Black and white photograph. Female students and Staff seated on benches and standing on the lawn under a Pinus canariensis in 1927 or 1928. 2 copies.On reverse, "From left to rt. Back Row..., Olive Matthews, Mary Stickland, Grace Campbell. See paper catalogue for list of names.olive matthews, mary stickland, grace campbell, group students and staff 1927-1928, pinus canariensis, canary island pine, publicity

Taken in Beechworth 1928, this photograph depicts Camp Street with an array of cars lined up and and people walking among them with a row of flags hung up across the street. The Back to Beechworth celebrations were held from Thursday 5th April 1928 until the following Wednesday. An estimate 750 people returned to Beechworth for the events that included church services, a ball, a picture show, cricket march, special dinner and a band recital. The event was planned to celebrate Beechworth winning the Sun News Pictorial Ideal Town Competition. Black and white rectangular photograph. Obverse: Back to Beechworth 1928 Reverse: BMM7782 56 burke museum, camp street, 1928, beechworth

The 1st Kew Scouts was one of the first Scout Troops in Victoria, being formed in 1909. From 1927 they met in a magnificent Scout Hall in Disraeli Street, Kew until it was demolished in 1993. Still operating (in 2020) from their new Scout Hall on the corner of Kilby Road and Kellett Grove, Kew.1st Kew Scouts with the Governor of Victoria and Chief Scout, Lord Somers. For many years Victorian Scouts participated in a competition camp at the Gilwell Park Scout Camp at Gembrook. The Governor of Victoria has traditionally taken on the honorary role of Victorian Chief Scout and would have been visiting the camp to encourage the Scouts. The names of the Scouts featured in the photograph are inscribed on the mount and include two Rovers, who would have been acting as Scout Leaders on the camp, and two Scouts (who are peeling some spuds for dinner).Front: "Gembrook, Easter, 1928 / Rover C.H. Fraser 1st Croxton, Rover A.A. Drohan 1st Kew / His Excellency Lord Somers Chief Scout of Victoria / Scouts Whelan & Sturdy 1st Kew"scouts - kew, 1st kew scouts, lord somers - governor of victoria, scout camp

In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed.[5]Typed foolscap sized document that is anagreement Between Donald Alexander McNaughton and James Toger Whipp acccording to the Mines Act 1928 Part IImines act 1928, donald alexander mcnaughton, james roger whipp, agreement

This district became the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai on 24 December 1874. A severance movement was successful in creating a separate Shire of Phillip Island on 18 September 1928, with the remainder ultimately becoming the Shire of Bass.HistoricalCream paper typed booklet outlining the case for shire unity and 6 objections to splitting the Shire, written by William McFee and D. Robb Phillip Island and Woolamai. The case for shire unity.severance of phillip island, local government, william mcfee, d. h. robb, phillip island unity committee

Photograph taken of R L Browning standing on pier at Cato Lake/Victoria Lake/ Stawell gardens on 14.4.1928. The photograph taken on Velox photographic paper with the steeple of the Presbyterian church and the Anglican church in the background. The pier was later used to access the Tower diving platform built in c 1932 (refer 67.5). Black and white photograph of R.L. Browning standing on a pier at Lake taken 14.4.1928. Stawell Gardens Victoria R.L. Browning Pier, Lane. R13 1234 14-4-1928stawell

St. Mary's College, Tatura, Basketball Team 1928.|Anne Hogan, Tup Hunter, Eva Johnstone, Ann O'Brien, Grace Cussen, Kath McGonigal, Olga Walters.tatura, recreations, sports, costume, female

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Constable Wakeham at Geelong 1928". Constable Wakeham is not identified amongst the policemen in the photograph.

