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Ballarat Clarendon College
Medallion, Dux of Junior School 1923
Medallion awarded to Robert McIntyre Buchanan, Dux of Ballarat College Junior School 1923. Robert (25/07/1909 - 1/11/1998), son of Mr R McI Buchanan Town Hall Hotel, Brother of Jack and George; entered Ballarat College 14/2/1922. Socially significantLocket-style medal with chain ring at top, gold on silver shield with ornate wreath around sides and bottom. Inscribed on front: R B / 1923 Inscribed on back: R M Buchanan / DUX / JNR SCHOOL / BALLARAT / COLLEGE Stamped on back: STG. SILVERrobert-mcintyre-buchanan, dux, ballarat-college-junior-school -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, G V Bolton - Artist, Linton State School, Grades V-VIII, 1923, 1923
Group photograph, mounted on brown card, showing Linton State School students in grades V-VIII in 1923. Names of pupils are inscribed in ink across the mount.linton state school no. 880, a. ching, h cornish, h commons, h thompson, r bolte, n mcdonald, j stapleton, c wishart, j reidy, t kennedy, m murrell, d megee, i mcdonald, m brett, e kennedy, g pettersen, j rowe, j lorbach, n brown., n murrell, n chasey, l mitchell, a armstrong, m stapleton, n sparrow, a gascoigne, j commons, i kirby, l pettersen, h pettersen(standing - all others sitting), h commons, j wishart, l allan, p megee, w wishart, s pyke, w jennings, j stapleton, r pye, j megee -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Atlas Press Pty Ltd, The Gap 1923, 1923
This is the fourth annual edition of the magazine. The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A 64 pp magazine with a tattered olive green back cover and black print. It is titled "The Gap 1923". It contains b/w photographs, historical items and school news.education magazine-the-gap omeo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and white, Members of the City of Ballarat Band on the way to Brisbane, 1923, Easter 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a train carriage with three of the door open and young men crowded at the openings. At the windows of the train, other people are leaning out. The young men are members of the City of Ballarat Band.Written in pen on the bank - Memembers of city band on journey to Brisbane, Q (1923 Easter), (F.W. au)frank wright, city of ballarat band, train carriage, railway, train, transport -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kenloch Party 1923, 1923
Staged photograph of 'Olinda School Party' at Kenloch. Used as a Christmas card by the Kenloch owners Mr & Mrs T. Kennon in 1923. The Kennon family were strong supporters of Olinda State School.olinda school, kenloch, t kennon, kennon family, xmas card, olinda, xmas -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Pratt's Junction Estate, Ringwood - 1923. Oliver St., Georges Rd., Junction St. 24/11/1923. 3 pounds deposit and 1 pound per month. F.V. Parker agent. 86 lots. Free rail tickets and motor transport
Catalogue card reads, "Pratt's Junction Estate 1923. Oliver St., Georges Rd., Junction St. 24/11/1923. 3 pounds deposit and 1 pound per month. F.V. Parker agent. 86 lots. Free rail tickets and motor transport." -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Alex Wright, Frank and E.N. Wright in Sydney, 1923, 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of two men in three piece suits (one dark, one light with a hat), standing on the footpath in front of a building with a cast iron fence. The men are E.N. Wright and Frank Wright.Written in pen on the back - E.N.Wright (left), Frank Wright (right), Sydney (Easter 1923), Taken by Alex Wright (Au)frank wright, alex wright, e.n.wright, cornet, ballarat, cast iron fence -
Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, The Saxton family, 1923, Gilderoy, 14.2.1983
Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi. The Saxton family, 1923, Gilderoysaxton family fruit growers timber workers sandy ross gilderoy 1923 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, First Electric Train to Eltham,1923, 15/4/23
Colour photograph copy of an original image of first electric train to Eltham 1923railways, trains, eltham, celebrations -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1922-1923, 1922
