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Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 1887
Framed double page from September 17, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly; featuring colour lithograph 'An Afternoon Bout at Tennis' by E.A. Abbey. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glass, Cardboardtennis -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Tour of Ireland
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - CLOTH COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII
Cotton / Cloth Commemoration of the coronation of King Edward VII , June 1902 , cream background , red borders , showing the king's portrait , Westminster Abbey , Buckingham Palace & coat of arms , Dieu Et Mon Droit.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, the coronation of king edward vii , june 1902 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont Subdivision, 19/04/2023
A Vermont Subdivision by Drake & Co.non-fictionA Vermont Subdivision by Drake & Co.drake & co, abbey walk, the mews, little john's court, long staff court, holyrood drive, penllyne ave -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'ADAM LINDSAY GORDON' BY DOUGLAS SLADEN
BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 'Adam Lindsay Gordon: Westminster Abbey Memorial Volume' by Douglas Sladen. 288 page hardcover book on the life and best poems of the Poet of Australia. Includes the address by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the unveiling of the Adam Lindsay Gordon memorial in Westminster Abbey on 11 May 1934. Also includes 8 B & W illustrations. Published by Hutchinson & Co. London, c1934. A 64 page list of other books by the publisher is included at the back. '2012 SLA' catalogue sticker on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'To A.H.Chisholm from Douglas Sladen Nov. 1938'Douglas Sladenbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, adam lindsay gordon, douglas sladen, poetry -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Formal Silk Brocade Gown, 1953
The donor's aunt, Margaret E. Hollis nee Piesse (18/2/1919-2008) wore this gown to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. She was one of a total of 8,251 guests who attended the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. Margaret Piesse was born in Hobart and grew up in the Piesse family home, 'Merridale', Sackville Street, Kew. She was residing at 4a Little Cloister, Westminster Abbey at the time of the Coronation and was married (on 14/2/1942) to Rev Howard Hollis, a minor Canon at the Abbey and a deputy Priest in – Ordinary to the Queen (1954-1959). Howard chanted the litany and carried the sceptre. Margaret’s daughter-in-law, Sue Hollis, Margaret’s sons, Julian who attended the Coronation with his mother, and Richard, gave the photograph to Felicity Renowden, the donor. Margaret Hollis died in Kew on 16/4/2008.Single piece, formal silk brocade gown worn to the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. The bodice is informally draped with horizontal folds of fabric above an antebellum waistline below which is a full skirt. An accompanying photograph of the wearer in the dress can be viewed in the final image above. coronation elizabeth ii, piesse family, merridale -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), margaret e hollis, margaret ellen piesse, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s, women's clothing -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Margaret E Hollis, 1953
The donor's aunt, Margaret E. Hollis nee Piesse (18/2/1919-2008) wore this gown to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. She was one of a total of 8,251 guests who attended the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. Margaret Piesse was born in Hobart and grew up in the Piesse family home, 'Merridale', Sackville Street, Kew. She was residing at 4a Little Cloister, Westminster Abbey at the time of the Coronation and was married (on 14/2/1942) to Rev Howard Hollis, a minor Canon at the Abbey and a deputy Priest in – Ordinary to the Queen (1954-1959). Howard chanted the litany and carried the sceptre. Margaret’s daughter-in-law, Sue Hollis, Margaret’s sons, Julian who attended the Coronation with his mother, and Richard, gave the photograph to Felicity Renowden, the donor. Margaret Hollis died in Kew on 16/4/2008. Print copy of an original photograph of Margaret Ellen Hollis (nee Piesse) before she attended the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. She is posed in the photograph, seated wearing her dress, tiara and long elbow length gloves.coronation of elizabeth ii, westminster abbey, piesse family, merridale -- sackville street kew (vic.), margaret e hollis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: LETTER TO THOMAS LANGDON, 1902
Document. Letter to Thomas Langdon from the Agent-General for Victoria in Westminster. The letter offers Thomas Langdon a seat in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation (Edward V11) in 1902. Note in pencil on top of letter, ''Res'd 12/6/02 + accepted. Telegram same day''.document, memo, letter to thomas langdon. -
Myrtleford RSL
21St Battalion A.I.F. Stone
