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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the Ringwood town hall - Corner of Main Street and Melbourne Street 19.2.1927
... Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the Ringwood...Typed below photograph, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation... A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the town hall - Corner ...Typed below photograph, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying foundation stone of the town hall - Corner of Main Street and Melbourne Street 19.2.1927'. Written on backing, 'Mayor A.T. Miles laying stone of town hall, C/r Main St. & Melbourne St. 19.2.1927. A.T.M., Long, Town Clerk, A.C. Leith, Architect, J. Roberts, Builder, and J. Hyden from Lilydale.' -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPhotograph, D. Bennett, 1905 (Exact)
... On note in photograph file: Laying the Foundation Stone...Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St...: "Laying of foundation stone of rectory of St Stephens Rutherglen"...-country On note in photograph file: Laying the Foundation Stone ...On note in photograph file: Laying the Foundation Stone of St Stephen's Rectory, High St, Rutherglen. "The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday, 21st June, 1905, before a large number of parishioners and visitors by Mrs T H Armstrong, wife of the Bishop of Wangaratta; Royston Ready presenting Mrs Armstrong with a silver trowel as a momento of the occasion." From - The Parish of St Stephen, Rutherglen 1863-1963. The Rector at this time was Rev A J E Harris-Rivett. St Stephens Rectory, High Street, Rutherglen. Mrs Armstrong, wife of the first Bishop laid the stone. Information from Father Angus Cooper - 1987Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St Stephens Rectory, Rutherglen, black & white, cardboard, unframed"D. Bennett, Platino Bromo, Rutherglen" On back of photo: "Laying of foundation stone of rectory of St Stephens Rutherglen"anglican church, st stephens church, royston ready, t h armstrong -
Winchelsea and District Historical Societycommemorative mallet, 22.01.1908
... foundation stone... shire hall to ceremonially lay the foundation stone... of Winchelsea./ On the occasion of his laying the foundation stone... to ceremonially lay the foundation stone at the commencement ...The current Shire hall was built 1908 to replace the original shire hall which was demolished due to crumbling plaster in the brickwork. This mallet was used in the opening ceremony of the new shire hall to ceremonially lay the foundation stone at the commencement of the construction of the new hall.This item commemorates the opening of one of Winchelsea's most attractive heritage buildings.The old Shire office now known locally as the "tea trooms" was the political and administrational centre of the Winchelsea Shire before the amalgamation and formation of the Surf Coast Shire.wooden mallet with gothic style silver/pewter work. inscription on base of mallet.Presented to/ Cr. J. Mathison J.P./ President. Shire of Winchelsea./ On the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Shire Hall 22. 1.08winchelsea, shire, mallet, opening, ceremony, foundation stone, j. mathison, silverwork, wood work, relic, artefact, new shire hall, president, councillor -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeTrowel, prior to September 1956
... foundation stone... the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon... the/ foundation stone/ Clarendon College/ - Boarders Wing - /Sept.22nd... the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon ...The trowel was used by Dr W A Sloss when he set the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon College, Webster Street site, on 22 September 1956. The builing of this wing enabled up to 100 boarders to be accommodated on the Webster Street property. Dr Sloss had been one of the school trustees; at the time of the building project he was Deputy Chairman of the school Council; he was also the school medical advisor for many years. His duagters and grand-daughters attended Clarendon College. Sloss House was named after him.Silver-plated trowel with wooden handle; plaque attached to trowel platePresented to/ Dr. W. A. Sloss (MBE)/ on laying the/ foundation stone/ Clarendon College/ - Boarders Wing - /Sept.22nd, 1956clarendon presbyterian ladies college, foundation stone, dr w a sloss, clarendon presbyterian ladies college boarders wing, 1956 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCeremonial object - Ceremonial Trowel, c. 1863