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Blue enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1922-23 and which belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion in shield shape is enameled in shades of blue with the initials of the Club, KCC surrounded by the full name of the club and the period for which the member would gain access to games.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1922-1923kew cricket club, membership medallions -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Vernon Holt, Frank Wright at 6 Pleasant Street North, Ballarat, 1923, Jan 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man standing standing on a path beside the wall and windows of a house. The man is dressed in a suit and is holding a cornet. The place is 6 Pleasant Street, North Ballarat and the man is Frank Wright.Written is pen on the back - Frank Wright 21, 6 Pleasant St N. Ballarat, Taken by Vernon Holt, Jan 1923frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, vernon holt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright, City of Ballarat Band at the Exhibition ground, Brisbane, 1923, Easter 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a group of men, most dressed in band uniforms. On the left hand side are three men dressed in suits and in the front middle is a young child wearing a cap.Written in pen on the back - The city of Ballarat band- Exhibition ground, Brisbane, Q, Easter 1923, Taken by Frank Wright (au)frank wright, city of ballarat band, band uniforms, brass band -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Minute, Norman Bros. Pty Ltd, Minutes of the Ringwood Fruit Association Ltd committee meetings from 11-Jan-1921 (first meeting) to 10-Dec-1923 (21st meeting), 1921 - 1923
Green minute book with red spine. Minutes of the Ringwood Fruit Association Ltd committee meetings from 11-Jan-1921 (first meeting) to10-Dec-1923 (21st meeting). +Additional Keywords: Miles, A / Pearson A.J.Ringwood Fruit Association Ltd - Committee -
Murrumbeena Cricket Club
Flag, 1923-24 A Team premiership flag, c. 1924
1923-24 A Team premiership flag. Flag is maroon with yellow writing and is made of cottonmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, flags -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, V. Holt, City of Ballarat Band on March on the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, 1923, Easter 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a large grassed oval surrounded by a picket fence. There are stands with spectators on both sides of the oval. In the centre is a group of men in band uniform, marching and playing their brass instruments.The place is the Brisbane Exhibition Ground and the group is the City of Ballarat Band.Written in pen on back - The City of Ballarat Band (winners A & B grade quickstep) On March exhibition ground, Brisane Easter, 1923 (V. Hall)frank wright, vernon holt, city of ballarat band, brisbane exhibition ground, brass band -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Concongella Primary School Number 1136 Students 1923, 22/11/1923
Primary School Concongella Students 1923stawell education -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Book with blue/green cover containing a list of vaccinations made during 1922 - 1923. Entries have been made by Ringwood Postmistress, Marianne Thomson, and various doctors. 8 pages with 125 numbered entries, and 20-30 loose pages, 31-Aug-1921 to 25-May-1923
Book with blue/green cover containing a list of vaccinations made during 1922 - 1923. Entries have been made by Marianne Thomson and various doctors. 8 pp. There are 125 numbered entries and 20 - 30 loose pages. +Additional Keywords: Thomson, Marianne -
Federation University Historical Collection
Books, Ballarat Junior Technical School, Ballarat Junior Technical School Registers, 1923-1960, 1923-1960
The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of MinesThree exercise book and one foolscap ledger. The registers of the Ballarat Junior Technical School list names, fees, and receipt number. .1) 1923-1928 .2) 1929-1934 .3) 1946-1953 .4) 1954 - 1960 - brown hard covered ledgerballarat junior technical school, register, fees, education, enrolments, student enrolments -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Miner's cottage, Halley Street Blackburn - before 1923
Black and white photograph of the northern side of the miner's cottage in Halley Street, Blackburn. Taken before 1923halley street, blackburn, miner's cottage -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Table Talk, Picturesque climb up the Greensborough hill 1923, 10/10/1923
According to this report, 62 competitors participated in the 1923 hill climb.1 page. Copy of newspaper article, chiefly illus.greensborough hill climb, motor racing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph (Framed), Main Street Greensborough 1923 with Fallen Soldiers' Memorial, 1923