Stone from Abbey ruins at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion A.I.F. on 1st Sept. 1918 & presented to the Myrtleford Sub-Branch by the Twenty-First Battalion Association, 20th November, 1971.The Stone is from the Abbey at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion, 2nd Division A.I.F., on the 1st Sept. 1918. A Battle described by General Sir Henry Rawlinson, Commander, British Fourth Army as "The finest single feat of the War". During this Battle Sergeant "Alby" Lowerson, from Myrtleford was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading several men to capture a group of enemy machine guns that were holding up the advance. The Stone was presented in 1971 by members of the 21st Battalion Association, (named on the reverse side) to Myrtleford Sub-Branch R.S.L. Stone mounted on wooden board.Board inscribed with details of the mounted stone, with the names of those present on the reverse.world war 1, ww1, 21st battalion aif, 2nd australian division, western front, mont st quentin, sgt. a.d. lowerson v.c., myrtleford rsl -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, Your Coronation Community Songs, 1953
This booklet was printed by the Snowy River Mail newspaper to be used at a community event celebrating the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster, on Tuesday, the second day of June, 1953. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 was a significant event in 1953. This booklet is representative of a community event.A booklet containing word of songs for a community celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. It is titled "Your Coronation Community Songs". For Tuesday June 2 1953 at 7.45pm.coronation booklet-songs souvenir -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Wayne Phillipson, Peta Knott and Dorothy Wickham at Lacock National Trust Village, United Kingdom, 30/1072016
Lacock was on the main London to Bristol road until the road was re-routed through Chippenham. There are no obvious signs of the 21st century in this National Trust village, except the motor car. It has been run by the National Trust since 1944 and residents are on a lease. The oldest house in the village is King John's Hunting Lodge, parts of which date back to the 13th century. In this village there are buildings from every century since right up until the 18th century. The abbey was founded in 1229 by Ela, Countess of Salisbury. Lacock village and abbey were used as the set in the Harry Potter films.Dorothy Wickham and Peta Knott, formerly of Museums Australia (Vic) currently working as a marine archaeologist in England. Taken at Lacock National Trust Village, United Kingdomdorothy wickham, peta knott, lacock national trust village -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Booklet, A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953, 1953
Booklet to commemorate the coronation of Elizabeth II. Contains coloured photos of Royal regalia. The front cover shows the Royal Standard and Buckingham Palace. The back cover shows a map of the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.Multi-page booklet with cover printed in colour and the internal pages in black and white text and some coloured photographs. Stapled.queen elizabeth ii, queen elizabeth ii coronation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - A Coronation Booklet, A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953
A booklet commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II which was held 2 June 1953. The booklet goes through the history of Coronations in England, detailing the church (Westminster Abbey; includes drawn black and white picture), the Coronation Regalia and the meaning of each piece (photographed in colour), the coronation itinerary and the route to and from Westminster Abbey on the back cover. There is also a black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and their children Prince Charles (now Charles III) and Princess Anne. The front cover shows a printed copy of colour drawing containing Buckingham Palace in the background and the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in the foreground."A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953, 1953" 16 page booklet printed on glossy paper. Cover printed and select images printed in colour. Internal pages and back cover contain text and some images printed black and white.Inscription on the first page reading 53. and $4- Original archive number/sticker on back cover - crossed outqueen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, buckingham palace, westminster abbey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CONCERT PROGRAM, 1903
Document. 24 page booklet with program for Mr Edward Branscombe's Westminster Abbey Glee and Concert Party, Australian Tour 1903. Two X two page programs glued to the back page of the booklet - one white (Princess Theatre Bendigo) with profiles of the performances, one green with program printed inside.performing arts, elocution, concert tour -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Booklets, Centenary of ANZAC Landings 2015, 2015
Two booklets produced for commemorative services held in London, 2015. 1.Service held in Westminster Abbey to mark the centenary of the ANZAC landings. 8 pages, printed blue on white pages 2.ANZAC Day Dawn service held Hyde Park, London. 6 pages, printed in black and white. Picture on cover.Both contain an order of service for ANZAC Day commemorative services held in London, April, 2015.commemorative service -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Jubilee 1887, 1937
