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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1955
Barry writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas' promotional stamp is partly obscured by the postage stamp. The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry."allan quinn, barry warner, london 1955, quinn letter, quinn collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WEDDING GROUP, 1920's
Postcard: black and white photo of wedding group. Bridge and groom, bridesmaid and best man. Women wearing ankle length dresses, men suits. On back in pen ' Dear Kiddo, Here is a snap that the parson tooked (sic ) and thought you might like to have a squizz at Les (? ) his hair got a fright just as Mayer went to pull the trigger. You can see Elsies feathers too. Now I'm not going to write any more old face act (?) for its your turn to write so aurevou love from Effie and Billy'photo, group, wedding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: CORNISH DESERVE PLACE IN HISTORY
BHS CollectionCopy of an article titled Cornish deserve place in history, printed in the Letters to the Editor in the Bendigo Advertiser 12 April 2000. Ruth Hopkins writes that the Cornish deserve a place in the history of Bendigo for their contribution to mining. Also contains a photo of the fountain in Rosalind Park.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - cornish deserve place in history, nigel hicks, where now cousin jack, dr charles fahey, ruth hopkins, bendigo advertiser 12/4/2000 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered yellow, orange, red, white rising sun badge, green banner and english maritime flags.Front: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice best of love from loving husband Will xxxxxxx write soon"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Diary, Collins Bros, Travel Diary, 1976 - 1984
Travel Diary in a red plastic cover. Entries are hand written by Isabel Stanton, who writes of her travels in 1976, departing from Tullamarine on 15th September, and touring through the United Kingdom and Europe. Also included is a later trip to Singapore in February 1984.travel, tours, isabel stanton, stanton family, europe, singapore, united kingdom -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 22/05/1951
Letter begins "Dear Allen,'' and ends with "...Best wishes from all, Norman". He writes of his interest in photography, describing current cameras, film cassettes, film developing, etc. He also writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA five and a quarter page letter written on five sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0870.a1-5) headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon and dated 22/05/1951. Matching airmail envelope (0870.b). It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. There is a large tear in the upper tight hand corner. The postmark is Sydney, New South Wales. On the back of the envelope is an Oslo post-mark dated '30.5.51'. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, photography 1951 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white photographs, Pictorial Souvenir of MARYSVILLE VICTORIA, 1936
Fold out postcard which encloses 6 black and white photographs of attractions in and around Marysville in Victoria.Fold out postcard which encloses 6 black and white photographs of attractions in and around Marysville in Victoria.POSTAGE/ 1D/ PRINTED MATTER/ ONLY From If any correspondence is included, full letter rates of postage will apply.marysville, victoria, taggery river (image 1), cora lynn falls (image 2), talbot drive (image 3), steavenson's falls (image 4), main street from bridge (image 5), the log cabin (image 6), postcard, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on white paper and dated Mar,/4. 1872. Letter from Nicholas Langdon mentioning that he was about to leave the Colony and doesn't know where he is going, but when he gets to his destination he will write again and forward his Contribution.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, nicholas langdon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA COLLECTION: BALL PROGRAM
Pink folded card, printed in dark grey. On front: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch, Souvenir Programme, Victoriana Ball, City Hall, Bendigo. Friday 24th July, 1970. Inside lists dances to be held, with space to write potential partner's name.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "A place in the Sun", Apr. 2005
Yields information about the view of a well known newspaper columnist about Ballarat and its various cultural icons.Photocopy of "A Place in the Sun", written by Keith Dunstan, Sun - News - Pictorial, 26/1/1972. Keith writes about Ballarat, its growth, its problems, the old trams, the BTPS and its work, Sturt St centre plantation, Sovereign Hill and its work.trams, tramways, btps, sovereign hill, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 13/07/1955
