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Tarnagulla History Archive
Certificate: CFA to David Gordon, February 2019
David Gordon Collection. A certificate of appreciation presented by the CFA to David Gordon in grateful recognition of an address he gave on the history of the Tarnagulla Urban Fire Brigade at its 150th Anniversary. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Louisa Morton at home, C.1880
House on the corner of Blackburn Road and Gordon Crescent Blackburn.Black and white photo of Louisa Mary Esther Morton (c1880), taken at her home on the corner Gordon Crescent and Blackburn Road, Blackburn.morton thomas richards burrowes, morton, louisa mary esther -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - World War One soldiers, Members of 18th Company Australian Army Service Corps, c1916
HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. [Research by a granddaughter of Henry Smerdon Holmes, Jane Dyer (nee Chatham) 2024] Ray Blight and Gordon Les Sim were former students of the Ballarat School of Mines. Les Sim was associated with Sim and Co. hardware and wood merchants). Eight soldiers of the AIF. They are the tent mates of Harry Holmes a Driver with the 5th D.A.C. The names of the soldiers are John Raymond (Ray) Blight, Joseph Fawcett, John Joseph (Jack) Nase, Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes, Harold Joseph Reid, James Leslie (Les) Sim, Leslie John Walters. handwritten in pen on verso "This is a snap of our tent mates. Reading left to right. Back row, Jack Nase, Joe Fawcett, H. Reid. Middle - Les Walters, Ray Blight, Gordon Les Sim, (Sim and Co wood merchants) and Harryworld war 1, chatham, jack nase, chatham family archive, joe fawcett, h. reid, blight, sim, les walters, ray blight, gordon les sim, pickford, world war, gordon spittle, harry holmes, les sim, horace pickford, world war one, aif, armed services -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Peep at Marysville, From Mt. Gordon. V. 32, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon.An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Kooringa/ Marysville Dear Mrs Bannon/ Having a lovely lazy time up here/ the weather has been good up to/ date only one rainy day - the days/ have been lovely & cool nights. Wenda/ & Nancy arrived up on Saturday so we/ are quite a family. The people staying/ here are very nice & the food is extra/ good. What more can you want. We will be home 19th/ love to all Win Staceymarysville, mount gordon, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Australian Soldiers with Egyptian Boys
Image of three Australian soldiers in Uniform during World War One, along with a number of Egyptian children. The soldiers are Harold Reid, Harry Holmes, and Gordon Spittle.verso: 'Snap of Harold Reid, Harry [Holmes], Gordon [Spittle] and three Egyptian boys taken in front of fernery at Nouza Gardens.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, nouza gardens -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - Macarthur St with General Gordon Statue, c1920
Photograph - of a city bound cable tram from Victoria St to Spencer St passing the General Charles Gordon statue that was erected in 1887, General Gordon died in Khartoum in 1885. Photo has the Windsor Hotel and Parliament house in the background - c1900. See reference for the statue and Gordon''s history.Yields information about the Gordon reserve and a Victoria Street cable tram.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - Macarthur St with General Gordon Statue. Negative also held. See item 8358 for a similar image. "CB10" in penciltrams, tramways, cable trams, macarthur street, general gordon, statues, victoria street -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Flag - Pipe Banner 5/6 RVR, RAAOC
Presented to pipes and drums 1990's Carried by Padre Gordon Watson until Nov 2005. Main Side is of Gordon tartan with a embroided RVR obverse side red and blue backing with Royal Corps Australian Army Ordanance. pipes and drums, ps & ds, 5/6rvr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Jessie Partington Scholes and Gordon Scholes at Carnon Street, 1950s
Jessie May Partington married Gordon Scholes and they lived in Carnon Street Greenhills. They were married on 09/03/1935.Jessie May Partington was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Photograph of couple standing in front of fireplace.On back of photo: "Jess (Partington) Scholes and husband Gordon at Carnon Street Greenhills".jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, carnon street, greenhills -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australian Poet, Printed biography, Unknown
This is a brief though reasonably comprehensive account of Adam Lindsay Gordon's life; with brief mention of the time, he spent in Ballarat. Adam Lindsay Gordon was a well-known Australian poet who lived in Ballarat for a brief time and whose work was revered by Ballaratians.1 yellow sheet of paper with small print in 2 columns and a sketch in black of Gordon's Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical GardensNonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, the y men's club of ballarat, craft cottage, livery stables, craig's hotel., friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Invitation and Programme for the Naming Ceremony South Wing of the Education Building T Ian Gordon, 1995, 1995
