Laminated copy of black and white photograph of C.R.T.S. (Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme) students taking a rest, probably harvesting potatoes.On reverse, "Burnley Gardens vegetable patch. C.R.T.S. Students 1948 L. To R. Eliz Rohan (sic), D. Hughan, I. Lintermans, R. Parkinson."vegetable gardens, potatoes, eliz rohan, david hughan, i. lintermans, r. parkinson, crts, 1948, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, orchard

Note by T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991," This photograph was taken about the same time as the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe, visited the College."Black and white photograph. 3 students in protective gear spraying fruit trees in the Orchard, 1 on a tractor.students, protective gear, spraying, tractor, governor of victoria, sir rohan delacombe, orchard

Black and white photograph. 2 female students, Pam McDonnell and Chris Grice (both 1968) wearing protective gear standing in the Orchard talking to His Excellency, the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and Bill Nicholls (Field Superintendent).See B10.0480 for colour version.Names on reverse and, "April 1967."female students, pam mcdonnell, chris grice, protective gear, orchard, sir rohan delacombe, bill nicholls, field superintendent, spraying fruit trees

Sir Rohan Delacombe opens the new wing of Mirridong Nursing home, named in honour of long-time and tireless worker, Katharine Rose. Pictures show Sir Rohan meeting residents, addressing the crowd, unveiling the plaque, walking through the wing and signing the visitors book, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Delacombe, Katharine Rose and a man in military dress. The last image is of Katharine Rose addressing the crowd under the 'Mirridong Home for the Blind' sign.10 x Black and White photographs of people at the openingE.P Cameronassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), katharine (kitty) rose, sir rohan delacombe

This photograph depicts the visit of Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe (on right) to Beechworth in 1965. Also present are Shire Secretary Graham Gray and Mrs Gray (left), and Shire President J McCauley and Mrs McCauley, centre. His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe (1906–1991) was appointed Governor of Victoria on 8 May 1963 and served until 1974, when he was replaced by the first Australian-born governor, Sir Henry Winneke. Born on 25 October 1906 at St Julians, Malta, Sir Rohan was the second child and only son of Addis Delacombe, a British army pay officer, and his wife Emma Louise Mary, née Leland. The Delacombe family seat was Shrewton Manor, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, and several generations of Delacombes had served in the armed forces. Sir Rohan took up his role in Australia following long and distinguished military and diplomatic career. He is reported to have taken great interest in local events and politics, and at the time this image was taken, he and Lady Delacombe made several appearances as guests of local government representatives at centres around Victoria. This photograph is historically significant for its record of the visit of Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe at Beechworth in 1965. It may be compared and studied alongside other photographs and objects in the Burke Museum.A black and white rectangular reproduction photograph printed on paper.Reverse: A02556-2 /local government, united shire of beechworth, sir rohan delacombe, victoria governor

These photographs are associated with Mary Gilbert. The Mary Gilbert Garden no longer exists. Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. She received a B.E.M. for services to education in 1971. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert. She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Four black / white photographs associated with Mary Gilbert. 3136.1 is of an older women shaking hands with a man in a ceremonial uniform. It has been taken inside a hall. 3136.2 is of a woman sitting on ? outside an athletics track. 3136.3 is of two woman in front of a netball court where girls are playing.A group of spectators in school uniforms is watching the game. 3153.4 is a photograph of a garden and pond in front of a school building.3136.1 - on back -"Mary Gilbert receiving her Queen's Honour. Melbourne Gov. House from Sir Rohan Delacombe" 3136.2 - on back -"Mary Gilbert" 3136.3 - on back - "Mary Gilbert"gilbert-mary-orbost education-orbost

Cream tri-fold card for the Official Opening of the New Nursing Wing at 'Mirridong' Home for the Blind Bendigo by His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Gov. of Victoria on Friday, 5th March, 1971. On the inside, the first third is the Programme and the other two thirds is a sketch of Mirridong by J. Jones.Artist J.Jones.event, official, new nursing wing mirridong, john jones collection - programme for official opening of the new nursing wing at mirridong, association for the blind, his excellency sir rohan delacombe, mrs g r rose, lady delacombe, mr h m lightfoot, the hon j f rossiter mla, mr e f granger, j jones