Barry writes inquiring about the possibility of employment in Australia.Quinn CollectionA four page letter written in black ink on two sheets of buff coloured paper (0919.a1-2) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1 and dated 13/07/55. The Air Mail envelope (0919.b) is addressed to Allen [sic] Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. The stamps have been torn off partly removing a promotional stamp. The letter commences "Dear Alan [sic],...." and concludes "...Regards Barry."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, barry warner -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 23/09/1951
Allan writes about his photography course and living in London.Quinn CollectionA letter written in green ink on three sheets of very thin paper folded in book form (0887.1a-3). There is writing on six 'pages'. Letter is headed London and dated 23/09/51. The matching envelope (0887.b) is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London W1 and bears one purple and one brown United Kingdom stamp . The return address, written on the back, is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsam Road, London W14. Envelope is torn down the left hand side.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 7/07/1953
Allan writes of his trip on the Continent and of meeting with Alette in Norway.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0917.a1) headed London and dated 7/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JOURNAL OF AUSTRALASIAN MINING HISTORY VOL 3 SEPT 2005, 2005
8 page soft cover booklet, 'Journal of Australasian Mining History, Volume 3 September 2005.(extract) James Lerk writes about Robert Gray Ford an inventor of mine machinery. B&W photo of Robert Gray Ford with his rock drill 1868James A Lerk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Trader wants native trees for mall, 1991
Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. Les Smith, Vice president of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, says he will write to Council and check on the original plans.Trader, Russ Alexander, of Mitcham Shopping Centre, thinks that the trees planted in Mitcham Mall should be indigenous. The Council has no policy on planting indigenous trees. shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, alexander, russell, blackburn and district tree preservation society, smith, les -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: OLD TIME DANCE CLUB, 11th March, 1977
White Bendigo Old-Time Dance Club Birthday Old-Time Ball Programme held at the Eaglehawk RSL Hall on Friday March 11th 1977. Music by Moores Orchestra. On the inside is the names of 26 dances and spaces to write partner's name. Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Fred Richter.entertainment, dance, dance cards, peter ellis collection, bendigo old-time dance club, eaglehawk rsl hall, moores orchestra, fred richter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Pale yellow auction catalogue for a sale of Unserviceable or Obsolete Stores no longer required for Government purposes on 2nd July, 1953 Under Instructions from Department of Supply. Columns on the right side of the page to write in the sale price. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd, hedges & bell pty ltd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Clive Turnbull, The Melbourne Book, 1948
This is illustrated by Kenneth Jack, an Australian watercolour artist. DID RB write anythingmelbourne, clive turnbull, kenneth jack, walsh st library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Korean Marine Sgt
A black and white photograph of - -In fire support base 'Peggy', Maj Phil Jeffrey OC B Companyy watches a a Korean Marine Sgt Linguist on attachment to 8 RAR interprets and writes down information from a captured document, into the notebook of the O.C 161 Battery RNZA (Circa December 1969)photograph, fire base peggy, maj phil jeffrey, b coy, sgt linguist - korean marine, 8 rar, 161 battery rnza, gibbons collection catalogue, operation atherton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Light orange auction catalogue with black printing for a sale conducted for the Department of Supply on 18th April, 1962 of Motor Vehicles and General Stores no longer required for Government purposes. £, s and d. columns to write sale prices in catalogue. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/12/1950
Allan writes of being in Gothenburg the day after the Swedish King died (November 1950).Quinn CollectionA three-page letter written in green ink on three pages of buff coloured unlined paper (0851.a1-3) headed M.S.Mongabarra, Norrkoping, Sweden and dated 1/12/50. The pale blue envelope (0851.b) is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. There are 9 red stamps, valued at 20 Norwegian Krona each, and one green stamp, valued at 10 N.Krona, across the top of the envelope. There are three postmarks.In this letter to his mother Allan describes how beautiful it was sailing into Norrkoping with everything covered with just a little snow but after a snow-storm the next day the ropes were frozen and the tarpaulins were like sheets of iron. The ship is half full of timber for Australia and will arrive in Adelaide in late January 1951 but he won't be on it as he is handing in his book and will sign off in Gothenburg on the 11th December. He plans to spend Christmas in Oslo before travelling to London. He anticipates being back in Australia for good in the middle of 1951. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, m s mongabarra, antwerp, gothenburg, norrkoping, sweden -