Ian Gordon played a prominent part in both the development of the Mt Helen Campus and in the progress the Institution made prior to becoming a University on 01 January 1994; In 1973 he was appointed President of the Council of hte newly created State College of Victorian at Ballarat (SCVB) which absorbed the former Ballarat Teachers' College. As President, he led the merger of the SCVB with Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE), the tertiary division of the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat. Out of the merger the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) was established on 01 July 1976. Ian Gordon, a partner in the Ballarat law firm Heinz and Gordon, became the first Vice-President of the new Council and was involved with the plan to transfer the former SCVB to the Mt Helen site. In June 1981, Ian Gordon became President of the Council of BCAE and held that position until June 1989. He remained a member of the Council of the BCAE (later Ballarat University College) unti l31 December 1993, the eve of the creation of the University of Ballarat. He was the only person to remain a member of the BCAE and the BUC Councils for the whole of their existence. Mt Helen T Building wzs erected to house the major part of teh State College of Victorian at Ballarat when it moved to the Mount Helen Campus.Folded programme and invitation for the Naming Ceremony of the South Wing of the Education Building T "Ian Gordon".ian gordon, ballarat college of edvanced education, state college of victoria at ballarat, t building, ballarat institute of advanced education, david james, verna barry, building name, mt helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white postcard, Gordon Spittle, Monument to Mohamed Aly, Alexandria, Egypt, 30/03/1916
The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes and Gordon Spittle who were members of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle dies in 1949 aged 56. Black and white postcard showing a statue in the middle of a townscape in Alexandria, Egypt. The monument is Mohamed Aly.Verso "Monument to Mohamed Aly which is erected in the square Alexandria. Gordon. 30/3/16chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, spittle, gordon spittle, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Couple celebrate 60 years together, 5/02/1992 12:00:00 AM
Gordon and Kitty Blake married in the Salvation Army City Temple 60 years ago.Gordon and Kitty Blake married in the Salvation Army City Temple 60 years ago. They came to Nunawading in 1942 and ran the Nunawading School of Music from 1946 - 70. Gordon, an honorary life member of the London College of Music, still plays, composes and publishes music.Gordon and Kitty Blake married in the Salvation Army City Temple 60 years ago. blake, kitty, blake, gordon, nunawading methodist church, salvation army -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Stubby Holder, n.d
Neoprene stubby holder, cylindrical, open top; yellow outside, black print, black depiction of Gordon Hotel.Front: 'GORDON HOTEL PUB TAB 63 BENTINCK STREET SKY CHANNEL PORTLAND, VIC KENO Ph: (03) 5523 1121 TATT'S Fax: (03) 5523 5958' MEALS 7 DAYS ACCOMMODATION -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
tankard, Royal Air Force
Commemorative tankards from WW2 celebrating RAFCommemorative tankards from World War 2 produced by the RAF AssociationSet of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II Commemorative Tankards BY Gordon DaviesTankard 1 Picture of Avro Lancaster on one side and Battle of Berlin the other with RAF logo in centre. On bottom written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. On base The Battle of Berlin by Gordon Davies. Tankard 2 Picture of Supermarine Spitfire on one side and Battle of Britain the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of Britain Tankard by Gordon Davies. Tankard 3 Picture of Hawker Typoon on one side and Operation Overlord the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. Operation Overlord by Gordon Davies. Tankard 4 Picture of Vickers Wellington on one side and Battle Over Germany the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle Over Germany by Gordon Davies Tankard 5 Picture of Short Sunderland on one side and Battle of the Atlantic on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of the Atlantic by Gordon Davies. Tankard 6 Picture of Hawker Hurricane on one side and Battle of El Alamein on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of El Alamein by Gordon Daviesraf, royal air force, tankard, hurricane, spitfire, sunderland, lancaster, wellington, typhoon, gordon davies -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Craft - Ship Model, General Gordon
The model depicts one of many sailing vessels to travel across the world for trade and migration in the 18th to 20th centuries. The craft of model making is also represented by this model. There are many craftsmen with a fascination for the sea and objects connected to it.Ship model, the sailing ship "General Gordon", in a glass and timber display case. The model is of a four masted Barque with the royal sails over double top and top gallant sails. Inscriptions are on the model. Marked "General Gordon" on side of ship and on red pennant. Flag with crab on one side and shell on other. Union Jack. Red ensign.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, general gordon, ship model, barque, sailing ship, vessel -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Cathedral Range, From Mount Gordon, Marysville. V. 24, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Cathedral Range taken from Mount Gordon near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Cathedral Range taken from Mount Gordon near Marysville in Victoria. The Cathedral Range sweeps up from the Acheron Valley and is a distinctive regional landmark of high craggy peaks and sandstone cliffs. The park is notable for its spectacular walking trails and challenging rock climbs. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHcathedral range, mount gordon, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, acheron valley -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Handkerchief, Handkerchief - 'Souvenir De France', Embroidered, Framed, 1916, 1916