... foundation stone... Municipal Council, to lay the foundation stone for the Portland Town... / their Chairman / on the occasion of his laying / the FOUNDATION STONE... the foundation stone for the Portland Town Hall, 21st September 1863 ...Used by William Learmonth Esq., Chairman, Portland Municipal Council, to lay the foundation stone for the Portland Town Hall, 21st September 1863Silver Towel, engraved with decoration and inscription. Bone handle. In leather case, lined on the inner base with blue velvet, and inside the lid with cream silk. The leather case has two brass hinges and a small brass clasp.Engraved on face of trowel "PRESENTED / by the / MUNICIPAL COUNCIL / of / PORTLAND/ To / William Learmonth, Esq / their Chairman / on the occasion of his laying / the FOUNDATION STONE of / the / COUNCIL CHAMBER / 21st September, 1863". On reverse - 4 hallmarks, letter "BJ", number "551" and "(indeciperable maker's name) & Co / MELBOURNE"foundation stone, trowel, ceremonial, william learmonth, portland, town hall, municipal council -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Laying of Foundation Stone
... Laying of Foundation Stone... Town Hall Barkly 1861 Laying of Foundation Stone ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, ballarat east town hall, barkly, 1861 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyCeremonial object - Foundation stone, Victorian Seamen's Institute, 1888
... Foundation stone, Victorian Seamen's Institute... object Foundation stone, Victorian Seamen's Institute ...During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and placed in the care of the PMH&PS. It is now located as part of the seawall around the car park in Beach St opposite Nott St. There is a photo of the item on the database, taken in the 1990s while the stone was stored at St Joseph's school in Stokes St..01- Cornerstone 1888, originally laid at the Victorian Seamen's Institute corner Nott and Beach Street (Fox Hay building today). Was relocated to interior wall near the chapel doors when the new Mission building at corner of Beach Road and Swallow Street was built in 1937.Engraved in gold lettering on a black background: This memorial stone was laid by His Excellenvy Sir Henry B Loch GGMGKCB, Governor of Victoria on Wednesday the 5th day of September AD 1888missions to seamen, henry b loch -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyCeremonial object - Foundation stone, Victorian Seamen's Institute, 1930
... Foundation stone, Victorian Seamen's Institute... was built in 1937. Ceremonial object Foundation stone, Victorian ...During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and placed in the care of the PMH&PS.Cornerstone originally laid at the Victorian Seamen's Institute corner Nott and Beach Street (Fox Hay building today) during extensions in 1930. Was relocated to interior wall near the chapel doors when the new Mission building at corner of Beach Road and Swallow Street was built in 1937.Engraved in gold lettering on a black background: To the glory of God and the welfare of seamen this stone was unveiled by the Most Rev. Frederick Waldeerave, Head B.D. Archbishop of Melbourne on the 23rd day of January 1930mission to seamen, frederick waldegrave -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyCeremonial object - Partial foundation stone (two pieces), Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne, 24 May 1890
... Partial foundation stone (two pieces), Temperance Hall.... Ceremonial object Partial foundation stone (two pieces), Temperance ...Obtained from grounds of former Temperance Hall, Nott and Liardet Streets. Found when renovations/extensions were being made by PMCC in 1990. The stone was laid on 24 May 1890 by James Munro MLA who was a leading temperance advocate.Two pieces of commemorative stone which was originally in wall of Temperance Hall.' This s.... was laid by ...... the Honora... James Munr... ...... May 24th ........'james munro, built environment - civic, port melbourne temperance hall -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League1866 Coins, placed under the Foundation Stone - in Sovereign Remedies
... 1866 Coins, placed under the Foundation Stone - in... the Foundation Stone - in Sovereign Remedies ...Photo -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Photograph - Ceremony of laying the foundation stone of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, in 1928
... Ceremony of laying the foundation stone of St Vincent's... of laying the foundation stone of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ..."View of the balcony of the 1st St V's. Drs quarters are in front. Taken at the laying of the foundation of the 1st addition"st vincent's hospital melbourne, healy wing -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, YMCA Ballalrat, 2016, 30/07/2016
... foundation stone..., including the Foundation stone. ... foundation stone camp street, ballarat JOhn W. Wilson The land ...At one time pre-service teachers' of the Ballarat Teachers' College boarded at the YMCA. There also used to be an inside pool at the site. Three photographs relating to the YMCA Ballarat building, including the Foundation stone. The land on which this building is erected was given by John W. Wilson one of the pioneer citizens of Ballaratymca, young mens christian association, foundation stone, camp street, ballarat, john w. wilson -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide, Alan L. Mitchell
