Two carbon copies of letters composed to send to 'Country Club' inviting them to nominate children to board at Holmbush, and to 'Albury Club' confirming the arrangements for John Ferguson from Albury to be the first resident. They make it clear that Legacy expects the children to be financially challenged, and that Legacy will help in these instances.Names the first resident of the new Legacy home and adds to the documentation recording the beginnings of Holmbush.Two carbon copy quarto sheets , 00283.1 'To Country Club 00283.2 'To Albury Club'residences, holmbush

Gabo Island sits off the coast of East Gippsland in Victoria, with cliffs of granite in a relatively unique red/pink colour. Early attempts to build a lighthouse on the island were abandoned due to poor foundations, but when a ship ran aground on the nearby Tullaberga Island in 1853 and led to the death of 37 people, efforts were reignited. Construction of a new lighthouse was completed by 1858, using Gabo Island granite. The lighthouse is Australia's second tallest in Australia and continues to play an important role in guiding boats around the coast as they journey between Melbourne and Sydney. The distinct pink colour from the granite means the lighthouse continues to be a defining feature of the island. Gabo Island granite was also used to construct the Treasury Building at 117 Macquarie Street in Sydney, now the Intercontinental Hotel.Granite in the pink colour of this specimen is relatively rare. The connection to the lighthouse on Gabo Island also gives the specimen historic significance and social significance regarding the maritime history of Victoria. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid palm-sized mineral, coloured by flecks of pink, red, and grey. Granite is formed by the slow crystallisation of magma below the earth's surface. It is typically composed of a mix of quartz, feldspar, and other minerals, though syenitic granite like this sample has a smaller amount of quartz than typical granite. This different mineral composition leads to the more distinct pink and red colouring.First sticker: [torn]logical survey / R........ S........ / Loc Gabo Island / 1/4 Sheet / Second Sticker: 15 Third Sticker: Syenitic Graniteburke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geological, geological specimen, mineralogy, gabo island, gabo island lighthouse, lighthouse, granite, coast, coastal, granite specimen, victoria, coastal cliffs

Metal brooch. Item represents a stylised butterfly or moth. Each wing is composed of four rough circles, each larger than the other. Each circle is held by a smaller solid circle. In the centre, wire has been wrapped around the 'body' with one end forming an antennae. The other antennae has broken off. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Trophy ribbons won by the Wettenhall's Stanbury Stud. According to Mr Parsons, (19 Mar 2004) the quilt was almost certainly made by Mrs Janet Wettenhall. It was hung in her sun room.Quilt, composed of felt ribbons stitched together and lined with beige woollen fabric. Most of the ribbons are royal blue, there are two purple ribbons and the quile is edged with green ribbons. All the ribbons have been screen printed in yellow ink. There is a velcro strip attached at upper back edge.The ribbons are prizes from sheep breeding competitions from 1958 to 1961.[various]corriedale sheep sheep breeding agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud, wettenhall, mr rupert e. wettenhall, mrs janet, victoria, corriedale sheep, sheep breeding, agricultural shows

A wooden tennis racquet with a solid convex throat, and interesting rounded handle, composed of laminated multi-coloured pieces of wood, creating two vertical bars along the length on each face. Two names, possibly the same person in different marital states, have been scratched into the throat on each face. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

This specimen is from Barefoot Hills, Victoria. Sandstones are economically important as major reservoirs for both petroleum and water, as building materials, and as valuable sources of metallic ores. Most significantly, they are the single most useful sedimentary rock type for deciphering Earth history. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A sedimentary rock composed mostly of quartz sand. Sandstone is the second most common sedimentary rock after shale. Sandstones consist of sand-sized grains principally quartz, feldspar and rock fragments. The two major classes of sandstone are arenite and wacke. the colour of sandstone varies from grey, yellow, red and white reflecting the variation in mineral content and cement and is gritty to touch (like sandpaper).Geological survey / R.... S 61 / Loc Bareboot Hills / Sheet / 24SE / 94 /burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geological, geological specimen, mineralogy, sandstone, yellow sandstone, victoria, barefoot hills

Document, Sheet Music, Take Me Back To Bendigo, By Alma Gray Phenomenally Successful Australian Song, written by Alan Rattray & Bert Rache. Signed on front; With all good wishes from Alma Gray,. On the back are the words & music to a song written and composed by Jack Russell titled 'Only a Leaf From the Tree of Life'''.The front has a label -W.H. Paling & Co LtdW.H.Paling & Co Limited, Sydney- Brisbane-Newcastledocument, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo

Novello's Part-Song Book containing the words and music for 'The Miller's Wooing'. The words by Julia Goddard and the music composed by Eaton Faning. It has music for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass and Piano. More music is listed on the front and back covers with prices. St Paul's Harmony Club stamped in purple at the top of the front cover and at the bottom stamped in blue is Allan's Collins Street Melbourne.Novello Ewer and Co., 1 Berners Street (W) 80 & 81 Queens Street (E.C.) Londonperforming arts, music, singing, german heritage society collection - music - the miller's wooing, novello's part-song book, st paul's harmony club bendigo, allan's collins street melbourne, julia goddard, eaton faning

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg in November 1982.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic casesHandwritten on cassette 1: "Messiah 1 + 2 1982"; on cassette 2: "Messiah 3 + 4 1982"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg

A recording of excerpts from 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg,1986.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on case: "Winter concert, Messiah excerpts at St John's 1986"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg

The Bendigo District Football Association was superseded in 1913 by the Bendigo Football League. When competition resumed in 1919 after WW1 the League was composed of Eaglehawk, South Bendigo, Sandhurst and Bendigo East. In 1924 Echuca was included and Bendigo East was eliminated. Bendigo East moved to Golden City Football League, and folded in the 1930s.Black and white photograph of Bendigo East Football Club premiers 1919. Team dressed in Football uniform, officials in shirts, waistcoats, brick building in background with double wooden doors. Handwritten in ink on back ' Mr. R. Grylls/ Mr. W. Geisler, Bendigo East 2nd. Rate football club.'Handwritten in ink on back ' Mr. R. Grylls/ Mr. W. Geisler, Bendigo East 2nd. Rate football club.'organization, club/society, bendigo east football club

The Bendigo District Football Association was superseded in 1913 by the Bendigo Football League. When competition resumed in 1919 after WW1 the League was composed of Eaglehawk, South Bendigo, Sandhurst and Bendigo East. In 1924 Echuca was included and Bendigo East was eliminated. Bendigo East moved to Golden City Football League and folded in the 1930s. Black and white photo stuck onto grey board, red back: Bendigo East Football Club 1930. Four rows of men dressed in football jumpers, trainers standing on sides. Middle front row player is holding a football with white writing ' B.E.F.C. 1930' printed on surface. Jim Purdy in right hand back corner.bendigo, sporting clubs, bendigo east football club

This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.A common item which relates to the 19th century with historical and social significance.Round copper coloured coin with head of young woman on the obverse and the image of Brittania on the reverse. There is text around the edge of both the obverse and reverse.The rim is flat.On the obverse is 1853 with Victoria Dei Gratia. Reverse has Brittannia REG FID. DEFwarrnambool, english penny, 1853 penny

This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.A common item which is well worn and as such has historical and social significance.Round copper coin with image of woman on the obverse with letters EG. F D. The reverse side is extremely worn with only the date 1862 legible.There is a small section of dotted edge also below the date.1862warrnambool, english penny

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg and St Paul's East Kew, June 1985.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on case: "DVCS - St Johns (Handel), St Paul's East Kew, 15.6.85"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg, st paul's east kew

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 14/04/1985 (date on program).1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, planning notes and printed programHandwritten on case: "DVCS 1983-1993 for CD"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg

This hat was worn by Martin Balsarini. Martin was a First World War veteran of the AIF Light Horse. He fought in the battle of Bersheeba. It is thought that Martin assembled this hat from various pieces to wear after the war on his property in Chiltern Valley. The hat is composed of different elements, including badges from various times and places and a set of emu feathers. chiltern, light horse, wwi, aif, martin balsarini

This seal was stamped into hot wax to officialise documents. Armorial bearings are used by municipal councils to authenticate documents and deeds with a clearly recognisable 'corporate signature', known as the Common Seal. It is an adaptation of a tradition used in medieval England. Seals usually combine a coat of arms or logo with some sort of motto. The Williamstown City Council seal is simply composed of text.Brass round seal with wooden handle. Remnants of red wax remain in seal.Williamstown City Council Seal Roeszler, Melbournecommon seal, williamstown city council, hobsons bay city council, melbourne, australia, roeszler, local government