A view of Main Street Greensborough 1923 with Fallen Soldiers' MemorialFrom the John Mackey collection. this item was displayed at the offices of Ryan, Mackey and Kelly, solicitors, Main Street Greensborough.Timber-framed photograph of view of Greensborough, black and white.greensborough, john mackey, fallen soldier memorial, main street greensborough -
Carlton Football Club
Hardcover Book, Football Record 1923, 1923
Hardcover book made in 1923 to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the season of 1923. Coach – Horrie Clover Captain – Horrie Clover Leading Goal-kicker – Horrie Clover 28 goalshardcover bookR.Hunt Grandview Rd. Brighton -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Images used for land sale promotion of Coleman's Heathmont Estate, looking across the estate from Canterbury Road, Heathmont towards Bedford Road on the far boundary. Sale 15/12/1923 by Public Auction
Catalogue card reads, "Coleman's Heathmont Estate 1923. 15/12/1923. Looking across the estate from Canterbury Rd. Bedford Rd. is seen on the far boundary." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shop site sale, ?1923
Auction sale of five shop sitesAuction sale of five shop sites (possibly 1923), Carrington Road, Box Hill.Auction sale of five shop sitest.r.b. morton & son, carrington road, box hill, station street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, United Grand Lodge of Victoria Certificate made out to Frank Wright, 1923, 03/09/1923
White certificate with printed and had written information. including three columns and a crest depicting the kangaroo and emu. The certificate is made out to Frank Joseph Henry Wright who was reguklalry received into the yarrowee Lodge no 10 Ballarat on 21 November 1922, and was admitted into the third degree on 24 July 1923 in the Skipton Lodge no 229.frank wright, freemason, mason, lodge, united grand lodge, certificate, yarrowee lodge no 10, william stewart -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, "To Peggy Lord from Dorie Pickett - Queen of Band - 1923."
Mounted photograph with endorsement on backing "To Peggy Lord from Dorie Pickett - Queen of Band - 1923."Anthony Loughnan (Band of Hope - Rechabites?)Written on backing, "To Peggy Lord. From Dorie Pichett, Queen of Band 1912". -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, 1923 Miners Rest - Unveiling of 1914 - 1918 War Memorial, 1923
This photo was taken in 1923 at the unveiling of the 1914 - 1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest,on the corner of Howe and Albert Streets and shows the large crowd in attendance.Memorial commemoration of W.W.11. Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. noneminers rest, 1914 1918 war memorial, -
Melbourne Legacy
Film - Video tape, The Story of Legacy. Caring since 1923
Tape has not been viewed. From the label it appears to be a tape about the work that Legacy do and could be used to promote Legacy. The date is not known.A record that Legacy produced recordings for promotional purposes.A VHS recording about the work of Legacy for promotion purposes.Cover, adhesive label, 'Legacy caring since 1923', Legacy symbol. Adhesive label Red&yellow patern with blue Legacy symbol. 'Legacy caring since 1923'. Adhesive label, 'The Story of Legacy' legacy promotion, legacy appeal -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, The Herald, Greensborough Hotel (proposed design)1923, 25/07/1923
The Greensborough Hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Hailes Street Greensborough. This drawing show the first proposed design of the building, drawn in 1923. It is different to the external design which can be seen today. Originally to be named the Farmers' Arms and built on the site of the original hotel of that name, it was renamed after the original Greensborough Hotel (on corner Grimshaw and Church Streets Greensborough) burnt down in 1923. Despite many renovations and refurbishments, the Greensborough Hotel is still a recognisable landmark in Greensborough today.The Greensborough Hotel is one of the few buildings to survive the redevelopment of Greensborough in the 1970s.Digital copy of line drawinggreensborough hotel, main street greensborough, farmers' arms hotel -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Image used for land sale promotion of Pratt's Junction Estate opposite Mount Dandenong Road, Ringwood - 24/11/1923
Catalogue card reads, "Pratt's Junction Estate - 24/11/1923, 86 lots".