A collection of nursery stories for young children. This book was awarded to Lance Sebire in 1932 for diligent Sunday School attendance.Large hardcover children's nursery book with coloured illustration on the front cover of a small boy and girl in pyjamas and nightie holding toys surrounded by fairies. The title Fireside Tales is in black lettering at the top. The spine has faded title and pubilsher, Shaw. Black and white illustrations throughout with some coloured plates.Kindergarten. Methodist Sabbath School Wandin Yallock 32 days. Awarded to Lance Sebire for 1st Prize of Mrs S. Gaudion's Class. W.J. Sebire Supt. A.J Sebire. Ada Gaudion. Sec. 27.3.1932.children's fiction, young people's fiction, children's books

Brown folders containing various forms and correspondence between Collingwood Technical School and Collingwood Technical College and the Education Department. Date from 1928 to 1970. Some include time cardscollingwood technical school, collingwood technical college, administrative records, nmit

Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara Districts were added. Twenty four paid the supreme sacrifice. They were erected at a cost of £380 by Barklamb Brothers of Caulfield. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates on 22 December 1929. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the program. The ceremony involved a large gathering where Lord. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara and districts were added. Twenty Four paid the supreme sacrifice. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the programme. Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Andserson W.A. Fry J.F. Mullins M. Bates J. * Gabrielson E. * McDonald H. Bates G. Gardiner H.A. McDonald G. Beggs J.S. Gibbons H. * McHarry E.J. Bennett E.J. (3755) Gibbons W. McEwan G. Beardsell T. Gibbons G. McIntyre J.L. (3421) Branch W.J. (3029) Grass E.J. (687) McIntyre J.W. (7049) Callaghan C. Grass C.H. McIntosh J. Carter W.J. Groves H. McKellar G. Cashmore J.A. Harris W. McLeod R. Cashmore F.J. Heal H. P. (1134) Nicholls J. Cashmore A.G. Heal F.W. (1135) Olive C.A. * Cashmore A.J. Heal E.L. (1133) Oliver D.H. Chirnside J.L. Heyward F.C. * Owens S.J. Clayton J.H. * Heyward W. O'Neill J. Connop J. * Hill E.J. * Parsons M. Connop E. * Howard H.L. (4138) Parker S. Collins F.H. * Inglis H. Perkins C.E. Collins R.B. * Izon C.E. Shannahan J. Collins H. James R. Spitty C. Collins A. Jenkins W. Steele J. Coogan M.T. * Jenkins H. Tayler R. Curle O. Kee H.K. Tayler W.H. (794) Duggan H.J. * Keneally J. Teesdale V.B. (5241) Duggan R. Kent G.G. Thomas D.H. Duggan T.M. Kortright J. Tregilas S. * Dunn W. Lodge J.A. * Trim A. Dodesmaide F. * Lodge G.L. * Tipping S. * Edols R.W. Lodge T.S. * Turnbull J.W. * Farrelly P. Miller P. * Walker H.D. Farrer R. * Minogue P. Watt W. Firth D.H. * Moodie E. Wembridge W.P. * Firth A.C. Morgan C.E. Sister McNaughton K. Foot M.T. Moroney L.F. (4088) Sister McIntosh S. Foot C.H. * The Supreme Sacrifice Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. The Memorial Gates are of local heritage significance and are included as Heritage Overlays in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme,unveiled by the govenor Lord Somers on the 22 dec 1929. Read comments on bottom of photoComprising four square granite piers with central vehicular and flanking pedestrian metal gates.The gates commemorate the names of the 104 men and women of the Lara region who served in World War One.lara, memorial gate, ww1, world war 1, lara recreation reserve, lord somers, rsm cadwell, 1928, monument, 23rd battalion, city of geelong regiment, geelong city band

Circular metal medal with gold coloured rim, in brown leather case with red velvet cushion and white lining in lid.On lid: Exclusive Presentation Medal; On medal: The Ringwood Clocktower (on back) Ringwood Clocktower Diamond Jubilee 1928 - 1988

Victorian Railways Magazine, November 1928, (46 pages, centre stapled) without covers. Has a number of railway articles including Safety, Aviation in Australia, roller bearings in passenger carriages, Metal of the future - Aluminium. On page 8, is a photo titled "A City's Gateway", photo taken looking out from under the clocks from within the railway station , across to St Pauls Cathedral with K 92, a W2 and W1 in the photograph, along with some ladies. Shows the stained glass windows. Photo by A. L. Reid.trams, tramways, victorian railways, flinders st station, tram 92