According to the 1912 Department of Mines Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Victoria, basalt covers a considerable portion of the Macedon area including Mount Macedon. Basalt is the most common form of rock underlying the earth's surface and is found in three kinds of rock forming environments: ocean divergent boundaries, oceanic hotspots, and mantle plumes and hotspots beneath continents.This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid mass, geological specimen in shades of grey and white. Hyalite is a colourless variety of opal. It occurs as globular and botryoidal masses and irregular crusts in volcanic and pegmatite environments where the silica deposits from the gas phase. Basalt is dark in colour, fine-grained igneous rock composed of plagioclase and pyroxene minerals. It is commonly formed as an extrusive rock, such as lava flow. It is one of the most common forms of rock underlying the earth's surface.burke museum, geological specimen, department of mines, geological survey of victoria, basalt, mount macedon, beechworth

Black and white photograph mounted on grey frame. 16 Police Officers mounted on Horses. Black and white (sepia) photograph mounted on brown frame. 38 police officers on photo. 1 is mounted on horse on the right of frame; 2 pehraps superior level officers like sit on the middle and 35 other compose on 3 row structure. They are in full uniform (no insigmnia) with helmets - most of them have fair mustahces.Handwritten: EP 1victoria police museum, police officers, police academy, police force, victorian police association, police council

The Tibetan astrological calendar is a lunisolar calendar composed of either 12 or 13 lunar months, each beginning and ending with a new moon. A thirteenth month is added every two or three years, so that an average Tibetan year is equal to the solar year. The Tibetan astrological calendar has roots in the Indian calendar system and has been in use for over a thousand years.The Tibetan calendar is an important tool for determining auspicious dates and times and for making predictions about future events. The calendar is an essential aspect of Tibetan identity and culture and continues to be used and revered to this day. This ornate copper disk represents the traditional Tibetan astrological calendar (called Phukpa) based on a 60-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal and an element. The central figure is surrounded by eight trigrams (known as Parkhas), featuring one of the four seasons and four cardinal directions. The middle circle depicts 12 zodiac animals: the mouse, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. astrological calendars (almanacs), amulets

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 18/11/1979 to celebrate 150 years of ministry at St John's. 2 audio cassettes in clear plastic case and 3 copies of a printed programHandwritten on case: "79 Messiah - St Johns, Commercial tape"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 13/11/1983 and at St David's East Doncaster 20/11/1983.3 audio cassettes in clear plastic case, 4 copies of a printed program and an invitation to join the singers.Handwritten on case: "Messiah rehearsals '83" and "St John's 1983".diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg

The Bell Shakespeare Company leased the Athenaeum Theatre for plays performed in Melbourne for its 1993 season. The company toured the productions in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra, commencing on 26 March and ending on 24 July. All plays were directed by John Bell and he usually took the leading role. The plays were Romeo and Juliet, Richard lll, Hamlet. The music was composed by Nigel Westlake.Performances of Shakespearean plays have been held at the Athenaeum over many years. The Bell Shakespeare Company performed several times at the Athenaeum Theatre. The company was founded in 1990.Paper brochure, black and white cover, 55 pages, includes photographs of scenes from the plays and photographs of the actors.bell shakespeare company, 1993 season, john bell, nigel westlate

A pink programme with the words, ' The Famous Gallipoli Strollers High Class Variety Entertainers Second Commonwealth Tour.' Under the heading is a photo of the group. Below that are the words, 'Special songs composed by Pte. Harley Cohen. 'His Photo' 'They were there! There! There!' 'Women you have nobly done your share.' Also Pte Norman Croft's famous stirring military marching song 'Australlia's Reply.' on sale during interval. Modern Print, Warnambool.' The programme is on the back of the leaflet.program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, program, programme, gallipoli strollers, music, entertainment, singing

Red hardcover book of an Opera in three acts composed by Balfe and words by Alfred Bunn. The ornate cover has red, gold and blue print of the title - Balfe's Bohemian Girl, The Royal Edition and Publisher Boosey & Co London. The damaged spine has Bohemian Girl Balfe written in faint gold lettering. There are 226 pages of vocal score. At the back of the book are lists of other Boosey & Co's Standard Publications, Musical Cabinet and Instrumental Library.John Sebire Melbourne is written in ink in copperplate text on the title page with flourishes.music books, musical scores, opera scores

A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg on 18/11/1999 and conducted by Val Lennie. Other performers include Eltham Singers, and Preston Orchestra.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on insert: "Messiah - cond V. Lennie. DVCS, H'berg C.C., Eltham Singers, St. John's, Preston Orchestra..."diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg, preston orchestra, val lennie, eltham singers