This cup was sold as a souvenir of the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was probably bought locally as devotion to the British Empire was strong in the 1930s. The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. This followed the abdication of Edward VIII. This cup is retained as an example of the high quality souvenirs of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI sold to those in British Empire countries. It will be useful for display.This is a white china cup with a gilt edge around the top rim and on the handle. On one side of the cup are images of a crown, British flags, photographs of King George and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames and some lettering.‘H.M. King George VI H.M. Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england 1937, history of warrnambool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Rouen Centre, Amiens, Paris, 6 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1949. It shows the Saint-Ouen Abbey Church from Rue d'Amiens- Rouen. Rouen, a medieval city was heavily damaged by Allied bombings during the Battle of Normandy. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph taken on the 5th of June, 1949, of Saint-Ouen church built in the 14th century in Rouen, France. The sign to the right of the foreground reads: ROUEN CENTRE / AMIENS PARIS and probably indicates the photograph was taken from Rue d'Amiens (Amiens Street). The photograph shows the level of demolition of the city during World War II.On reverse: PARIS 6-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. below this is a pencil mark, similar to "ItI".allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, battle of normandy, 1939-1945, saint ouen abbey, amiens, paris -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
english scenery
england, ww1, world war 1, amesbury, church yard, figheldean, village smithy, abbey, milston -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Catholic Church, Main Street, Diamond Creek, c.1963
Photo sourced from N. Stone reproduced on p178 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "The first Catholic Church, Main Street, Diamond Creek. Opened in 1874, it has been replaced by the new Sacred Heart Church next to the railway station. Additions built during the 1970s have transformed it into an abbey-like restaurant. This photo shows the building before the alterations." Similar image by John T. Collins held by State Library of Victoria dated 1963 http://search.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/f/1o9hq1f/SLV_VOYAGER1672213 Former Catholic church with significant development became the Abbey Reception Centre and now Tobin Brothers 49-55 Main Street See images https://tobinbrothers.com.au/diamond-creek/Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmabbey reception centre, catholic church, diamond creek, diamond valley story, tobin brothers, main street -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Mug, Burleigh Pottery, Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, 1937
This mug was produced to commemorate the coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. On 26th April 1923 (as Duke of York) Prince Albert married in Westminster Abbey to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later to become The Queen Mother). Prince Albert, Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 14th December 1895 on the Sandringham estate. On the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in December 1936 he was proclaimed King and took one of his middle name, George, on succeeding to the throne. Born 14th December 1895 King George died on the 6th February, 1937. Cream coloured ceramic mug with printed text and images. Outside of mug; Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth / May 1937 base; Burleigh / Made / in / England / Official design / Made in Englandmaking a nation exhibition -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Picture, Framed commemorative English photograph (reproduction) presented to Borough of Ringwood by Councillor Temple A. Miles, first Mayor
Framed commemorative English photograph (reproduction) presented to Borough of Ringwood by Councillor Temple A. Miles, first Mayor.(Upper frame) "Presented to the Borough of Ringwood by its first Mayor Councillor Temple A. Miles New Year 1925"; (Lower frame) "The Royal Burial of the Unknown Warrior Westminster Abbey London 11th November 1920" -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper clipping, November 29 1947
The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. It was widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. The wedding of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh took place on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London.Newspapers reflect contemporary society and this clipping reflects the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.A cut-out b/w photograph from the Argus dated Saturday November 1947. It is captioned "Request Picture of Royal Wedding Group.and is an airmail picture of the royal wedding group.newspaper-the-argus media-print royal-family elizabeth11-wedding -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Coronation1937
This cup was sold as a souvenir of the coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was probably bought locally in the Warrnambool district as attachment to the British Empire was strong in the 1930s. The coronation of King Georg VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey, London. This followed the abdication of Edward VIII. This cup is retained as an example of the high quality souvenirs of the 1937 coronation of King George VI sold to those in British Empire countries. It will be useful for display. This is a white china cup with a gilt edge around the top rim and on the handle. On one side of the cup are images of a crown, British flags and photographs of King George and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames. There is also some lettering. ‘H.M. King George VI Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england, 1937, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Coronation 1937, 1927