The Catholic Church held an International Congress at Sydney in 1928. This was the first such gathering in the Southern Hemisphere and special trains were run from other states to convey visitors to the event. A range of souvenir items were purchased by Catholic families and a collection of these souvenirs including Congress rail tickets were collected and remain in the Taffe family Hymettus collection.This, the 29th Congress was the first ever held outside Europe or the USA. It was first great public demonstration of faith celebrated by Catholics in Australia this event attracted a crowd of half a million, the largest religious spectacle ever seen in Australia to that time. catholic church, catholic families, souvenir, eucharistic congress, sydney

These booklets were given to subscribers to the Warrnambool Standard newspaper as an almanac for the year 1928. These Standard Almanacs were published annually from 1875 to 1930. They contain much local information about Warrnambool and district on the businesses, government officials, banks, churches, schools, harbour management, societies and organizations etc. The Warrnambool Standard newspaper was established in 1872 and continues to this day. These booklets are of high significance as they contain much valuable information on Warrnambool and district for the year 1928. They are an important research tool for those studying and writing the history of Warrnambool and district. These are booklets of 114 pages, with several pages of advertisements at the front and the back of the booklets. The covers are light brown with dark brown lettering. Copy One has a piece of string tied to the top right hand corner. Copy Two is dog-eared, with the cover and some pages torn at the bottom right hand corners. The covers of both booklets are somewhat stained. The booklets have a fold-out map of Warrnambool and other Warrnambol maps printed on pink paper. The booklets contain photographs in blue and brown tonings and several other illustrations. warrnambool standard newspaper, history of warrnambool, standard almanac 1928

These booklets were given to subscribers to the Warrnambool Standard newspaper as an almanac for the year 1928. These Standard Almanacs were published annually from 1875 to 1930. They contain much local information about Warrnambool and district on the businesses, government officials, banks, churches, schools, harbour management, societies and organizations etc. The Warrnambool Standard newspaper was established in 1872 and continues to this day. These booklets are of high significance as they contain much valuable information on Warrnambool and district for the year 1928. They are an important research tool for those studying and writing the history of Warrnambool and district. These are booklets of 114 pages, with several pages of advertisements at the front and the back of the booklets. The covers are light brown with dark brown lettering. Copy One has a piece of string tied to the top right hand corner. Copy Two is dog-eared, with the cover and some pages torn at the bottom right hand corners. The covers of both booklets are somewhat stained. The booklets have a fold-out map of Warrnambool and other Warrnambool maps printed on pink paper. The booklets contain photographs in blue and brown tonings and several other illustrations. warrnambool standard newspaper, history of warrnambool, standard almanac 1928

'Harry' (Richard Henry) Watson was the son of John (Jack) and Edie Watson of Cromie Street Murtoa. This is his Registration Certificate for the Boy Scouts 1st Murtoa Troop. An illustrated rectangular certificate in blue, navy blue and orange colours on a greyish background with a white border. Illustrations of scouting activities are included along with the Motto - Be Prepared - and a picture of Baden Powell. The hand written names of the scout (Harry Watson); the troop (1st Murtoa); and two representatives of the State Executive Committee and the date (1/9/1928) are included with the Scout's Promise. Certificate Register No.380/4 The slash could be a 1 or a 7 but does not rest on the line as do the other numbers. Verso: An advertisement for the Boy Scout's Equipment Department.murtoa, 1st murtoa boy scouts troop, scouts murtoa, boy scouts, harry watson, richard henry watson, the boy scout's association, the boy scout's association victorian branch, boy scout's equipment department, scout's promise, baden powell, charles hoadley, c.a. hoadley, boy scout's association

Black and white photographs. (2 images- 1 large, 1 small identical, 1 small different image.)Typed on backing sheet of large photograph: "Building Ringwood clocktower on old site on Maroondah Hwy and Warrandyte Rd corner- 1928."

tbctbcNewspaper article from 1928 about Legacy Clubs.Handwritten on top 'The Argus 29/6/1928'

School - Stawell No. 502 - Pupils 1928stawell education

Stawell High School Prefects 1928stawell education

Halls Gap Opening of New School 1928stawell education

Wanderers Cricket Club Team. Premiers 1928stawell sport