... foundation stone...Photo of Foundation Stone laid by Mr. McKenzie 1946.... foundation stone mr. mckenzie 1946 Photo of Foundation Stone laid ...Photo of Foundation Stone laid by Mr. McKenzie 1946.alan l. mitchell, burnley gardens, foundation stone, mr. mckenzie, 1946 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trowel
... foundation stone..., Architect, on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone... laying the / FOUNDATION STONE / OF THE / BALLARAT COLLEGE / 12th..., Architect, on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone ...The trowel was presented to Revd. William Henderson, founder and first Headmaster of Ballarat College, by H R Caselli, Architect, on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone of Ballarat College, 12 September 1874. The building was erected beside St. Andrew's Kirk in Sturt Street, Ballarat. The trowel was donated by Revd. Henderson's son, Charles James Henderson, on 1 May 1920 along with a small silver plaque. In 1924, the trowel was used by Brigadier-General H E 'Pompey' Elliott, CB, CMG, DSO, DCM to lay the Foundation Stone of Memorial Hall, Ballarat College on 9 June 1924 (Memorial Hall opened 8 June 1925). A small silver plaque commemorates this event.Ornate, sterling silver, elongated-heart-shaped trowel with turned wooden handle. The top of the trowel plate is engraved with a detailed scroll and leaf design around edges and an inscription in the middle. The back of trowel plate is plain except for a small manufacturer's stamp. The trowel is accompanied by two small sterling silver inscribed plaques. Engraved inscription: 'Presented to / The Revd Wm Henderson / BALLARAT/ By / H. R. Caselli / Architect / on the occasion of his laying the / FOUNDATION STONE / OF THE / BALLARAT COLLEGE / 12th Sept. 1874.' Manufacturer's stamp on back of trowel plate: 'J. T. Sleep' Accompanying plaque inscribed: 'PRESENTED TO THE / BALLARAT COLLEGE / ON 1ST MAY 1920 BY / C.J.HENDERSON / (THIRD PUPIL IN 1864) / AND SON OF / REV.WILLIAM HENDERSON / FOUNDER OF THE COLLEGE'. Accompanying plaque inscribed: 'With this Historic Trowel / on 9th June 1924 / THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE MEMORIAL HALL / was laid by / BRIG. GEN. H. E. ELLIOTT. C.B., C.M.C., H.S.O, D.C.M.'memorial, ballarat college, foundation stone, st andrews kirk, reverend william henderson, 1874, architect, school buildings, hall, h e elliott, pompey elliot, 1924, trowel, h r caselli -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 12/02/1966 12:00:00 AM
... Foundation Stone... on AGFA paper of the ESCo foundation stone and SEC office plaques... "Ballarat (1) Foundation Stone for Power House and offices... Foundation Stone Plaques Power Station ESCo Stamp in top left hand ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph on AGFA paper of the ESCo foundation stone and SEC office plaques on the wall of the Wendouree Parade Offices of the SECV, 12/2/1966. Keith Kings No. N(o)(13) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. N(o)(13), Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Ballarat (1) Foundation Stone for Power House and offices of the Electric Supply Co. of Vic. Ltd. (2) S.E.C. of Victoria plate. (3) E.S.D. plate of SEC Wendouree parade 12/2/66"trams, tramways, secv, foundation stone, plaques, power station, esco -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood SS Centenary, Original Foundation Stone with plaques, August 1989, 1989
... Ringwood SS Centenary, Original Foundation Stone with... Centenary, Original Foundation Stone with plaques, August 1989 ...Digital photograph -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood State School foundation stone 1921 - photographed on 22/7/1973
... Ringwood State School foundation stone 1921 - photographed... School foundation stone 1921 - photographed on 22/7/1973 ...Written on back of photograph, "22/7/73. State School, Greenwood Ave.". Inscription on Stone is "This stone was laid by The Hon Sir Alexander Peacock K.C.M.C. Minister of Public Instruction October 27th 1921." -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Australian Natives Association Ballarat Foundation Stone, 2016, 30/07/2016
... Australian Natives Association Ballarat Foundation Stone... Ballarat Foundation Stone, 2016 Photograph - Colour ...Australian Natives Association Ballarat Branch No. 4 Foundded 1874 This stone was laid by Victor L. Ginn Esq Chief President March 17th 1925. -
City of Ballarat LibrariesPhotograph - Card Box Photographs, Laying the Foundation Stone of St Peters Church Hall, Ballarat circa 1900
... Laying the Foundation Stone of St Peters Church Hall... Laying the Foundation Stone of St Peters Church Hall, Ballarat ...st peter's church, building, persons, public -
Freemasons Victoria - Gordon Lodge, 99Gordon Lodge trowel - 1886 - used to lay the foundation stone
... Gordon Lodge trowel - 1886 - used to lay the foundation... trowel - 1886 - used to lay the foundation stone ...Engraved sterling silver trowel with ivory handle Presented to F W Lamonby PM 752, 1002 E.C. W.M. Gordon Lodge No. 2112 E.C. By Parker & Pater, Contractors On his laying the corner stone of The Ascot Vale Masonic Hall, Oct 14th 1886 -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLetter, Letter from Ringwood Mayor Cr AT Miles to the Whiteway family for catering at the Laying of the Ringwood Town Hall Foundation Stone on 19 February 1927