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an exterior view of building and seated officials, with Sir Rohan Delacombe addressing the crowd.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe

The framed certificate proclaiming the Shire of Wodonga as a City in 1973 documents the development of Wodonga as an important rural city in the north east of Victoria. The decentralisation of industry and the establishment of international companies in Wodonga in the second half of the 20th century contributed to the growth of Wodonga as a major regional centre.The certificate proclaiming the Shire of Wodonga as a City in 1973 has local significance as it documents the history and development of Wodonga. It also has state significance as part of the history of the regional development of Victoria from the mid-20th century onwards.Thin wooden frame with gold trim around a certificate with the text in black proclaiming the Shire of Wodonga as a City dated to 1973. Embossed gold seal of the State of Victoria on the left side of the text in the lower part of the certificate. Signed by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and the Victorian Minister for Local Government.wodonga shire, wodonga, rural cities in victoria, victorian state government certificates

A photo of a the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe with two children and a mother. He is holding a time capsule with the date and his name on it. Presumably the capsule was being interred and the Legacy children were involved. A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria.Black and white photo of the Governor with a time capsule.Stamped in purple ink on reverse "16 Jan 1974" and "John Squire Photography / 633 Rathdowne Street / N. Carlton - Phone 347 4922 / Neg No." "B1539-10" in pencil.governor of victoria, time capsule

Newspaper Clipping - set of four clippings adhered to two sides of two sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from newspaper about the St Kilda Junction tram and road works. 1 - "The Junction today and Yesterday", with photos of the St Kilda junction on 11/12/1968 and 1920, following the opening of Queens Way (road under the tram tracks_ by The Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe - from the Herald 11/12/1968. 2 - Keith Dunstan's a Place in The Sun about his visit to Brisbane and the closure of the Brisbane Tramway System - The Sun 11/12/1968 3 - "The Street that died" - the Sun 19/12/1968 - about the about the closure and removal of the tram tracks in Wellington St and its effect on the businesses. Has a photo of Frances Robinson of the St Kilda Post Office walking across demolished track tracks and wooden blocks. 4 - Trams - 20/12/1968 - about trams shunting at Malvern Depot 5 - two newspaper cuttings - "Fare Rises Attacked" - Monday 20-12-1968 - about proposed Fare Rises - quotes the Minister Mr Wilcox.trams, tramways, st kilda junction, opening, brisbane, road works, construction, malvern depot, wellington st, fares

Aulsebrook Collection: Association for the Blind: Official Opening of the New Nursing Wing at 'Mirridong' Home for the blind Bendigo. -By Hs Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria) -Friday, 5th March, 1971 at 2:30pm -small brochure size fold out, 1 page and a drawing -Programme for opening and who's involved.

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows the official car of the Governor of Victoria, (Sir Rohan Delacombe) parked in the carpark at the venue. Includes a copy of the folder cover.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photograph 1 of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe

Shire President Cr. G.C. Dreverman speaks at the Shire of Eltham centenary dinner. Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe is seated beside him. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, petrie park community centre montmorency

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. These photographs show local guides lined up to welcome official party, the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and Shire President Monte Vale. Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe, monte vale

Installation of Chancellor Sir Archibald Glenn at La Trobe University by Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria. Official opening of La Trobe University in Bundoora on 8th March 1967 by Premier Sir Henry Bolte. Contains background on the development of the university.Celebration of the establishment of the Third University of Victoria. Named after after Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victorias first Lieutenant Governor. It will grow to serve Victoria's North Western Community. The Setting is River Red Gums and grass lands which will be be maintained throughout.Manila coloured card folder with red coloured coat of arms of La Trobe University on cover. Development Plan of university on back cover. (3 copies)la trobe university, bundoora, archibald glenn.