Hume City Civic Collection
Pen nibs
These nibs were used by children in school when they used pen and ink to learn to write.A small cardboard box containing approximately 60 pen nibs.schools, george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - BOOKLET & DIARY WW1, The War Chest Fund, Sydney, 1919
.1) Booklet, cardboard cover with black & white print, on cover illustrated yacht on water with black / red print. Australian flag & Union Jack calendar on back cover 1918 - 1919. .2) Handwritten in pencil, diary, 10 pages."The War Chest Fund, Sydney To remind you of your own folks at home If in London, go to the AIR & War chest Club, Horseferry Club Soldier Write Home"documents - diaries, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Emerald Football Club Coach Profile, Match Reports, Results and Ladders 1993
The reports are primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local football community especially as it names themembers of the team. Also gives some insight into the local families who were regularly involved with the Emerald Football Club.black plastic 4 ring binderLabeled "1993 Reserve & Senior Coach Profile 1993 Write Ups from Football Record 1993 Result Sheets from Y.V.M.D.F.L. 1993 Annual Report on Players"emerald, football, match reports, seniors, reserves, coach profile, match results -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Work on paper - Box, Box for 'Bic' Biros
Coloured box for 12 Biros. Economy ball pens Medium 12 blue - 0214.Writes first time, every time! plus BIC Performance Policy. Quality endorsed company. BIC Australia P.L. Popes Rd, Keysborough, Voc, 3173. Australia -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - Compact Diskette with video, Sony, "Melbourne 2006", Mar. 2006
DVD, with plastic cover and printed paper insert, DVD printed white cover, titled "Melbourne 2006", of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Features the flying Melbourne W class from about 6min 20 secs for about 3 mins. DVD is write protected, could not copied to the hard drive.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, melbourne, events -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Taking A Letter
A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Mary Gaynor from the hospital Red Cross writes a letter for a wounded Maori soldier from th New Zealand contingent attached to the 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Provincephotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, mary gaynor, red cross, maori soldier, new zealand, 1st australian task force, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Cape Bridgewater, c. 1908
Full colour photo postcard of the blowholes at Cape Bridgewater. One penny stamp on reverse, post marked April 22 1908Front: 'Blow Holes, Cape Bridgewater' - white print on black lower edge Back: Hand written message, black ink, from 'Mother' to Florrie Haynespostcard, communication, write, letter, cape bridgewater, blowholes -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcards - Falls Creek - Set of 4
Postcards were available at tourist destinations to promote the resort by enabling visitors to write to friends and family.The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme hastened the development of Falls Creek as a popular destination for skiers. Roads, buildings including accommodation & chalets, ski clubs, snow vehicles, ski tows etc enabled visitors to live and ski in the snow. When construction of the KHES was completed Falls Creek continued to develop both as a winter and summer resort. Serrated edge colored postcards. 1. "On Langlauf Skis in the Australian Snowfields' - Photograph by Uwe Steinward 2. 'Ski-school and instructors at Falls Creek, Victoria' Photograph by Uwe Steinward x2 3. Overlooking the Victorian snowfields, Falls Creek, Victoria' Photograph by Uwe Steinward 4. 'Skiing down the slopes at Falls Creek, Victoria.' photograph by Uwe Steinward x3falls creek, snow, skiing, alpine sport, langlauf skmiing, uwe steinward -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 02/07/1951
Pat writes of the high cost of living in London, the meagre food ration, and the scarcity of flats for rent. Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0878.a) headed 19 Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith, W.6 and dated 02/07/51. The letter is typed using black ribbon. It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, Post Office, Oslo, Norway. The return address is Mrs B. J. Hannon, C/- S.M.H.E.A., 1 Regent Street, Picadilly (writer's spelling). Below the return address is typed "Our telephone number is Riv. 1770 but in case of our moving Barry's business address is above and the number is Whitehall 3985." Below that is an Oslo postmark.Letter commences "My dear Allan," and concludes "With love from Pat." 'Pat' is written in blue ink.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, pat hannon, barry hannon, hammersmith, u.k.