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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AMY HUXTABLE COLLECTION: SHORT ADDRESS
Amy Huxtable (short address re AH - to RHSV (Bendigo), 17/1/1982 by unknown author? Author may be the handwritten name in the margin of the second page - Sylvia Hampson?? (TD)). Two pages typewritten.person, individual, amy huxtable, bendigo and northern district hospital, mirridong home for the aged blind, bendigo home and hospital for the aged, smile club, 3bo. bendigo high school, bendigo business college. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Sylvia's memory gem
Sylvia Pilven, who is a local resident, relates stories of her life to Dorothy Williams.Sylvia Pilven, who is a local resident, relates stories of her life to Dorothy Williams. She was the last of the Williamson Family and lived to 98, dying in 1907. The Williamson family property was in Mt Pleasant Road TunstallSylvia Pilven, who is a local resident, relates stories of her life to Dorothy Williams. williamson, alfred, williamson, isabella, mount pleasant road tunstall -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph board - Framed Burma Railway, "Ballarat Connection"
4 x photos two of WW2 era forced labours, two photos 1 of old rail engine and 1 of current train on old rail cutting. 1 x piece of sleeper and rail line spike.Brief history of Alex Bell of Ballarat. Donation plague from Selkirk Group of Comsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & white - SEC Procession float, 1944
Photo of the decorated or motorised float used in a fund raising event for Mrs Sylvia Mitchel. Has a number of the conductresses standing alongside or atop the float. In the background is the SEC Ballarat Office building. Has the word "Sylvia" on one side of the float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising float for Sylvia Mitchell.Black and white printed photo with ruled or lined paper on rear.Old SEC building corner of Ripon St and Wendouree Pde.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
23/11/2000
Group photo of Tom Vickers, Harry Jenkins and Sylvia CroninPhotographic print colourtom vickers, harry jenkins, sylvia cronin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Skis - Cross Country
Made at Bogong Village by a Swiss Carpenter. Used by Sylvia Hogan-Edwards (nee McMahon). a student at Bogong Primary School in 1941 as an 8 year old. She has included a photo of a group of skiers at the School at Howmans Gap dated 26th July 1946. This photo was also in the Sun Newspaper. Sylvia is wearing a 'pixie hat'. Sylvia says she was 11 years old which would make it 1944. Photo is located in Photo Folder Snow Sports.Wooden cross country snow skis with steel bindings shaped to attach, with 6 screws, to the wooden ski and to hold on the sides a ski boot to slide in. It has remnant leather strap bindings attached to the steel to hold the ski boot. There is a woven cotton tie strap holding the pair of skis together. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines Bricklaying Building in Yuille Street, Ballarat, 2020, 19/06/2020
The Ballarat School of Mines Bricklaying Department was located at a building in Yuille Street before moving to a custom build facility in Grant StreetThree photographs from the former Ballarat School of Mines Bricklating School in Yuille Street, Ballarat. 1. 'Bricklaying SMB' depicted in brick paving at the front of the building. 2. University of Ballarat Bricklaying sign on the door of the building 3. Brick Building with a School of Mines & Industries Bricklaying Department - sponsored by Selkirk Bricks and Paversbricklaying, ballarat school of mines bricklaying department, buildings, yuille street, selkirk bricks and pavers, building construction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 6 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 2/9/1944
Telegram from the Dean Family, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - 2/9/1944.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - 2/9/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SYLVIA FISHER (SOPRANO)
The Australian Broadcasting Commission has pleasure in presenting the First Concert in the International Celebrity Series. 'Sylvia Fisher' (Soprano). At the Piano: Henri Penn. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 6th April, 1955, 8.15. pm. Programme One shilling.event, entertainment, music, slyvia fisher (soprano), the australian broadcasting commission, henri penn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Montmorency Farm 1925, 2016_
Information and photo of Montmorency farmhouse. Information from Davey family descendant Sylvia Tupper.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.montmorency farm, davey family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Functional object, Typewriter, c1926
This typewriter was used by Sylvia Shillington (later Morris) who taught at the Ballarat School of Mines.Black metal typewriterballarat school of mines, sylvia shillington -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 5 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 1944
Telegram from Jessye Stone of Ballarat East, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - date missing.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - 1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 7 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 1/9/1944
Telegram from the Mr Pleasant Committee congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - 1/9/1944.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - 1/9/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 1 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 1/9/1944
Telegram from M Crompton of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - dated 1 Sep. 1944.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - dated 1 Sep. 44most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Allwood, Hurstbridge
Frederick George Hurst and his wife Catherine with their grandchildren - Clarice, Georgy and Sylvia Gray at Allwood, Hurtbridge. 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, hurstbridge, hurst family, f.g. hurst, sylvia gray, allwood house, clarice gray, georgy gray, catherine hurst, frederick george hurst, palm trees, family, grandparents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Sebastopol stall helps tramway Fair", August 1944
The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Trophy, Charles Peel Trophy
Charles Peel Trophy Donor: Peter Mitcheson Deed of Gift: No Peter was the nephew of Charles Peel who was one of the designers of the Jubilee class yacht first launched with Freydis BJ1 in 1935. Peter also at one time owned the Jubilee yachts Freydis BJ1 and Sylvia BJ2. Sylvia was destroyed in a collision with a ship at the mouth of the Yarra River. First Winner: jubilees, peel, freydis, mitcheson -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1955
Methodist Deaconesses dedicated 1955: Merle Fechner, Jane Steen, Sylvia Widdicombe, Ilma Schutt, Betty Cook.B & W photograph of five Methodist deaconesses.merle fechner, jane steen, sylvia widdicombe, ilma schutt, betty cook, methodist deaconess -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell, Ballarat Travellers' Social Club, 4/9/1944