Photograph of two Junior Legacy performers in costumes presenting flowers to Lady Delacombe, the wife of the Governor of Victoria - Sir Rohan Delacombe. One of the girls is Carmen Ellul, the other's name is not known. By the inscription it was at the Legacy on Parade in 1970 at the Melbourne Town Hall.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration being attended by the Governor of Victoria and his wife.Black and white photo of Junior Legacy performers presenting flowers to the Governor's wife.Back side of photo: Hand written 25 / Hand written, Legacy on Parade 1970 Lady Delacombe [Sign inserted] / Stamp, Leslie Thompson 8 KEYSTONE CRES. EAST KEW WL 3078. lady delacombe, legacy demonstration, governor of victoria

The book was preserved in the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp. After his death in 2018, it was presented in October 2018 to the Kew HistoricaL Society by his family. This item is part of the Kew Historical Society's collection relating to the Kew Mental Hospital and its historyLeather bound and embossed 'Visitors Book" commemorating the centenary of the Kew [Mental] Hospital, inscribed on the first pages with the signatures of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe, and dated 1 October 1972. The book was used, ten years later, to record the Official Opening of the Visitors Room on 2nd September 1982, and includes 19 signatures from that occasion. kew mental hospital - centenary 1872-1982, sir rohan delacombe, dr fred stamp

Cr. G. C. Dreverman presenting a silver centenary medal to His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe

This is stage in the Sunbury Memorial Hall decorated for the Presidential Ball held on the 21 May 1965. The Shire president, Cr. John Joseph McMahon and his wife Margaret, along with Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe were among the official guests.A black and white photograph of a decorated stage.debutante balls, memorial hall, dancing, fashions, presidential balls, councillors, shire of bulla, mcmahon, john .j., margaret, o'leary, jack, nolan, clem, delacombe, rohan. (sir), george evans collection

A special gala performance of My Fair Lady was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre on 25th August 1966. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe and his wife, Lady Delacombe. Proceeds from the evening were in aid of Melbourne Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a gala performance in aid of Legacy. The cream card cover has the Legacy emblem and printing in green, plus a decorative green ribbon in the side. The cover wraps around a printed programme with black and white photos and advertising inside. 32 pages.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. The first photograph shows the official party arriving, the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and Shire President Monte Vale, The second photo shows Lady Delacombe accompanied by Mrs Melva Vale.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe, monte vale

Black and white photo of the opening ceremony to mark the beginning of works at Cardinia Reservoir, May 1970. The official party is seated on a small podium beneath a temporary marquee. The Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe, is addressing the audience from behind a wooden podium. Seated behind him are several men including Alan Croxford, then Chairman of the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works.

Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Receiving Line. Left to Right: Mrs. J. White, Mr. E.O. Pelling, Cr. Mrs. Charis M. Pelling, Sir Rohan Delacombe, Cr. G.C. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, mrs. j. white, e.o. pelling, cr. mrs. c.m. pelling, charis pelling, petrie park community centre montmorency

Built in 1864 by August Schwerkolt, the cottage was headed for demolition in 1963. Local residence rose up in protest, which led to the Nunawading Council purchasing the cottage and five acres of the surrounds in 1964. By 1965 the cottage had been restored and was opened on 17th October 1965 by Sir Rohan Delecombe, governor of Victoria.11 coloured photographs of Schwerkolt family members at the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage in 1965schwerkolt cottage opening 1965, schwerkolt cottage

His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971 with Cr. G. C. Dreverman, Cr Glover and Mrs Glover. The Premier, Mr Hamer can be seen in the background. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, cr. glover, mrs. glover

A function in Legacy's golden jubilee year 1973 attended the Governor of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe and his wife, they are with President Geoff Handbury and his wife, Helen and another couple. Also a photograph of two Junior Legacy performers in costumes presenting flowers to Lady Delacombe at the same event so it is possibly a Legacy Demonstration.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration being attended by the Governor of Victoria and his wife.Black and white photo x 2 of the Governor and his wife with Legacy President and others at a function.Stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge / Photo: Michael Cheshire" in try ink.legacy demonstration, governor of victoria, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, geoff handbury, rohan delacombe