The handkerchief was sent during World War I by Gordon Paine to Joyce McCook, then age 4, a daughter of William McCook, who at that time was manager of Mt Bute pastoral station. Gordon Paine was born in Ballarat, and enlisted for military service in 1915. His connection to the McCook family is so far not known.White muslin embroidered handkerchief. Yellow stitched border. Left upper quarter has a purple embroidered pansy with six embroidered flags and brown embroidered text. Handkerchief has been folded into 4 sections, mounted and framed.Text: ' SOUVENIR de FRANCE ' / to / my little Joyce / from / Gordon Paine / May 1916 / "Somewhere in / Flanders 'world war i, gordon paine, handcrafts, textiles -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Textile
Weaving samples sent from Mr FK Brodie from Gordon Institute of Technology Textile College to the Australian Wool Board, then returned, in 1963.Weaving samples sent from Mr FK Brodie from Gordon Institute of Technology Textile College to the Australian Wool Board, then returned, in 1963.weaving, brodie, mr fred k. - gordon institute of technology, textile department farnworth, mr arthur j - australian wool board -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanic Gardens - Gordon Cottage, Minutes, Ordinary Meeting of Council 20/2/1989, 20/2/1989
... Restoration of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage ...5 points are made about Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage concerning the 'reservation of land, responsibility for the Cottage, restoration of the Cottage and notification of Council approval.This document is proof of Council's approval for the responsibility and restoration of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in 1989.1 page of typingDate 20/2/1989 stamped righthand top corner. 2 sections 1.4 and 1.6 crossed out diagonally. "Delegation and an illegible word written above item 1.5.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, ymca, y's men's club, gordon cottage committee, australian poet, restoration of the adam lindsay gordon cottage, ballarat city council., ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Memorial Tree
This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)"In Honour of Pte Gordon Fink 16th Batt. Killed In Action, Popes Hill, GALLIPOLI May 2nd 1915 Aged 30yrs Planted by his Family"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Tape, Songs by Peter & Gordon; the Mamas & the Papas; the Supremes; Hermin's Hermits etc
... Songs by Peter & Gordon; the Mamas & the Papas; the ...popular music - american -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, Adam Lindsay Gordon. The Life and Best Poems of The Poet of Australia- By Douglas Sladen- The Westminster Abbey Memorial Volume-Hutchinson and Company
... Adam Lindsay Gordon. The Life and Best Poems of The Poet of ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, Adam Lindsay Gordon- The Man and the Myth- Geoffrey Hutton- Faber and Faber 1978
... Adam Lindsay Gordon- The Man and the Myth- Geoffrey Hutton ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Volume- Edited by Edward A Vidler.- Lothian Press-1926
... The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Volume- Edited by Edward A ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, Westminster Abbey Memorial Volume- Adam Lindsay Gordon- The Life and Best Poems of the Poet- Douglas Sladen- London Hutchinson and Co. Ltd
... Westminster Abbey Memorial Volume- Adam Lindsay Gordon- The ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, Adam Lindsay Gordon- The Man and The Myth- Geoffrey Hutton- Melbourne University Press- 1996
... Adam Lindsay Gordon- The Man and The Myth- Geoffrey Hutton ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
Book, The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Volume-Edward A Vidler- Lothian Melbourne- 1926
... The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Volume-Edward A Vidler ... -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.
CD, The Adam Lindsay Gordon Froth and Bubble Day- Esperanto Poetry Competition- Paul Montford Statue- RHSV- 24 June 2007
... The Adam Lindsay Gordon Froth and Bubble Day- Esperanto ... -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, A Summary of the History of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage
... Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical...A Summary of the History of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, adam lindsay gordon cottage, cottage -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Photograph of Adam Lindsay Gordon, Brighton 1870, The Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage, Ballarat Botanical Gardens
... The Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage, Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, adam lindsay gordon, cottage, 1870