Letter congratulates Mrs Sylvia Mitchell on winning the Most Popular Conductress competition. Signed by the Secretary Geo Vickery. Demonstrates a congratulatory letter to Sylvia Mitchell.Letter typed on Ballarat Travellers' Social Club letterhead and dated 5/9/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 2000
Narratives of Kingston was an oral history project where the personal memories of residents were collected and compiled into a reference book. The image suggests there was also an exhibition of personal photographs as the people depicted are standing in front of photo boards.Colour photograph taken at the launch of the Narratives of Kingston project. Depicted in the image (L to R) are Ron Jacobs, President Chelsea Historical Society, Sylvia Roberts, granddaughter of Roderick Mills/Saltbush Bill, Mayor Arthur Athanasopoulos, and Piri White, member of the Narratives team.oral history, kingston, mayor, historical societies -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 2000
Narratives of Kingston was an oral history project where the personal memories of residents were collected and compiled into a reference book. The image suggests there was also an exhibition of personal photographs as the people depicted are standing in front of photo boards.Colour photograph taken at the launch of the Narratives of Kingston project. Depicted in the image (L to R) are Ron Jacobs, President Chelsea Historical Society, Sylvia Roberts, granddaughter of Roderick Mills/Saltbush Bill, Mayor Arthur Athanasopoulos, and Piri White, member of the Narratives team.oral history, kingston, mayor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ROBINSON CRUSOE
A red hard covered book titled 'The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe'. Published by Cassell & Co London 428 pages. Includes many illustrations. First published 25th April 1719. Author Daniel Defoe inspired by the story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish Sailor who went to sea in 1704. Markings & Inscriptions: To Roy with Mr Stewarts best wishes Xmas 1899.Daniel Defoebook, human survival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 9 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 31/8/1944
Telegram from Mr and Mrs Prisk congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - 31/8/1944. Mr Prisk was a tram driver.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - 31/8/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Shire of Phillip Island et al, 1940's
Documents and Photograph donated by the Woodhead family. Dorothy Edhouse was the only child of James & Frances Hill, who were Sylvia Woodhead's grandparents. "James Hill (Jimmy) came to Phillip Island in 1920 and purchased the Hotel, known as Woods Family Hotel. (Later, the Phillip Island Hotel in Walpole Street, now demolished). A milestone occurred whilst in his capable hands, when he installed an electric light plant, (32 volt), the first on the Island. He also made hundreds of cement bricks, when he built his own home. Later he purchased a building in Thompson Avenue, where he established a Billiard Saloon, with a small shop attached. He died in 1937, aged 68. His only child Dorothy Edhouse, is now 95 and has made arrangements to have her ashes added to her fathers' grave." This was added to the photograph of James Hill and Frances Edith Hill - not sure what date it was compiled by Richard Woodhead. Frances died in 1960. The write up was take from "Garden of Memories" by Edith Jeffrey. Four documents/photograph relating to Cr J O Edhouse and his wife Mrs Dorothy Edhouse. Also came with accompanying letter from Sylvia Woodhead. 361-01: An Invitation to a Dinner at the Isle of Wight Hotel - 26/11/1943 - on the occassion of the visit of Delegates to the Gippsland Shires and Boroughs Development Association Annual Conference. 361-03: Identity Card for Dorothy Symes Edhouse. 361-04: Circular from the Liquid Fuel Control Board dated 21st February 1942. 361-05: Photograph of James & Frances Edith Hill. A note saying that James (fondly called Jimmy) came to Phillip Island in 1920 and purchased a hotel - see history below. james & frances edith hill, shire of phillip island dinner invitation, identity card, cr j o edhouse, mrs edhouse, sylvia woodhead, documents -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO HIGH SCHOOL, FORMS 5 AND 6, 1939
Black and white photograph: two rows of girls, sitting on concrete steps outside Bendigo High School. Names written over top of photo. Back row: Elma John, Margaret Campigili, Gwen Tripcony, Sylvia Aldridge. Front: Norma Young, Margaret Philipson.bendigo, education, bendigo high school, elma john, margaret campigili, gwen tripcony, sylvia aldridge. front: norma young, margaret philipson. bendigo high school, bendigo girls school, 1939, education -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell, The Ballarat District Benevolent Home - Special Appeal, 1/9/1944
Letter congratulates Mrs Sylvia Mitchell on winning the Most Popular Conductress competition. Signed by the President of the Appeal Committee A C Fraser. Demonstrates a congratulatory letter to Sylvia Mitchell.Letter typed on The Ballarat District Benevolent Home letterhead and dated 1/9/1944most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 3 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 1/9/1944
Telegram from the Ballarat High School ladies committee, B Mason, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - dated 1 Sep. 1944.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - dated 1 Sep. 44most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram, ballarat high school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & white - Sylvia Mitchell conductress, Stanley A Rogers, 1944
Photo of Sylvia Mitchell the winner of the Most Popular Conductress competition that involved all the Victorian Tramway depots at the time. See reference.Studio photograph of the winner of the Most Popular Conductress CompetitionBlack and white printed photo on postcard backStanley A Rogers of Doveton St North stamp on rear. most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell, T. T. Hollway, 6/9/1944
Letter from T T Hollway, MLA Ballarat, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her splendid achievement. Dated 6/9/1944. Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on quarto size Victorian Parliamentary letterhead.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, secv, t t hollway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Telegram - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell 2 of 9, Post Master Generals Department, 4/9/1944
Telegram from Joe Saunders, Royal Park, from the Military Post Office, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell - dated 4 Sep. 1944.Demonstrates a telegram congratulating Sylvia Mitchell.Telegram - typed on PMG Telegram paper - dated 4 Sep. 44most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat, telegram