This cup is a souvenir of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England. It was probably bought locally as sentiment for all things British was strong in the 1930s. King George VI became King of England when Edward VIII abdicated and the coronation ceremony took place in Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937.This cup is kept as an example of the type of high quality souvenir sold in British Empire countries as a memento of the coronation of King George VI of England in 1937.This is a cream- coloured cup with images on one side of six British flags, a crown, photographs of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames and some lettering. The images are multi-coloured. The top rim of the cup has several chips and the china is a little crazed, especially inside.‘H.M. King George VI H.M. Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1837’ ‘ Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program, Re-Opening of the Town Hall, Early August 1925
The musical portion of the service was led by the United Choirs and Orchestra I conducted by Mr E Bright. At 9 August 1925 Cr Benjamin Abbey was the Mayor of the Town of Warrnambool. The service consisted of hymns, prayers, anthems, a lesson, an address and benediction with a official opening. The funds from the offering were given to the Warrnambool Hospital.The re-opening of the Town Hall United Citizen's Service Town Hall Committee Offering for the Warrnambool Hospital Cream A4 size approximately, folded into four pages. Logo of City of Warrnambool, two decorative borders and print in black ink.warrnambool, united citizen's service, cr b. abbey.-mayor, mr edward bright-conductor, rev a simms, cr wj pearson, rev wg bower, capt collishaw, rev geo. king -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper articles, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Elizabeth Chatham articles, 1) 1975; .2) 1993
.1] Elizabeth Chatham was a past student at Loreto School and was president of the Past Pupils' Association. A gift of $2000 was presented to Loreto Abbey and to Loreto Convent. .2] In 1993, Elizabeth Chatham was elected to the general committee of the Ballarat Golf Club at its 98th AGM - first female to do so. The Golf Club was formed in 1895.Articles cut out from Ballarat Courier.elizabeth chatham, loreto, past pupils' association, loreto abbey, loreto convent, ballarat golf club, agm, general committee -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Aerial View of Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1970
Black & white west-facing view over Oban Road along Mullum Mullum Road and Creek. Foreground showing early subdivision development of "Dunn's Orchard Estate" with formation of Frederic Drive (named after the orchardist - Frederic Dunn), Baron Court, Towerhill Drive, Tyson Court, Adele Court, Marilyn Crescent, Abbey Court, Highland Boulevard, Ailsa Court. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Stereoscope photographs, Collection of stereoscope cards, Late 19th century – early 20th century
The international cards depict a range of view of items such as nature shots of America to photos of abbeys and cathedrals in Europe and views in England Scotland and Ireland. The views in Australia are a similar eclectic mix from shots of the Melbourne cemetery to images of statues in the Ballarat gardens. By placing the card with two images of the same subject, in the stereoscope, it provided a three dimensional view of the photo.Provides a snapshot of general interest items and views of early Australia and Australians.A collection of 76 cards with various scenes and topics. Each card displays two photos of the same view or item on various coloured card backgrounds. There is a mixture of sepia Black and white and coloured photographs.A number of the cards with international scenes have typed on the reverse “Photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers Littleton N.H. Others depicting scenes in Australia are stamped Theodor Bloch. warrnambool, stereoscope, stereoscope photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 7 POSTCARDS, 1904 - 07
Seven assorted postcards with various themes, (a) ' Good Luck ' card with the faces of various actresses depicted., (b) Ruins of Bolton Abbey., © Sunset over an island with fishing boats in the foreground., (d) ' Morning Mists' , a ,lady walking thorough a gate out of a field of cattle., (e) Christmas theme., (f) young lady in costume., (g) Embossed, Cartoon, young child and a dog sitting under an umbrellapostcard, various themes, good luck, bolton abbey, a coppola, morning mists, rotary photo, toddler with dog -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF MR. SNOWDON
A small black and white photograph of Mr. Snowdon partner of (first name unreadable) Rotherham. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Mr. Snowdon is wearing a white shirt with a bow tie, jacket and overcoat. He has dark hair combed back with curls, he also has a beard. On the back the logo of J. W. Clarke, artist and photographer, 7 Angel Hill opposite Abbey Gate Bury St. Edmunds.person, individual, mr. snowdon