals, costume, female -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Marie La Peyre with Japanese exchange student
... locals ...Marie La Peyre with Japanese Rotary Exchange student wearing traditional Kimono dress. c1970s.tatura, exchange student, lapeyre m, locals, costume, female, ceremonial -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Senior Citizens Club 1995
... locals ...Senior Citizens Club 1995|L-R: Mr and Mrs Chapman; Ian Glover.tatura, locals, glover i, chapman, costume, female, male -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir - Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars, Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars - 1987 and 1988.1987 calendar with photographic images of local Ringwood features and 1988 calendar featuring local Ringwood land sale promotional images from early 20th Century
A.W.Dickson was a Real Estate Agent in Ringwood for many years. These calendars show the local buildings of the day. For example the original Eastland 's building of 1967, Maroondah Hospital 1976 and the Civic Centre now the Karralyka Centre.1 1987 calendar with six black and white photos of buildings and vistas around Ringwood with monthly dates in lower quarter of page. 2 1988 calendar with six posters advertising early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont and Ringwood East with dates in lower quarter of page Compiled by A.W.Dickson Pty. Ltd. Real Estate Agent. Photographed by C.M.S. Photographers - 725 9441 (January February 1987) RINGWOOD LAKE - Ideal picnic spot for Ringwood Model power boats frequently on display. Barbecue area, playground, resting place for old steam engine. Yabbie netting is a favourite pastime here. (March April 1987) CLOCK TOWER - Moved from its former site on Warrandyte Road corner in 1967 and re-built in its present location, brick by brick. A wreath laying ceremony is held here on Anzac day each year. (May June 1987) RINGWOOD AQUATIC CENTRE - A world class swimming facility opened in 1986 at a cost of $3 million. Featuring the latest ozone water treatment techniques. In summer folding doors can be opened to give access to existing outdoor pools and sunbathing area. (July August 1987) MAROONDAH HOSPITAL - Opened in 1976 after many years of fund raising efforts by local people. The opening of casualty facilities was welcomed by locals as previously Box Hill Hospital catered for the entre area. (September October 1987) EASTLAND - Opened October 1967. Built on a former football oval. Now about to undergo major extensions to cater for Ringwood's population growth into the 21st Century. November December 1987 CIVIC CENTRE - Built on the site of a former antimony mine behind the council offices. Now the venue for many activities and a local point for Ringwood's Cultural Life. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Table Tops Newspaper Dated 1/10/1944, Table Tops Newspaper Dated 1/10/1944 Armed Forces Australian produced for Australian Troops
Table Tops Newspaper produced by First Australian Army Press unit for Australian Troops Dated 1/10/1944 four pagesAustralian Forces produced Newspaper for issue to Australian TroopsTable Tops Newspaper dated 1/10/1944 -Produced by Australian Armed Forces Queensland for Issue to Australian TroopsBritish Repulse Fierce Attacks Smash Up Lek Crossing - 2 more island captured in Palau Group - Local News Events, for pagesbritish repulse fierce attacks smash up lek crossing - 2 more island captured in palau group - local news events, world war 2, newspaper, table tops dated 1/10/1944 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger (undated)
Written on backing sheet, "Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger. Very active in local affairs". Printed at bottom of photograph, "Copied by - Borlington/Melb." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper clipping from "The Post", 16-8-95, P5 - Shortfall in roads fundingMaroondah Council has recorded an $80,000 Vicroads funding shortfall for the city's road and pavement maintenance, prompting concern for the future of the local road network. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "School Corporal Punishment" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (909MB). Duration: 11 minutes. Recorded March, 2020In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief history of student punishment throughout Australia, with a focus on local references. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 25 colour photographs of the street parade to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991, 1991
In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.PHYSICAL: Set of 22 colour photographs of the street parade to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991. Participants from a range of local community groups are traveling along Kiewa Cres. Photos are taken near the corner of Maddison St 1&2 – Horseman & accordion player leading the parade Sign reads ‘Falls Creek The Happy Mountain’ 3-4 Birkbeioner Nordic Ski Club with Chinese Nordic ski representatives 5 & 6- Girl Guides & Brownies 7, 8 & 9- Mt Beauty Primary School & Netball team 10 & 11- UKV Calisthenics Club 12- Lawn Bowls Club 13- Junior Football Club 14- Mt Beauty High School Band (on Wodonga Timber & Hardware truck) 15, 16 17 & 18- Mt Beauty Kindergarten 19,20, 21 & 22- Local Community Vehicles including Community Transport and Fire Brigade 23 & 24- Mt Beauty High School Band 25- Fiat 500 Topolino Vintage Car No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains, mt beauty, parade -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Proposition Book for Independent Order of Rechabites, Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 - 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927, 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927
Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82|Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372|Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s.Black covered book - cardboard covered with cloth. Red leather corners and spine. Some blank pages in centre of book.; Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372; Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s. +Additional Keywords: Miles / Pollard / ParkerVictorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from un-named local paper re Reserve on Mullum Creek, category of PARKS, GARDENS, RESERVES. Dated 18-7-1928Lands Department, intimating that a reserve had been created of 10 acres along Mullum Creek between Oban Road and Brewer's, and asking that a committee of management be appointed. -- Cr. McAlpin moved that the necessary steps be taken to have the Borough Council appointed. Cr. Wilkins seconded. Carried. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Auction Sale Brochure, East Ringwood Estate, Vic. - 1923
Tri-folded double sided advertisement for subdivisional auction sale on Saturday, 1st December, 1923, including location map and summary of local facilities and services.Subdivision includes Patterson Street, Bona Street, Miller Grove, Fairview Avenue and Eastfield Road. Auctioneer - Phillips & Nicholson, 281 Collins Street, Melbourne. Tel. Central 10907. Agent - C.E. Carter, Main Street, Ringwood. Tel. Ringwood 24. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement, Olive Grove Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1926
Further development of 9 shop sites took place along Whitehorse Road (later street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road) between New Street and Olive Grove around 1950 - See Victorian Collections reference 5227.Single sided page with red and blue print advertising Olive Grove Estate business and residential allotments, including subdivision plan and summary of local services.Subdivision includes Whitehorse Road, New Street, and Olive Grove. Agent - F.V. Parker, Telephone 131, Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, J.N. Webster, Town Clerk, City of Ringwood News Sheet - February 1970, 1970
Newspaper-style 1970 community information newsletter for Ringwood residents covering local council news, activities, and outline of funds received and expended in 1968-69.rinx -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1945
In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. Crinollated edges around photo and writing on the rear. "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945"photography, photo, japanese, pow’s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Advertisement, Mullum Rise, Ringwood - 1970
Double sided leaflet with aerial view of part of Ringwood showing subdivision site, terms of sale, layout of streets and allotments, and summary of local features and services.Land auction, Saturday, 10th October (1970). 45 home sites. Subdivision includes Mullum Mullum Road, Hugh Street, Rollington Drive, Cassandra Court, and Jeffrey Drive. Surveyors - R.G. Lee Pty. Ltd., 6 Davis Street, Richmond. Agents - N.R. Reid & Co., 173 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, (Telephone) 560 0355 A.H. 560 0361 and Safeway Centre, Boronia Road, Boronia, (Telephone) 762 1022 A.G. 795 2887, also at East Malvern and Mount Waverley. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Norwood High School/Secondary College, Ringwood, Victoria - Rotoract Encouragement Award recipients, 1990
Photograph and local newspaper clipping from The Mail, November, 1990, Rotoract Outstanding Student Encouragement Award finalists, Gabrielle Quinlan (winner) and Melissa Pullen. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
October 1987 local newspaper report on students' Social Service Week fundraising of $750 towards the cost of a wheelchair for Lionsbrae Elderly Citizens Hostel in Ringwood.Photo caption: Norwood High students Kristan Renkema, Andrew Strachan, Sonja Simunkovic and David Mendoza present a wheelchair to Mrs Doris Anderson. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre - Term 1 2019, 2018 - 2019
These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre advertising classes to be conducted during January to April 2019documents - flyers, port melbourne neighbourhood centre, social activities, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SHOPPING TIME
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Shopping time: High Street, Eaglehawk, in the 1960s was the place to be, offering shoppers plenty of local goodies.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: NEWSLETTER 'LOCAL FOCUS', 1991
National Trust Central Victorian Branch"Local Focus" Issue 1 July 1991. Includes story about saving "37 Wills Street Bendigonational trust, properties, osmaston 37 wills street, national trust central victorian branch -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, Proclamation at Jerusalem during World War One, 1918, 1918
Black and white photograph showing a number of men in army uniform standing on a raised platform/ Locals wearing hats in the foreground The man in the centre is General Allenby. Verso: Reading the proclamation at Jerusalem. General Allenby in the centre. This photo mp doubt will be valuable some day. Palestine 1918.world war, world war one, allenby, general allenby, proclamaton, palestine, jerusalem, mmm -
Clunes Museum
Poster - CALENDAR 1953
ADVERTISING CALENDAR FOR ALEX N MACRAE, LOCAL MERCHANT. WHITE BACKGROUND, PRINTED WITH RED AND BLUE INK, SIX IMAGES OF DOGS PASTED TO THE REVERSE OF THE CALENDARNILalex n macrae, local business, clunes merchant -
Clunes Museum
Document - MAGAZINE, THE LOCAL ISSUE 286
MAGAZINE, THE LOCAL ISSUE 286 DATED 14/08/2023 PAGE 6. OBITUARY GRAEME JOHNSTONE b18/01/1946 d30/07/2023graeme johnstone, obituary, the local, issue 286 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Tea Towel, Souvenirs Australia, Greetings from Tatura Vic
One of a number of souvenirs available from the Shire of Rodney before it ceased in 1993.Tea towel designed as souvenir of Tatura and Shire of Rodney, local primary industry pictures surround central Shire motif and four pictures of town buildings.Shire of Rodney; Band Rotunda and Gardens: Greetings from Tatura Victoria; Court House; Post Office.souveniers of tatura -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, LE Tidy Town Committee, 1994 c
Also a colour photograph of four people at picnic table adjacent to Northern end of Cunni8nghame Arm Footbridge Lakes Entrance 051`58.1 10 x 15 cmColour photograph showing crowd of people on Cunninghame Arm footbridge at start of the Duck Race a local fundraiser with paddle boats in background Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterfront, gardens