... Foundation Stone on 19 February 1927... at the Laying of the Ringwood Town Hall Foundation Stone on 19 February ...Signed by the Ringwood Town Clerk AFB Long -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone... of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush...-country hospital john richards harris foundation stone Black ...Black and white photograph of the dignitaries at the laying of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospitalhospital, john richards harris, foundation stone -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, W. H. Skey, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone... the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush...-country hospital fire station foundation stone On back of photo ...Black and white photograph of Old Fire Station during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital.On back of photo: "The Old Fire Station next library" Also rubber stamp: "Printed by W.H. Skey, Rutherglen"hospital, fire station, foundation stone -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 1904
... Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone...Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern.... Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern. Sepia ...The opening services of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church South Malvern were held on 5th February 1905. The church had seating for 400 people and was built at a cost of 1200 pounds. The President of Conference the Rev. W.H. Fitchett D.D. preached at the opening services.Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church in 1904. Top hatted gentlemen stand in front of a crowd, with flags flying.Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern.glendearg grove malvern, methodist, rev. w.h. fitchett, president of conference -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone... in the Park during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone...-country lake king rutherglen park foundation stone Black and white ...Black and white photograph of swans in on Lake King in the Park during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Homelake king, rutherglen park, foundation stone -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone...Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation...-country hospital john richards harris foundation stone On back ...Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital on 23rd April 1938.On back of photo: "Sir John Harris Laying The Foundation of Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital April 1938" hospital, john richards harris, foundation stone -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone...Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation...-country hospital john richards harris foundation stone On back ...Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital on 23rd April 1938.On back of photo: "Sir John Harris laying The Foundation of Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital April 1938. I am standing beside Mrs Proudfoot, whom you may see part of in the picture." hospital, john richards harris, foundation stone -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1938 (Exact)
... foundation stone... of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital. ...-country hospital foundation stone parade joe nott On back of photo ...Black and white photograph of the band in procession, Major Joe Nott leading, during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital. On back of photo: "A procession I guess. Major Joe Nott leading the parade."hospital, foundation stone, parade, joe nott -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from the Yarrowee Lodge to the Frederick Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines. 1895
... Foundation Stone... of the Ballarat School of Mines concerning the laying of the Foundation...Foundation Stone masonic honours freemasons Admnistration ...Letter from the Yarrowee Lodge to the Frederick Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines concerning the laying of the Foundation Stone of the New Classrooms (Building A) with masonic honours. foundation stone, masonic honours, freemasons, admnistration buildings, buildings, a building, yarrowee lodge, united grand lodge of free and anccepted masons of victoria, frederick martell -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... A mounted b/w photograph of the laying of the foundation... foundation stone St. Andrew's / Eric Boardman... melbourne christiansen chris photographers foundation stones ...A mounted b/w photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, SunburyPrinted on front: CHR CHRISTIANSEN Printed on back: Laying foundation stone St. Andrew's / Eric Boardmanchristiansen, chris, photographers, foundation stones, boardman, eric, churches, st. andrew's presbyterian church, buildings, george evans collection
